I rarely read these days, partly because in my other activities I'm so slow that they take up all my time and more. Also, because of the fibromyalgia, I experience extreme fatigue and sleepiness (which contributes to my slowness). Consequently, when I do sit down to read, I fall asleep or I don't remember what I just read.
I was a voracious reader. Losing that ability has been a thorn in my side. I struggle to accept that reading is no longer part of my life. I still collect books, saying to myself that I will read them, but they languish on my bookshelf. However, I am listing some books that I would like to read---or finish what I've already started.
- Non-fiction
- Holy Bible
- The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
- You Can Understand the Book of Revelation by Skip Heitzig
- Fiction
- The Shack by Wm. Paul Young
- The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Down by Neta Jackson
- The Help by Kathryn Stockett
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| I have some different versions of the Bible on my Kindle Fire. My favorite is the New King James MacArthur Study Bible. It is easy to navigate, I can highlight verses, look up definitions, and type in notes. And the study feature is excellent and gives meaning to otherwise confusing scripture. |
I'm sorry to hear about your fibromyalgia. To lose the ability to do something that you love makes me feel sad. I'm happy for your beautiful crochet work that's available for all of us to ooh! and ahh! over. I do hope the you'll be able to read and enjoy all of those books on your list. Have a fabulous day and thank you for including me on your blog list!
ReplyDeleteNice list! I have a couple reading suggestions for you:
ReplyDeleteThe Story - It's a narrative version of the Bible. I know I've tried a few times to read the bible cover to cover, and I can never make it past Leviticus! Our church is going through this book this year and I'm kind of excited for it.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Story-NIV-Continuing-People/dp/031095097X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346952563&sr=8-1&keywords=the+story
Also, check out Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. It's a little dry as it's written during WWII by a british author, but the content in it will blow your mind! C.S. Lewis was an atheist turned christian. He's thought of things that I never have and I've been a christian my whole life!
http://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652888/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346952823&sr=1-1&keywords=mere+christianity
I have been intending to read Mere Christianity for some time. I should put it on my bucket list to read.
DeleteThe Help is one I would like to eventually read as well. I also wish I had more time to devote to reading.
ReplyDeleteIve heard a lot of good about the help...thats on my to read pile also =]
ReplyDeleteI have only read the top two books on your list. Both excellent.... :~)
ReplyDeleteI rarely read these days and I know as a writer it is something I should dedicate my life to more regularly.
I'm grateful we're all in this together.
I am slightly surprised to hear that you don't read much. Most writers I know read a lot---or at least they espouse reading as a requisite to good writing. :) I think you have to read good writing, or know how to tell good from bad.
DeleteYou are absolutely right! I do read lots of poetry regularly, I just need to bone up on fiction. You also reminded me to print my list from my blog post on this subject so I may prepare and follow up!!
DeleteThe Help is on my list, too. It's been sitting on my bookshelf waiting for me for about a year now.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed seeing the variety of books on your list. The Purpose Driven Life is an excellent book. Did you know there is a companion workbook to it as well? Worth doing, if you have the time.
ReplyDeleteI did not know about the workbook. This book I got from a rummage sale.
DeleteGOod Idea about the books on CD. I always forget about them.
ReplyDeleteCheck with your library about downloadable books too.
DeleteThe Help is one book I meant to put on my list. I'll need to add it.
ReplyDeleteThe Help is a good one!
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