To make up for my poor performance in Ms. Feldt's AP English summer reading program senior year of high school.... I'm voraciously reading thru June and July. Life is changing and I'm growing and here is the water and fertilizer.
In progress
Mountains beyond Mountains - Tracey Kidder - The biography of Dr. Paul Farmer, an infectious disease physician, idealist, and founder of Partners in Health, an international health and social justice organization. This book was given to me by an amazing woman on her way out of the country to help save the world.
Vietnam: A Dragon Embattled Vol. 1- Joseph Buttinger - It seems like it would be advantageous to learn more about this country this summer. This volume, the first book I've checked out from the library for non-paper writing reasons since I was a kid is an old, cloth bound tome that just feels good to hold in your hands.
Christianity Rediscovered - Vincent J. Donovan - Written by a Catholic missionary in Tanzania who abandoned the traditional "mission compound" approach to evangelism in favor of bringing the naked gospel to the Masai tribes and letting it grow and redeem within their cultural context. I loved this book two years ago and it has taken on new meaning to me now.
The Voice of Matthew - Lauren F. Winner - Lauren's retelling of the Gospel of Matthew in more narrative form with her interpretations included. It's a refreshing way to re-read my favorite Gospel.
No Greater Love - Mother Teresa - An amazing book. The Gospel according to Momma T. "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks."
Coming up next
The Lives of the Desert Fathers
The Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Vietnam: A Dragon Embattled Vol. 2
Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream - Barack Obama
Survival Kit for Overseas Living
The World is Flat - Thomas L. Friedman
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