I love that our little family loves books so much and now that Ethan and Lorali are learning to read in full-force Doug and I have really intentionally added reading time into everyone's schedule each day. I try to make sure they see me reading everyday. While overall it's a positive thing, every once in a while the books pull me in and the 15 mins I have scheduled to read in front of them turns into 2 hours and I-guess-cereal-is-for-dinner-beacuse-Mommy-won't-put-down-her-book days.
A few of my summer reads---
Girl in Translation - (iBook) I really liked this one. It's a quick read but very insightful and endearing. The ending was a little too much for me but, I don't want to give anything away so go grab a copy and then we can chat. I give it a 4.5 out of 5.
Tuesdays with Morrie - (kindle) I've read this before but re-read it for book club last month. Of course I loved it but I really liked re-reading it because different parts stuck out to me. I think I've changed my perspective of death a little since reading it last time. I read it last time and Doug was still a member and this time I read it knowing that the two of us feel differently about death and the afterlife... it just made me more aware of others throughout the book and I liked that aspect. For me, 4 out of 5. (although I think the first time I read it I rated it 5 out of 5)
Sisters By Danielle Steel - (kindle) Super quick read. This was another book club read and while I didn't like Steel's over the top, drama, flaky, conversation style of writing (which, ironically, Doug says is how I write so... sorry about that!) I loved the premise and why it was chosen for book club. There are some great belly laugh moment and certainly a few tear jerking ones so it wasn't a waste of time. I give this a 3 out of 5.
eat, pray, love - (iBook) Another one I read because of someone else. The movie was coming out and I had a Girl's Night Out planned with all the Wallace Women to see it so I figured I'd read it first. I liked it, I was drawn to the fact that the Author really puts herself out there and writes about so much, personally. She's willing to share it all in an effort of self-discovery. I also liked her thoughts about God. Specifically God within You. For me it resonates with my thoughts on eternal life/progression and The King Follett Discourses, Man (and Woman) as God. I give this book a 3.5 out of 5.
The Help by Katheryn Stockett - (iBook) This one was so muh fun for me to read. I read it on my Ipad and could pull up archived articles that were mentioned in the book, or see pictures of riots and neighborhoods where it was all taking place, turning it into a multi-media experience that had me engaged and hooked on page one. I loved the way it was written from the three women's point of view. I loved the history in it and the lessons learned and think it is COMPLETELY relevant to today's world. Since I read it, my book club has added it to their fall schedule so I won't get into my thoughts fully so the everyone can develop their own conclusions but I loved it. I'll be re-reading it next month so it's fresh in my mind. I give it 5 out of 5.
Chasing Harry Winston - (iBook) A fun summer read that wasn't very memorable or substantial. Fun and flirty but definitely not my favorite. I give it 2 out of 5.
Have a Little Faith - (iBook) I'm reading this one in a response to Tuesdays with Morrie and Eat, Pray, Love. I really like Albom's writing style so it wasn't too much of a stretch to pick up. I'm drawn to those who are open enough to talk about their religious journey's and find it appealing when it's done without coming across as preachy. It's taken me the longest to read out of all of them, even though it's probably the shortest. I think it's because I'm reading it, then digesting it and I have to be in a certain frame of mind to take it in. A lot of the time I was reading it I found myself sad that I couldn't discuss my feelings about it with Doug. Not because he doesn't want to but because it hurts me and reminds me that we are so far away from seeing eye-to-eye. So I just finished it and I really did enjoy it and I'm sure I'll be re-reading it and referencing it in the future. (another reason iBook comes in handy. The notes and files and highlights are too easy to use and reference) I give it a 4 out of 5.
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