Reading This Life
Good books are guides in the search for truth and beauty, for companionship and laughter, and for empathy for fellow travelers. I’m reading to discover the person I want to be, one page at a time.
Recent Posts
I’m looking to books to bring out the truth and beauty already in this world, and I’m looking for people who want to come along on the journey.
Summer Reflection
I’m using prompts from Emily P. Freeman’s newsletter to help me reflect on summer.
Start of Summer Reading
I love Emma Straub’s writing, and This Time Tomorrow did not let me down. It’s a perfect start to your summer reading.
Marriage, Again
Unlikely Animals is one of my favorite books of the summer, and has me thinking about marriage.
Side-by-Side Writing
I love Shauna Niequist. Today I’m trying a writing exercise in imitation of a piece of her beautiful new book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet.
New Normal
True Biz by Sara Novic offers a glimpse into deaf culture at the River Valley School, and a glimpse into the lives of three characters whose lives have been shaped by it. The quotation in this post shaped the way I read the rest of the book, and has lingered in my mind ever since.
Always Learning
Eve Rodsky’s Find Your Unicorn Space is a fun and inspiring look at how to live more creative lives.