Richard Smotherman's Book Reviews
TRUST ME, I’M LYING – RYAN HOLIDAY

TRUST ME, I’M LYING – RYAN HOLIDAY

Title: Trust Me, I'm Lying Author: Ryan Holiday Genre: Business & Economics Publisher: Penguin Release Date: 2013 Pages: 301 Ryan Holiday seems to be a pretty horrible person, but he wrote one super interesting book. I read this right after reading How to Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff. It seems after reading these two […]

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BEYOND CREATION SCIENCE – TIMOTHY P. MARTIN & JEFFREY L. VAUGHAN PHD

BEYOND CREATION SCIENCE – TIMOTHY P. MARTIN & JEFFREY L. VAUGHAN PHD

Title: Beyond Creation Science Author: Timothy P. Martin and Jeffrey L. Vaughn PhD Genre: religion, bible, creation, age of the earth, covenant creation, creation science, evolution, theology, hermeneutics, 70AD, Covenant Eschatology Publisher: Apocalyptic Vision Press; 3rd edition Release Date: December 24, 2007 Pages: 527 I loved this book. In my opinion, it helps answer some […]

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Text of the United States Constitution

Text of the United States Constitution

Title: Text of the United States Constitution   It’s a shame that our country is no longer a constitutionally limited democratic republic. Back when we were, this was considered the supreme law of the land. Full review later.

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THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO – KARL MARX

THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO – KARL MARX

Title: Audible Sample Audible Sample The Communist Manifesto and Other Writings Author: Karl Marx Genre: Politics, philosophy, economics Anyone who claims the modern Democrat party in America isn’t socialist or communist that hasn’t read Karl’s book, has no business speaking on the subject. All the talking points are still the same. The only thing that’s […]

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How to Write Copy That Sells – Ray Edwards

How to Write Copy That Sells – Ray Edwards

Title: How to Write Copy That Sells: The Step-By-Step System for More Sales, to More Customers, More Often Author: Ray Edwards Genre: Business, Entrepreneurship, Copy Writing, Marketing Publisher: Morgan James Publishing Release Date: February 16, 2016 Pages: 186 Super good book! Read it. Then write something. Full review later.

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48 DAYS TO THE WORK YOU LOVE – DAN MILLER

48 DAYS TO THE WORK YOU LOVE – DAN MILLER

Title: 48 DAYS TO THE WORK YOU LOVE Author: Dan Miller Genre: Career, Self Help Publisher: B&H Books Release Date: January 1, 2007 Pages: 240 I read this book use a ago around when it came out and and have referred it more so than any other book. Long story short, if you do your […]

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The Total Money Makeover – Dave Ramsey

The Total Money Makeover – Dave Ramsey

Title: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness Author: Dave Ramsey Genre: Personal Finance Publisher: Thomas Nelson Release Date: December 27, 2009 Pages: 288 Do you want to have more money than the government?! Well, In The Total Money Makeover, Dave Ramsey teaches you specifically how to get out of debt and […]

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Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion – Robert Cialdini, PH.D.

Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion – Robert Cialdini, PH.D.

Title: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Author: ROBERT B. CIALDINI, Ph.D Genre: Psychology Publisher: Harper Business Release Date: December 26, 2006 Pages: 336 In short, this one is a must read. That is, if you are interested in psychology, marketing, advertising, or just want to know how that sales guy got you to buy that […]

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Pitch Anything – Oren Klaff

Pitch Anything – Oren Klaff

Title: PITCH ANYTHING Author: Oren Klaff Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1 edition Release Date: February 16, 2011 Pages: 240 pages This one was a Whopper! A must read for an interview or pitching an account. More detaileder review coming… (That’s right DETAILEDER)

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The Slight Edge – Jeff Olson

The Slight Edge – Jeff Olson

Title: The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness Author: Jeff Olson Genre: Self-Help Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press Release Date: October 31, 2013 Pages: 301 pages

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The Compound Effect – Darren Hardy

The Compound Effect – Darren Hardy

Title: The Compound Effect Author: Darren Hardy Genre: Business & Money Publisher: Vanguard Press; First Trade Paper Edition edition Release Date: November 1, 2011 Pages: 196 pages I been hearing a lot about this book. Well, finally I got it and Reddit. I wish I had read earlier. It was written by the publisher of […]

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THE ONE THING – GARY KELLER with JAY PAPASAN

THE ONE THING – GARY KELLER with JAY PAPASAN

Title: THE ONE THING Author: GARY KELLER with JAY PAPASAN Genre: business, success, self help Publisher: Bard Press Release Date: April 1, 2013 Pages: 240 I didn’t really see what all the hype was about with this book. I appreciate the main point. Perhaps I’ll re-read it before I do a review on it.

