Sitting on a Rock

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By William Reimers

Some books ask you to pay attention. Sitting on a Rock asks you to slow down enough to hear yourself. What makes this collection stand out is its quiet confidence. Gary L. Brinderson doesn't try to show off or make people feel small. He asks the reader to be still and trusts that something important will happen there.

Reading the book feels calming and grounding, almost like stepping out of noise and into fresh air. The poems and thoughts don't ask for interpretation; they make space. There is a soft emotional pull that makes you want to be honest with yourself. The experience can feel like a break from everyday life, where you can let your thoughts and feelings come out without being judged. It makes the reader feel personally involved by reminding them how rarely they stop and listen.

The main ideas are about being present, being kind, being aware of yourself, and loving others. These ideas aren't tied to a certain time or belief system, which makes the book relevant for a long time. The act of sitting, watching, and thinking about something becomes a universal symbol for choosing awareness over distraction. People who have ever felt rushed, disconnected, or overwhelmed will understand the quiet need this book talks about.

Brinderson’s style is simple and intentional. The words are direct, almost like a conversation, but they are also carefully chosen. A lot of the pieces read like short meditations, letting meaning come through by holding back instead of explaining. The way the book is set up makes it feel more like a friend than a linear journey. Readers can come and go as they please. Imagery from nature is used often and serves as an anchor, connecting abstract ideas to real-life events.

Some of the most memorable moments are when you think about listening to your heart, being kind even when it's hard, and finding wisdom in silence. Lines about sitting still and letting the truth come to you stay with you long after you've read them. Sitting on a Rock makes a lasting impression because it doesn't rush to teach. It softly reminds readers that meaning often waits in silence, ready for those who are willing to sit and notice.

About the Author 

Gary L Brinderson

Gary L. Brinderson is the Chairman of Brinderson Holdings, with investments in institutional, industrial, multifamily, real estate, software, transportation, and equities. Mr. Brinderson graduated summa cum laude with an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program and an alumnus of Harvard Graduate School of Business. He chairs Leadership Fellows at the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business, and is past chair of the same program at HEC in Paris and NYU.