Well, I know I do not need to qualify that my first and foremost "Heaven on Earth" is my family. When I was just tiny, I would lock myself behind a door and arrange my "babies". I would tend and nourish them, with bottles I made out of jars, protect and love them.
It truly is amazing what personalities we come to earth with. My second great love is books and movies (Hmmm, I wonder where my children get this?) My summers consisted of walking to the library, spending hours pouring over the shelves of books, loading up my arms with books, walking home, sitting on the grass and reading for hours. "Eat? Gosh, grandma, do I have to come in for dinner? Just a FEW more minutes OK?" My dream job would be a Librarian. (lucky Gail)
I love all kinds of books and movies. That is why it is risky recommending books and movies because we all internalize differently. Three great reads that I have enjoyed this month are: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak A Story narrated by Death. Yes, I said Death. It is not what you would expect and the writing is terrific. It is set in WWII. Expect to cry near the end.
My next book is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas byJohn Boyne. Also WWII. Both are fiction but are based on facts. The point and feelings are there though. I loved it.
My next book is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio by Terry Ryan. It is Terrific. It is a true story of a woman in the 40's and 50's with an alcoholic husband and 10 kids. It is inspiring and reminded me of growing up in a shack(it really was a shed) and how my grandmother taught me to" make do. " Something I know how to do well but forget to do! :-) Books can inspire and these three books reminded me that we are all leased a little piece of earth to live in. You might be in Washington, Etna or China. Where ever. We need to lift our heads, open our eyes, see and hear. We need to help, share and experience our surroundings. We are accountable and we are so blessed. Have a BEAUTIFUL Day.
2 comments:
Great book choices, Carolyn! The first and 2nd are on my "to read" list and the 3rd (Defiance) I read last year and really enjoyed (Have you seen the movie as well?? Julianne Moore does a really great job.) I have so many "have to" reads for work lately that I haven't read for fun in awhile, but the last one I read for me was "The Meaning of Night" by Michael Cox, which is a period piece read-alike in the style of Jane Eyre.
Whenever you mention something about your lifestyle growing up you inspire me to be strong, independent, and a problem solver, but most of all, happy and grateful! Thanks for being such a great reminder of how wonderful life really is! =)
Happy First Day of Spring!
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