Having read many books on thru-hiking the AT, I didn’t think I wanted to read anymore but this one was a little different in a good way. I loved that Having read many books on thru-hiking the AT, I didn’t think I wanted to read anymore but this one was a little different in a good way. I loved that Derek was not a hiker or even outdoor enthusiast before his trek. I listened on audio and enjoyed the dry humor and voice of the author. ...more
3.5 and probably 4 if I had read it rather than listened. It is hard work reading a Kate Atkinson book. So many characters, so many threads. And yet w3.5 and probably 4 if I had read it rather than listened. It is hard work reading a Kate Atkinson book. So many characters, so many threads. And yet with the work comes the reward. Don’t give up too quickly on these books or you will miss all the goodness. I ended up a little confused about where Courtney came from but apparently that was not the real plot of the book....more
Listened to this on a trip to Kentucky. I honestly didn’t know what to expect since I don’t listen to her podcast.I was pleasantly surprised by how weListened to this on a trip to Kentucky. I honestly didn’t know what to expect since I don’t listen to her podcast.I was pleasantly surprised by how well written and well thought out this was. I have been thinking about courage a lot lately and Allie is a good example of that. This book is a quick booster to courage and love, the real kind. ...more
I thought I wrote a long review of this but now I can't find it. I will hopefully have time to return to this to do it justice but as it is I am immedI thought I wrote a long review of this but now I can't find it. I will hopefully have time to return to this to do it justice but as it is I am immediately rereading it on my Kindle so I can highlight. I am in no danger of becoming Orthodox but I loved this book anyway....more
If you have ever asked “Why read Shakespeare?” This is the book for you.
Judi Dench unequivocally gets Shakespeare, gets language, gets acting, and defIf you have ever asked “Why read Shakespeare?” This is the book for you.
Judi Dench unequivocally gets Shakespeare, gets language, gets acting, and definitely gets poetry especially iambic pentameter.
I loved hearing her experiences acting in sooo many of the plays. I loved even more her constant quoting of lines and poems.
She is a bit salty.
Interestingly, Barbara Flynn narrates/plays the role of Judi in most of the book. She is simply remarkable. It is seamless between the real Judi and Barbara’s narrations. This isn’t a straight reading but a re-enactment of the conversations.
This is a must-read for lovers of Shakespeare or even for those who don’t get it. There is also much here for those who love language and like to talk about how it works. Judi has all the respect for the words! The play is the thing!
I hope to get the Kindle version to collect quotes. There are many I want to remember. ...more
I grew up surrounded by retired missionaries and I believe I became a Christian at 6 years old when an ancient retired missionary taught my SS class iI grew up surrounded by retired missionaries and I believe I became a Christian at 6 years old when an ancient retired missionary taught my SS class in the musty, dark basement of the C&MA church in DeLand, FL. Her name was Mrs. Rudak and we ended every session by singing “Into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Come in today, come in to stay. Come into my heart Lord Jesus.” And he did come into my heart and I have never forgotten that holy room with that old, old missionary lady.
Because of that when @Moodypublishers asked if I would like to read this book, I answered, “Would I!! Yes, please.” And I almost always say no to those requests.
Fast forward 50 plus years, and a missionary biography seems somehow anachronistic, out of place. I can just imagine the critics as I read the story of John and Betty Stam and yet, for all that I read this whole book with a lump in my throat and the memory of that other world where laying down your life for Christ was not debunked but held on to fiercely.
It is easy to be a critic. This book is not great because the words are strung together with deftness, but because it is a story which the author loved and that comes through on every page. This love is so powerful that it forces us to pay attention and it reminds us that for all our sophistication, we can do no better than John and Betty Stam by giving our lives to Christ. That doesn’t make us victims but victors!...more
Short book on humility by the self-effacing Australian John Dickson. I would say this is a good business book and one I am considering giving to my soShort book on humility by the self-effacing Australian John Dickson. I would say this is a good business book and one I am considering giving to my sons....more
Well written, if dark, and the last couple chapters are hard to read as others have mentioned. It is an important book for understanding the Lynley seWell written, if dark, and the last couple chapters are hard to read as others have mentioned. It is an important book for understanding the Lynley series which is also a pretty good BBC series. ...more
This may be my new favorite Karen Glass book! I loved it from start to finish and consider it a must read for all persons even if you don’t think of yThis may be my new favorite Karen Glass book! I loved it from start to finish and consider it a must read for all persons even if you don’t think of yourself as a Charlotte Mason adherent. Much wisdom in this short volume. ...more
I thought I had read all the Jackson Brodie books but with the new one coming out I realized I had not enjoyed the first one and didn’t go on. I have I thought I had read all the Jackson Brodie books but with the new one coming out I realized I had not enjoyed the first one and didn’t go on. I have quite loved many of Kate Atkinson’s other books, so I figured I would give this series another try. Really this was a page turner! Just what I was looking for in light reading.
This story is a matryoshka doll itself with the dolls playing a part in the story. I loved watching all the layers come together. ...more
This was a book nagging me for a reread having read it in my 20s. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Of course, it isn’t a book to read for theology and I rememThis was a book nagging me for a reread having read it in my 20s. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Of course, it isn’t a book to read for theology and I remembered some of my earlier discomfort with that, but it is a great book to read for understanding a different place and a different time. It started slow for me this time but grew on me....more
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