it is time again to share reading lists. . . here's mine. . . please don't hesitate to share yours.
outside of the first book, i have been caught up in reading for nostalgia's sake. . .
Real Christianity by William Wilberforce, Esq.
it's a modern translation of his work published in 1797. his work exploring and laying out authentic faith that eventually helped end slavery in England. it is a tremendous book - and the principles are timeless and very relevant to our world today, 212 years later.
The Weapon Makers by A. E. Van Vogt
just started reading this sci-fi paperback written 60 years ago. it is so interesting reading sci-fi from that time period. WW II is a fresh memory and manned space travel is still a dream. . . if you like science fiction and haven't read anything before 1975, go to the nearest used book store and pick out 5 or 6 paperbacks for a couple of bucks. great way to spend an evening while you're snowed in or under.
Ladies' Home Journal's Art of Homemaking by Virginia T. Habeeb
my mom had given me her copy when i first got married back in the olden days before cell phones, PCs, and dust busters. i found it when i was unpacking some boxes that haven't been opened since 1985. wow, have things changed and boy am i glad they have changed! in the section about kitchen, the author estimates that a woman spends a minimum of 28 hours a week in the kitchen for meal preparation alone (pg 292). that's a part-time job right there! i won't even comment on the 134 pages devoted to cleaning the house or the 83 pages on doing laundry or the 3 page on mending your clothes or the 16 pages on entertaining. . .
People Power by Thomas J. Stevenin, Ph.D
Dr. Stevenin was a professor that Dave had when he was working was working on his M.A. Dave really enjoyed the prof, the class, and this book. i have given many copies away over the years because it is a wonderful read on "tapping the spirit of quality performance and service in your organization" (taken straight off the front cover). the book is out of print but i have found it on the internet.
i just realized i am one book short of my usual five at a time. . . i'm slackin'. . .
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