My reading list for summer has finally come together! There is something here for almost everyone, with no trashy content surprises.
(And here’s my recent list for preparedness, health and gardening books, too.)
Here are my top 3 reasons for reading:
1.) Brain Enhancer– Our mind is our central processor – the factory where all our hopes and dreams are formed. Proper investment is never wasted. Our brain, once stretched (figuratively speaking), may never return to its original capacity.
2.) Leadership Factor – I believe that great leaders are great readers. The more you read and apply what you read in your life, the better you lead.
3.) Learning from the Best– Through reading, I get to pick the brains of people whom I may never meet in person like my favorite authors.
Happy book choosing and reading, readers. I had fun putting my list together. I’m wishing for even more fun knocking them off my list, some again!
Heavenly Man, by Brother Yun
The Auschwitz Escape, Joel C. Rosenberg
Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science, by
Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, by
A Lineage of Grace: Five Stories of Unlikely Women Who Changed Eternity, by
Katharina and Martin Luther: The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk, by
Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight with All That’s in You for Your Family and Your Faith, by Heidi St. John
Hiding in the Light: Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus by Rifqa Bary
Rose’s Journey: A Christian in the Holocaust, by Myrna Grant
Running for My Life: One Lost Boy’s Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games, by Lopez Lumong
God’s Pursuit of Man by A.W.Tozer
The Accidental Feminist, by Courtney Reissig
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi
Miracles: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life, by Eric Metaxas
A Noble Treason: Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Revolt Against Hitler, by Richard Hanser
This Life I Live: One Man’s Extraordinary, Ordinary Life and the Woman Who Changed It Forever, by Rory Feek
Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New, by
Business Boutique by Christy Wright (guide to helping women make money doing what they love, without debt)
The Liberty Of Obedience, by Elisabeth Elliot (quietly living among the Aucas)
Quiet Hero: Secrets From My Father’s Past, by Rita Cosby
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, by
Evidence Not Seen, by Darlene Rose – it’s a toss-up with “Redeeming Love” for my favorite book!
Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers (for any woman with a difficult past or who feels shame and desires spiritual healing – my favorite all time read!)
Fierce Women: The Power of a Soft Warrior by Kimberly Wagner
List to Read (or Listen to) Again!
Les Miserables (Radio Theatre) Audio CD by
The Cross and the Switchblade, by David Wilkerson
Jane Eyre, by Bronte (unabridged) on audio for full richness of the beauty of the gospel
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, by Dave Ramsey
For Family listening time: Robinson Crusoe Audio CD, Unabridged. Such very real struggles with which even young (5-8 yo) children can identify. A favorite book for many years. The vocabulary is daunting which makes audio such a blessing (let’s NOT lose daunting words!). The gospel is rich, rich, rich in this, but never in anyway sentimental.
Quest For Meekness and Quietness of Spirit, by Matthew Henry
GIVE ME A HAND: If you have books you’re planning on reading or re-reading in 2018 that aren’t on my list and would highly recommend, please (I beg!) let me know, and I may add them to this list!
What great books have you read that you would recommend to me and Deep Roots readers?
Check out other book lists here at Deep Roots for completely different lists of children’s books!
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