BR: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451 is a book I’ve heard a lot about and is frequently referenced in popular culture. I heard it was banned in schools for a while, though I’m not sure if that’s true. Either way, I was very excited to read it. This book was sent to me by...

Shake Down: When Pizza Goes Wrong

My last journal entry was a brief thank you to my fans, friends, and family, not just because I appreciate their support, but also because not much had happened that week. That changed dramatically, just five minutes after I finished writing. Around 9:30 PM, inmates...

Gratitude and Great Reads

This week has been focused on reading and running. My shoulder is still injured, limiting my activities. I’ve just finished Fahrenheit 451 and Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil. (Book reports coming soon!) Two vastly different books, but both excellent....

BR: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

Can’t Hurt Me is an autobiography by David Goggins. He is known as the “fittest man in America.” ChatGPT recommended this book to help me with my discipline. He begins his story by recounting his childhood with an abusive father. His father would...