Featuring, Tom Pratt, Director of Athletics at NMH
Undaunted courage : Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the opening of the American West – Stephen Ambrose
Mr. Pratt: I loved the adventure and drama of the expedition, but also learned a lot about the political atmosphere of the time and Jefferson's interest and hopes for the American West.
Endurance; Shackleton's incredible voyage – Alfred Lansing
Mr. Pratt: I love historical adventures and this one may be one of the greatest examples of leadership and man vs. nature and impossible odds.
The Game – Ken Dryden
Mr. Pratt: Ken Dryden, Hall of Fame NHL goalie writes about the greatest game on earth. It was written in 1983 and I read it every couple of years.
Ghost Soldiers: The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic Mission – Hampton Sides
Mr. Pratt: Hampton Sides writes about the rescue of POWs who survived the Bataan Death March. Again, historical adventure. Amazing story.
Opus: 25 Years of His Sunday Best – Berkeley Breathed
Mr. Pratt: Bloom County was my favorite Sunday comic and it ended. Then Berkley Breathed brought back OPUS and some of the characters from Bloom County and now its over, too. These strips always made me giggle and I liked the collection books, too..
