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BOOK REVIEW: Nothing Like It In The World
A forged‑in‑fire tale of ambition and endurance
Stephen Ambrose brings the Transcontinental Railroad to life—its visionary engineers, the countless Irish and Chinese laborers, and the political battles that shaped a nation. It reads like a heroic saga: gritty, grand, and unforgettable
BOOK REVIEW: In The Heart of the Sea
A gripping maritime saga that dives deep into survival and society
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick dropped me right onto the decks of the Essex—smelling the burning blubber, feeling every backbreaking pull. More than disaster, it's a window into a bygone world where whaling powered an economy and Quaker women ran Nantucket while their men braved the sea.
BOOK REVIEW: American Carnage
*A riveting inside‑look at Trump’s rise through the GOP.
Tim Alberta stitches together seven presidential years—from Clinton to 2020—pulling back the curtain on the key players, deals, and seismic shifts. It’s storytelling at its best: insightful, unvarnished, and essential reading
Yes, And.
In this recent blog post "Yes, and...", I reflect on the power of embracing an improvisational mindset and how it has been transformative in my life. Want to discover how this short fat balding kid from San Jose found my way onto the improv stage? Click through and read how I discovered an outlet and joy for making people laugh!