A few nonfiction books that I've enjoyed in recent weeks.
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One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven by Mark Cahill
I often evaluate a book's quality on whether I want to read it again. This book I finished and immediately planned to reread it. Cahill is passionate about sharing Jesus with others. I'm a wimp when it comes to opening up my mouth and witnessing for Christ, but Cahill didn't make me feel guilty, just inspired. He shares so many practical ideas on how to get conversations started and answer common questions.The book isn't long, but it is full of information and will be pulled off my shelf again. I think every Christian would benefit from reading this book.
Kara wrote this book when she was dying from breast cancer. As a mom with young children, she writes about the challenge of facing death and leaving her family. The book is a tear-jerker, but I didn't find it morbid or depressing. Instead, Kara reminded me that the God that gives grace to die of old age is with us when we face death by cancer as a young mom. My faith was bolstered by Kara's testimony. I read my sister-in-law's copy of The Hardest Peace but when I finished it I immediately bought my own copy.
I slipped this little book in my purse last month when Ed had a number of stressful tests at the hospital. It was the perfect fun read in the waiting room. Anne shares her love of books and infatuation with reading that has led to the popularity of her podcast What Should I Read Next. If you love books and want some light reading, this book is a joy.
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You inspire me with how much you read in the midst of busy life; thank you for your recommendations! I have really been enjoying two of Catherine Marshall's books about her husband: "A Man Called Peter" and "The Prayers of Peter Marshall." I never would have thought I would particularly enjoy reading a whole book of someone else's prayers, but his have been really helpful to help me look with fresh eyes at my own prayer life. He was chaplain of the U.S. Senate in the 1940s and this book has particularly reminded me to more faithfully pray for our country. - Suz
ReplyDeleteI am reading Lucy Winchester at present time. I recently read "The life of Christmas Carol Kauffman" and decided to re-read the books she wrote...I read all of her book as a teenager and now in my 70's I am reading them again. She is a very excellent writer and she did it all in the midst of a very busy life. Thanks for sharing about the books you read.
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law just gave me Kauffman's biography. I might be rereading her books like you!
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I just read "God's Secret Agent" by Diane Yoder and "Prejudice and Pardon" by Laura Smucker. Both biographies I found challenging!
ReplyDeleteThank you for these recommendations! Do you think that "The Hardest Peace" would be a good read for someone who is walking through the hospice experience with a family member?
ReplyDeleteWell, everyone is different. I found it inspiring, but maybe someone else wouldn't. It is hard recommending a book for a specific situation since everyone's walk of grief varies.
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I have all of Karas books. They are all worth reading. She has been an inspiration to me in many ways. You are prayed for a lot. MaryAnn
ReplyDeleteIs Anne Bogel's book a collection of her podcasts? It only seems to be available in hardcover yet so I am waiting. ..First, I want to check out her podcasts. It sounds like a book for me. 😊
ReplyDeleteNo, it is just articles about various book related topics. It is just a fun-to-read book. Her podcast is fun if you like to listen to book lovers talk about books. I don't often find book recommendations though since my tastes are different. I wish there was a What Should I Read Next for Mennonites!
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