a good read

I have really struggled to find the time or energy to get into a good novel this year.  I was in the same book club in Cape Town for nine years and would leave each month with a pile of pre-approved books for Rob and me to devour.  It has been so difficult to arrive at the public library and wander along the huge towering racks of books.  The bold print on the spines is quite intimidating when you cannot conjure up a single familiar author from your newly migrated brain.  For the first time in years I have judged books by the cover and size of the text.  It has been a new experience to go it alone down those quiet isles.

The result has been very little fiction reading this year.  But it's not all bad.  Instead I have delved into some pretty awesome books which have stretched me intellectually and spiritually.  I have grabbed at Christian reads to make sense of all the emotions of this great move across the world.  I have attended workshops and courses for personal growth and have dug deep into my faith.  Amongst the books that I would highly recommend are:

• The Bible
• Living the Good Life - John Ortberg
• Never Give Up - Joyce Meyer
• If you want to walk on water you've got to Get Out of The Boat - John Ortberg
• The God Empowered Wife - Karen Haught

But now I am in search of holiday fiction so bring it on!