100 Books That Shaped my Life

Résumé du livre

John Pepper’s love affair with books began when he was a child. He sought refuge and escape in books; he began to explore the world through them; he developed friendships, of a sort, with the authors whose writing inspired him. Over time, he came to know many of his favorite authors personally. As he said later, "Reading let me know I wasn't alone.”

He began to write about the books he was reading many decades ago—summarizing them, calling out passages that stood out for him, and reflecting on their timeless relevance and lessons. Those summaries, captured in 100 Books That Shaped My Life - Reflections on a Lifetime of Reading, are like a fireside chat with John about the books he’s loved, what he learned from them, and what they still say to us today.

For anyone who loves to read, 100 Books is a treasure of insight and inspiration.

Book Review 1:

"Whether you’re an executive, a student, or simply someone who loves reading and learning as much as I do, you will find great value and wisdom in this wonderful book from a gifted leader.” -- Bob Iger, CEO and Chairman, The Walt Disney Company, author of Ride of a Lifetime

Book Review 2:

“John Pepper’s 100 Books That Shaped My Life is a wonderful beginning point for anyone who wants to learn from the past, be inspired in the present, and remain hopeful for the future." -- Rabbi Abie Ingber, Founder — Center for Interfaith Community Engagement

Book Review 3:

"This is a vital, engaging, and monumental book about a reading life well lived. John Pepper is one of those rare souls who meets Henry James's great admonition to be someone on whom nothing is lost. Read this book — and then read the books John Pepper read. There could be no better armor for the battles of life.” -- Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of And There Was Light

Book Review 4:

“100 Books That Shaped My Life is a magnificent journey to 100 ports of call. At each of the 100 ports, fortunate journeyers are invited to enter and explore the profound wisdom, keen insight, and lasting inspiration within a truly profound book." -- Janet B. Reid, Ph.D., Founding Partner and CEO — BRBS World, LLC; Author, Intrinsic Inclusion, with Vincent Brown

Book Review 5:

“I know of no other book quite like 100 Books That Shaped My Life. It is a lyrical journey through one person’s love and fierce intellectual engagement with history and literature. This is a living tribute to long-form reading that will make the book-lover stand up and shout for joy!" -- David Blight, Yale University, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom

Book Review 6:

“John Pepper’s 100 Books That Shaped My Life makes a perfect gift, whether it be to someone who is already a voracious reader; or to someone who isn’t.” -- Chip Bergh, Former Chairman and CEO, Levi Strauss & Co.