Les Misérables by Victor Hugo - Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but Mom and I have not yet finished the 1,100 pages of light reading here. Still working away at it, but thoroughly enjoying it!
Echoes of Eden: Reflections on Christianity, Literature and the Arts by Jerram Barrs - This book sets the criteria for great art as pieces that "echo these three elements of Eden: 1) Eden in its original glory, 2) Eden that is lost to us and 3) the promise that Eden will be restored." Barrs then looks at a few artists of great literature including Jane Austen, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Though I haven't finished it yet, Barrs presents a well-written, enjoyable read for literature lovers like me!
The Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - This is an old book. First published in 1746, Jonathan Edwards wrote this after the Great Awakening when the fiery results of this great gospel revival were fizzling out and Edwards was feeling some discouragement. This sets the stage for this Christian classic on "distinguish[ing] between true and false religion." (Back Cover) Though the eighteenth century style of writing can be a little wooden or wordy at times, Edwards is a gifted writer, preacher and theologian and I'm sure this book will be extremely beneficial. Oh, and reading this book with Dad is a little bit different than our last one ...
A Woman's Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything by Lydia Brownback - This is Mom's and my read, a fantastic book that, just as the subtitle suggests, is a study on the book of Proverbs. Paul Tripp said this well: "It is so refreshing to read a book that handles the kinds of things that every woman will face from one single perspective; the stunning wisdom of God. Too often books like this start with cultural assumptions that only serve to weaken their effectiveness in the end. It is only God’s wisdom that can help us navigate the pressures and insanities of the surrounding culture and teach us the freedom of being what we were created to be and living as we were created to live. Read and experience how God’s wisdom is eloquent and transcendent while being concrete and practical at the same time."
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum - This was the audio book I recently finished, a re-read but still a beautiful children's classic. The imagination of Mr. Baum always amazes me! To cook up a brilliant story about a little girl from Kansas, her little dog, a scarecrow, a tin woodman and a cowardly lion all wanting something from the Wonderful Wizard of Oz is to be gifted indeed!
What are you reading?
Echoes of Eden: Reflections on Christianity, Literature and the Arts by Jerram Barrs - This book sets the criteria for great art as pieces that "echo these three elements of Eden: 1) Eden in its original glory, 2) Eden that is lost to us and 3) the promise that Eden will be restored." Barrs then looks at a few artists of great literature including Jane Austen, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Though I haven't finished it yet, Barrs presents a well-written, enjoyable read for literature lovers like me!The Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - This is an old book. First published in 1746, Jonathan Edwards wrote this after the Great Awakening when the fiery results of this great gospel revival were fizzling out and Edwards was feeling some discouragement. This sets the stage for this Christian classic on "distinguish[ing] between true and false religion." (Back Cover) Though the eighteenth century style of writing can be a little wooden or wordy at times, Edwards is a gifted writer, preacher and theologian and I'm sure this book will be extremely beneficial. Oh, and reading this book with Dad is a little bit different than our last one ...
A Woman's Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything by Lydia Brownback - This is Mom's and my read, a fantastic book that, just as the subtitle suggests, is a study on the book of Proverbs. Paul Tripp said this well: "It is so refreshing to read a book that handles the kinds of things that every woman will face from one single perspective; the stunning wisdom of God. Too often books like this start with cultural assumptions that only serve to weaken their effectiveness in the end. It is only God’s wisdom that can help us navigate the pressures and insanities of the surrounding culture and teach us the freedom of being what we were created to be and living as we were created to live. Read and experience how God’s wisdom is eloquent and transcendent while being concrete and practical at the same time."The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum - This was the audio book I recently finished, a re-read but still a beautiful children's classic. The imagination of Mr. Baum always amazes me! To cook up a brilliant story about a little girl from Kansas, her little dog, a scarecrow, a tin woodman and a cowardly lion all wanting something from the Wonderful Wizard of Oz is to be gifted indeed!
What are you reading?