Comments on: On the nightstand in June

By: Just Mom

Just Mom — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:22:25 +0000

I’m another one who has been tested by Tolkein – my family all loves him and I never made it through The Hobbit. Interesting to hear your experience of trying again and having it be jus tthe right time.

By: DebD

DebD — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:47:44 +0000

Every time I see this meme I plan to participate the next month – then I forget again. I love looking at reading lists. I hope you enjoy Three Cups of Tea. I’m in between books, but hope to get Children of Men begun as soon as it gets to my library branch.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:02:32 +0000

In all honesty, I couldn’t get into The Hobbit either when I tried years ago. Then when my first daughter was a baby I tried again and loved it, and burned on through LOTR like a house afire. It was just the right time for some reason.

By: Kipi

Kipi — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:36:16 +0000

I have to admit that I’ve never read anything by Tolkien. I tried reading The Hobbit years ago and just couldn’t get into it. I should make myself try it again.

Thanks for sharing your list!

By: Robin of My two blessings

Robin of My two blessings — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:22:30 +0000

Looking forward to hearing what you think of “children of hurin” It’s on the shelves waiting.

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:15:55 +0000

Susan, my parents were public school teachers as well. If you — or morninglight or Lori — read ‘Harsh Truth’ I’ll be curious to know what you think.

Jim, that’s a challenging list! The only book on it I’ve read is ‘Peace Like a River.’ I’ve never heard of SID. What a fearful and wonderful thing the mind is.

By: Barbara H.

Barbara H. — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:59:19 +0000

I’ve only read The Hobbit and LOTR by Tolkien. I’d like to get to the others some day.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:39:13 +0000

I am reading:

Larry Woiwode’s memoir titled “A Step From Death” – not your average stuff; written as a letter to his adult son. Woiwode is a Christian who can really write, but it’s not the breezy kind of writing compared to other autobiographies.

Richard Louv’s “Last Child In The Woods – Rescuing Our Children From Nature Deficet Disorder.” Excellent, must-read for all parents.

“Peace Like A River,” by Leif Enger – Been putting this one off for years, and finally getting around to it after making another vow to read fiction.

“Ideas Have Consequences.” — the classic of conservative political and social philosphy is challenging, heady stuff.

“The Russian Revolution,” by Orlando Figes. This British historian is the new master of Russian history. Balanced, and still a scathing indictment of the evils of communism.

“Too Loud Too Bright Too Fast Too Tight.” One of the best books I’ve come across on the baffling disorder known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction. This is a common, but far underdiagnosed issue for children adopted from Eastern European countries, resulting from lack of stimulation. Highly recommended as well is “The Sensory Sensitive Child.” If your child panics when wearing certain clothes (shorts, tight pants, turtle necks, etc) is easily angered, and shys away from social situations, he/she may have SID. Many social workers, doctors and therapists area clueless about this, but it is real, and it’s not ADD.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:51:17 +0000

I’d like to read the public school one too … since I used to teach, and now (gulp) have 3 kids there. I like John Eldredge as well, although sometimes it takes me a bit to get into his books. Thanks for some good ideas!

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:05:42 +0000

Interesting mix of books! The public school book sounds interesting. I’ll have to click over and read the review.

Thanks for sharing!