Nov 3, 2010

Recent Reads

I have been an avid reader since I was a small child, however, finding a good book seems to have gotten much harder. Recently, I completed three books and I thought I would give you a brief synopsis of them just in case you are looking for a new read!

#1

one word...AWESOME.
{and a few more}
This was a book that I had always wanted to read, but had
never gotten around to it. I knew it was a Pulitzer Prize winner
and a classic, but the book insert and back cover just didn't
seem to interest me at all. I checked it out several times
from the library with the intention of reading, but I would end up
returning it without ever cracking it open.
And then I finally did, and I absolutely loved it!
If you have never read this book, it is definitely one you should.
It is one of those books that you have to slowly digest; one
you will be sad to complete.

#2

This book dates back to my junior high years...
the one that all the girls read.
(somehow I 'missed out')
Finally, checked it out and forced myself
to read it through.
One word...graphic
A little too much for me.
I am not a hunky-dory reader, but this book
was just too dreary. I know in order to gain
full appreciation I must read the other two books
that Pelzer wrote, but I struggled to get through the first one,
so I doubt I will ever read the others.

#3

one word...moving
I have read Angie's blog for about two years, so
when she wrote a book I was anxious to read
it and even more surprised when I found it in the
public library. I laughed, cried, and imagined
myself with Angie and her husband when the
doctors told them that the child she was
carrying was incompatible with life. Inspirational
and a great testimony to our Lord who heals the broken in heart.
A book that I have already added to my Amazon cart-my own
copy to make notes throughout.

Excerpts:

[ You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it... Harper Lee ]

{ I gobble down the food so fast I can hardly taste it. I finish the tray in record time. David Pelzer }

[ This baby has something I cannot fix. Miracles are the Lord's business. Angie Smith]

6 comments:

  1. I read "A Child Called It"; I first read an excerp in a Chicken Soup for the Soul book. When I read the book, my emotions ranged from being really angry at his mom for how she treated him; to complete disgust for his father who could not even stand up and be a man; to his brothers who thought they were better than him--the whole family had no heart. The whole time I tried to will David strength and courage to leave...My heart went out to him. I appluad those at the school who stood by him and helped him; those who gave him love.
    I could not understand how people--especially family--could be like that. It is quite sad, but Satan had blinded their eyes and hearts. These books made me think of a lot of things, one of which is the grace of God when He saved my family and allowed me to be a part.

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  2. I agree. It was a real eye-opener to read. I imagined myself in his shoes and thought how kids who ride my bus could have lives like that. Reading this book was not enjoyable; but I can compare it to eating vegetables-it didn't "taste" good as I read it, but all the while I knew it was good for me! :)

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  3. You should be a Book Critic my little 4.0...

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  4. Ill just take your word for it..although i did read a child called it..i dont remember if i finished it or not..so sad and depressing..makes you thankful for the homes we had..anyways..you know me and classics..lol..if you say im sure its good..you can tell me all about it sometime~tab :)

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  5. To my book-lover bestie: :) Nice post! I was thinking we were due for one soon! I did not miss out on the passing around of "A child called it"..how did you? ;) I remember having the same feelings about that book and I did read the others...although I don't remember the details..:) On to another book subject...My sources tell me that you are rubbing off on my very own Mom?!??!..:) I knew I shouldn't have moved this far away..you are getting away with too much without me there! ;) love ya girl! Maybe one of these days I'll pick up one of those C.M. books...my Mom is an addict now too...

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  6. THANK YOU for posting. Very interesting - I always enjoy visiting...

    Steve
    Common Cents
    http://www.commoncts.blogspot.com

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