The Shack by William P. Young
Early in the novel the young daughter of the protagonist, Mack, is abducted. Four years later he visits the shack where evidence of the girl’s murder was discovered. He spends a weekend there in a kind of spiritual therapy session with God, who calls herself “Papa”; Jesus, who appears as a Jewish workman; and Sarayu, an indeterminately Asian woman who incarnates the Holy Spirit.
....NewYork Times
Good is not Enough by Keith Wyche
After being passed over twice for advancement, Wyche—now president of U.S. operations for Pitney Bowes Management Services—took a hard look at himself and began to consciously develop his approach, performance and image to better position himself for success. Aimed primarily at helping minorities advance their careers, his book highlights the 12 key lessons he learned—including the importance of personal branding, visibility and staying current as well as identifying potential career killers. Each chapter elaborates on a different skill while relating how Wyche and others managed to overcame specific obstacles. ... Publishers Weekly
Mr. Wyche was the 2008-2009 Closing Bell Speaker for the School of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T .
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."--Randy Pausch
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium on CMU campus.
Here is a link to his one hour lecture on You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo&feature=related
