Aron Ralston was recovering in the hospital when the calls and emails began to flood in from around the world. He was that guy who had cut off his own hand to save himself from a lonely death in a narrow canyon. Aron’s decision to amputate saved his life, and he was left with a choice about what to do with the second chance he had been given. One of the decisions he made was to write his own book. […]
Mike Yorkey makes his way into an apartment bedroom to introduce himself to Eric LeGrand. As he walks over to where Eric sits in his wheelchair, Mike extends a hand of greeting and realizes the only gesture Eric can offer in return is a smile. Mike has come to help Eric write his story, and he will gently guide him through some of the darkest places he’ll be forced to revisit. […]
What makes a book good? Can a book be considered good if it is a great story with average writing? How about a well-written book with a less-than-compelling storyline? Do awards matter? What is the criteria you use to gauge whether a book is worth the read? Does a book […]
