charlietwo
04-20-2008, 20:42
Granted, my team time is a blink compared to the majority of the FOGs here :D, I would like to start a thread of books that have helped, enhanced, or improved the lives of those QP's who have read them. I'll start this bad boy--
1) Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein-- Yea, yea... the movie was a pile of cat shit soaked in monkey piss, BUT the book was an excellent glimpse into the perspective of an elite warrior. I was recommended this book by an excellent cadre while in SOPC Course (Spec. Op. Preparation and Conditioning--18x Pre-SFAS) Read it in a week.
2) On Killing by Dave Grossman-- Well known and strongly recommended by most veterans who have read it. I had this book for a few years before I finally started it. I read it on my way out of Iraq and it soothed some of my mental and emotional pains more than words could express. Enough said.
3) Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card-- Another kiddy-fiction book, I know. I thought the same thing, but I quickly realized that this book is one of the best fictional books on leadership I've came across. The author has an uncanny ability to convey the emotions and mental burdens of a messianic leader. I would recommend this book to anyone with, or without leadership experience.
Honorable Mention (in an unrelated topic :)) Liberalism is a Mental Disorder by Michael Savage-- The title says it all. Complete with well documented examples, news stories, and scathing remarks. Reminded me why socialism will never, ever work outside of fantasy.
Looking forward to what the true veterans recommend! :munchin
1) Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein-- Yea, yea... the movie was a pile of cat shit soaked in monkey piss, BUT the book was an excellent glimpse into the perspective of an elite warrior. I was recommended this book by an excellent cadre while in SOPC Course (Spec. Op. Preparation and Conditioning--18x Pre-SFAS) Read it in a week.
2) On Killing by Dave Grossman-- Well known and strongly recommended by most veterans who have read it. I had this book for a few years before I finally started it. I read it on my way out of Iraq and it soothed some of my mental and emotional pains more than words could express. Enough said.
3) Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card-- Another kiddy-fiction book, I know. I thought the same thing, but I quickly realized that this book is one of the best fictional books on leadership I've came across. The author has an uncanny ability to convey the emotions and mental burdens of a messianic leader. I would recommend this book to anyone with, or without leadership experience.
Honorable Mention (in an unrelated topic :)) Liberalism is a Mental Disorder by Michael Savage-- The title says it all. Complete with well documented examples, news stories, and scathing remarks. Reminded me why socialism will never, ever work outside of fantasy.
Looking forward to what the true veterans recommend! :munchin