A thoroughly interesting read! The first chapter might be a little off-putting to some as he writes in a scholarly tone that differs from the tone of A thoroughly interesting read! The first chapter might be a little off-putting to some as he writes in a scholarly tone that differs from the tone of the rest of the book. I enjoyed it all, but if you are finding chapter one dry, just skip to chapter two. I found out about this book when the author was interviewed on Al Mohler’s podcast Thinking in Public. I would recommend listening to that podcast episode to see if this is a book that interests you!...more
Picked this up on a sick day and found the mystery to be interesting and enjoyable. I would not consider this a great work of fiction. I think that thPicked this up on a sick day and found the mystery to be interesting and enjoyable. I would not consider this a great work of fiction. I think that the characters and their hobbies are a bit unbelievable. You can also tell that this is gearing up for a star-crossed lovers routine in future books, so no points for originality. If you are looking for a quick, fun mystery with no sex and minimal violence, this is for you! ...more
This book is exceptional! The authors do an excellent job of helping you walk step-by-step through life struggles to help you untangle your emotions. This book is exceptional! The authors do an excellent job of helping you walk step-by-step through life struggles to help you untangle your emotions. I also love how the authors discuss the impact of faith and emotions. Many times it feels as if Christians have more emotional problems than non-believers and the authors discuss this and many other questions in a gentle and God-focused way. This is a book I will continue to return to on a rotation as it is both orienting to the gospel and incredibly practical. If you are a human with emotions, this book is for you! ...more
Anderson does an excellent job of creating an almost novel-like story for the reader about the life of Dmitri Schostokovich. This book was well researAnderson does an excellent job of creating an almost novel-like story for the reader about the life of Dmitri Schostokovich. This book was well researched and I appreciate the was the author is up front with information we do/do not know and pieces of information that could be speculation. I was surprised this book was categorized as YA, but I can see the level of vocabulary, lack of footnotes, and simplification of Russian politics would lend to that category. I listened to Schostokovich’s symphonies while I read for a more robust experience....more
This is a really great book on the importance of both liturgy AND the spiritual gifts. This book is by no means exhaustive on the subject, but it is aThis is a really great book on the importance of both liturgy AND the spiritual gifts. This book is by no means exhaustive on the subject, but it is a good start to thinking about how the church can be filled with the spirit while not throwing out the creeds and sacraments. I do wish the book was a little more robust, but it is easily accessible and a quick read. ...more
It took me a bit to warm up to this book, but once I was a few chapters in I was hooked. The author’s wit made this a joy to read! Would definitely reIt took me a bit to warm up to this book, but once I was a few chapters in I was hooked. The author’s wit made this a joy to read! Would definitely recommend to people who enjoy English literature. ...more
While this book is aimed towards women, I am pleased that the author puts forward that this is not just for women. While we do relate to God as women,While this book is aimed towards women, I am pleased that the author puts forward that this is not just for women. While we do relate to God as women, we relate to God primarily as Christians. The whole Bible is for men and women.
Some might be disappointed that Anderson doesn’t delve into the specifics of following God as a woman, but I believe she provides something better. She breaks down who we are in relation to God, and the implications of what being made in His image means in our lives. This framework doesn’t tell us what to do, but gives us a way to make choices that honor the Lord.
Ultimately, it is only through seeing Christ that any of us have hope for living as image bearers who display His glory to others. Anderson helps the reader see the Lord and his greatness more clearly in this book....more
This book was difficult to put down! A beautifully painful story of the desire to belong and forgiveness. The characters were lovable, compelling, andThis book was difficult to put down! A beautifully painful story of the desire to belong and forgiveness. The characters were lovable, compelling, and deeply human. I also appreciate how the book ends with hope. The story is not neat and tidy and the end doesn't try to be either. Would highly recommend!...more
Wow! This was a story I had never heard before! I found Hedy’s life to be fascinating and incredibly sad. I cannot imagine what it would be like to beWow! This was a story I had never heard before! I found Hedy’s life to be fascinating and incredibly sad. I cannot imagine what it would be like to be told by countless people that your value is in your looks. Hedy Lamarr seemed to be a women of great depth and complexity who was devalued by those around her. I wonder what the world would have been like at the time if more women like her were taken seriously and valued for their intellectual contributions.
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