- The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. Finished 12/10. My thoughts. I’m not really a fan of mystery books, but this was such a blend of mystery and family dynamics and secrets and connections that it was a thoroughly enjoyable read.
- Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith by Rob Bell. Finished 12/10. My thoughts. On a challenge to give a more modern view of Christianity a chance to balance out my skewed and mostly critical view of Christianity formed by a much more fundamental upbringing, I picked this book as it came highly recommended. It was definitely thought provoking and did shift my thinking.
- Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich. Finished 12/12. I read this for my medieval literature class and wrote a paper on it, she was pretty amazing. An anchoress in the 14th century, she was closed into a room and never came out again so that she could contemplate the mysteries of God and revelations she had when she nearly died at the age of 31. One of her most beautiful quotes is when God tells her: "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well."
- The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Finished 12/21. My thoughts. This was a very powerful piece, I can imagine the impact it must have made on stage, especially given the time period it was written in response to the mess going on at the time with Hollywood producers and etc. being called to give up the names of "known" communists. What an incredible parallel to the Salem witch trials.
- Solstice Wood by Patricia A. McKillip. Finished 12/31. As is always the case with Patricia McKillip, this is a gorgeously written book and a lovely way to end a year of reading.
~ by kelly on Sunday, 10 December 2006.
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