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author: Mark Dunn
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.86
book published: 2002
rating: 4
read at: 07/08
date added: 07/21/08
shelves: fiction
review:
At first I struggled to get into this book-- the language was contrived and a fly kept biting my ankles. Once I became involved in the story I thoroughly enjoyed it as it became increasingly outrageous,with stranger spelling.
]]> 26937400 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:35:59 -0700
Caleb loves Mr. Brown. In typical boy style he loves sounds (not real good about putting them together into words, but he can boom right along with Brown).

This book is significant because it has impacted my life on various levels. In addition to saving me from War and Peace, it allowed me once again to enjoy Dr. Seuss. In elementary school I appointed myself head of the library club. I was a nerd (I was also founder of the aforementioned club). During recess, we shelved. Shelving Dr. Seuss is frustrating, all of the books were the same size and shape and required alphabetical acrobatics (okay, not really, but they were annoying). But shelving Mr. Brown opened me up to the wonders of THE FOOT BOOK and the Lorax. This book, however, is far and away my favorite and most palatable of Seuss's books.

(Speaking of palatable, Caleb ate the spine off of our board book-- in a 'rash and pleasure loving moment' he gave his favorite book a taste.)

Also, more significant yet, this little gem has deconstructed the way I look at sounds. When it rains (which has been often recently) I no longer think pitter pitter pat, but "dibble, dibble, dop; dibble, dibble, dibble, dibble, dop dop dop."

Unworthy of note: Mr. Brown reminds me of Mr. Noodle from Sesame Street.


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author: Dr. Seuss
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.86
book published: 2003
rating: 5
read at:
date added: 07/11/08
shelves: picture-books
review:
After reading Mr. Brown Can Moo for the 105th time today, I deemed it Worthy of a goodreads (my wannabe blog) review. In the time I have spent reading Mr. Brown, I could have read War and Peace.

Caleb loves Mr. Brown. In typical boy style he loves sounds (not real good about putting them together into words, but he can boom right along with Brown).

This book is significant because it has impacted my life on various levels. In addition to saving me from War and Peace, it allowed me once again to enjoy Dr. Seuss. In elementary school I appointed myself head of the library club. I was a nerd (I was also founder of the aforementioned club). During recess, we shelved. Shelving Dr. Seuss is frustrating, all of the books were the same size and shape and required alphabetical acrobatics (okay, not really, but they were annoying). But shelving Mr. Brown opened me up to the wonders of THE FOOT BOOK and the Lorax. This book, however, is far and away my favorite and most palatable of Seuss's books.

(Speaking of palatable, Caleb ate the spine off of our board book-- in a 'rash and pleasure loving moment' he gave his favorite book a taste.)

Also, more significant yet, this little gem has deconstructed the way I look at sounds. When it rains (which has been often recently) I no longer think pitter pitter pat, but "dibble, dibble, dop; dibble, dibble, dibble, dibble, dop dop dop."

Unworthy of note: Mr. Brown reminds me of Mr. Noodle from Sesame Street.



]]> 21743026 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:39:55 -0700
This book stood out because it is the true story of a young man who had enough faith and love to go where God sent him without money and without a mission agency backing him.

It was remarkable to see God work in their culture in their way. Olsen was just humble enough to back off.

I would like to read this to the kids one day. I am encouraged by God's creativity and amazed to think of all of his children that will one day be called to the wedding feast.]]>
author: Bruce Olson
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2006
rating: 5
read at: 07/08
date added: 07/08/08
shelves: faith, memoir
review:
We are so comfortable.

This book stood out because it is the true story of a young man who had enough faith and love to go where God sent him without money and without a mission agency backing him.

It was remarkable to see God work in their culture in their way. Olsen was just humble enough to back off.

