Delightful mystery, youthful but adult. Flavia is a joy and the writing is witty, intriguing and happy.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
At the Foot of the Snows by David E. Watters
(read aloud on Kindle)
A wonderful, exciting missionary book. Follow a courageous missionary couple into Nepal to live with a very remote people group and learn their language. After many difficult years, the Bible is translated. When the people hear the gospel in their own language, the church is born among them. There are many difficulties, persecutions and trials but the story is one of joy and hope and faithfulness. Watters died before the book was finished. The last few chapters have a far different tone and style and were disappointing. Watters's writing is clear, interesting and delightful. It is graceful but not an apology. He was courageous but shares his times of doubt, making this book ring strong and true. Despite the last couple of chapters it is well worth reading.
A wonderful, exciting missionary book. Follow a courageous missionary couple into Nepal to live with a very remote people group and learn their language. After many difficult years, the Bible is translated. When the people hear the gospel in their own language, the church is born among them. There are many difficulties, persecutions and trials but the story is one of joy and hope and faithfulness. Watters died before the book was finished. The last few chapters have a far different tone and style and were disappointing. Watters's writing is clear, interesting and delightful. It is graceful but not an apology. He was courageous but shares his times of doubt, making this book ring strong and true. Despite the last couple of chapters it is well worth reading.
Daemon by Daniel Suarez
(Kindle)
A geek book about a dead web tycoon who lives on in the Internet. First half of book interesting, last part huge chase scene (which I never like). Some R-rated or worse parts in book, not really recommended.
A geek book about a dead web tycoon who lives on in the Internet. First half of book interesting, last part huge chase scene (which I never like). Some R-rated or worse parts in book, not really recommended.
Peter the Great by Robert K. Massie
Long but very good, well-written book about an extraordinary historical figure. He changed Russia by force of will. He lived simply, traveled incognito and had a wonderful curiosity about everything, particularly all things naval and military.
The Litigators by John Grisham
(read aloud)
A fun legal novel about greed, meaning in work and human nature. Interesting characters, good plot. Typical Grisham.
A fun legal novel about greed, meaning in work and human nature. Interesting characters, good plot. Typical Grisham.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
My Own Country by Abraham Verghese
(read aloud)
The author captures the sadness and complexity of the HIV epidemic coming to the mountains of Tennessee. He captures the Appalachian culture very well. He captures the surprise and horror of this disease well. He presents the medical aspects extremely well, with accuracy and skill. The social complexity is well accounted for. Verghese is a keen observer.
We enjoyed this because we used to live in Appalachia and because we shared many of his experiences with HIV when we lived in Haiti at the start of the epidemic.
The author captures the sadness and complexity of the HIV epidemic coming to the mountains of Tennessee. He captures the Appalachian culture very well. He captures the surprise and horror of this disease well. He presents the medical aspects extremely well, with accuracy and skill. The social complexity is well accounted for. Verghese is a keen observer.
We enjoyed this because we used to live in Appalachia and because we shared many of his experiences with HIV when we lived in Haiti at the start of the epidemic.
Cold Choices by Larry Bond
A submarine story about a fictional collision between a U.S. and Russian sub. I enjoyed it because subs fascinate me.
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