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July 7, 2010 at 1:22 am
Britney
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I “phased out” twaddle for my daughter and have introduced her to some really fun classics. Now what about me? Do you have any recommendations for some great books for adults. I love alot of inspirational fiction like books by Francine Rivers but I am burnt out on the same old plot of some others like Karen Kingsbury, etc. Plus if I’m preaching no twaddle that should go for me too! Any recommendations? Maybe some good biographies or just a book you really loved with some meat in it! Or even a book that you learned alot from or that helped you in your faith walk. I’m anxiously awaiting any replies!
July 7, 2010 at 2:37 am
Rachel White
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The only fiction I read currently is Tolkein, so you could start there if you enjoy fantasy; my goal is to read all of his plus CS Lewis’s adult writings (ScrewtapeLetters, for example). In the past, I enjoyed Charlotte and Emily Bronte (Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, many others) and the other classics like Frankenstein, Les Miserables (that I do recommend the abridged one); I have a friend who loves Jane Austin, so you may like that. If you personally haven’t read Louisa May ALcott, now is a good time.
Scan through a Dover catalog of classics and definitely the adult options from Lamplighter and start looking at selections that match your general interests. Other than that, I mostly read non-fiction bios and history, love history. Right now I”m reading Larry Sweikart’s “A Patriot’s History of the United States”. All of David McCullough’s histories are excellent reads, as are Joseph Ellis’. ABigail Adams by Phyllis Levin, the letters between her and John Adams are addictive. Books from David BArton at Wallbuilders. Passionate Housewives Desperate for G-d is great and Sally Clarkson books. I read alot of homesteading stuff, too. The book by John Piper about William Wilberforce is supposed to be excellent. Susan McCauley for homeschooling encouragement-For the Children’s Sake and For the Family’s Sake are favorites. I also look for books recommended by Glenn Beck, as he too is a history buff counteracting liberal teachings in our culture. Haven’t ventured into Creation Science adult books yet. As for religious study, I mainly read Jewish and Messianic Jewish, Jewish roots of Christianity books and Jewish and church relations throughout history type books.
Read some poetry, some fairy tales; Osacar Wildes The Happy Prince and his collection of Tales are mature and very interesting, I’m reading that one now. Other books you may have trouble reading, but would enjoy an audio version.
OK, there’s a small list, HTH,
Rachel
July 7, 2010 at 2:38 am
CoastalCarol
Member
I’ve always enjoyed biographies. Recently I’ve read:
The Hospital by the River biogrpahy of Catherine Hamlin, a missionary md in Ethiopia
Anchored in Love biography of June Carter Cash written by her son
Both were fairly quick reads. The first one motivated me to donate blood.
What I’m reading now is Getting Organized in the Google Era. OK, I know a book on digital organization seems very boring, but actually the introduction has some great information about human brain function. Now I’m into the practical part of the book, but it certainly hooked me and I will be making some changes to my paperwork routine.
July 7, 2010 at 2:49 am
thepinkballerina
Participant
I have grown in my walk by reading the following books over and over–I print them from online sources or buy them from Amazon.
The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life by Hannah Whitall Smith (love, LOVE this book!!)
http://www.ccel.org/s/smith_hw/secret/secret02.htm
Andrew Murray
Absolute Surrender, Experiencing the Holy Spirit (The Spirit of Christ), and The Master’s Indwelling
http://victoryoversin.com/murray/
Both H. Smith and A. Murray explain what the Higher Christian life is which is important to understand so one can overcome sin. Christ IN us.
This website has tons of sermons or books from Spurgeon, E.M. Bounds, Tozer, H. Smith, Finney, etc. Excellent preaching!
http://oldlandmarks.com/
HTH!
Tara

This website has A. Murray, H. Smith, and A.W. Tozer
http://www.worldinvisible.com/library/bookcat.htm
July 7, 2010 at 3:03 am
Sonya Shafer
Moderator
Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss
Books by Charles Dickens or Jane Austen
and, of course, Charlotte Mason’s writings
Remember, also, that you can have several books going at once in three different styles. That way you can pick whichever one your brain is up to at the moment. (I’m trying to find the quote about keeping three books going on the side, but it is eluding me right now. Sorry. If I find it, I’ll post it.)
July 7, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Rachel White
Participant
Sonya! Only three!! Oh what am I going to do?
Yes, I and my children, regularly have several books going; not to mention the HS catalogs that I enjoy browsing through. Something new to the mix I’ve been meaning to add are a couple of mags; I am going to subsribe to Answers magazine from AiG this year (they also have a children’s mag inside, so that’s 2 mags on Creationism for them and finally something on Creationism for me) as well as Israel Today to add to my reading reportoire. That way I have something to fit my mood or the efforts I want to exert into reading. For example, yesterday was a very draining day, so at bedtime, I chose my Oscar WIlde fairy tales book instead of the History book.

Rachel
July 7, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Esby
Member
This summer I have been reading the autobiography of Helen Keller and Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain. Waiting in my stack are some short stories by Edith Wharton, and I’m making my way through a home organization book.
July 7, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Chantelle
Participant
Thank you for posting these ideas!
July 7, 2010 at 8:50 pm
art
Participant
Someone help me remember–was it Charles Dickens or Mark Twain that said something about any book worth reading is worth reading at 10 years old or 90 years? Something like that.
Anyway, I read the same things the kids read except things like Charlotte Mason’s writings. I don’t ask them to read that, although I think my daughter will be interested in later teen years.
July 7, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Angie
Participant
I read a book recently that’s fairly new to the market, and I’m mentioning it because you said you were looking at books that would help your walk in faith — well, this book not only helped my walk, it challenged and downright rocked it as well. It flies into the face of a lot of “Americanized” churches, so some have found it to be controversial, but I still found it a great read! It’s called Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, by David Platt.
http://www.amazon.com/Radical-Taking-Faith-American-Dream/product-reviews/1601422210/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 <<– link to the reviews on Amazon.
http://www.radicalthebook.com/ <<– official site for the book. Scroll down and view the video.
July 7, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Sonya Shafer
Moderator
Art, are you referring to this quote:
“No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally (and often far more) worth reading at the age of fifty.”
I’ve heard it attributed to C. S. Lewis.
July 7, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Bookworm
Participant
Yes, it’s C.S. Lewis for sure.
July 8, 2010 at 2:11 am
Britney
Member
Thanks so much ladies! I’m headed to check my library database for some great reads!!
July 12, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Dawn
Participant
I LOVE Stepping Heavenward. I recently saw a book through Grace & Truth that was a biography of Elizabeth Prentiss. It was $40 though so its on my wishlist.
July 12, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Rachel White
Participant
Queenybell, check for that book on Amazon used or one of the other used internet outlets. You may find a deal.
Rachel