Tuesday, May 19, 2009

A Clockwork Orange


A Clockwork Orange
Anthony Burgess
I didn't read this in school nor did I see the Stanley Kubrick film version.
I couldn't get past the slang. All the glazzies, tolchocks,ptitsas and golosses and so on were too distracting for my taste.
I did find the method of making someone "sane" intriguing. I wonder if it would really work?
Sadly, I didn't enjoy this modern day classic as much as I had hoped.
I rate this book ***

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The Afterlife Experiments


The Afterlife Experiments
Gary E. Schwartz, PH.D.
with William L. Simon
Forward by Deepak Chopra

This was a wonderful book. My favorite readings were the ones conducted by John Edwards.
Because of my own personal experiences, I do believe in life after death. It was interesting to read about scientific data that even the skeptics would find hard to repute.
If the Living Soul hypothesis is ever accepted and believed by all, it would change everything.


I rate this book *****

Thursday, April 23, 2009

90 Minutes in Heaven


90 Minutes in Heaven
Don Piper with Cecil Murphey



This was another inspirational book for me. Doesn't everyone want "proof" that Heaven really doesn exist. It did leave me wanting to know more but I guess that is the makings of a good book. I have a rather weak stomach and some of the details of his accident were a little graphic for my taste. Others might not think so.

If one ever doubts they have purpose on this earth, they need to think again. We are all here for a reason. Cliché, but true.



I rate this book ****

Thursday, April 16, 2009

The Shack


The Shack
William P. Young

This book was recommended to me by a Christian friend. It showed me a different and somewhat funny perspective to the Trinity.

It reinforced my belief that God is always with us. Good times and bad.
I opened my own tin box and set a few things free.

I rate this book ****



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Thursday, April 9, 2009

The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture
Randy Pausch

I bet I'm about the last person in town to finally read this book. It was a very easy read and I completed it in one afternoon. I loved this book. I found it touching and inspirational. What a great tribute to his family, friends and colleagues. I never had a dream list as a child. Today I do.

I rate this book *****