Comments on: Books I Recommend – April 2016

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 25 May 2016 19:08:57 +0000

In reply to Elena W. Well, Confessions was slow at times, not gonna lie. ha. But it was worth it. I took a few notes so I will likely go back and re-read those from time to time instead of re-reading the whole book. :) I used to practice lectio divina with a group and loved the experience. The group broke up though so I've rarely done it sense. How good to hear you're delving into the practice and liking it!

By: Elena W

Elena W — Mon, 23 May 2016 01:10:06 +0000

I have owned Confessions of St Augustine for many, many years, and I want to eventually read it, but I am nervous about it being slow. Glad there are plenty nuggets that make it worth it.

I am really interested in Ed’s contemplative writing book and website! I love the idea of spiritual disciplines and have been recently practicing lectio divina and really like it.

Found you through Quick Lit linkup. Here are my April reads: http://elle-alice.blogspot.ca/2016/05/april-book-reviews.html

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 02 May 2016 22:43:03 +0000

In reply to Lynn Severance. I did find the parts about Monica interesting! I admit I read the Sparknotes along with the book so I could understand it better, but even better would be doing like you did: reading it together in community. To get more out of it, I definitely need some help. :) I know I didn't do it justice.

By: Lynn Severance

Lynn Severance — Mon, 02 May 2016 21:28:59 +0000

I had never read “The Confessions of St. Augustine” as I had thought it would be over my head for understanding. But a few years ago, it became part of a Bible study group where our focus was on “women in church tradition”. One of the women was Monica, the mother of St. Augustine. The only information known about her is what he wrote in his book!

I loved the book and finding out more about him and also his mother. She has often been revered for the way she consistently prayed for his conversion but we uncovered so much more.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 01:00:37 +0000

In reply to ibeeeg. I'm challenged by your book lists too. These monthly posts are some of my favorites to read, but my to-read list just gets longer and longer. Hope you enjoy The Contemplative Writer. Yes, I think Writing My Wrongs would fit in nicely with some of the books you've already been reading (Just Mercy and Between the World and Me).

By: Beverley

Beverley — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:42:44 +0000

In reply to LisaNotes. I could go all year without adding another book to my collection, but I have a feeling that that just won't happen :)

By: ibeeeg

ibeeeg — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 02:00:51 +0000

You never cease to amaze me, the vastness and amount of your reading. Through your reading and sharing, you have challenged me to read more and more outside of what once was my normal comfortable scope. Thank you.

Yet again, I have books to add to my list from your list of ones read. This time around, Writing My Wrongs intrigues me the most.

And oh hey, The Contemplative Writer is/was on sale today at Amazon, I snagged it.
I’m thrilled as I’ve been wanting to read it. I’m enjoying his website.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:23:41 +0000

In reply to floyd. Well, if you're writing instead of reading, we'll let you slide by this month, Floyd. :)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:22:48 +0000

In reply to Karen. Beloved has been one of those books I thought I *should* read too. And I'm glad I did. It was mysterious and heartbreaking and lovely all at the same time.

By: floyd

floyd — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:55:29 +0000

I’m always amazed at your reading prowess. Taking a few notes on your suggestions, looks like some good ones. Thanks, Lisa.

I’m looking at a big ole goose egg for books right now, but need get to it just to slow the heart a bit.