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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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James Stavridis is a retired U.S. Navy admiral and current managing director of the Carlyle Group. Vice Chair,The Carlyle Group; Chair, Rockefeller Foundation Board; PhD; ADM, USN(Ret.) fmr Supreme Allied Commander at NATO. Coming soon: Threads: AdmiralStav

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Book Cover for: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life, George Saunders

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

George Saunders
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From today's Wall Street Journal, my top four books of 2021, two novels and two non-fiction: https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-read-what-political-figures-share-their-favorite-books-of-2021-11638998300 “All In,” by Billie Jean King “Silverview,” John Le Carre “The Kingdoms” by Natasha Pulley “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain” by George Saunders

Paperback, 2022

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Sailor's Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea, James G. Stavridis

The Sailor's Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea

James G. Stavridis
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A very nice and in depth review of my latest book, "The Sailor's Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea." My three passions are my wife and daughters; the sea; and books. This volume was truly a labor of love ... https://www.navyhistory.org/2022/02/the-sailors-bookshelf-fifty-books-to-know-the-sea/

Hardcover, 2021

$26.95$13.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain, Brett Crozier

Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain

Brett Crozier
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Out today: “Surf When You Can,” I read so many boring leadership books, but this is the real thing… A proven combat leader who delivers some terrific leadership, and life lessons, based on success and challenge in his fascinating career https://t.co/e8ZEm7Iz4P

Hardcover, 2023

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, David McCullough

The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris

David McCullough
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Sorry to hear of the passing of David McCullough. He did more to shine a light on our history than anyone. My favorite is "The Greater Journey" which he signed for me. Sail proud, sir. https://t.co/UEIns9K5R9

Paperback, 2012

$22.00$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: How to Zoom Your Room: Room Rater's Ultimate Style Guide, Claude Taylor

How to Zoom Your Room: Room Rater's Ultimate Style Guide

Claude Taylor
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

Just noticed @ratemyskyperoom Twitter banner. I give it a 10/10. If I had a copy of "How to Zoom Your Room" to my background, can I get an 11?

Hardcover, 2022

$25.00$12.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Napoleon: A Life, Andrew Roberts

Napoleon: A Life

Andrew Roberts
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@pmdjo @Morning_Joe @MSNBC Andrew Roberts: Churchill: Walking with Destiny Napoleon: A Life

Paperback, 2015

$26.00$13.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Acceptance: A Memoir, Emi Nietfeld

Acceptance: A Memoir

Emi Nietfeld
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The first word that comes to mind after reading "Acceptance" is: honesty. The trajectory of Emi Nietfeld's story is so remarkable, so raw, and so heartfelt. I was deeply moved by the book. https://t.co/ySKenSk0wv https://t.co/b1SBA5EyJ2

Paperback, 2023

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: My American Journey, Colin L. Powell

My American Journey

Colin L. Powell
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

To mark Veteran’s Day – here are 5 books I recommend to help understand vets:The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit– Sloan Wilson, Salt and Steel – CAPT Ed L. Beach, Born on the Fourth of July– Ron Kovic, My American Journey – Gen Colin Powell, & Every Day Is a Gift–Sen Tammy Duckworth https://t.co/ZRoPcVjLLt

Paperback, 2003

$24.00$12.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot, Craig Ferguson

American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot

Craig Ferguson
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Famed geopolitical thinker Francis Fukuyama does a powerful review of 2034 in American Purpose. Perhaps the best I've read in terms of getting the idea of the book. His influential book, "The End of History" is still debated widely. https://www.americanpurpose.com/blog/fukuyama/2034/

Paperback, 2010

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - And Our Response - Will Change the World, Ian Bremmer

The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - And Our Response - Will Change the World

Ian Bremmer
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

For those asking: "What’ll I do with myself while waiting until May 24 for Stav's next book (To Risk It All)?” Problem solved! My friend Ian Bremmer's new book out May 17 "The Power of Crisis."

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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