We are touched that many of you have actually followed our suggestions and are busy happily reading too. We have all heard the cheesy slogan 'Books can change your life' well in our home that is solid truth.
Need something new to read? Here are a few novel suggestions from our home to yours!
Books we have been reading, perusing, speed reading, re-reading and loving:
Tumbleweed by Eddie Doherty..Leah just finished reading this gem of a novel about the life of Servant of God Catherine Doherty. It is by her beloved husband Eddie, and tells of her journey from life in Russia to the founding of Friendship House and Madonna House. It is a beautiful novel and Leah says that Eddie hooks you in, right from the first page.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple is a story told through letters, emails, faxes and journal entries. It is hilarious funny and I (renee) laughed out loud a bunch of times. It is a novel about many things: a mother-daughter relationship, being an artist, family, and our creative individuality in today's crazy world. A great lighthearted summer read, one you won't regret getting from Costco for only a few dollars!
Be Still My Soul by Joanne Bischof. Our mama read this one first and recommended it to us ladies. It is a coming of age story of a young girl, and her discovery of self and her relationship with God through an unwanted marriage. Set in the 1900's in the hills of Virginia, this story of love and second chances will will keep you reading until the wee hours of the night.
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman This novel is a sad one friends, but written oh so pretty it is worth the read. It made us cry, but the careful thoughtfulness and the depth of emotion make you want to keep reading. It is the story of a Lighthouse keeper and her barren wife. After a series of miscarriages, a miracle of a baby girl washes up on shore, and changes their life forever.
Going Home by Father Denis Lemieux. Don't let the little size of this book fool you, it is full of wisdom and reflection. The author Fr. Denis is a friend of ours from Madonna House, the lay apostolate in Combermere Ont. Going Home is a reflection of the prodigal son, through the writings of Catherine Doherty. Fr. Denis leads the reader slowly through the parable, through humour and meditations of Catherine, to the journey home, which is ultimately the journey to the Father. Definitely worth reading!
Still Alice by Lisa Genova. We are sure most of you all have probably heard of this bestseller, but just in case you never got around to read it, we encourage you to pick it up. It is a one of a kind novel, set in the voice of Alice-a Harvard neuroscience professor diagnosed with early on set Alzheimers. If you know of anyone with this disease or with dementia, then this book is a must read. It reminds us to not define those because of their illnesses, but to remember the person inside. Our aunty recommended it to us years ago, but it is worth the re-read.
What are you reading with us? Anything grand and exciting? Share with us! Happy Thursday.
Thanks for the suggestions ladies, these all sound very interesting! I'm especially interested in "Still Alice" and hope to find myself a copy soon. :)
ReplyDeleteAs of right now, I've been slowly trekking through "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt. It's certainly not a feel good read...yet. I find myself getting hungry and then feeling guilty for being hungry haha. Still, it's gorgeously written and I look forward to finishing it!
Hi Sarah! If you are in town sometime soon, you are more then welcome to borrow our copy of Still Alice. I read Angela's Ashes when it came out (which I think was a while ago) and remember it being horribly sad..beautiful but such a hard life! haha I think it made me hungry too..hope you have a lovely long weekend!! xo
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