Recently, I was tagged by Erin to participate in a questionnaire about my favorite reads. It took me a while to get around to it, but it was fun to actually reminisce about books that had in some way touched my heart. As an elementary school teacher, I've often been enraptured with the books that I was able to introduce to my students. Part of that joy was seeing young readers discover the beauty of good writing.
Often, my adult reads have been restricted to vacation time... when I actually had the time to complete something I started. Now that I'm retired, I've once again begun to frequent the local library. I often pick up new books... Lately, I've enjoyed the series on England's queens by Phillippa Gregory. I've also tried to read several of the books on Oprah's BookClub list. One of my all time favorites was Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. I totally forgot to mention it in the questionnaire. I think it's hard to equate my best reads.... It's an ongoing process for me.
Anyway, if you're one of those people I zapped, have fun and don't sweat it. It's kind of enjoyable once you get started....
I HAVE BEEN TAGGED!
Here it is!
1.) One book that changed your life.
The Bible, and in particular …. The Gospels and Acts.
When I went away to Westmont College in 1965, these books came alive to me. They were inspired by God… and they inspired me to dedicate my life to following Him. I can remember being struck to my core by the teachings of Jesus. I continue to base my life on them.
2.) One book that you have read more than once.
Hmmm…. The Honorable Imposter by Gilbert Morris
This book is the first in Morris’ series called “The House of Winslow”. I like to read this book each year right before Thanksgiving, to remind myself of what our ancestors went through to make America the “land of the free”…
3.) One book you would want on a desert island.
Definitely, The Bible, and in particular, The Psalms.
4.) Two books that made you laugh.
1. All Creatures Great and Small…. or any other books by James Herriott. I find his adventures as a rural veterinarian…. incredibly enjoyable. His descriptions of life in the British Isles cause me to want to visit there.
2. The Grass Grows Greener Over the Septic Tank… or any other books by Erma Bombeck. I find her to have captured the joy and riddles of life of a suburban housewife….
5.) One book that made you cry.
Two come to mind…… as being very touching…. to me.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith and
A Patch of Blue by Elizabeth Kata
6.) One book you wish you'd written.
This one eludes me…. I highly respect authors of children’s literature that bestow wonder and imagination on their readers…. Perhaps The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis, The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, or even one of the Harry Potter series… by J.K. Rowling.
7.) One book you wish had never been written.
Mein Kampf by Adolph Hitler. His legacy of hatred showed the depravity of man in full expression.
8.) Two books you are currently reading.
A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith
A Woman’s Journey to the Heart of God by Cynthia Heald.
9.) One book you've been meaning to read.
Traveling Light by Max Lucado.I actually began this book several years ago and never finished it.
***For the 1-2-3 meme, the directions are:1) Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).2) Open the book to page 123.3) Find the fifth sentence.4) Post the next three sentences.5) Tag five people.
Sunset Western Garden Book
“Begonia, tuberous (zones 4-9, 14-24; H1)
Campanula isophylla (Italian Bellflower) (zones 2-9, 14-24)
Campanula portenschlagiana (Dalmatian Bellflower) (zones 2-9, 14-24)”
Tagged:
,Pennie, Anna, Kathy D., Bonnie Pat
