Ballast Book Launch

Chris Frueh, PhD, speaks with Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds about his book Operator Syndrome, which outlines his decades of experience treating veterans and studying the impact that years of war have on them and their loved ones.

Dr. Frueh guides readers through the harrowing terrain of operator syndrome. He provides a roadmap to understand its multifaceted origins and complex effects on every biological system in the body—as well as the social systems of family, work, and the indifferent society these warriors return to. Frueh shines a bright and empathic light on the silent struggles of a community with a “never quit” mindset. Most importantly, he provides real solutions, lifestyle adaptations, and step-by-step treatment strategies that have worked for hundreds of operators, saving lives and giving hope to families.

Learn more about the book here: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/operator-syndrome

Jan Davis, author of Air Born: Two Generations in Flight and its sequel Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW, tells her and her father's stories in this compelling episode of Ballast Book Launch with Andy Symonds.

Two aviators making history. Two Americans serving their country. One incredible story spanning fifty years and two generations. Learn where it all started: https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/air-born/

Ben Smotherman’s experiences and artistic renderings are masterfully captured in Jan Davis’s Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW. Purchase here: https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/air-born-artistic/ 

Do you want better clinical outcomes, fewer errors, increased productivity, and highly reliable patient care? High Reliability Healthcare offers some actionable tips from the safest and most reliable industry ever: the nuclear navy. For over seventy-five years, the nuclear navy has operated highly enriched nuclear reactors with sailors in their twenties at the helm and has never experienced an accident. As Forbes reported, “The [US] Nuclear Navy has the best safety record of any industry.”

Get the book by Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman and Dr. Robert Roncska: https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/high-reliability-healthcare/

Author of the smash-hit seller Grit to Glory Darrell Utt sits down with Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds to discuss his background as a Green Beret in Baghdad, his new foray into publishing, and his essential "Grit Code": the eight principles he says can help anyone overcome their toughest challenges.

His story stands as a powerful testament that no matter where you come from, bold action and relentless pursuit of your goals can lead to extraordinary achievements.

Learn more about Grit to Glory at: https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/grit-to-glory/ 

Rodney Magallan speaks with Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds about his book Tip of the Spear, which paints a vivid and meaningful analogy using this deadly weapon. According to Rodney, the tip of the spear comprises the elite members of a group. It’s the SEALs; the company executives; the star athletes, famous artists, and other industry leaders.

Only a select few make it to the tip of the spear, but as described in this memoir slash leadership guide, anyone is capable of becoming the best of the best. It all comes down to hard work, sacrifice, and choice—making the decision to work your way to the tip and then stay there.

Learn more about the book here: https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/tip-of-the-spear/ 

Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman talks with Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds about the history of presidential healthcare, his insights from serving "5 and a half" presidents, and his observations on the cognitive abilities of current and former presidential candidates.

Dr. Kuhlman's book, Transforming Presidential Healthcare, draws from his rich experiences tending to the medical needs of Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama, and sheds light on the evolving landscape of healthcare within the highest echelons of political leadership. 

Learn more about the book here: https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/transforming-presidential-healthcare/ 

Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds talks with Mark Hebner, founder and CEO of Index Fund Advisors Inc., about the 10th edition of Mark's book "Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors."

The two business leaders discuss Mark's philosophy on investing, the challenges of writing and publishing a book, and common mistakes many investors and financial advisors make.

Daniel Gade talks with Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds about why large NY houses were reluctant to publish his book, the challenges of trying to change Veterans Affairs policy, and what it's like to have more Purple Hearts than legs.

Daniels' book, Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy Is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer, highlights issues within the VA and why their policies are hurting our nation’s veterans rather than helping them.

https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/wounding-warriors/