My Reading List from 2011 – So Many Books – So Little Time

It is hard to believe that during my early years I did not enjoy reading very much. But now it is a passion. My only regret from 2011 is that I did not allow enough time to review some of the great books that I have already read. So many books, so little time. Oh well 2012 is a new year right?

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Here is a simple listing of the books I read last year. Secondary categories will be listed in the brackets after the author. *Marks books I recommend.

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Faith:

Disciples of Nations: Continuous Mission Until He Comes by John L. Amstutz

Transformational Church: Creating a new Scorecard for Congregations* by Ed Stetzer and Thom Rainer

Think Orange: Imagine the Impact when Church and Family Collide by Regie Joiner

Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit* by Francis Chan

Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God* by Francis Chan

Living Life Boldly by Ted Roberts

360 Degree Preaching by Michael J. Quicke (read my review)

Radical: Taking Back your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt

The Pastor: A Memoir* by Eugene Peterson

Conversations on Preaching by Michael Dudit (read my review)

Penetrating the Darkness: Discovering the Power of the Cross Against Unseen Evil* by Jack Hayford & Rebecca Hayford Bauer

Leadership and Personal Growth:

The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams Win Consistently* by Tony Dungy [FAITH]

Uncommon: Finding your Path to Significance* by Tony Dungy [FAITH]

Linchpin: Are you Indispensable?* by Seth Godin

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity* by David Allen

History:

We Were Soldiers Once… and Young: Ia Drang – The Battle that changed the War in Vietnam by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln* by Doris Kearns Goodwin [LEADERSHIP] (read my review)

The Americans at D-Day: The American Experience at the Normandy Invasion by John C. McManus (read my review)

Decision Points by George W. Bush [Leadership] (Review)

Valley Forge: George Washington and the Crucible of Victory by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen (Historical Fiction)

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What great books did you read in 2011? What is on your list for 2012?

About the Author: Jon Stallings

I am enthusiastic about helping others discover their purpose and grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus. It is great to see their eyes light up at their “Ah Ha!” moment when they discover they were created for something more. My hope is that this blog will help encourage and inspire you along your way. Join the conversation and take the time to share with me your own story. I have been married to my beautiful wife Janice for over 30 years. We currently live in McDonough Georgia with our daughter. Our two boys have left the nest and we have two wonderful grand kids. Of course we cannot forget about our dog Bear.