I actually wanted to make this a post about my TBR books, but I'm reading them too fast. So instead, I'll talk about/mini review the books I've read recently! Judging by the books in this post, I read a lot of nonfiction, but that's partly because I need to find new material and a niche for fiction (I prefer historical fiction).
These books are in order of when I read them, with the most recent at the end of the post. Also, these are just my opinions of the books and what they were about from what I understood while reading them.
(all images are from amazon.com unless otherwise stated.)
Nobody's Perfect by Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney
This is a fiction book about a fifth grade girl
who thinks the new girl at school is mistreating her because she is Deaf. I found this book interesting (even though it is more for young children) because I want to have a Deaf character in the story I am writing, and thought it would be beneficial to read a book with a Deaf character that was written by a Deaf woman. I recommend this book, especially if you want to learn about Deaf Culture, which is completely and totally unique. It may give you some insight on how to interact with Deaf people you may come across in your life.
Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris
I actually discovered this book after reading about it on
Allison's
blog. I totally recommend this book! If you're a teen (or whatever age
you are) and need encouragement and inspiration to do "hard things"
every day in order to fulfill your God-given potential despite the
various expectations of society, you should definitely read this book.
I'm currently reading (well, technically listening since it's an audio
book 😁) the follow-up book called
Start Here: Doing Hard Things Right Where You Are.
All In by Mark Batterson
This book is thought provoking. However, I feel like it focused on money. I felt that one of the main messages I took away was if you give or are willing to give up all of your money/possessions, then you are a completely committed follower of Jesus. While Jesus should absolutely be first in your life as a Christian, I think more examples of other kinds could have been used in the book. That being said, I'm really glad I read it and it was definitely worth my time! It's a popular book, and I can see why.
not a fan. by Kyle Idleman
Of the books in this post, this one is my favorite. It talks about the costs that come with being a follower of Jesus, as opposed to an interested and adoring fan. The author says that following Jesus means saying no to a lot of things that society may want or push us to do, and making sacrifices. It says that followers "Die Daily" in the world, and sacrifice their worldly life for their eternal life in heaven. I thought it was interesting, because some of the same Bible stories/verses were used in both
All In and
not a fan.. However, they were used to justify and explain different points. I enjoyed contrasting the two books. There is also a teen version of the book.
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Sensing the Rhythm by Mandy Harvey and Mark Atteberry
I
first heard of Mandy Harvey, the jazz singer, a few months before she
was on America's Got Talent. I'd wanted to read her book ever since it
came out, and finally got it from the library last week. It's an
inspirational type book. She mentions her faith and talks about
the trials she's faced. I was interested to read about how she feels vibrations of music through her body in order to stay with the musicians in the band. If you didn't know, she is Deaf. Overall, this was a good book. I will most likely read it again in the future. (I'm a re-reader) I'm looking forward to seeing her perform in person next year.
In summation....
These were my thoughts and opinions of the books I read. I enjoyed writing out these mini reviews. If you've also read these books, you may or may not agree with my thoughts, but that's totally fine! I'm thinking of doing this type of post every two weeks, depending on how many books I read.
So... What's next on my TBR list?
Inside Deaf Culture by Carol Padden and Tom Humphries
This book is used in college courses I guess, but reviews of it suggest that it isn't dry and it is a good informative book about the history of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language. I picked it up at the library and think I will learn a lot while reading it.
What book did you finish reading most recently?
