Oh boy I always love your book bag recommendations. I need the one about why adult children cut ties. My girls have been disengaged from me for several years now.
I so appreciate you sharing your February book bag with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.
Paula, actually I thought of you when I was writing this since you've mentioned this difficult heartache. Even though I have no idea what your situation is (and don't need to know), I'm going to go out on a limb and highly recommend this book to you. I got my copy from the library and hopefully yours will either have it or be able to order it for you. I hope so.
Thank you so much for thinking of me, I feel blessed. I'll email you sometime soon and fill you in. It will be nice to have someone to talk to about it.
Thanks for these recommendations. They all sound great, but I was particularly struck by Holy Unhappiness. I'm in the middle of reading Timothy Keller's "Forgive: why should I and how can I?" which I see is in your list of deals. A friend gave it to me to read and I was unsure about it but felt obliged. I am actually enjoying it way more than I expected and there are definitely some helpful insights. I think my favourite book I've completed this year is "Untangle your emotions" by Jennie Allen.
I heard Jennie Allen speak at a women's retreat last fall and she is every bit as dynamic and tender in person as in her writings. What an impact she has made.
Oh it's such a lovely read, Margie. Occasionally I ask our library to purchase a book and they usually will! You might find a request form on their website. It's a wonderful way to get more Christ-centered books on the shelves.
These sound like some good - if not, challenging - reads. I probably could use some challenging reading. I'm a bit of a lazy reader (to be honest) and choose easy reading most often. A little thought provoking would probably be worthwhile. Thanks for sharing. Hope you had a "sweet" day yesterday!
I want to read “The Boys in the Boat”, Linda! Thank you for the reviews, as always. I have read many of those in the list of book deals! It is a beautiful day today and I am going to soak up every minute.
Yeah, it was so fun to ferret out a bunch of old favorite titles and authors. I was surprised how many titles I had never heard of by authors I thought I knew ...
Wow some heavy reading here this month. I did read Boys in the Boat and really liked that story. You are always a great source for books to read. Thank you !!
Thank you for sharing all the book deals. I didn't know The Boys in the Boat was a book! I decided going the movie would be a great idea for my husband's birthday. And then when we arrived at the theatre, we were sad to find out the movie was no longer showing. ughh...! But now at least I can read the book!
I'm impressed by the varied and weighty books you choose to read, Linda! The only one I've read is The Boys in the Boat. Very compelling, indeed. I was surprised that even the parts describing the technicalities of shell-building kept me highly engaged. Daniel James Brown is to be commended for his abundant research and his commitment to stay as factual as possible while weaving his stories.
Yep, I was surprised the first time I read it, too, at how I couldn't put it down. I'm enjoying it even more the 2nd go round. Don't you just love those books that become like old friends?
I want to see the movie, but you've inspired me, LInda. Now I'd like to read The Boys in the Boat again--to refresh my memory on all the details before viewing. I've read very few books more than once--there are so many new-to-me books I'm always eager to explore!
I am familiar with quite a few of these authors but haven't read any of these books. Some of my favorites so far this year are: The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright, The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady by Sharon Mondragon, The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety it Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises by Sharon Hodde Miller, and Counter Attack and Fatal Witness both by Patricia Bradley.
Sharon Miller's The Cost of Control sounds superb. More than a few of us continually battle with this outrageous need to think we're in charge of the universe. I'm glad you've recommended it, Cindy.
This is an overwhelming list of grand choices, Linda. Sadly, I'm not reading as much as usual due to all the recent chaos around these parts. I know that this too will pass. Blessings!
Gosh, you and Danny have been through so much. I hope things are settling down for you both and that God will gently bring the healing you need as you continue forward. He keeps you on my heart, friend ...
I've got a library hold on KSP's book ... looking forward to reading it. I've just started Curt Thompson's latest, "The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope." And halfway through "A Season on the Wind" by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Both are so good so far!
