Rework

Most business books give you the same old advice: Write a business plan, study the competition, seek investors, yadda yadda. If you're looking for a book like that, put this one back on the shelf. Rework shows you a better, faster, easier way to succeed in business. Read it and you'll know why plans are actually harmful, why you don't need outside investors, and why you're better off ignoring the competition. The truth is, you need less than you think. You don't need to be a workaholic. You don't need to staff up. You don't need to waste time on paperwork or meetings. You don't even need an office. Those are all just excuses. What you really need to do is stop talking and start working. This book shows you the way. You'll learn how to be more productive, how to get exposure without breaking the bank, and tons more counter intuitive ideas that will inspire and provoke you. With its straightforward language and easy-is-better approach, Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone who"s ever dreamed of doing it on their own. Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, people stuck in day jobs they hate, victims of "downsizing," and artists who don"t want to starve anymore will all find valuable guidance in these pages.

Brenda's Thoughts: I really liked this book. It doesn't take long to read cover-to-cover and it's packed with great advice for anyone working in all types of business environments.

You might not agree with everything in this book, that's OK. All of the topics in this book may not apply to you, that's OK too. The key here, is that out of the many things this book covers there is a really good chance that one or more applies to your situation. It will force you to think about things you normally wouldn't and suggest new and innovative ways to deal with the issues you are having in the workplace. 

This book is for people who want to make a difference in the workplace and suggests straightforward and interesting ways to handle almost any situation. If you own a business, want to start a business, or looking for new fresh ideas then pick up this book.

 

Jumping Through Fire

Religion has left an undeniable mark in our world. Some see it as the answer to every problem, while others see it as the problem itself. Simply put, religion is the single greatest force in history. But in a much more intimate sense, what does religion mean to one life?

In this honest, suspenseful, and moving memoir, author David Nasser tells of a life filled with heartbreak and healing. Forced to escape from a country gripped in a religious revolution, David and his family run for their lives in an attempt to find refuge. Through the lens of a terrified boy we see the destructive power of religion and the pull of peer pressure as he tries to fit into a new culture.

Nasser's raw and transparent account of his transition from hating religion to having a living faith in Christ will impact readers from across the religious spectrum. His unflinchingly honest, yet humorous, assessment of the church from an outsider's point of view will both enlighten readers and spur them to renewed and refined outreach.

For anyone who has seen the lie of religion, whether in Iran or Alabama or anywhere in between, Nasser offers the truth of Jesus.

Brenda's Thoughts: David Nassar shares his life story in an amazing and inspiring book on struggling with the concept of being raised muslim and converting to Christianity. I found this book interesting and enlightening. A picture of Nasser's younger days prior to becoming a Christian, battling common issues, and getting to where he is today. The amazing stories that reveal the hand of God at work in the family's escape from Iran, as well as in the detours along the way throughout the relocation process. The events that followed reveal the intricate working of relationships and circumstances by a supernatural God. David experienced a complete change of heart and found acceptance, forgiveness, and redemption. "Jumping through Fires" is filled with the life changing message of the grace of God working out His purpose in individual lives.