• Roland D. West, President, Roland D. West and Associates; honorary chairman, this week's Urban League of Greater Cincinnati “Glorifying the Lions” luncheon:

        Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield (Health Communications Inc.; $12.95).

        “It's a motivational book. I read it in pieces when I'm on the road. It helps my clients deal with issues in corporations.”

        Diversity Blues: How to Shake 'Em by Gladys Gossett Hankins (Telvic Press: $14.95).

        “The author does an excellent job of telling the reader, my clients, how to recognize issues in the workplace, how they feel and how to get through them.”

        • Rick Robinson, Attorney with Graydon Head and Ritchey; president, Leadership Council, Northern Kentucky chapter, American Cancer Society.

        Confederacy of Dunces by John Ken Toole (Grove-Atlantic Inc.; $11.95).

        “I am constantly compelled to keep reading it and find out what happens. This is the second time I've read the book. I received it as a gift and read it again.”

        — Maxine Berkman

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