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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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Featured Books

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Newest Blog

We are Lucky: Observations on Dishwashers and Cherry Pickers

How to Load a Dishwasher Take a break from fixing the world via social media to consider the art of loading silverware into a dishwasher. Dishwasher manufacturers recommend putting knives point down and spoons and forks tongs up (though there exists a minor kerfuffle...
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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