One of my goals for this year has been to read one non-fiction book a month. So far, so good. I was also planning to do a book review on each book here, but as you may have noticed, I haven't quite been able to manage it. And I'm afraid it isn't going to happen now either, as Lida is howling her head off and hitting at the keyboard. The poor little thing has had a fever for 3 days now ranging from 102 to 103. If she still have a fever tomorrow, I'm hauling her in to the doctor, which means I'll be missing my visiting teaching appointment. Isn't life grand. Anyway, I thought I would at least tell you which books I have read this year and maybe even a short sentence about each. (That will really depend on Lida, who is content to suck on a pencil for the time being.)
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza
These first two books were reccommended by a friend of mine from Church. They are both Holocaust stories - the first (Man's Search for Meaning) was written by a man who survived the Nazi Concentration camps in WWII, the second (Left to Tell) was written by a woman who survived the 1994 Rowandan genocide. Both were good, but rather depressing - it is sad to read about what people will do to each other out of hatred or fear. Man's Search for Meaning was written from a psychoanalytical point of view, but really focuses on man's ability to endure anything as long as he has something to live for. Left to Tell is one woman's story of faith, hope and learning to forgive. It was very good, but disturbing. Sometimes really disturbing. And speaking of Holocaust stories, I just have to mention my all-time favorite The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. The faith of these two woment astounds me!!! Even if you have sworn off Holocaust books forever, make an exception for this one.
The 5,000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen
Fantastic Victory by W. Cleon Skousen
For better or for worse, I listen to the Glenn Beck radio program nearly every day. He has been talking for months about The 5,000 Year Leap and begging people to read it, so I finally bought a copy and read it. It was much easier to get through than I anticipated it would be, and very interesting. The book focuses on 28 principles that the Founding Fathers believed were the key to self-governance and on which the Constitution is based. Reading this book really opened my eyes to our current politcal situation (more so than before, anyway) and I realized just how far we have strayed from our founding principles. My biggest reaction after reading this book was -"we're all gonna die..." or something to that effect. Fantastic Victory was actually reccommended to me by my father (shocking, I know). It is about the 6 days was in Israel. Not exactly gripping, but very interesting.
The Book of Revelation Today by Farley Anderson
This book was sent to us by Tyler's mother. It all about demystifying the Book of Revelation in the Bible. I'm not sure how I feel about this book, but I did find it interesting. I'll have to read the actual Book of Revelation and give it some more thought before I make up my mind.
Well, Lida is miserable and ready for bed, so I'll sign off for now.
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Your poor baby girl! I hope she gets better soon!! As for your books, thanks for the mini book reviews, they sound interesting. And since I loath picking out books myself I always appreciate hearing people's opinions of books. So THANKS!
You are definatley Super Woman! I can barely find time to read a book a month peroid. Maybe I am just picking the wrong books.
Where do you find time to read?! I know you are super busy. I can only read in between times, like doctor's offices and while I eat my breakfast or lunch. It takes me months to finish a book. I envy you that you can read such fantastic things! I can't remember the last time I read for pleasure. My reading is nonfiction too, but they are for information only -- like how to help children with disabilities.... (During vacations, Rex and I will read something fun out loud together, but I can only dream of sitting down and reading what I want for the pure joy of reading!) Oh...I remember...nursing time! That's when I read for pleasure.
When you said non-fiction, my eyes glazed over and I went into a semi-coma! Just Kidding! I'm so tired of non-fiction books right now, but mostly it's the kid non-fiction. Riley LOVES the non-fiction section at the library (mostly the animals) and we have to read them all the time for her bedtime stories. I swear I know all about every breed of cat, dog, horse, hamster, mouse, rabbit....and yes the list goes on and on and on.....I've almost forgotten that there are interesting non-fiction adult books!!!! I hope Lida starts feeling better!
I love books! Since you just finished the 5000 Year Leap, you might like reading Pres. Washington's farewell address (he never delivered it in person). You can find copies on the web and print it out. It is great! I just finished a non-fiction book you might like, Daughter of Persia, by Sattareh Farman Farmaian (this personal history is fascinating). Along with All the Shah's Men, it will give you an new perspective on foreign policy. Hope Lida gets better soon!
Poor Lida and poor Mommy! I hope Lida is feeling better soon.
Thank you for the reviews, Rachel. I have been trying to read more non-fiction lately too. Right now I'm in the middle of "Confronting the Myth of Self-Estheem" by Ester Rasband. I am really enjoying it. I have heard so many wonderful things about "The Hiding Place" from many different people. I really need to read that one.
Rachel, Your my hero I can barely follow the mental popcorn I'm reading. You think we should learn something too? By the way I agree with Linda You should read Washington's farewell its amazing and I have acopy of it if you want to borrow it. Love you sis. Alice
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