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ADULT NON-FICTION updated 08 10 07

Dangerous Book for Boys – by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden
This best-selling book for boys of all ages covers timeless boyhood skills such as how to fish, how to build a treehouse and how to tell which way is true north. There’s even a section dealing with the most complex of boy issues…girls.

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of Seal Team 10 – by Peter Welch with Marcus Luttrell
On a clear night in late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in northern Afghanistan for the mountainous Pakistani border. Their mission was to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader known to be ensconced in a Taliban stronghold surrounded by a small but heavily armed force. Less then twenty-four hours later, only one of those Navy SEALs remained alive. This is the story of fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, and the desperate battle in the mountains that led, ultimately, to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history.

Chosen by a Horse – by Susan Richards
The horse Susan Richards chose for rescue wouldn’t be corralled into her waiting trailer. Instead Lay Me Down, a former racehorse with a foal close on her heels, walked right up that ramp and into Susan’s life. This gentle creature—malnourished, plagued by pneumonia and an eye infection—had endured a rough road, but somehow her heart was still open and generous. It seemed fated that she would come into Susan’s paddock and teach her how to embrace the joys of life despite the dangers of living.

It’s All About Him – by Denise Jackson
Written by the wife of one of country music’s most famous crooners, It’s All About Him is the story of how Alan and Denise Jackson were able to put their marriage back together and discover how important a role faith plays in their lives.

The World Without Us – by Alan Weisman
Ever wonder what would happen to Earth if all of mankind disappeared. What would those first few days be like? What would still remain hundreds of years later? Weisman’s far-reaching narrative is bound to inspire some lively conversation.

1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. and Canada Before You Die by Patricia Schultz
While you may not agree with some of the selections and omissions, this is a fun book to look through. Kansas City’s barbeque restaurants are featured as is the Katy Trail.

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