I would like to read this to the kids one day. I am encouraged by God's creativity and amazed to think of all of his children that will one day be called to the wedding feast.
]]> 26622768 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:18:51 -0700
author: Gina Ochsner
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.67
book published: 2005
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 07/08/08
shelves: fiction
review:

]]> 26420368 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:34:29 -0700
I sideswiped a car last week. There is some mildly psychotic delusions behind my accident. Eli and I had been reading "The Worst Cast Scenerio Survival Guide", and the snake bites struck me as particularly undesirable. Later, as I was waiting to pull onto the street I thought to myself "maybe I shouldn't put it into drive until it is clear--what if I was, perchance, bitten by a snake." Then I pulled out, and a fly bit my ankle (maybe it did-maybe it didn't, William says I have bug issues). I swerved just a little and side swiped a big red pick-up...

My point? Today when I was finishing this book I delighted in the scene where Mma Ramotswe saw a snake on the road. It dissappeared as her car went over it. "She had heard of this happening time and time again. People picked up snakes as passengers and the first thing they knew about it was when the snake bit them."

Ha! I'm not so crazy--- if I lived in Botswana.]]>
author: Alexander McCall Smith
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.67
book published: 2001
rating: 3
read at: 07/08
date added: 07/06/08
shelves: fiction
review:
It was entertaining.

I sideswiped a car last week. There is some mildly psychotic delusions behind my accident. Eli and I had been reading "The Worst Cast Scenerio Survival Guide", and the snake bites struck me as particularly undesirable. Later, as I was waiting to pull onto the street I thought to myself "maybe I shouldn't put it into drive until it is clear--what if I was, perchance, bitten by a snake." Then I pulled out, and a fly bit my ankle (maybe it did-maybe it didn't, William says I have bug issues). I swerved just a little and side swiped a big red pick-up...

My point? Today when I was finishing this book I delighted in the scene where Mma Ramotswe saw a snake on the road. It dissappeared as her car went over it. "She had heard of this happening time and time again. People picked up snakes as passengers and the first thing they knew about it was when the snake bit them."