I've heard praise for The Deepest Place recently ... I look forward to hearing your thoughts, Lois. And oh how I love Suzanne Woods Fisher. The same book has traveled through 4 generations of hands in our family. Makes me smile just thinking about it.
I've read the Boys in the Boat and am in the beginning of Rules of Estrangement. I have to be honest that my choice of reading material is lighter than yours! Give me a good mystery, suspense, historical fiction and occasionally an old Erma Bombeck book that makes me laugh the entire way through! I usually start reading at 11:00pm, so I can't do real heavy reading at that hour!
I hear ya' ... I go in spurts. The end of last year was filled with light, relaxing fiction. And then along came KSP and I switched gears. But yes, please, to reading in the midnight hours. My favorite thing ... until it comes time to wake up early.
Meaty is an apt word. It was a slow, steady read and made me realize how all this online stuff has kept me content with skimming and surfing and not diving deep. I find myself so incredibly relieved and grateful when others put to words what I am thinking ... especially when it comes at a great personal cost as it has for her.
And can you believe I titled this the MARCH bookbag? Thanks for catching it for me in the NOTES. Talk about senior moments ...
Oh boy I always love your book bag recommendations. I need the one about why adult children cut ties. My girls have been disengaged from me for several years now.
I so appreciate you sharing your February book bag with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.
Paula, actually I thought of you when I was writing this since you've mentioned this difficult heartache. Even though I have no idea what your situation is (and don't need to know), I'm going to go out on a limb and highly recommend this book to you. I got my copy from the library and hopefully yours will either have it or be able to order it for you. I hope so.
Thank you so much for thinking of me, I feel blessed. I'll email you sometime soon and fill you in. It will be nice to have someone to talk to about it.
email me your email please
paula@gracefilledmoments.me
just hit reply to the post in your inbox and it'll come to me!
Thanks for these recommendations. They all sound great, but I was particularly struck by Holy Unhappiness. I'm in the middle of reading Timothy Keller's "Forgive: why should I and how can I?" which I see is in your list of deals. A friend gave it to me to read and I was unsure about it but felt obliged. I am actually enjoying it way more than I expected and there are definitely some helpful insights. I think my favourite book I've completed this year is "Untangle your emotions" by Jennie Allen.
I heard Jennie Allen speak at a women's retreat last fall and she is every bit as dynamic and tender in person as in her writings. What an impact she has made.
I hope my local library will carry Holy Unhappiness when it's released!
Oh it's such a lovely read, Margie. Occasionally I ask our library to purchase a book and they usually will! You might find a request form on their website. It's a wonderful way to get more Christ-centered books on the shelves.
These sound like some good - if not, challenging - reads. I probably could use some challenging reading. I'm a bit of a lazy reader (to be honest) and choose easy reading most often. A little thought provoking would probably be worthwhile. Thanks for sharing. Hope you had a "sweet" day yesterday!
I hear ya, Jennifer, I feel like I've gotten lazy, too. I blame it on too much time online. That's seems easier than holding myself accountable!
I want to read “The Boys in the Boat”, Linda! Thank you for the reviews, as always. I have read many of those in the list of book deals! It is a beautiful day today and I am going to soak up every minute.
Yeah, it was so fun to ferret out a bunch of old favorite titles and authors. I was surprised how many titles I had never heard of by authors I thought I knew ...
Wow some heavy reading here this month. I did read Boys in the Boat and really liked that story. You are always a great source for books to read. Thank you !!
It was a rich month. After a whole bunch of good fiction in the later part of '23 I was ready for some meat. And boy, I got it.
Thank you for sharing all the book deals. I didn't know The Boys in the Boat was a book! I decided going the movie would be a great idea for my husband's birthday. And then when we arrived at the theatre, we were sad to find out the movie was no longer showing. ughh...! But now at least I can read the book!
Enjoy! And hopefully your library will have the DVD ... it'll be the icing on the cake (in more ways than one.)
