It's time for us to select the next read!
Let us know what you would be interested in reading next! The discussion will take place on February 11th.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Screwtape Letters
Well...I have to be honest...I didn't really like this book, which was really disappointing to me because I had heard such good things about it.
In previous reviews, everyone has posted what they enjoyed or found interesting about the book, but this time, I am going to just post a few questions and see what you all felt about the book instead.
1. Did you enjoy this book? Why? Why not?
2. Did you feel that the strategy of Lewis to write the book from the prospective of a devil trying to secure damnation of the 'patients' soul was effective?
3. Did your book have each word rewritten in pencil in Spanish above each line like mine did? :)
4. What do you think it is about God's relationship to man that Screwtape finds so unfathomable?
5. What were your thoughts of the book?
In previous reviews, everyone has posted what they enjoyed or found interesting about the book, but this time, I am going to just post a few questions and see what you all felt about the book instead.
1. Did you enjoy this book? Why? Why not?
2. Did you feel that the strategy of Lewis to write the book from the prospective of a devil trying to secure damnation of the 'patients' soul was effective?
3. Did your book have each word rewritten in pencil in Spanish above each line like mine did? :)
4. What do you think it is about God's relationship to man that Screwtape finds so unfathomable?
5. What were your thoughts of the book?
Friday, January 4, 2008
Screwtape Letters
The next book that we will be reading is, The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.
This book is about a demon, Wormwood, who is being mentored by his uncle, Screwtape, to lead his "Patient" to sin. In the body of the thirty-one letters which make up the book, Screwtape gives Wormwood detailed advice on various methods of undermining faith and promoting sin in his Patient.
I have not read this book, but I have heard several people give great reviews on it. I hope we all enjoy it and Jen will lead our discussion on January 23rd.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Christmas Jars
First of all, I apologize for being so LATE posting the discussion! It has been a crazy few weeks.
I really enjoyed Christmas Jars! I got teary-eyed in many parts of the book. I loved Hope's relationships with her mother Louise and the Maxwell family. They were all very loving and forgiving; they wanted the best for each other.
I also really admired Hope's personality. She was a very determined person. She had a view of who she wanted to be, and she went for it. Her mom was responsible for this by instilling in Hope a strong work ethic and in supporting her so enthusiastically. I guess this personality trait could also be a fault, since she was going to publish something that she knew the Maxwell family would not approve of in order to reach her goal.
The tradition of the Christmas Jar really is an amazing thing. I loved how the book talked about how it wasn't the receiver of the jar who received the biggest blessing--it was the person who took time each day to think about the spirit of Christmas and giving.
This was a great, quick read. I liked the ending, but I did think it was quite syrupy. How often do things tie up so nicely in real life???? But I guess miracles do happen! It is easier to remember that at Christmas time. I can't believe the holiday season is over already!!!
The Christmas Jars website is neat. You can read real stories of people who have given and received Christmas Jars. Jason Wright also has a blog!
What did you think of the book? Do you have a Christmas Jar story?
Natalie
I really enjoyed Christmas Jars! I got teary-eyed in many parts of the book. I loved Hope's relationships with her mother Louise and the Maxwell family. They were all very loving and forgiving; they wanted the best for each other.
I also really admired Hope's personality. She was a very determined person. She had a view of who she wanted to be, and she went for it. Her mom was responsible for this by instilling in Hope a strong work ethic and in supporting her so enthusiastically. I guess this personality trait could also be a fault, since she was going to publish something that she knew the Maxwell family would not approve of in order to reach her goal.
The tradition of the Christmas Jar really is an amazing thing. I loved how the book talked about how it wasn't the receiver of the jar who received the biggest blessing--it was the person who took time each day to think about the spirit of Christmas and giving.
This was a great, quick read. I liked the ending, but I did think it was quite syrupy. How often do things tie up so nicely in real life???? But I guess miracles do happen! It is easier to remember that at Christmas time. I can't believe the holiday season is over already!!!
The Christmas Jars website is neat. You can read real stories of people who have given and received Christmas Jars. Jason Wright also has a blog!
What did you think of the book? Do you have a Christmas Jar story?
Natalie
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