tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post8057068219698539156..comments2024-03-28T21:58:41.783-04:00Comments on Home Joys: 9 Favorite Books in 2014Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-66210063931023340512015-01-08T11:41:16.153-05:002015-01-08T11:41:16.153-05:00I have you to thank for suggesting Jamie Langsdon ...I have you to thank for suggesting Jamie Langsdon Turner - when I want fiction, I turn to her now, and enjoy the depth of her character development! I too read "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus," at the recommendation of a missionary relative, and was really struck at how hard the author worked to engage with Christians, and Jesus. We who were blessed to be raised in a Christian home take so much for granted! Two more books I enjoyed this year- "Kisses from Katie" by Katie Davis (how she embodies "relentless love" to Ugandan orphans); and "The Reason I Jump: One Boy's Voice from the Silence of Autism" by Naoki Higashida (written by an autistic boy at 13, when he finally found ways to communicate his feelings - incredible!). Thank you for your list, and to all the commenters too; I will be on the lookout for your books! - SuzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-12462330801726701682015-01-07T16:29:29.300-05:002015-01-07T16:29:29.300-05:00Thank you so much for your book lists. I download...Thank you so much for your book lists. I downloaded "Quiet" to my Kindle and am finding it very interesting. I plan to stop at the library for a couple of your other suggestions. One of my favorite series is "An Untamed Land" by Lauraine Snelling. Happy Reading!<br /><br />Lorrainelleblanc_ndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445180321856668561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-54992932268991456832015-01-06T06:11:10.437-05:002015-01-06T06:11:10.437-05:00I think my favorite book this last year was "...I think my favorite book this last year was "Beautiful Child" by Torey Hayden. I like her books on teaching very troubled children, and I found this one at a thrift store. That made me go back and read all her other nonfiction books I could find, this year.Wendy W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-28596517854618333652015-01-05T16:34:50.873-05:002015-01-05T16:34:50.873-05:00Thanks for the book recommendations. I think I'...Thanks for the book recommendations. I think I'll check to see if my library has either of those.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-5940733246578777662015-01-04T19:33:33.468-05:002015-01-04T19:33:33.468-05:00I have really enjoyed a book called "Flourish...I have really enjoyed a book called "Flourish: Balance for Homeschool Moms" by Mary Jo Tate. Its more of a encouraging and how-to book (how to juggle lots of roles as a homeschool mom). It does have a section on single mom homeschooling and homeschooling while running a home business which don't apply to me, but the rest of the book was still very worth reading and applies to any homeschool mom. The book is written from a Christian perspective. I also enjoyed reading the book "The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius" by Christine Barnett. It is not written from a Christian perspective, but I can't recall anything standing out in a major way that made me uncomfortable reading it, although there are always things in books that I would disagree with here and there (even in some "Christian" books!). I thought that the book would be more depressing seeing all that the family has gone through with illness, financial issues, autism etc. but I found it very upbeat. It made me think about how my own children each have their own (in my opinion, God-given) gifts that I can work on figuring out and nuturing so they can reach their full potential. I did also read the book "Quiet" mentioned above in your list since a friend recommended it. It was an interesting message. I only recently understood that I am an introvert...I always thought introverts meant that the people were quiet and did not like to be around people. I do like to be around people and come across as a leader and outgoing with others. However I recharge by being by myself. The book brought up some interesting points.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-5763805127837785422015-01-03T18:57:17.123-05:002015-01-03T18:57:17.123-05:00I'm sorry. I should have made it more clear th...I'm sorry. I should have made it more clear that The Glass Castle book is NOT written from a Christian perspective and contained things that I did not appreciate- such as the language. And at the end of the book I was left with a feeling of hopelessness of a life lived without Christ. I actually almost didn't mention this book but it is one that I read and learned from this year. It wasn't a favorite, just one of value.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-67479852853526116222015-01-03T18:24:04.775-05:002015-01-03T18:24:04.775-05:00We purchased The Glass Castle today on Kindle, aft...We purchased The Glass Castle today on Kindle, after reading your recommendation. It's a disappointment that an author can't tell her story without using swear words! Would you have a comment on this, Gina?Thank you for your consideration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-77617087989765515892015-01-03T12:07:54.155-05:002015-01-03T12:07:54.155-05:00Sounds like an interesting book! I love true stori...Sounds like an interesting book! I love true stories told by the one who was there.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-40282455152693231002015-01-03T12:07:21.257-05:002015-01-03T12:07:21.257-05:00David and Goliath is on my list to read sometime! ...David and Goliath is on my list to read sometime! <br /><br />And you know that I love to share books - so just let me know which books you want! <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-58945686803876848092015-01-02T21:57:45.980-05:002015-01-02T21:57:45.980-05:00"The Midwife" is a memoir written by a w..."The Midwife" is a memoir written by a woman who worked as a trained Nurse Midwife in the poor London slums of the 1950s. It is an honest and beautiful look into the bonds between women and families and the cycle of life through the eyes of the nurse caring for them.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219332233399013966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-10523520778667753262015-01-02T17:09:51.825-05:002015-01-02T17:09:51.825-05:00I really enjoy Gladwell's books. I'm curr...I really enjoy Gladwell's books. I'm currently reading "David and Goliath" - it's about advantages and disadvantages and it's a fascinating, thought-provoking read. The library has it (well, it doesn't right now, because I have it!)<br />Thank you for introducing me to the Turner books --- I'm hoping that the library has these that I haven't yet read--- if the library doesn't, I'm coming to you!Naptime Seamstresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971159046347608338noreply@blogger.com