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September 04, 2010

The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son
by Rupert Isaacson

When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated; afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbor's horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably. He was struck with a crazy idea: why not take Rowan to Mongolia, the one place in the world where horses and shamanic healing intersected?

Lift
by Kelly Corrigan

Written as a letter to her children, Kelly Corrigan's book is a tender, intimate, and robust portrait of risk and love; a touchstone for anyone who wants to live more fully. Corrigan weaves together three true and unforgettable stories of adults willing to experience emotional hazards in exchange for the gratifications of raising children.

Crisis Economics: A Crash Course in the Future of Finance
by Nouriel Roubini & Stephen Mihm

Nouriel Roubini, the NYU professor who predicted our recent economic woes attracts more laudatory nicknames and much more watchful attention. Like his previous works, his new book far transcends mere jeremiads. Cutting across centuries, countries and continents, Dr. Roubini's comprehensive analysis encompasses a host of regional economic disasters that he argues manifest clear causes and possible corrective measures.