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Writing Books for Curious People.

Brooks is a writer of books and stories; a student and teacher of effective communications; and a hall-of-fame researcher in the field of forestry.

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Brooks loves reading and writing books.

Like other children, I pretended to be able to read the books that my parents read to me dozens of times. Over the years, when interested in a topic or waiting at a doctor’s office or sitting on the bus, I would read. To this day, I find wisdom, escape, and inspiration in books. Now, when curious about a theme or provoked by an idea, I study and write books. Please explore this site to learn more!

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Books

Books by Brooks cover forestry and finance, leadership and communication skills, and a season with the MIT baseball team.

 

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Speaking

An award-winning speaker and entertaining and engaging lecturer, Brooks delivers keynotes, presentations and workshops based on his books and on his experience in forestry.

 

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Blog

Brooks blogs monthly on topics including books, writing, thinking, analysis, leadership, forestry, and sports.

 

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Newest Blog

An Ode to Curiosity and Curious People

In 1935, Eleanor Roosevelt published an article in The Saturday Evening Post titled “In Defense of Curiosity.” In describing the benefits of being curious, she wrote: I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful...
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Testimonials

Great read for smart people who love sports

Great read. What happens when you take a bunch of geniuses and put them together on a single team.
Beaverball: A (Winning) Season with the M.I.T. Baseball Team

Great Book – A Must Read

Fantastic book that is a must read for anyone, in any field, who wants to better communicate with others. Applies to written and spoken communication, interviews, resumes, job reviews, etc…
Loving Trees is Not Enough: Communication Skills for Natural Resource Professionals

Informative and Humorous!

I thought this was a great introductory book with clear and concise points, lessons, etc. A great introduction into the world of timberland as an investment.
Aunt Fanny Learns Forestry: Managing Timberland as an Investment