Ha! I'm not so crazy--- if I lived in Botswana.
]]> 19732451 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:55:38 -0700
author: David Powlison
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.42
book published: 2003
rating: 5
read at: 07/08
date added: 07/06/08
shelves: biblical-counseling, faith, non-fiction
review:
I am currently taking Powlison's Dynamics of Biblical Change Course and have tremendous respect for his teaching. This book blew me away as it dug into different aspects of biblical counseling and really tore apart the meaning of different bible passages--I particularly enjoyed "Don't Worry: Luke 12." I think the title and cover capture the idea of seeing things through the lens of scripture and the clarity it brings. I had a little more trouble with x-ray questions, it was almost too much for me, but as he says, they are just jumping off points to offer flexibility in counseling. Anyway-- I look forward to reading his next book on this topic.
]]> 21973294 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:46:07 -0700
author: Ann Patchett
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.51
book published: 2008
rating: 4
read at: 06/08
date added: 06/30/08
shelves: book-club
review:
This wasn't what I was expecting--from the title or description. I enjoyed it, and loved Patchett's details. I particularly loved the description of Kenya's running and genuinely enjoyed the characters.
]]> 25832235 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:35:59 -0700
author: Jodi Picoult
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2004
rating: 2
read at: 06/08
date added: 06/29/08
shelves: fiction
review:
After hearing how great Jodi Picoult's books were, I was a little dissappointed. It was very long and I couldn't wait to finish it, I was skimming pages toward the end. At the same time the story kept me from tossing it, and later everyone told me it wasn't her greatest. I may try another book when we go to the beach.
]]> 22239184 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:47:42 -0700 He says, "it often seems what we really want is for people who are not Christians to think we are valid, or Christianity is valid, rather than showing them Jesus..." (p.207). This is too true. He goes on to talk about the beautiful people on Christian CD covers. It reminds me of the line on facebook that asks for religious views-- people have many answers that allude to "Christian," but also distance themselves from that label-- 'Christ follower" etc. I understand why we avoid a label because it comes with so much baggage, but you could say the same about your family and last name. I think it dis unifies a body of believers when we are always trying to stand out... Not sure, I have to think about this a little more. ]]>
author: Donald Miller
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2004
rating: 4
read at: 06/08
date added: 06/23/08
shelves: faith, non-fiction
review:
I liked this better than Blue Like Jazz. I put it down half-way through and wasn't eager to pick it back up, but when I did I was pleasantly surprised with how much I really like it. I feel like he can be full of himself... but he recognizes that. He has some great ideas (lifeboat analogy) and he hits on a lot of truth.
He says, "it often seems what we really want is for people who are not Christians to think we are valid, or Christianity is valid, rather than showing them Jesus..." (p.207). This is too true. He goes on to talk about the beautiful people on Christian CD covers. It reminds me of the line on facebook that asks for religious views-- people have many answers that allude to "Christian," but also distance themselves from that label-- 'Christ follower" etc. I understand why we avoid a label because it comes with so much baggage, but you could say the same about your family and last name. I think it dis unifies a body of believers when we are always trying to stand out... Not sure, I have to think about this a little more.
]]> 15780469 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:30:18 -0700
author: William P. Young
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 06/08
date added: 06/23/08
shelves: faith, fiction
review:
I liked it. I didn't love it, I found the writing a little raw and it seemed very chaotic--to many mixed metaphors. It wasn't the kind of book I couldn't wait to pick up, and I felt a relieved when it was done. That said, I really liked some of the ideas and the interactions between the trinity-- they were goofy and fun, sometimes that didn't feel comfortable to me. It would be a great book to pick apart and talk about with someone (Misk?), but I don't think I could hang my whole theology on it. Initially I was a little scared of it-- thinking the ideas would be too far out there, that wasn't the case. I liked what felt like his genuine wrestling with ideas of pain and suffering. I think he handled that extraordinarily well. I would probably recommend it to someone struggling with pain and "God's part" in it. The more I write and think about it, the more I like it.....
]]> 14894126 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:10:26 -0700 At the same time, I think the idea of "necessary losses" worth considering-- Particularly the separation from parents, letting go of children and other griefs. On Mother's Day I was subjected to a humiliating family video at my cousins house. It was a peek into extended family gatherings through all my awkward adolescent days (think bib bangs and braces)--in every video I was holding a Teddy Bear-- Why didn't they tell me I was too old. That was a loss I should have experienced much earlier. It will make a great book club selesction.]]>
author: Judith Viorst
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.06
book published: 1998
rating: 2
read at: 06/08
date added: 06/20/08
shelves: book-club
review:
This book makes me insanely angry. It reminds me of the college days I used to listen to Dr. Laura on the radio and arrive back at our dump of an apartment FIRED UP. While saying that, I agreed with some of what Dr. Laura said, I just hated her delivery. I don't agree with this and find it doesn't line up with my biblical worldview. No, we should not indulge our daydreams and fantasies, to begin with... we should cal sin "sin". In the mean time, don't mention this book to me if you are unprepared for my tirade against Freud and Viorst's thought on Necessary Losses. Isn't Freud's day done?
At the same time, I think the idea of "necessary losses" worth considering-- Particularly the separation from parents, letting go of children and other griefs. On Mother's Day I was subjected to a humiliating family video at my cousins house. It was a peek into extended family gatherings through all my awkward adolescent days (think bib bangs and braces)--in every video I was holding a Teddy Bear-- Why didn't they tell me I was too old. That was a loss I should have experienced much earlier. It will make a great book club selesction.
]]> 22604153 Wed, 28 May 2008 04:34:21 -0700
author: C.J. Mahaney
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2002
rating: 5
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/28/08
shelves: biblical-counseling, faith
review:
This little book is a great reminder that the cross is at the center of all things-- we never move on from it in order to mature, but "Further up and further in " (The Last Battle). I liked what Mahaney had to say about suffering and grief, adding "Scripture teaches there is a divine purpose for suffering, but there will always be an element of mystery."
]]> 22238562 Sun, 25 May 2008 10:08:54 -0700
author: Elizabeth Winthrop
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.75
book published: 1994
rating: 2
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/25/08
shelves: princess-and-knight, read-alouds
review:
Flesh eating rats--do I need to say more?
]]> 13981086 Sun, 25 May 2008 10:05:15 -0700
author: Kaye Gibbons
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.64
book published: 1990
rating: 4
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/25/08
shelves: fiction
review:
Good book, great character. My biggest hang-up...On the cover of the book Walker Percy compares Ellen Foster to Holden Caulfield--( honestly, it has been a while since I read Catcher in the Rye) but that led me to expect something slightly wittier, perhaps a little less painful--but she had the same dry, distanced voice as Caulfield.
]]> 22418909 Tue, 20 May 2008 06:08:04 -0700
author: Cornelia Funke
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.85
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/20/08
shelves: princess-and-knight, read-alouds
review:
Elijah enjoyed this-- it was a good story but nothing I need to read again. The kids enjoyed the pen and ink pictures.
]]> 19727446 Sat, 17 May 2008 03:27:50 -0700
I was challenged by her chapter on 'setting the standard for obedience' ("God wants them to obey 'allthe way, right away and with a happy heart'"). This is something we need to be purposeful about.

