Another Facebook Posting

10 books that made me who I am today

I love to read, so this seemed like fun!
1. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Drove home the idea that who you're friends with and who and what you give yourself to greatly influences who you become.
2. Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare. Keep your sense of humor - even when you're mad.
3. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Get the whole picture before making judgements. Give people the benefit of doubt.
4. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. The whole series is great, but The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe gives the clearest most powerful, yet simplest parallel to the gospel I've ever read.
5. Running Scared by Edward T. Welch. The best working definition of God's grace. Breaks down anxiety and fear into manageable - almost non existent portions.
6. Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. Love of language. Best warning out there - "These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume"
7. DragonSpell by Donita K. Paul. I couldn't make it through the other books in the series, but the first one teaches well, through fantasy, the role of God and Jesus in our lives.
8. Max Lucado books, specifically the Punchinello & The Wemmicks series. Wonderful kids books illustrating Biblical principals.
9. Diary of Anne Frank. I started writing a journal because of her and I wouldn't be the same without it!
10. Any book by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Love of language. Love of gentleness, feisty-ness, wholesomeness, romance. She is just a wonderful writer!