“Reading is a form of prayer, a guided meditation that briefly makes us believe we’re someone else, disrupting the delusion that we’re permanent and at the center of the universe. Suddenly, other people are real again, and we’re fond of them.” George Saunders
Currently Reading:
Upbeat!: Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music Education and Beyond by Matthew Arau
Published by GIA Publications, this volume is a valuable read for anyone in a leadership position. Dr. Arau challenges us to experience fulfillment and achievement through gratitude, positivity, and enthusiasm. Highly recommended!
Art of War by Sun Tzu (translated by Ralph D. Sawyer)
Written during the 5th or 6th century, this is the most influential text on military strategy ever written. I am exploring it in hopes of better understanding what is happening in the world today.
How to be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur
An engaging and entertaining introduction to ethics, morality, and philosophy. I recommend this work to anyone who thinks deeply about how to make good choices and ask good questions.
Other recommended recent reads:
Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
by Maria Konnikova
This has been a timely read! Konnikova examines memory, creativity, and how we think. Using Sherlock Holmes as a model, she outlines practices that will help the reader to approach decision making in a mindful way. Highly recommended!
We Got This: Equity, Access, and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Need Us to Be
by Cornelius Minor
Though-provoking and revolutionary for anyone who works with students! Minor introduces a framework teachers can use to make certain our students are heard and empowered.
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
by Oliver Sacks, M.D.
Dr. Sacks relates the experiences of several patients as he explores the importance and impact of music in the lives of everyday people. A genuinely moving read for any musician!
