Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Donald Miller

What kind of story are you writing? I don't mean on paper, but with your life? If someone was following you around with a camera with the intent of putting it up on the big screen, would it be boring...or...exciting? Are you in a good story? If not, could you turn you story into a better one? I just finished Donald Miller's A Million Miles in a Thousand Years and have to say it was easily one of the most challenging books I have ever read. I am a slow reader, but I was so completely engaged that I finished it in two days. So, just like anyone else that has loved a book, I recommend it for anyone.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Great Books

I am reading several books right now, some of which I needed a break from so I started on something a little 'lighter'. I would recommend The Family by Jeff Sharlet for a disturbing look at politics and far right conservative religion; Twelve Mighty Orphans by Jim Dent for a fantastic true story about Texas high school football in the 1930's; The People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn for truth; and Donald Miller's newest contribution to life and spirituality called A Million Miles in a Thousand Years.