I think she has a mixed reputation because her parenting philosophy is heavy on spanking-- she seems almost militant about it because of the secular derision on the subject. But this is worth reading and considering. ]]>
author: Ginger Plowman
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.71
book published: 2004
rating: 5
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/17/08
shelves: parenting
review:
I found this book an honest and biblical approach to parenting. While I really like Tedd Tripp's "Shepherding a Child's Heart" I feel as though he is writing from the perspective of a man who has an incredible testimoney of having raised his children biblically. Ginger Plowman writes as one in the trench. She takes Tripp's biblical ideas and gives them practical application. Tripp says when 2 children are fighting over a toy, they are both struggling with a heart issue--selfishness. True. Plowman recognizes that this is going to happen numerous times each day, and to facilitate her family's peace, she has made an exceedingly practical house rule: it is rude (and wrong)to ask someone to let you play with something they are currently playing with! This makes so much sense. I am tired of telling Emma that when I say "beep beep" her time is done(don't ask how that started or why it works) and she has to hand the toy that she picked up all on her own, that was previously uncoveted, into Eli's hands (or vv). This makes sense. As adults we don't ask to look at something someone else is holding until they appear to be done-- that would be rude.

I was challenged by her chapter on 'setting the standard for obedience' ("God wants them to obey 'allthe way, right away and with a happy heart'"). This is something we need to be purposeful about.

I think she has a mixed reputation because her parenting philosophy is heavy on spanking-- she seems almost militant about it because of the secular derision on the subject. But this is worth reading and considering.
]]> 19727507 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:40:29 -0700
author: Donald Miller
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2003
rating: 4
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/14/08
shelves: biblical-counseling
review:
Rambling thoughts... Sometimes a little self-absorbed, but honest. I wonder what I came away with... maybe the sense that it's all gonna be okay, life is long... I am sad the church can be such a negative presense-- but it can. I enjoyed his thoughts on thithing.
]]> 21689138 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:30:58 -0700
author: Elizabeth Winthrop
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.95
book published: 1986
rating: 4
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/14/08
shelves: princess-and-knight, read-alouds
review:
This book was a pleasant surprised. I had no expectations and quickly got lost in the story. When my mom continued reading it to Eli without me, I went back and filled in what I missed later.
]]> 14894079 Tue, 06 May 2008 06:27:50 -0700
"In so many ways, his family's life feels like a string of accidents, unforeseen, unintended, one incident begetting another." Is this true about life in general? I hope not.

I am looking forward to the book club. There are many directions we can go with the discussion.]]>
author: Jhumpa Lahiri
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2003
rating: 3
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/06/08
shelves: book-club
review:
Reading this reminded my of the reason Lahiri's short story collection "The Interpreter of Maladies" sits on my shelf. She is a great storyteller, yet I don't have the desire to reread her work because it is so sad--hopeless (William doesn't agree-- he sees hope at the end of the namesake).

"In so many ways, his family's life feels like a string of accidents, unforeseen, unintended, one incident begetting another." Is this true about life in general? I hope not.

