Battlefield of the Mind
By Joyce Meyer
Fantastic book. I highly recommend it for anyone who wrestles with worry, overthinking, anxiety, etc. A very practical and Biblical resource for getting your thoughts where they need to be.
Quiet
By Susan Cain
Incredibly intriguing read! If you love sociology or consider yourself an introvert (or know and love one) this is an EXCELLENT read. She details several fascinating studies and as an introvert, I learned so much about myself, and even about some of the ways I'm extroverted too. The history of how the west has come to a place of revering extroversion (in the workplace and socially) is compelling, and the positive contributions that introverts have made in the past and will continue to make are thought provoking and reassuring. I could write an entire post on the many interesting points in this book, because I highlighted and starred oh so many things.
Two Kisses For Maddy
By Matthew Logelin
I was sucked in by the cute cover and the fact that I adore memoirs. The author lost his wife less than a day after she gave birth to their daughter, Madeline. It was totally unexpected. His story is heavy and incredible. I couldn't help thinking how proud his wife must be of him, because he seemed to really grow up in light of her death. Not the greatest writing, and he resorts to swearing a lot to express emotion. (I consider that in itself a huge sign of weak writing since the point of writing is to be able to express yourself, and while occasional swears at the right moment can do that and be comical, in general they are an injustice to the reader and a copout for the writer.) He is an awesome dad and this story is a sweet read and reminder of what is important.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
By Stephen King
I've never read anything else by Stephen King and probably wouldn't have even picked this up except for the fact that it came highly recommended by a friend. By no means is it a dull grammar reader. King shares his own life story in the first portion of the book, and more on his life at the end - all very fascinating stories and insights, to say the least. His thoughts on writing are moving and convicting, and this is now one of my favorite non-fiction books. If you are a writer or artist, this book is for you. Also great if you enjoy reading memoirs of people who worked hard to go from having practically nothing to having their dreams fulfilled because they never gave up.
By Vanessa Diffenbaugh
This novel is completely wonderful. It was actually in the young adult section at my library. It's an easy read but full of depth. The story flashes back and forth between the present, as Victoria is emancipated from the state foster care system at age 18 and finds her way, and her younger years traveling from home to home. It is such a beautiful and incredibly written story. When I finished I almost wished there was a sequel. Good books always leave you wishing there was more, and authors are so wise to quit while leaving you with that appetite.
By John Green
I read this book in a day. I am hesitant to start another novel because this was the kind of novel that is SO GOOD you don't know if anything else will be able to hold your interest quite as well. Hazel has lung cancer and meets Isaac, who goes blind from cancer, at a horrible cancer support group they both hate going to. Isaac's best friend is Augustus, who falls in love with Hazel and she slowly falls in love with him too. They are smart, witty teenagers and their love story is beautiful and sob-worthy. Green's writing is brilliant and I might check out more of his books. Definitely a great summer or anytime read! And apparently I'm on a teen fiction kick.
What about you? Any great fiction or nonfiction recommendations or ones to stay away from? Happy reading!
"The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read." [Mark Twain]
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