Books are things I could not imagine my life without. They are food for my soul, inspiration for my spirit, fuel for my imagination.
I am a total nerd and think a good book is the perfect companion.
Recently I wrote out a list of goals and on that goal list I put that I wanted to read a Ron Rash book. Ron Rash is an author who is a native of my area. He writes Appalachian/Southern type stories and I've been wanting to read his books since I wrote a short profile on him for work.
A couple of weeks ago, a coworker brought his latest book, Serena, to work and offered to let me read it.
It was good. I like the way he captures the speech and mannerisms and spirit of the Southern culture. And, though I found the main character, Serena, to be dispicable, I admired her too. She is so cool, so calm, so sure of herself. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be free from emotions that cause me so much pain and heartache in my own life. I want just a little of her strength and self-sufficiency and acceptance for the way things are.
What is a book that you have read and enjoyed lately?
2 comments:
For a Christian book - The Yada Yada Prayer Group was great, as well as "Velvet Elvis" by Rob Bell.
Non-Christian - I lurve me some Diana Gabaldon. (I'm on "Drums OF Autumn" right now.)
Happy reading!
A Child Called "It" - One Child's Courage to Survive
The Lost Boy - A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family
A Man Named Dave - A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness
These are all by Dave Pelzer. They are wonderful heart-wrenching and heart-warming books, yes all true.
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