Comments on: 7 Books of Hope I Recommend – February 2019

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 12:13:06 +0000

Michelle Obama’s Becoming … simply put, a favorite!

By: Crystal Twaddell

Crystal Twaddell — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:21:25 +0000

Lisa, I’m intrigued by The Coddling of the American Mind. Emotions lead actions in astoundingly negative ways in our society, particularly anger, and I am often concerned over the ease at which one life is disrespected and devalued due to another’s heightened emotions. There was a time when we exercised the logic of propriety. That combined with the battle between good people and bad people has created such an impasse when it comes to simple dialogue. Gone are the days of sparring and challenging one another’s thinking.

Thanks for adding to my reading list once again!

By: Mother of 3

Mother of 3 — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 21:41:39 +0000

I’ve heard lots of great things about Becoming!

By: Carrie Ann

Carrie Ann — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:14:34 +0000

Attachments sounds quite interesting! I will need to check that one out! 🙂

By: Hulda

Hulda — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:54:09 +0000

Wow, you read all that and wrote 28 posts? I’m impressed. How did you do it? The one book I read (audio) while driving and doing this and that was Stephen Covey’s famous 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I loved all the wealth of insight he has on parenting and marriage in that book. Had I known, I’d have picked it up much, much sooner.

By: Karen Friday

Karen Friday — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:34:26 +0000

Since I write about hope often and my blog theme is “Hope is Among Us,” I love books that offer real and authentic hope. Because many false options are out there. Thanks for the suggestions, Lisa.

By: Bev @ Walking Well With God

Bev @ Walking Well With God — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:34:22 +0000

Kisa,
I always appreciate your “picks” and your “pans”….I’ve read several books you’ve recommended and have been in sync with you. You’ve saved me time getting part way into a book and saying “Nah…not going to finish this one.” LOL. I applaud you for seeing books through to the end. If I get a fourth of the way in and I’m not drawn in….out it goes. I have so little time to read, I’ve gotten really picky. Thanks for screening my reads 🙂
Blessings,
Bev xx

By: Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:35:58 +0000

The Coddling of the American Mind and Attachments sound interesting to me.

By: bill (cycleguy)

bill (cycleguy) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:14:58 +0000

I can see how you were able to write all those posts on hope this month. 🙂 I’ve just finished 3 I chose to read out of the office: Capital Gaines, The Magnolia Story, and Handcrafted. All dealt with Chip & JoAnna Gaines and Clint Harp. Thoroughly enjoyed the Gaines’ books. Was not so impressed by Harp’s. At the office I am reading From Weakness to Strength by Scott Sauls (a book on Leadership). In my cue are Irresistible Faith by Sauls, The Marriage Knot by Zappia, and The 10 Commandments by DeYoung.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:34:41 +0000

Lisa, I am always impressed at the breadth and depth of your reading! The novel didn’t sound like something I would read until I read the quote. I loved that! The Peter Enns book sounds good too, as well as the book on political discussions. I need to read that one before 2020! 🙂

Right now, I am trying my best to read “The Understory” for my book club, which meets on Sunday. It is well written, but still not one of my favorite books. Too depressing and sad. I like uplifting and positive.