That's right. It's time for our first poll on this blog. It would probably be more accurate to say that I'd love everyone to post comments about this, not just place a vote. So here's the question:
What books have lit up your life or changed your perspective in some way? Why?
To post your comments/answers, click on the title of this post ("Our first poll!") or the link you see at the bottom of this post for comments. When the new window opens up, you'll see a large white box toward the bottom. Type your answers there and choose your ID from the dropdown menu labeled "Comment As." (You can select Name/URL and type your name.) Then click on "Post Comment" and follow the prompts from there!
I look forward to seeing everyone's answers and will put together a summary from there. Thanks!
A few books I have read lately are: The Giver by Lois Lowery--young adult dystopian fiction that made me appreciate agency. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee--classic American fiction. 1984 by George Orwell--totally depressing but again, it made me appreciate choice and freedom.
ReplyDeleteThe Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis because I see how much I need to repent of.
ReplyDeleteMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl because he shows how important attitude is. Even in a concentration camp man has the capacity to emulate Christ.
1.Anna Karenina - Leo Tolstoy
ReplyDeletehelped me to fall in love with Briant =), who served his mission in Russia. Taught about what it means to be "noble" - not in the sense of nobility (kind and queen) but in your character
2. Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
such a feisty girl that Jane Eyre and such a romantic, I love it!
3. The Trees - Conrad Richter
I loved his whole trilogy, "Awakening Land" because it showed me how very little I know about American history and the early settlers.
4. John Adams - David McCullough
Made me love our country and our forefathers, despite their faults and mistakes.
5. Brave Companions - David McCullough
Short essays about great people who did amazing things...made me want to try harder
Yearning for the Living God - F. Enzio Busche
ReplyDelete- Searching for the truth and living true to it whatever the cost. Excellent to read over and over!
Still Life with Rice - Helie Lee
- Loved how she retold her Korean grandmother's story in her voice. Enjoyed learning of the Korean culture and gaining a desire to want to know of my own heritage and what made me who I am.
Follow the River - James Alexander Thom
- Amazing physical strength of a woman when driven by the love for her spouse and children and her own life.
Our Search for Happiness - M. Russell Ballard
- Love how simply he explained the gospel and why we as members of the church have such a great desire for others to know it.
"The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom
ReplyDeleteThe power and influence of one soul can make such a difference! Such faith, love and determination!
"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo
The power of forgiveness portrayed is amazing!
Some of my favorites (in a wide range of seriousness) have been Jane Eyre, Man's Search for Happiness, The Peacemaker, John Adams, Shell Seekers & October, and the At Home at Mitford series.
ReplyDeleteHere are some of my favorites:
ReplyDelete"The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom--What an amazing example of what one person can do when aligned with God. It helped me remember how important it is to be open to whatever God wants me to do (especially when it seems too scary for me)--and to know that when I do this, I will see His miraculous power to a greater extent.
"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankle--How important is the ability to choose how to act; it makes ALL the differnce in life.
"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte--Her morals are put to the ultimate test, and she adheres to them, even when much of her wants to do otherwise. She truly is good.
I love Charles Dickens too. "Bleak House", "A Tale of Two Cities", and "Great Expectation" are some of my favorites so far.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis are also great reading. I read them to my children, and we had great discussions from them.