My Favorite Book:
This is tough. I really love to read! My most recent "top picks" are A Thousand Splendid Suns and Roots. I felt very changed after reading A Thousand Splendid Suns - I felt empowered by being a woman. It was a very eye-opening book and I felt like I got a glimmer of what is happening in the Mid-East. I felt like a changed person when I finished that book.
As for Roots, that is what I read last and I thought it was amazing. Not just the story - but the overall message of the book - "Remember who you are, and where you came from." Not only did I find myself thinking about my ancestry (geneology), but I also thought about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Truly knowing and understanding who I am and where I am from--it changes my perspective and my actions. I found myself questioning myself, "Do I really remember who I am on a daily basis? Do my actions reflect that knowledge?" Once again, I felt like a changed person when I finished that book, too.
Now for two other books that I HAVE to mention:
The Book of Mormon - I don't read it enough. But when I do, I know I am being spiritually fed. It seems like the "sunday school" answer to this question - but really, what other book has had such a significance in my life? None. Every time I open it, there is something new for me to ponder and learn. I am grateful for it and I can not imagine my life without it.
On Becoming Babywise - (by Gary Ezzo) - random, I know. But, this book saved me after I had Hunter. It became my handbook with each of my children. I know some people are strongly against the advice in this book, but it worked for me and I wouldn't have it any other way.
2 comments:
I still need to read those 1st 2! And the last ones...I will second! Thank goodness for both!
The Babywise book up there is SO you. You definitely had to include that because it made such a difference for you as a mom. :)
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