. . .changed my life?
the Bible.
. . .I've read more than once?
The Awakening by Kate Chopin. I love Kate Chopin. I have read everything she's ever written (including her other unpublished novel At Fault, which is delightful, but out of print so I don't have a copy), and I particularly enjoyed the process of reading the Awakening at different periods of my life. . .as a high school girl, a single college student, a young wife, a mother, etc. My perspective on the book was so different as my status in life changed and evolved and as I matured. I identified with the characters so differently depending on where I was in life. Indication of a truly well written book.
. . .I would want with me on a deserted island?
I suppose it would sound overly pious if I said the Bible again, though that is the truest answer. But in the interest of not sounding self-righteous (an oxymoron), I will say War and Peace, since that's the only way I'd have time to finish it in one sitting, which is my preferred way to read a book.
. . .made me laugh?
Brain Droppings by George Carlin.
. . .made me cry?
A Painted House by John Grisham. The only book of Grisham's that I would classify as "literature" rather than pop fiction. It's not a lawyer story. It's a psuedo-autobiographical novel set on a cotton farm in Mississppi. The kid in it reminded me so much of my oldest son, Ethan, that it drew me in even more than it would have otherwise.
. . .I wish had been written?
How to Do Everything Perfectly the First Time.
. . .I wish had never been written?
I'm Okay, You're Okay. I've not actually read it, but I'm familiar with the impact it had on the American psyche and the number of people who have been led astray by the lies contained therein. It's the original "Barney Theology". . .the lie Barney keeps feeding our children that you can do anything you want if you just believe in yourself. Blech. I'm not okay, and you're not okay. We both need a Savior. Deal with it.
. . .I am currently reading?
According to Promise by Gordon J. Keddie
. . .I've been meaning to read?
War of Words by Paul David Tripp
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Edit: By the way, I should have mentioned that this post was in response to Monica's tag (bad_XO_twin at xanga)
Posted by willa at Agosto 25, 2006 02:52 PM | TrackBackMaybe I should read the Awakening again. I read it when I was 15 and I remember the basic story line, but nothing else really stuck with me. The same thing happened when I read the Scarlet Letter and Til We Have Faces. I didn't know enough about real life to soak up more than a surface understanding.
Posted by: Karen Monahan at Agosto 25, 2006 04:07 PMI love it when you post something like this because it grants me the opportunity to see more of your depth. It's so wonderful to have a daughter you can admire. I'm envious of how easily you are able to articulate your opinions and how well you do. You're able to impact others for our Lord thru the gifts He's given you with your intellect in a way I long to -- I rejoice that you can and do use your gifts for His glory. (Plus you can spell! and Mrs. J would be proud of your use of proper grammer!)But I'm also extremely grateful you still have the love of reading after - what were they? - 'Victory Drills? Forgive me, I meant well. But most importantly your love of Scripture brings me real JOY! Well done, Eldest!
Posted by: Mom at Agosto 25, 2006 06:15 PMAw...
Posted by: Scott at Agosto 25, 2006 09:06 PMDoh!
Posted by: lynnp at Agosto 29, 2006 01:49 AMThe Painted House is far and away my favorite Grisham novel. I've read it twice. I've also watched the movie, which probably only has an appropriate impact on one who has read the novel.
Posted by: gcw at Agosto 30, 2006 03:59 PM