BOOOOOKKKKKKKS!!!!!!!!!!! I like to keep track of what I've been reading! Here's the recent reads:
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen:
Great book! The reasons I even started reading this beauty is because my high school brother Turner had to read it for English class. He told me he ACTUALLY read every page- so that's when I knew it had to be good! Just a warning: there are some definite PG-13 parts, but this is an easy, fun, summer read. The movie based on Water for Elephants is out in theatres, but in my humble opinion: the book is wayyyy better.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett:
Ok, if you read one novel this summer let this be it! I LOVED LOVED LOVED it! Home run. Go buy it. I'm not even going to write anything about it.
Esther by Chuck Swindoll:
May I just say: I love Chuck Swindoll as a writer. He is such a gifted teacher. One thing that really stuck out to me about this book is the sovereignty of God- he has everything under control (duh). I also loved when Swindoll talks about the concept of joy and celebrations. I have found myself looking for things to celebrate and commemorate. Blogging is one way I mark the noteworthy events of my life :)
Secrets of a Prayer Warrior by Derek Prince:
This book is MEATY. I learned so much (Prince explains the 12 different types of prayer-I didn't even know there were that many kids of prayer!). I feel like I almost need to reread this to more fully grasp it. If you read this book you will never look at prayer the same. Guaranteed.
Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs:
If you are married, engaged, dating, or just have a general interest in relationships- this is an important book. So much of the authors explanation on marriage was right on. It has changed my outlook on how I relate to my husband. This would be a very constructive book for couples who are struggling in their marriage.
I saved the best for last: Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo.
My husband had a sweeping statement to say about this book we both read in the matter of a few hours: "This may be the greatest book since the Bible." Last night, we were also discussing books that have impacted our lives the most and this one was on both our lists. Read it for yourself and decide what you think. :)
emily! i love how you write your blog. this book section is great. i'm trying to challenge myself to read more this year. so as i chill in thailand, i will probably check out a few of these books. and did you write the 'love and respect' book? or did you and kirsten write it? haha! oh how i miss the glory days of you two when i would bring up 'relationships' talks at fringe group!
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