Toady I’m linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy’s Quick Lit, sharing my latest reads.
Girl Meets God by Lauren F. Winner. I enjoy memoirs and this one is delightfully narrated, honest, and informative without being stuffy. Lauren grew up with a “lapsed Southern Baptist mother and Orthodox Jewish father.” She embraced Orthodox Judaism in high school and through college, but Jesus wouldn’t leave her alone. She was baptized in England and the story of her learning to marry her Jewish heritage and new Christian faith is brilliant. Not finished yet, but highly recommend.
For the Love by Jen Hatmaker. I am late to this party, but my word, I’m loving this book. Jen has a way of talking about marriage and kids and Jesus that makes me feel normal. Like we can have a dance party to The Dab and argue and have strong opinions and then pray and study and write about Biblical truths. Her Dear Kids chapter made me sob, the Church section stepped on my toes, and all of it made me laugh and feel normal. Highly recommend.
What are you reading lately?
I’ve seen Girl Meets God around for awhile but still haven’t read it. I did read another of Lauren Winner’s books though and really enjoyed it, so I’m keeping Girl Meets God on my to-read list. I’m also late to the For the Love party, another book I hear great things about. Glad to see you recommend it as well. I’m currently reading The Boys in the Boat and Persuasion (among other things—I keep too many books going at the same time, ha).
I hear you on having too many books going at once. I’ve heard good things about The Boys in the Boat!
I really want to read Girl Meets God! I love spiritual memoirs (Surprised by Oxford by Carolyn Weber is my favorite!) and have been so encouraged by the transparency and humility the authors show in sharing their journey to faith.
here are my April reads: http://elle-alice.blogspot.com/2016/05/april-book-reviews.html