February Books
In this long, winter month of February I read 16 books and some of them were amazing. Here’s a few:
Into the Nevernight by Anne DeGraaf. I belong to a United Methodist Women’s Book Group that meets monthly and this was our book to discuss in February. It reminded me how privileged a life I live. It’s historical fiction and sometimes is frightening but at the same time compelling. It’s the story of a peace negotiator, of Africa, of the Lost Boys of Sudan…just read it.
Tales of a Female Nomad—Living at large in the world, by Rita Golden Gelman, made me think of how much of a chicken I am—I would never travel as she has traveled after her divorce.
Saving Jesus from the Church—How to stop worshiping Christ and start following Jesus, by Robin R. Myers was a book filled with quotes that you wanted to underline or write down. This too was a Book Club book and made for a good discussion. I have felt for quite a while now that being a Christian for me is about doing. I may never quite “do” enough, but that’s what it’s about.
Hard Times Require Furious Dancing by Alice Walker. Be sure to get this book and read the poem “Calling All Grandmothers.” It is an absolute summons to older women!
The Bomb by Howard Zinn. This book is a small one. It is frightening and disturbing and absolutely necessary to read.
