Lead for God’s Sake By Todd Gongwer

Posted on November 29, 2011 by UK Chica

SOOOO this book was recommended by a friend who literally was having a hard time putting it down and was weeping on and off throughout. I thought – lovely, let’s have some of that! Firstly I have to say I come with a whole lot of cynicism and read a lot of management and encouragement books and so maybe come from a different place from a lot of you. The premise of the book is a little overdone I think in today’s self-help environment. Continue reading →

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Cruising for Murder By Susan Sussman and Sarajane Avidon

Posted on November 29, 2011 by UK Chica

This was a fun little book with a bit of a letdown at the end. There are some nice tense moments toward the climax but again a little abrupt to finish. Ms. Morgan Taylor nee Mimi is a Broadway actress/dancer and her run with Rent is about to finish. Continue reading →

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A Manifesto for Growing Leaders on Your Campus By Tim Elmore

Posted on June 16, 2011 by UK Chica

Judging by the title you know this is a book aimed at helping prune leaders through schools, colleges etc. but I challenge that and say it could be used in just about any environment. Mr. Elmore talks not only about traditional ideas of leadership but also what it can and does mean to so many more people. How many people would never call themselves a leader and yet Continue reading →

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Prince of Fire By Daniel Silva

Posted on June 15, 2011 by UK Chica

This is my first Silva novel on the recommendation of a friend. Wow, how come I never read him before? Prince of Fire jumps into the plot immediately and never stops which is reminding me of the days when I first picked up Ludlum. Continue reading →

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The Affair of the 39 Cufflinks By James Anderson

Posted on June 13, 2011 by UK Chica

This charming English mystery is just a thrill. It is very Christie in the feel of the writing as well as the setting – an English manor in the middle of the countryside. You could imagine Miss Marple or Poirot wandering around the rooms but this mystery has an enterprising young lady of the house wanting to help the local plod. Oh boffo I say! Continue reading →

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