I am looking forward to the book club. There are many directions we can go with the discussion.
]]> 19727152 Tue, 06 May 2008 06:08:46 -0700
author: Tara Klena Barthel
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2005
rating: 5
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/06/08
shelves: biblical-counseling
review:
An honest look at our lives in conflict--and a biblical call to reconcilliation and peace with ourselves, others and the church. When I began reading I didn't realize how applicable it would be in every area of my life--it was challenging. I particularly enjoyed Chapter 4 on Biblical Peacemaking and chapter 12 on Fear.
]]> 20639824 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:11:57 -0700
author: E. D. E. N. Southworth
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2005
rating: 5
read at: 04/08
date added: 04/30/08
shelves: fiction
review:
"Ishmael" is good, but this book is great. The glowing reviews lived up to their words. Although I found it tedious to wade through all of the strange dialects,the story made it worth the wading. It was a testimoney to God's power and an encouragement to righteousness.
]]> 20639760 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:09:38 -0700
author: C.S. Lewis
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.11
book published: 1956
rating: 5
read at: 04/08
date added: 04/23/08
shelves: read-alouds
review:
Our Journey through Narnia has ended... This book is my favorite and C.S. Lewis draws them to such a satisfying ending. What a joy to read them aloud to Eli-- It has been a powerful tool for discussing spritual truths and a window into God's character. He is ready to start the Chronicles all over again-- this time it is Will's turn.
]]> 14252322 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:57:39 -0700
author: Asne Seierstad
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.66
book published: 2004
rating: 3
read at: 04/08
date added: 04/15/08
shelves: book-club
review:
Interesting glimpse into a household that is run by such conflicting principles-- in a country riddled with conflict.
]]> 16893551 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:04:02 -0700
author: E. D. E. N. Southworth
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.71
book published: 2005
rating: 5
read at: 03/08
date added: 04/08/08
shelves: fiction
review:

]]> 19727107 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:01:33 -0700
author: C.S. Lewis
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.03
book published: 1955
rating: 5
read at: 04/08
date added: 04/08/08
shelves: read-alouds
review:

]]> 19726984 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:01:04 -0700
author: C.S. Lewis
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.96
book published: 1954
rating: 4
read at: 03/08
date added: 04/08/08
shelves: read-alouds
review:
Aslan tells Shasta that he never tells them another person's story. That is a humble reminder for me. God only revelas my story to me.
]]> 16893622 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:36:26 -0700
author: Tedd Tripp
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.10
book published: 1995
rating: 5
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/19/08
shelves: biblical-counseling, faith, parenting
review:
This is my second time through Ted Tripp's book and it is hands down the best, most biblical book on parenting I have ever read. That said, it is tough stuff--not easily accomplished, and on a hard day leads me into striving/condemnation cycles. But, again, I read it and think, yes... that's what I want, God help us...
]]> 16893666 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:30:32 -0700
author: Bill Ewing
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2004
rating: 4
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/19/08
shelves: biblical-counseling, faith
review:

]]> 18130239 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:27:23 -0700
author: C.S. Lewis
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.98
book published: 1953
rating: 4
read at: 04/08
date added: 03/19/08
shelves: read-alouds
review:

]]> 18130202 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:26:59 -0700
author: C.S. Lewis
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.14
book published: 1952
rating: 5
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/19/08
shelves: read-alouds
review:

]]> 18130160 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:26:11 -0700
author: C.S. Lewis
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.99
book published: 1951
rating: 5
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/19/08
shelves: read-alouds
review:

]]> 16893376 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:58:41 -0800
author: C.S. Lewis
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.22
book published: 1950
rating: 5
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/03/08
shelves: read-alouds
review:
I am reading it to Eli for the first time.
]]> 14893886 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:47:47 -0800
author: Leif Enger
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2001
rating: 5
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/26/08
shelves: book-club
review:
This one is a favorite.
]]> 15879032 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:44:43 -0800
author: Roy Hession
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.00
book published: 1989
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/20/08
shelves: faith
review:
This book speaks about the role of the Holy Spirit, particularly as convictor and comforter. He discusses Jesus's advocacy for us to the Father, and the Holy Spirit's advocacy for Jesus Christ in the world. "His great function.. is to safeguard the interests and throne rights of the Lord Jesus in the world, the church, and the individual believer". Hession encourages beleivers to seek God by confessing our emptiness rather than striving harder.
]]> 15194261 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:10:16 -0800
author: Mary Jane Auch
name: Stacey
average rating: 2.73
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 02/11/08
shelves: princess-and-knight
review:

