[GEAgirl]

I read a couple of books this week, one was 'The Traveler's Gift', by Andy Andrews. It's very good, but it does have some Christian overtones (in case that offends you). It's basically about the 7 principles of success and never giving up. Once you finish, they ask you to read each principle in the morning and at night for 21 days. I'll let you know if I'm changed...in 7 months.

The second is 'The Noticer', also by Andy Andrews. This one was life changing. It's about perspective - how a shift in your perspective can change the very essence, condition, of a situation. It was amazing. Told in heart warming short stories woven together by the same endearing main character...I cried the whole way through - most of it on a plane next to a stranger. It's not very often that I find a book that has a great message, wonderful characters, and most importantly, at least one thing that every single person can relate to.

I actually referenced it in conversations several times over the weekend.

Anyways...I'm looking to start a new book, but I want to keep with the religious/spiritual/inspirational fiction theme, so if anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it.

[footballbeerchic]

hmm, I'm reading the Informant right now. I'm not into religion, of any sort...

[miracle mom]

Thanks for the suggestions. They sound like they are right down my alley! I am reading the new Dan Brown book right now and am having trouble putting it down.

[tuscanytrailer]

Have you read "The Shack"?
It's a fiction book but has some good lessons in life!

[GEAgirl]

Have you read "The Shack"?
It's a fiction book but has some good lessons in life!

Yep...it was super enjoyable!

[kyro]

Have you read "The Shack"?
It's a fiction book but has some good lessons in life!

Love that book!

[NC-17]

richard bach is about as spiritual as i get, but i'd recommend jonathan livingston seagull to anyone.

[EJ78]

Have you read "The Shack"?
It's a fiction book but has some good lessons in life!

I loved it as well. I was actually thinking of trying to mail my copy to the Mom of the Somer Thompson in Florida....you just never know how it would be taken though, and I wouldnt want to upset her any more than she already is.

[MsGaStorm]

I guess I am the only one who usually reads medical books? Currently I am reading "The Medical Detectives" by Berton Roueche'. It has several stories of unusual illnesses, rare diseases, etc. and how the culprit to each was found.

[GEAgirl]

I guess I am the only one who usually reads medical books? Currently I am reading "The Medical Detectives" by Berton Roueche'. It has several stories of unusual illnesses, rare diseases, etc. and how the culprit to each was found.

Nooo way! I don't want to know!

[brown*eyed*girl]

Not a religious book but I read about 25 books this summer and my favorite was "The Help". I'll have to add your suggestions to my list. I have a stack of about 12 books a local librarian has given me to read but I am having trouble finding the time to get to them and still keep up with what the kids are reading.

[footballbeerchic]

I guess I am the only one who usually reads medical books? Currently I am reading "The Medical Detectives" by Berton Roueche'. It has several stories of unusual illnesses, rare diseases, etc. and how the culprit to each was found.

I read that also. Have you ever read STIFF?? I have it if you'd like to read it. Pretty interesting.

[Oh No Its Me]

hmm, I'm reading the Informant right now. I'm not into religion, of any sort...

I've been debating finding a good book and spending more time reading, not that I have much free time

I'm into the true crime type stuff, history, crime fiction....boring stuff I guess.

[NC-17]

I've been debating finding a good book and spending more time reading, not that I have much free time

I'm into the true crime type stuff, history, crime fiction....boring stuff I guess.

i just finished are you there alone, the unspeakable crimes of andrea yates.

not really a who done it, but a great exploration/explanation of the psychology behind her doing it. pretty good read.

[ScapeGoat]

I've been debating finding a good book and spending more time reading, not that I have much free time

I'm into the true crime type stuff, history, crime fiction....boring stuff I guess.

Hoochie, you need to call me then. I have a ton of true crime, murder mystery, and detective books I have finished. You are welcome to any of em. Well,, maybe not all of em, since a few are Tabby's.

[mrshoward]

I guess I am the only one who usually reads medical books? Currently I am reading "The Medical Detectives" by Berton Roueche'. It has several stories of unusual illnesses, rare diseases, etc. and how the culprit to each was found.

Try "The Brain That Changes Itself"... fascinating.

[GEAgirl]

i just finished are you there alone, the unspeakable crimes of andrea yates.

not really a who done it, but a great exploration/explanation of the psychology behind her doing it. pretty good read.

I am completely facinated by psychology and psychological conditions - but I can read or watch anything that involves harm to children. I'm sure that there's all kinds of "reasons" that she did it, but I don't want to hear about it. It makes me furious that they never held her husband responsible as he was clearly an accessory - or at minimum, guilty of child endangerment. Make my blood boil, really.

[thebookworm]

Have you read "The Shack"?
It's a fiction book but has some good lessons in life!

I was going to suggest that as well, our book club is reading that for our January meeting. Anyone want to join us?

[Living and luving it]

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This post has been edited by Living and luving it: 27 October 2009 - 09:05 AM

[ScapeGoat]

i just finished are you there alone, the unspeakable crimes of andrea yates.

not really a who done it, but a great exploration/explanation of the psychology behind her doing it. pretty good read.

i read that as well. It was a damn good read. Really does give a good insight to her thought process through the whole ordeal.

[thebookworm]

I read a couple of books this week, one was 'The Traveler's Gift', by Andy Andrews. It's very good, but it does have some Christian overtones (in case that offends you). It's basically about the 7 principles of success and never giving up. Once you finish, they ask you to read each principle in the morning and at night for 21 days. I'll let you know if I'm changed...in 7 months.

