Every month, Anne over at Modern Mrs. Darcy hosts a Twitterature Link-up, “a place to share short, casual reviews of books…” I love gathering all the recommendations!
According to my 2014 reading goals, I need to get my hands on a classic or non-fiction for the rest of this month! This month, I read a lot of articles online and more extensive passages of the Bible/different books, So I don’t have many full books to report back on; however, the books I finished this month were good ones:
Here’s What I’ve Been Reading:
Million Little Ways, A: Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live
Freeman has published other books (that I haven’t read yet), but this is supposedly her best and I devoured it! It is a strikingly beautiful inspiration on the topic of our being God’s Poema – his masterpiece, work of art – that we do not need to try and “do” art, because we all ARE art. We are all artists in some form and it is a matter of pursuing our passions to fully live out the art that is ours to share with the world. I marked and noted page upon page and already gave it as a gift. This will certainly be one of this year’s favorites! #artiseverywhere #writing #weareGod’sworkmanship #emilyrockedit.
Orphan Train: A Novel
I really enjoyed this novel. It is based on the little known phase of American History, when young children, who were either orphaned or abandoned were put on a train and shipped off to the Midwest to be selected by families and taken home (which often led to their abuse, labor/indentured servitude). The plot line follows a 17-year old foster child as she completes community service hours for a 91-year old woman who experienced a tumultuous life before and after riding the train. I felt for the children that experienced such hardship and there is one chapter in particular that is graphic and hard to read; but the story was engaging and one is left rooting for them to overcome and amazed by their fortitude. #fiction #butorphantrainswerereal #peoplearesoresilient
What have you been reading?
~ Becca
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I love Emily Freeman. Do you read her blog? I have Million Little Ways but I haven’t started it yet. Her first book, Grace for the Good Girl, was wonderful … completely changed my life. I haven’t clicked on your link up button yet, so you might know this already, but she does a fun ‘what i learned’ link up at the end of the month.
Yes, I’ve read her blog inconsistently over the past few years. I have Grace for the Good Girl on my bookshelf from a friend. I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much and rave reviews certainly make me want to dive right in. I haven’t linked up with her; Thanks for the tip!
Becca…I have not heard of Emily Freeman but will now have to check her out. Thank you for recommendations of good reads. I will make a note of them. Grateful you shared your post at WJIM’s Monday’s Musings. Blessings.
I’d say anyone with the gift or inclination to write would love her book! I’m glad to link-up and thank you for hosting!
So glad you liked A Million Little Ways! I really liked it too. The Orphan Train looks really interesting. I have never heard of that time in history.
I don’t know if you like old writers, but I have a few links to some old, free kindle downloads that have been a great blessing to me. Thanks for the book suggestions.
Hilary at Wholesome Reads
You bet! I like old, new, and in between writers. Thanks for sharing!
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