Do yourself a favor – READ! 🙂 First dates are like the job interviews!
In fact – I literally gifted some of my favorite books to my dates AND my job interviewers! 🙂
I will be listing my favorite books here and the reasons why I think you should give them a try.
Stay tuned…

	How to Win Friends & Influence People	by Dale Carnegie	Mandatory for all humans who can read! Help the world – read this book! 🙂
	The Four Agreements	Don Miguel Ruiz	It helps you live with more peace and self-confidence. The book teaches simple yet powerful principles—be impeccable with your word, don’t take things personally, don’t make assumptions, and always do your best – that can transform relationships and reduce unnecessary stress
	Man’s Search for Meaning	by Viktor E Frankl	In 1991, Man’s Search for Meaning was listed as “one of the ten most influential books in the U.S”. by the Library of Congress. At the time of the author’s death in 1997, the book had sold over 10 million copies and had been translated into 24 languages! Part 1 constitutes Frankl’s analysis of his experiences in the concentration camps, while Part 2 introduces his ideas of meaning and his theory called Logotherapy. I got this book for each of our three boys for 2020 Christmas… a lot of my friends and their kids got this book from me too. Book of the 2020 in “my book”
	The 5 Love Languages Explains that people express and receive love in different ways Why you should read it Improves Relationships: It helps couples, friends, and family members understand why someone may not “feel” loved even when love is being shown—just in a different language. Reduces Miscommunication: Many conflicts arise from mismatched love expressions. This book gives tools to bridge that gap. Strengthens Emotional Bonds: Learning your partner’s (or child’s) love language helps you connect on a deeper, more fulfilling level. Practical and Easy to Apply: The book includes simple quizzes, examples, and daily habits you can use right away. Universal and Timeless: It’s not just for romantic couples—it applies to all relationships: parents, children, friends, even coworkers.		Dr. Gary Chapman identifies five primary “languages” of love: Words of Affirmation – verbal expressions like compliments, encouragement, and kind words. Acts of Service – doing helpful things for your partner. Receiving Gifts – thoughtful presents that show love and attention. Quality Time – giving undivided attention and meaningful moments together. Physical Touch – gestures of closeness like hugs, kisses, or hand-holding. Each person has one or two dominant love languages, and when partners understand each other’s, emotional connection deepens.
	Benjamin Franklin: An American Life	by Walter Isaacson	Mandatory to all who live in USA, or to those who want to see $100 bill ever again!
	Steve Jobs	by Walter Isaacson	Have you heard of Apple? Yes – read this book! No – READ THIS BOOK!
	Einstein: His Life and Universe	by Walter Isaacson	“Although I am a typical loner in daily life, my consciousness of belonging to the invisible community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice has preserved me from feeling isolated.” “I would teach peace rather than war. I would inculcate love rather than hate.” “All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree.”
	Leonardo da Vinci	by Walter Isaacson	1. It is not all about Madonna 2. I work at Intuitive Surgical 🙂
	Kissinger A Biography	by Walter Isaacson	1st Jefferson Award winner (1973) for Outstanding Public Service By An Elected or Appointed Official “Accept everything about yourself – I mean everything, You are you and that is the beginning and the end – no apologies, no regrets.” “We cannot always assure the future of our friends; we have a better chance of assuring our future if we remember who our friends are.”
	The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race	by Walter Isaacson	Have you heard of COVID? – read this book! Do you believe in Covid Vaccination? – read this book! Do you NOT believe in Covid Vaccination? – read this book!
	The Marriage Advice I wish I Would’ve Had	by Gerard Rogers	If you want to keep your marriage, if you want your future marriage to be a happy one, if you are in a relationship, if you are not in a relationship but hoping to be in one soon – read this book!