Posts tagged with: Book Review

A Children’s Bible – Book Review

A Children’s Bible feels a lot like what you would expect if you got to meet Jack and Piggy’s parents from the Lord of the Flies. William Golding’s classic is a study in innocence lost. A Children’s Bible had no innocence, to begin with.  Don’t... Read More

Running for My Life – Book Review

I have a love/hate relationship with running. I hate running, but I love having run. About a month ago, in a desperate attempt to add some interest to my upcoming run, I came across Lopez Lomong‘s story through the Nike Plus app. I spent the... Read More

Book Review – The Master Plan

Chris Wilson's story is one you should know. He provides a no-holds-barred account of it in his book, "The Master Plan". Sentenced as a teenager to life in prison, Wilson isn't abandoned to despair. In fact, it's just the opposite. ... Read More

Favorite Books of 2018

Most really successful, diligent people have already compiled all their “Best __________ of 2018” posts. Heck most of them were finished before 2018 was. I am not that guy. ?‍♂️ So, better late than never, here are my favorite five books from last year.   My... Read More

Book Review – Oliver Twist

I am embarrassed to say that there are quite a few gaping holes in my library. Last month I plugged one of them by finally reading Oliver Twist. I knew the framework of the story – an orphaned boy travels to London, meets lovable scamps,... Read More