It's been a few months since I have posted about books. Since I've been away from the topic, I have read a few books, though nothing great.
December's book club book was Tuesday's with Morrie, by Mitch Albom. It was my choice, mainly because several people had recommended it to me. It was moving and heart-wrenching. I sobbed through most of the book; it hit a tad too close to home. The premise of the book, in case you aren't familiar, is this: A college student strikes up a lasting relationship with one of his professors. The student, Mitch, learns that his professor, Morrie, is dying. Mitch then flies to visit Morrie on a weekly basis (on Tuesdays). Each week they discuss a new topic, ranging from love, to life, to money. One of the chapters especially struck me. Morrie asked Mitch what he would do with 24 hour if he knew it would be his last 24 hours. Morrie went on to explain that he would surround himself with all of the people he loved. He would enjoy their company like never before, and make sure that they had good memories of him as their last. Sadly, My first thought was that I would go to some exotic location, soak in the sun, and live it up.
How would you choose to spend your last 24 hours?
January's book club book was Bel Canto, by Ann Patchett. There is not a lot to say about this work of fiction, other than I would not recommend it. While it could have been a fascinating plot (a group of high-ranking officials being taken hostage in S. America), it turned out to be nothing more than a disappointing, juvenile work of modern fiction.
Other than my book club books, I have been ploughing through the Harry Potter series, by J.K. Rowling. I am currently on book six, The Half-Blood Prince. After finishing books 4 and 5 over Christmas break, I realized that I have officially joined the bandwagon. When people ask what I recommend in terms of a good read, I ALWAYS mention Harry. And he truly deserves more than just a mention. The books are entertaining, page-turners, and well written. Enough said. Go get the books.
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I plan on getting to Harry eventually. Three people in the past several months have recommended them. What's the title of the first one?
I also plan on reading "The Devil in the White City" that you recommended earlier.
Dan, the first one is called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It's fantastic!!!!!!! AND, Devil is a must read. Must!
I have NO idea why that posted as Aaron. hmm, it was me!
I guess I'll have to join the Harry Potter nerds and just read one..ONE! That first book you were describing sounds go-oood!
Thanks for the heads up, Lib. I think I'll skip Bel Canto unless I can find the book on CD. I've liked Tuesdays with Morrie so far...I'm down to my last 20 pages or so...
See you next weekend!
Tuesdays with Morrie is one of my all time favorite movies. I bet the bookis even better. I've been thinking a lot lately what I'd do with the last days, weeks or months of my life if I knew that's all I had. Ask forgivness of everyone I can think of, gather my family together, listen to their stories, tell them how I love them, ray blessings over them, love to hear them laugh, tell them what not to dress me in for the funeral, etc, and be sure to order Stargzer lilies for the casket. Sarah knows this. I say it every spring and sometimes more often. If I had months to live and my health was good, I would want to travel a LOT, see every continent except Antarctica.
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