So I'm new to the Audible thing and I'm looking for suggestions on books to read/listen to that are somewhat relevant. They don't have to be directly related to firearms or self-defense, just that they help me improve as a person in general, and as a self-defender in particular.
I'm hoping this will help others on this forum out as well.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
on audible, "When Violence is the Answer, it's the Only Answer." ~Larkin
The Iron Druid Chronicles is freakin' awesome on Audible -- the reader's take on Oberon completely steals the show.
Absolutely read them in order -- most especially the first three.
Hounded
Hexed
Hammered
The Happiness Curve, Why Life Gets Better After 50 by Jonathan Rauch
I enjoyed Hidden Potential by Adam Grant!
Just finished With Winning in Mind by Lanny Bassham. Great book. I'll read it again later this year. The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey is next. Followed by Practical Shooting by Brian Enos. Got them all as Christmas presents.
Thanks for the input. "With Winning in Mind" is a great book. I read it as part of Cohort 3. I have heard good things about "The Inner Game of Tennis". I can't believe I still haven't read "Practical Shooting", but should I get it as something I can read and return to instead of listening to it on Audible?
"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss was a game-changer for me (saw it recommended on one of John's deescalation seminars) as it confirmed/reinforced some good things that I do and added some tools to my tool box.
It even helped me get an extra $250 out of a car I was selling for parts. 😉
LOL I only just now realized you wanted things which were related to the topic of the channel.
A fair bit over half a century on this planet and I *still* can't read the directions . :-)
Try anything by Mark McYoung. Become a better trainer / tutor by reading Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo. Master Greg Jones wrote a couple of great books on San Soo Kung-Fu, both well worth a read for anyone studying any martial arts / self defence.
If you only read one book, read The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Bekker.
- Real world gunfight training
- Red Dot Mastery
- Influence
- The Prince
- Training at the speed of life
12 Rules For Life - Jordan Peterson
For a unique read try Donald McBane's book - The Expert Sword-Mans Companion. Mc Bane was an 18th Century Scottish soldier, prize fighter, duellist and tough guy. He did a fair deal of military campaigning in Scotland, Ireland, Holland and was wounded many times, shot, blown up and burnt, stabbed with swords and bayonets. He ran his own school of fencing and combat. There's an account of his life and his teachings on fencing for self-defence. He was a real wild man.
It is not defense-related, but I'm currently just starting Troubled, which is an autobiography by Rob K. Henderson.
(Edit: It is available on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/Troubled-Audiobook/B0CJ3F8LTZ)
Greg Ellifritz has a fairly comprehensive reading list of different historical periods in firearms training under his blog entry, 'Institutional Memory'.
"Stalked and Defenseless" by Nikki Goeser on Audible.
She watched as her husband was murdered in a restaurant, while her CCW was locked in her car, abiding by TN law that prevents firearms in establishments that serve alcohol.
Her creep meter had already gone off and she was trying to get management to remove the murderer from the premises.
Ladies, your creep meters are incredibly accurate and should always be listened to and acted on immediately.
Men, your creep meters are horrible or non-existent.
"Gun Free Zones" are targets for criminals.
Wow, this is an awesome book and should be read by every politician/policy maker before voting on any 2nd Amendment or Criminal Justice issue.