The Sunday Salon
I finally finished Eat this Book by Eugene H. Peterson which he describes as a conversation in the art of spiritual reading ... I have to say it wasn't much of a conversation! I found this book to be boring and I made myself finish it as it was for a class I attend. I found very little I disagreed with although there were a few items... but mostly I just didn't care for this book.
***update*** I got home from my Sunday School class and after our discussion of this book, I feel like I should add that there is a chapter in this book that I did like very much and it was probably the "meat and potato" of the entire book! It speaks of spiritual reading and I have to say I did enjoy this part of the book and found it important to me and where I am at in terms of my faith. That said...I still found this book a bit boring.
I just three minutes ago...finished Gilead by Marilynne Robinson author of Housekeeping and The Death of Adam, which I have not read. I liked Gilead, it is a story about a congregationalist minister named John Ames who is writing his "begats" for his young son. While reading his memories of his family life and other minutia you feel his sense of urgency because of his illness.
I felt it was beautifully written. This book was given to me by a friend who loved it...I find that most endearing...when you find a book you just want to share with a friend or loved one!
I am reading My Losing Season by Pat Conroy...I have had it on a book shelve for about three years and so...since I made the decision to be a reader...I am reading again! Pat Conroy is a wonderful author...I had read The Prince of Tides and Beach Music...so I am familiar with his fictional work but My Losing Season is a memoir and it is very interesting!
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks is the Bloggy Book Club choice for November!
If you would like to be a member...it's so simple read the book of the month, Blog the last Sunday of the month and tell us what you thought of the book. This month is November 30th!
If you would like a chance to win $50 for your favorite charity check out My Loser contest!
Blog about a time when Losing meant something to you and mention what charity you are competing for and why and tell people to vote for you!
I will announce the winner Thanksgiving Day! You have one more week to enter and then I will link all your stories and then make up a poll!
Our first entry is beautifully written as always by Candid Carrie.
5 comments:
Our relationship will be around for decades to come, amazing how you decided to become a reader at the time I decided to become a writer!
It's great how much you read, Ronda--I just haven't been reading likke I used to!! It seems when I sit down to read I fall asleep immediately!! I will go check out Carrie's entry.
Carrie...those of us that can't write...read and blog! Those that write well, they do and I read gladly!
Jennifer,
I never could have picked up reading again as a young Mom...no time! But, now I have a little more time and I am just taking the time when I need it!
I love to read and need to find more time to do it! Thanks for the book ideas!
I am almost envious of your time to read! But one of these days...and I have to tell you, I really, really don't like Nicholas Sparks. Really.
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