Lush Life - A Biography of Billy Strayhorn

by David Hajdu

A very nice, well written book about Strayhorn who wrote many jazz classics, such as Lush Life and Take the "A" Train. Strayhorn worked for Duke Ellington and did many arrangements for the orchestra. Billy didn't broadcast it but neither did he hide his gay lifestyle which was very unusual for the times.

The Man Who Quit Money

by Mark Sundeen

A few years ago, I met Daniel Suelo in Moab. We've talked together many times and I liked him - a nice, mellow, intelligent guy. I liked the fact that he gave up money and decided to mainly live in a cave. He had a few articles written about him over the last few years also. (One of which caused him to be kicked out of his cave on government land near Moab, Utah.)

Mark is a friend of his who wrote this book about Daniel's life story. Daniel doesn't get any money from the book in keeping with the spirit of his philosophy.

American On Purpose

by Craig Ferguson

An autobiography written by the Late, Late night talk Show host. I read it because he the funniest man on TV. Year after year, he just makes me laugh. From Scotland, he tried to be a musician then he got into stand-up comedy. It also deals with his alcoholism. He's been dry for 20 years now.