You Are What You Read- Part 6
Today I wanted to wrap up my series of posts on reading with a couple of questions about your reading, and I hope that after you’ve thought about these questions, that you’ll take some time to post a reply.
The first question I have for you is: What is the best book you’ve ever read?
And for those of you who are super spiritual, you can’t say, “The Bible”. I’m sorry, but that is a given! So, please share with me your favorite book of all time (other than the Bible).
The second question is sort of a follow up to the first one: Why do you love that book so much?
I would really love your feedback on these questions so I hope that you’ll take a few minutes to reply.
February 7th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I love a great story. In fact, children’s books are actually some of my absolute favorites. The Anne of Green Gables series was my favorite growing up. It was the first book that made me cry and laugh, it just really captivated me. I remember reading it for hours, and I read it over and over again. But I have to say one of the very best books I’ve ever read (even though it’s not just one book, but a series of books) is the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. The very end of the very last book is quite possibly the most powerful ending of any book I’ve ever read. The symbolism and imagery is amazing, from the very beginning when Aslan speaks Narnia into existence (an amazing picture of Creation) to the very end when Narnia ends and a new world begins (very captivating picture of what is to come). It’s definitely one of my favorite books of all time.
February 7th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
I really liked The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel and Living the Cross Centered Life by CJ Mahaney.
February 8th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
“Developing the leader within you” by John Maxwell. He really gives a great basic road map on leadership. Someone with an open mind about there own abilities and desire to improve leadership skills can’t go wrong with it.
February 11th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I too read, The Case for Christ. It was an awesome book and actually helped me to let go and trust Christ as my savior. I also read another one of his books called, The Case for a Creator. It was very hard for me to read because it really dove into a lot of specific scienctific principles and how there is no way they could have “accidentally” been created.
February 11th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I love The Chronicles of Narnia. I read them all in 2006, leading up to the movie, and will at least read Prince Caspian before the May release of the movie. They are easy to read and really do come alive.
The Case for Christ is probably in my Top Ten books of all time. It should be required reading for every Christian.
I haven’t read “Developing the Leader within You” in 10 years, but I do remember that I loved it. I guess I have to pick it up again and check it out.
Thanks for the comments, guys!
February 12th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
As an English major, I’ve never had a “true” favorite book…it always seemed to fall in the category of what’s most meaningful or impacting to me at the time. For example, my “current” fave is “Walt Disney - An American Original” by Bob Thomas. I’ve had Disney on the mind the last year or so and this book provides fascinating insight into the man, the myth…Walt Disney. He always worked towards perfection…for improving what he created…much as we should as Christians & humans…always strive to improve our lives. Having said that, the one literary book that truly opened me up to reading was “1984″ by George Orwell. Not a very “Christian” book…but it revealed to me the power of the English language and the ability to go to different worlds w/out ever leaving the comfort of your home. As I said, I have a few favorites and they change through time…a few that I currently list as favorites are “If You Want To Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat” by John Ortberg, “Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of An All Night Runner” by Dean Karnazes and “i am not but i know IAM” by Louie Giglio.
February 12th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Good stuff, Jason. I’ve read Ortberg’s book and Louie’s, and I’m in the middle of the Walt Disney biography you’re talking about. It’s been a little slow at times to me, but at the same time, I’ve been amazed at Walt’s drive and determination. He has certainly impacted popular culture in a major way.