The second is 'The Noticer', also by Andy Andrews. This one was life changing. It's about perspective - how a shift in your perspective can change the very essence, condition, of a situation. It was amazing. Told in heart warming short stories woven together by the same endearing main character...I cried the whole way through - most of it on a plane next to a stranger. It's not very often that I find a book that has a great message, wonderful characters, and most importantly, at least one thing that every single person can relate to.

I actually referenced it in conversations several times over the weekend.

Anyways...I'm looking to start a new book, but I want to keep with the religious/spiritual/inspirational fiction theme, so if anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it.

We have a great selection of Christian Fiction at the store. The top selling authors you might want to try are Beverly Lewis, Dee Henderson, Karen Kingsbury and Francine Rivers.

[MotorCity MadMan]

I'm reading this one right now....

The Man Comes Around: The Spiritual Journey of Johnny Cash By Dave Urbanski

Its a great read and gives guys like me a little bit of hope.

[Haunted Junkyard Hayride]

I'm reading this one right now....

The Man Comes Around: The Spiritual Journey of Johnny Cash By Dave Urbanski

Its a great read and gives guys like me a little bit of hope.

Oh, I love Johnny Cash. I'm gonna have to find that one. He was a good man with a lot of spiritual/fleshly battles.

I'm gonna check out your recommendations, too, GEAgirl. I'm reading The Emperor's Children right now, which is the STUPIDEST book I've ever read in my life, so I need something refreshing.

[GEAgirl]

i read that as well. It was a damn good read. Really does give a good insight to her thought process through the whole ordeal.

So how in depth do they go into the actual crime? I don't want to read a play by play...

[NC-17]

So how in depth do they go into the actual crime? I don't want to read a play by play...

it's written by a reporter. excerpts of the interviews are included.

[ScapeGoat]

So how in depth do they go into the actual crime? I don't want to read a play by play...

Well, The murder and the trail are pretty graphically described in this book. The author really doesn't hold any thing back & it damn near reads like a horror novel. Not for the weak. Seriously.

[kasteroil]

i read the shack and would recommend it as well, if you are looking for a deeply spiritual book

[GEAgirl]

Well, The murder and the trail are pretty graphically described in this book. The author really doesn't hold any thing back & it damn near reads like a horror novel. Not for the weak. Seriously.

OK, so you and NC-17 have completely different views of the graphicness!

kasteroil, "deeply spiritual"? Deepak Chopra is "deeply spiritual"...

[NC-17]

OK, so you and NC-17 have completely different views of the graphicness!

kasteroil, "deeply spiritual"? Deepak Chopra is "deeply spiritual"...

nothing was glorified. just presented in a factual way. including her mental illness.

the news is just as graphic, but rarely tells more than 1/3 of the story.

[GEAgirl]

nothing was glorified. just presented in a factual way. including her mental illness.

the news is just as graphic, but rarely tells more than 1/3 of the story.

Maybe I'm not asking the right question...does it read like:

And then andrea took her 7 year old, as he was begging for his life, and pushed his face under the water. He thrashed and fought for his life, screaming and asking his mother why she would hurt him. Hhis 45lb body eventually succumbed to the water filling his lungs and rested near his 2 year old sister, already lifeless in the luke warm bath water.

Cause this crap times 7 or 5 or however many kids she killed will kill me. I would, however, LOVE to read about her psychological stuff.

[NC-17]

Maybe I'm not asking the right question...does it read like:

And then andrea took her 7 year old, as he was begging for his life, and pushed his face under the water. He thrashed and fought for his life, screaming and asking his mother why she would hurt him. Hhis 45lb body eventually succumbed to the water filling his lungs and rested near his 2 year old sister, already lifeless in the luke warm bath water.

Cause this crap times 7 or 5 or however many kids she killed will kill me. I would, however, LOVE to read about her psychological stuff.

the interviews are published. not someone's synopsis of the events.

[ScapeGoat]

the interviews are published. not someone's synopsis of the events.

Ed Zachary.

The fact is that this was a horrible crime. It is graphic. Not embellished. Just told as it is.

[ladybug1]

I was going to suggest that as well, our book club is reading that for our January meeting. Anyone want to join us?

I am currently reading "The Shack" about half way through it.

[Oh No Its Me]

i just finished are you there alone, the unspeakable crimes of andrea yates.

not really a who done it, but a great exploration/explanation of the psychology behind her doing it. pretty good read.

Ohh thanks!! I'm going to look for that, that case has always been some what interesting. I feel so bad for those poor kids.

Hoochie, you need to call me then. I have a ton of true crime, murder mystery, and detective books I have finished. You are welcome to any of em. Well,, maybe not all of em, since a few are Tabby's.

I don't want yer Hustler magazines

Just kidding....I'll gladly read what yer done with

[ScapeGoat]

Ohh thanks!! I'm going to look for that, that case has always been some what interesting. I feel so bad for those poor kids.




I don't want yer Hustler magazines

Just kidding....I'll gladly read what yer done with

Well dammit man, what the hell am I supposed to do wif the Hustler's now?

[footballbeerchic]

Well dammit man, what the hell am I supposed to do wif the Hustler's now?

decoupage??

[thebookworm]

I am currently reading "The Shack" about half way through it.

If interested in joining the book club meeting, it is January 12th at 7:15pm at our bookstore.
Susan

[ScapeGoat]

decoupage??

[The Sound Guy]

richard bach is about as spiritual as i get, but i'd recommend jonathan livingston seagull to anyone.

You know, I've heard about Seagull forever, but never read it. I loved his book "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah".

Found "The Shack" to be quite thought provoking, nothing like I thought it would be.

SG

[GEAgirl]

So, I ended up picking up Pat Conroy's 'South of Broad'. Love him....

Went in to Target to return stuff and break even...ended up dropping an ADDITIONAL $60. UGH.