Harrowing true story (autobiography) of a former professional cricketer who became addicted to gambling and almost ended up committing suicide. He gave it up in the end and now gives talks warning people. Hard to read but hard to put down. Anyone who has a problem gambling or knows someone who is a problem gambler should read this.
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Eric Ireland finished reading Sometimes brilliant by Lawrence B. Brilliant
Sometimes brilliant by Lawrence B. Brilliant
"The unforgettable, entertaining, and inspiring memoir of the activist, teacher, entrepreneur, and spiritual leader that illuminates some of the most …
Eric Ireland rated Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet: 5 stars
Eric Ireland started reading Just kids by Patti Smith
Just kids by Patti Smith
In this memoir, singer-songwriter Patti Smith shares tales of New York City : the denizens of Max's Kansas City, the …
Eric Ireland reviewed Might Bite by Patrick Foster
Great
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Eric Ireland finished reading Might Bite by Patrick Foster
Harrowing true story (autobiography) of a former professional cricketer who became addicted to gambling and almost ended up committing suicide. He gave it up in the end and now gives talks warning people. Hard to read but hard to put down. Anyone who has a problem gambling or knows someone who is a problem gambler should read this.
Eric Ireland finished reading Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet by Thich Nhat Hanh
Eric Ireland wants to read How the World Really Works by Smil Vaclav
How the World Really Works by Smil Vaclav
We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world …
Eric Ireland wants to read Lawns into Meadows by Owen Wormser
Lawns into Meadows by Owen Wormser
Landscape designer Owen Wormser explains how to replace the deadscape we call lawn with low-maintenance, eco-friendly meadows. This is a …
Eric Ireland started reading 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a book written by bestseller Israeli author Yuval Noah Harari and published in …
Eric Ireland reviewed Sometimes brilliant by Lawrence B. Brilliant
"The unforgettable, entertaining, and inspiring memoir of the activist, teacher, entrepreneur, and spiritual leader that …
Inspirational biography of an epidemiologist
5 stars
Brilliant and inspirational story of Larry Brilliant's early life, and his contribution to the eradication of smallpox. I remember seeing his TED talk years ago and the coronavirus pandemic made me think of him again. I honestly feel like reading this has changed my perspective on life. I'm not sure what to make of his experience with his guru, but who am I to judge? Maybe the world isn't as it seems. When I think of all the suffering averted by the eradication of smallpox, it gives me hope for humanity.