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The Ultimate Sales Machine – CHET HOLMES

The Ultimate Sales Machine – CHET HOLMES

Title: The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies Author: Chet Holmes Genre: Sales, Business, Marketing Publisher: Portfolio Release Date: May 27, 2008 Pages: 272 The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes is a must read for anybody doing business. See video Review Below.          

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Title: No More Dreaded Mondays Author: Dan Miller Genre: Business & Economics Publisher: Broadway Business Release Date: 2009 Pages: 253 Below is a google books review. A way betterer review by me coming later… The best-selling author of 48 Days to the Work You Love outlines inspirational strategies for how to achieve job security and […]

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The 4-hour Workweek – Timothy Ferriss

The 4-hour Workweek – Timothy Ferriss

Title: The 4-hour Workweek Author: Timothy Ferriss Genre: Business & Economics Publisher: Crown Release Date: 2009 Pages: 396 Below is a google books review. A way awesomer review by me coming later… An edition expanded with more than 100 pages of new content offers a blueprint for a better life, whether one’s dream is escaping […]

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The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses – Eric Ries

The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses – Eric Ries

Title: The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses – Eric Ries Author: Eric Ries Genre: Business & Economics Publisher: Crown Books Release Date: 2011 Pages: 320 Below is a google review. My awesomer review to come later. Outlines a revisionist approach to management while arguing against common perceptions […]

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FREEDOMNOMICS, WHY THE FREE MARKET WORKS AND OTHER HALF-BAKED THEORIES DON’T – JOHN R LOTT, JR, PHD

FREEDOMNOMICS, WHY THE FREE MARKET WORKS AND OTHER HALF-BAKED THEORIES DON’T – JOHN R LOTT, JR, PHD

Title: FREEDOMNOMICS, WHY THE FREE MARKET WORKS AND OTHER HALF-BAKED THEORIES DON'T Author: JOHN R LOTT, JR, PHD Genre: Economics Publisher: Regnery Publishing Release Date: June 4, 2007 Pages: 275 Freedomnomics is a better alternative to Freakonomics. I wrote a nice review of this book in but lost it in a computer operation error (on […]

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EAT THAT FROG! – Brian Tracy

EAT THAT FROG! – Brian Tracy

Title: Eat that Frog! Author: Brian Tracy Genre: Business & Economics Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Release Date: 2007 Pages: 128 Good book. I need to re-read it. In order to do that, I must manage my time… A review later…

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FREAKONOMICS – STEVEN D LEVITT & STEPHEN J DUBNER

FREAKONOMICS – STEVEN D LEVITT & STEPHEN J DUBNER

Title: Freakonomics Author: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner, Genre: Business & Economics Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Release Date: August 25, 2009 Pages: 352 This book was very entertaining and can open the reader’s mind to consider that things aren’t always what they seem. Buuuuut… It’s not a serious economics book and as an economist […]

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Can God Tell Time? – Don K Preston

Can God Tell Time? – Don K Preston

Title: Can God Tell Time? Author: Don K. Preston Genre: Religion Publisher: JaDon Management Release Date: 2008 Format: Pamphlet Pages: 40 Super awesome book! Most Christians today believe that Jesus is still yet to come and destroy the universe and the whole time space continuum and believe that He will be coming soon. Every mention […]

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God’s Judgements & Punishments, Individuals & Nations – Homer Hailey

God’s Judgements & Punishments, Individuals & Nations – Homer Hailey

Title: God's Judgements & Punishments, Individuals & Nations Author: Homer Hailey Publisher: Nevada Publications Release Date: 2003 Pages: 220 Super book! Goes through a history of God’s judgements of nations and individuals in the bible and summarizes with 2 categories What’s Said and What’s Not Said leading the reader to consider “What is hell?” and “Is […]

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