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The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall Pub. Date: September 2001, David C. Cook ISBN- 9781589193574 162 Pages Success Rating:5

Why I Read this Book: This book concisely sums up what creates a fulfilled and meaningful life. I cannot think of a better gift. It refocused me on what's truly important to myself, my relationships and life overall.

When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long Term Capital Management by Roger Lowenstein Pub. Date: October 2001, Random House ISBN- 9780375758256 264 Pages Success Rating:3

Why I Read this Book: This is an incredible lesson of the destruction caused by greed an arrogance. I thought it was fitting given what our economy is currently facing.

The Bridge at the Edge of the World: Capitalism, the Environment, and Crossing from Crisis to Sustainability by James Gustave Speth Pub. Date: March 2008, Yale University Press ISBN- 9780812992182 237 Pages Success Rating:4

Why I Read this Book: I've always made it a priority to stay up to date on major world and environmental issues. This sums up some things we might want to be thinking (and worrying) about.

The Dhandho  Investor by Mohnish Pabrai Pub. Date: September 2006, Wiley, John & Sons ISBN- 9780470055892 176Pages Success Rating:4

Why I Read this Book: Pabrai has proven his application of value investing to be hugely successful. I wanted to learn what made it real for him. He has been a great teacher.