tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480403878902135681.post1965954028206969812..comments2023-03-25T05:18:16.115-04:00Comments on What's The Good Word?: ReadsCanada East Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12638819678834321636noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480403878902135681.post-47432432957453969472010-11-30T07:19:59.772-05:002010-11-30T07:19:59.772-05:00I've been reading Simone Weil -her book The Ne...I've been reading Simone Weil -her book The Need For Roots and biography of her life written by Simone Petremont. S.W. was a religious and social thinker in France at the time of WW II. She dealt with politics, spirituality, history, ethics, eceonomics and physics as well as other subjects; Simone had an amazing empathy toward the human condition.<br /> Just finished Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea. Wow! Kim SheppardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480403878902135681.post-46677502506333496382010-11-27T16:34:24.617-05:002010-11-27T16:34:24.617-05:00There can be little doubt that the current pace of...There can be little doubt that the current pace of modern life is changing the way we read. I notice that many publishers of non-fiction are publishing shorter books these days. The same does not seem to be true for novels, although I am not sure as many are making it to print.<br /><br />It is also true that we read (and write) shorter "snipets" as you say, Wayne. Blogs, social media updates and tweets have become a way to stay in touch with what others are thinking including authors of book titles. I appreciate your comment.<br /><br />Now what is everyone else reading, and what books are on your Christmas list? Enquiring minds would like to know! :~)Carmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686168556846924176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480403878902135681.post-44189189796249082952010-11-27T08:42:08.328-05:002010-11-27T08:42:08.328-05:00My reading is limited to snipets here and there. ...My reading is limited to snipets here and there. It has been years since I have sat down and read a book. As I commented to Marion during our High Priest Course, it is something that needs to be on my plan for service and is. Our daughter Zamara had problems with reading in her early school years. It turned out to me related to a 'Central Processor' problem. She trained her self do process information differently and today she lives at the library. So now, where did I put that book?Wayne Freernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480403878902135681.post-56380806618616806712010-11-26T12:34:02.877-05:002010-11-26T12:34:02.877-05:00Lots of books to talk about!
Non fiction: I'm...Lots of books to talk about!<br /><br />Non fiction: I'm rediscovering an old friend, Peter Block and his writings on Community! Much here to muse upon. You can listen to him <a href="http://seekingcommunity.ca/content/peter-block-john-mcknight-abundant-community-0" rel="nofollow">here</a><br /><br />I'm currently reading Sanctuary Line by Jane Urquart. It's about someone who lives and grew up in Essex County, very near Point Pelee, as did I. I like Jane Urquart very much and have read several of her novels.<br /><br />I recently finished Linden McIntyre's "Bishop's Man." The subject matter is difficult, but don't be put off. It's well-written and helpful for its perspective.<br /><br />And for a devotional book I love and re-read frequently Patrick Lane's Memoir "There is a Season." <br /><br />So there's my current reading list. Looking forward to more recommendations.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12989740573288200129noreply@blogger.com