Meanwhile, happy birthday to your man.
You've shared some very interesting titles here to peruse, Linda! Thank you for sharing such a great lineup of books to read!
Happy Valentine's Day to you, friend.
They say I was assembled
from body parts of dead Marines,
and that's why I've resembled
God's Hammer, yeah, or so it seems.
I don't think I had Mom or Dad,
or at least they are beyond recall.
The greatest fam'ly I have had
lives behind the Living Wall,
and there is no estrangement;
I see each face behind each name,
and I have made arrangement
that one day I will be the same,
a small, small vial of ashes scattered
'fore family that really mattered.
Grateful you're part of the family 'round here, friend.
I'm impressed by the varied and weighty books you choose to read, Linda! The only one I've read is The Boys in the Boat. Very compelling, indeed. I was surprised that even the parts describing the technicalities of shell-building kept me highly engaged. Daniel James Brown is to be commended for his abundant research and his commitment to stay as factual as possible while weaving his stories.
Yep, I was surprised the first time I read it, too, at how I couldn't put it down. I'm enjoying it even more the 2nd go round. Don't you just love those books that become like old friends?
I want to see the movie, but you've inspired me, LInda. Now I'd like to read The Boys in the Boat again--to refresh my memory on all the details before viewing. I've read very few books more than once--there are so many new-to-me books I'm always eager to explore!
I know, right? So many books, so little time.
I am familiar with quite a few of these authors but haven't read any of these books. Some of my favorites so far this year are: The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright, The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady by Sharon Mondragon, The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety it Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises by Sharon Hodde Miller, and Counter Attack and Fatal Witness both by Patricia Bradley.
Sharon Miller's The Cost of Control sounds superb. More than a few of us continually battle with this outrageous need to think we're in charge of the universe. I'm glad you've recommended it, Cindy.
It really was fabulous!! If you get a chance to read it, I would, LOL! I checked it out of the library, then bought my own copy. Here is my review with a few clips from the book: https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-cost-of-control.html
Hey Cindy, I really appreciate you linking up your review!
This is an overwhelming list of grand choices, Linda. Sadly, I'm not reading as much as usual due to all the recent chaos around these parts. I know that this too will pass. Blessings!
Gosh, you and Danny have been through so much. I hope things are settling down for you both and that God will gently bring the healing you need as you continue forward. He keeps you on my heart, friend ...
I've got a library hold on KSP's book ... looking forward to reading it. I've just started Curt Thompson's latest, "The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope." And halfway through "A Season on the Wind" by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Both are so good so far!
I've heard praise for The Deepest Place recently ... I look forward to hearing your thoughts, Lois. And oh how I love Suzanne Woods Fisher. The same book has traveled through 4 generations of hands in our family. Makes me smile just thinking about it.
I've read the Boys in the Boat and am in the beginning of Rules of Estrangement. I have to be honest that my choice of reading material is lighter than yours! Give me a good mystery, suspense, historical fiction and occasionally an old Erma Bombeck book that makes me laugh the entire way through! I usually start reading at 11:00pm, so I can't do real heavy reading at that hour!
I hear ya' ... I go in spurts. The end of last year was filled with light, relaxing fiction. And then along came KSP and I switched gears. But yes, please, to reading in the midnight hours. My favorite thing ... until it comes time to wake up early.
* sigh *
I want to reread KSP's book. It's definitely THAT meaty.
I've appreciated her sweet reasonableness on so many topics, and am sad that she has taken so much heat for simply saying what's true.
Meaty is an apt word. It was a slow, steady read and made me realize how all this online stuff has kept me content with skimming and surfing and not diving deep. I find myself so incredibly relieved and grateful when others put to words what I am thinking ... especially when it comes at a great personal cost as it has for her.
And can you believe I titled this the MARCH bookbag? Thanks for catching it for me in the NOTES. Talk about senior moments ...