What we're reading at UW Athletics
July 16, 2010 | General News
July 16, 2010
MADISON, Wis. -- In what has become an annual tradition, we here at UWBadgers.com have solicited the UW Athletic Department to find out what books they are reading while they are out on the road recruiting, enjoying the slowed pace of the summer months or squeezing into their daily lives between summer camps and barbeques. Here again, in no particular order, is a list of what we’re reading.
Chris Butler, Academic Services
“Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan
This book resonates with my interest in wanting to eat locally produced, minimally processed whole foods.
“The Journey of Man” by Spencer Wells
Understanding human evolution written in our genetic code and explaining how different racial types evolved.
Peg Cullen, Men’s Basketball
“The Expected One” by Kathleen McGowan
About the prominent role Mary Magdalene played in Christ’s life, & the Catholic Church’s attempt to suppress her role in religious history. A bit DaVinci Code-esque, but historically more interesting.
“The Lonely Polygamist” by Brady Udall
A hefty (600+ pages) romp through the lives of one man, his four wives and 28 children.
Plan to read:
“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson
First in a trilogy-others are "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and "The Air Castle that Blew Up."
Also, always present on bedside table, something, anything by David Sedaris.
Leslie Fields, Compliance
“What to Expect the First Year” by Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee Hathaway
“Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
Oties Epps, Women’s Basketball
“Breaking Dawn” from the Twilight saga
After watching the first three movies of the series I couldn't wait to find out what was next... so I purchased the book... It's a great read thus far.
“The Intention Experiment” by Lynne McTaggart
The premise of the book is that our intentions have a profound impact on others.
Doug Teidt – Acadmic Services
“The Real All Americans: The Team That Changed a Game, a People, a Nation” by Sally Jenkins
“Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else” by Geoff Colvin
Tracey DeKeyser, Women’s Hockey
“Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else” by Geoff Colvin
Justin Doherty, Administration
“Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality” by Anthony de Mello
Julia Anderson-Vedejs, Event Management
“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Larsson
Third and final book from the late author. It’s a thriller that follows a socially delinquent computer hacker, Lisabeth Salandar, accused of murder, government cover-ups and a magazine editor trying to prove her innocence.
“Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip-Confessions of a Cynical Waiter” by Steve Dublanica
Hilarious read so far! About the author's experience waiting tables and the people he comes into contact with.
Colleen Bayer, Volleyball
“Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival” by Dean King
When the American cargo ship Commerce ran aground on the northwestern shores of Africa in 1815 along with its crew of 12 Connecticut-based sailors, the misfortunes that befell them came fast and hard, from enslavement to reality-bending bouts of dehydration. King's aggressively researched account of the crew's once-famous ordeal reads like historical fiction, with unbelievable stories of the seamen's endurance of heat stroke, starvation and cruelty by their Saharan slavers.
Dennis Helwig, Athletic Training
“Deliver us from Evil” by David Baldacci
For fun, I like the series.
“Storm Prey” by John Sanford
For fun, series setting is Twin Cities and often Northern Wisconsin.
“Sh*t My Dad Says” by Justin Halpern
Heard athletes talking about it, humerous.
“Lonesome Dove” by Larry McMurtry
Re-read of an old favorite.
“The Federalist” by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
With all the talk about federal rule versus individual state action, I wanted to revisit what some of the constitutional writers had to say about it, especially after reading about Adams during the winter.
Brian Brodell, Men’s Golf
“Superfreakonomics”
The things Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner compare keep you reading and into the book.
Tim Taggert, Food and Beverage
“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
The best story I have read about World War 2 and how it affects people’s lives, especially a little girl growing up in a small German town.
Karl Anderson, Athletic Communications
“Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman” by Jon Krakauer
Incredibly compelling, yet frustrating story of Tillman’s life and death.
“How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization and the End of the War on Terror” by Reza Aslan
Interesting read on the rationale used by terrorist groups and how they can be combated against.
Brian Chullino, Marketing
“The Flavor Bible” by Karen Page and Andrew Bornenburg
A must-have book for anyone who likes experimenting in the kitchen with new flavor combinations.
“A Day At El Bulli” by Ferran Adria, Julie Soler and Albert Adria
A very cool inside look at a spanish restaurant who’s doors are open six months a year and accommodate roughly 8,000 reservations from over a million requests. Also very interesting insight into the mind of Ferran Adria – one of the world’s most cutting-edge chefs.
Denise Kalscheur, Academic Services
“The Other Wes Moore” by Wes Moore
“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot
Will be UW’s Big Read in Fall.
Lisa Clemmons, Business Office
I always have a book with me and just finished Janet Evanovich’s “Sizzling Sixteen,” the 16th book in the Stephanie Plum series. I have read all 16 books in the Stephanie Plum series plus a few stray books by her. They’re a fast read and funny, very entertaining.
Next on my list will be the new Nora Roberts book, “The Search.”
Joe Robinson, Men’s Basketball
“Mike & Mike: Rules for Sports and Life” by Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic
I watch/listen to them every morning and they are a great duo and thought their book would be interesting. It was.
“Caught” by Harlan Coben
I’m a big fan of Harlan Coben books and always read them when they come out.
Paul Capobianco, Athletic Communications
“Earth, the sequel: the race to reinvent energy and stop global warming” by Fred Krupp
Hopeful and intriguing look at new technologies that may someday power the world.
“How soccer explains the world: an unlikely theory of globalization” by Franklin Foer
Ed Molter, Facilities Maintenance
“Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency” by Douglas Adams.
A coin toss this weekend will determine whether I move on to Adams’ “The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul,” or start re-reading the “Seventh Son” series by Orson Scott Card.
Neal Ford, Facilities Maintenance
“My Personal Best: Life Lessons from an All-American Journey” by John Wooden
“Stillness Speaks” by Eckhart Tolle
Maggie McCann, W Club
“Last Dance” by John Feinstein
GREAT book all about the Final Four through the eyes of coaches who have been there.
Nick Tincher, Technical Services
In preparation of becoming a father in the next 5 weeks, I’ve read “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and, for a little more anecdotal entertainment, “Dad’s Pregnant Too.”
Pete Waite, Volleyball
“Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10” by Marcus Luttrell.
A great book that tells the story of US soldiers in Afghanistan, what they do to become SEALs and what they stand for.
“The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.” by Daniel Coyle
It talks about certain pockets of phenomenal talent that explodes around the world and why it happens.
Sean Frazier, Administration
I am reading a number of thing’s this summer due to my graduate studies, but the two books that I just finished are “College Athletes for Hire” by Allen Sack and Ellen Staurowsky and “Developing the leader within you” by John Maxwell.
Both books define my quest for leadership development and the ability to further understand our business of supporting our student-athletes.