]]> 14904649 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:04:37 -0800
author: John F. Phd Taylor
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.00
book published: 2001
rating: 3
read at: 03/08
date added: 02/08/08
shelves:
review:

]]> 14254994 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:37:58 -0800
author: B. J. Reinhard
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2000
rating: 5
read at: 05/07
date added: 02/01/08
shelves: picture-books
review:
Honesty
]]> 14254941 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:36:57 -0800
author: Tomie dePaola
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.19
book published: 1998
rating: 5
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/01/08
shelves: picture-books, princess-and-knight
review:

]]> 14252093 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:44:01 -0800
author: Anne Fadiman
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.28
book published: 1999
rating: 4
read at: 01/08
date added: 02/01/08
shelves: non-fiction
review:
A Great collection of essays. I particularly enjoyed the first essay on the marriage of her books with her husbands books. I laughed out loud when I recognized myself and William. We still consider our books personal property. After moving in October our books are far more mingled and disorganized that they were in the old house--it bothers me.
]]> 14251967 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:35:37 -0800
author: Jennie Bishop
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.46
book published: 2004
rating: 5
read at: 05/06
date added: 02/01/08
shelves: princess-and-knight
review:
Elijah's Favorite Book
]]> 14251681 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:27:25 -0800
author: Kate Coombs
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.91
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 02/01/08
shelves: princess-and-knight
review:

]]> 13532727 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:56:37 -0800
author: Masako Matsuno
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.57
book published: 2002
rating: 5
read at: 01/08
date added: 01/25/08
shelves: picture-books
review:

]]> 13273980 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:38:55 -0800
author: Sue Monk Kidd
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.79
book published: 2002
rating: 5
read at: 01/08
date added: 01/25/08
shelves: fiction
review:
In my home growing up it was considered highly uncharitable to read someone else's book while they were still reading it-- William has still not understood this in the 7 years of our marriage, and I found myself hiding this book every time I went to the bathroom...
]]> 13372633 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:48:27 -0800
author: Frank Warren
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 01/08
date added: 01/24/08
shelves:
review:
I couldn't put it down-- the secrets ranged from bizarre and quirky to very disturbing. I enjoyed the laughs, but the overwhelming feeling the postcards conveyed, after closing the book was lonliness. I wonder what the therapeutic value was for the artists/bearers of secrets? Are any of my secrets holding me in bondage.I related to the person who saved all of their staples. I used to collect the little ends of yarn when I was crocheting-- just in case...
]]> 11378000 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:27:20 -0800
author: Richard A. Swenson
name: Stacey
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2004
rating: 3
read at: 01/08
date added: 01/22/08
shelves: faith
review:
Finally finished! The ideas of margin could be near revolutionary in our current culture. I need margin in so many areas of my life in order to be emotionally, spiritually and physically healthy. The book became a little redundant and could have been half the length. I did, however, read the devotional "a minute of margin" by the same author and it was the same material in a different more digestible format-- I preferred that.
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author: Joanna Weaver
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2000
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 01/21/08
shelves: faith
review:

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author: Ishmael Beah
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2007
rating: 4
read at: 01/08
date added: 01/21/08
shelves: memoir
review:
Powerful but disturbing. I don't want to believe that attrocity like this has happened/is happening during my comfortable, relatively safe and sheltered life. How do I process this one? How then should I live?
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author: Greg Mortenson
name: Stacey
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2006
rating: 5
read at: 01/08
date added: 01/15/08
shelves: memoir
review:
Greg Mortensen's life is inspiring to say the least. One man made a major impact on many lives. He provides an outstanding argument for the importance of education in combatting terrorism. Beyond that, it is an education on the same confusing subjects (What is going on over there?) on this side of the world. It is about a lot more than terrorism, and an enjoyable read..
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