Some Favorite Books

I have been doing quite a bit of reading recently thanks to Matt's schedule. Here are some of my favorite reads from the past couple of months:

1. Safely Home by Randy Alcorn.

This is a fictional account of the persecuted church in China. But it is incredibly well researched and based in fact. Much of what you read about in this book, you won't read about in the news. Like with so many of Randy Alcorn's books, it ultimately points you to Heaven while it pulls back the curtain to show you a very Biblical and very amazing glimpse of what awaits us. Definitely a page turner.




2. Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick.

This book highlights how easily we model for our kids a work-based gospel, instead of a grace-based gospel. It stresses the importance of showing our kids (and everyone!) the gospel of grace in every situation. I found it to be a refreshing break from all the parenting books that guarantee a specific result if you follow a specific equation.




3. The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan.

This is just a funny, well written book. Corrigan has a great ability to make you feel as if you really know the characters. In the midst of some heavy reads, this was a great way to break it up!






4. Does the Birth Control Pill Cause Abortions by Randy Alcorn.

Speaking of heavy reads, this certainly qualifies. You have to hand it to Alcorn, he is a master at research and analysis. This is a must read for any couple considering their birth control options, any physician, pastor or counselor. He provides research from physicians, pill manufacturers, scientists and many other sources that are hard to ignore. This is definitely not information you will hear from many doctors (even Christians) as many of them are just not aware of what exactly the pill (and other chemical birth control) does.


5. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.

This is actually a play, not a book, but it is the best. play. ever. written. I am a huge fan of all British Lit., but I think that Shakespeare sometimes gets a little too much attention. Oscar Wilde's writing was a witty, satirical, at times absurd commentary on British society in the late 1800's. In my opinion, it was for its time what Seinfeld is for our time. I think I have read this play at least a dozen times; it never gets old.




6. Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae.

Okay, this is actually a children's book. But I have read it every day the past couple of months, since it is Addie's favorite. And seeing how it involves one of Addie's main loves (giraffes) with one of my main loves (dance), it is perfect! Seriously though, this is a great child's book with a great message, and the rhythmic text makes littles love to hear it over and over.





Happy Reading!