My list is pathetic this year. Seriously. But considering that for half of the year I was a pregnant, part time working, mother of two, wife of one who was never home, relief society president... and that in 2011 we also experienced a move, job and school changes and a darling new addition to our clan... I am okay with it. I am sure my list will be bigger in 2012.
I am happy about my reading in 2011 because: I read a couple of non-fiction titles! Being a girl that typically reads for escape and entertainment I am proud of myself for growing up a bit and being satisfied with relaxing at night while learning at the same time. Kudos to me. (Are you allowed to give yourself kudos?!?) I am also happy to report that my list of "Classic Author's Read," expanded to add: Elizabeth Gaskell, Jack London and E. M. Forster. Additionally, I kept up with one goal of last year and read a well known children's book: Holes by Louis Sachar.
The List:
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Holes by Louis Sachar
All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience by Neal A. Maxwell
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling
Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Disease Proof Your Child, Feeding Kids Right by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Truman by David McCullough
A Room With a View by E. M. Forster
Call of the Wild by Jack London
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Matched by Ally Condie
Crossed by Ally Condie
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Forward With Faith, the Biography of President Gordon B. Hinckley by Sheri Dew
The book I really enjoyed at the time but apparently lacked in staying power because I don't remember much about it now:
A Room With a View
The book I would confidently quote in a church talk it was so moving and chocked full of life's most important lessons. Specifically if I am ever asked to give a talk about gratitude or forgiveness you can bet I will be using it!:
The Hiding Place
The biography that had me laughing out loud, crying, pondering, respecting, appreciating, determining, and marveling... and therefore not caring that it was... So. Stinking. Long. :
Truman (ps: I read this because I figured I ought to know something about the man with whom my son's name will be forever associated with. I was not terribly interested in his politics (which were fascinating, but besides the point.) I wanted to know about his character. Was he honorable? Was he kind? I may not have agreed with all of his political choices but did he make them with good intent? Because surely that matters more. I am happy to report that I like him quite thoroughly. If we ever drive back to UT we will be stopping at his presidential library in good ol' Jackson County, MO.
The biography that I loved so completely because of the person it was about, but secretly wished that David McCullough had authored (I am afraid he has spoiled me forever! No other biographer will do!):
Forward With Faith, the Biography of President Gordon B. Hinckley
The book that ought to be handed to everyone who ever steps foot in a hospital for a preventable illness or disease... or who desires to never step foot in a hospital for a preventable illness or disease... Or the book I wish all would read before they judge how I choose to eat:
Eat to Live
The book that ought to be handed to every mother and father the day after delivery:
Disease Proof Your Child, Feeding Kids Right
The book that caught me off guard by how much I enjoyed it. Weird. Totally weird... that I would identify with it as strongly as I did and that I would feel as drawn to it as I was. I would love to talk to any other females out there who have read it!:
Call of the Wild
The last of her's that I needed to read. (except for Lady Susan, but does anyone really count that one?) It was funny... just like Corey promised it would be:
Northanger Abbey
The book that made me swoon. Hardcore. But beware! I had been warned prior to reading of it's ridiculously awful ending and yet I still was caught off guard at just how bad it really was! To me it trivialized the story, and I was hugely disappointed. Thank Heavens the movie ending was much more satisfactory!
North and South
Well that's it for me! Corey... Shayla... Katie... I'm looking forward to reading yours! Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink!
I am happy about my reading in 2011 because: I read a couple of non-fiction titles! Being a girl that typically reads for escape and entertainment I am proud of myself for growing up a bit and being satisfied with relaxing at night while learning at the same time. Kudos to me. (Are you allowed to give yourself kudos?!?) I am also happy to report that my list of "Classic Author's Read," expanded to add: Elizabeth Gaskell, Jack London and E. M. Forster. Additionally, I kept up with one goal of last year and read a well known children's book: Holes by Louis Sachar.
The List:
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Holes by Louis Sachar
All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience by Neal A. Maxwell
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling
Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Disease Proof Your Child, Feeding Kids Right by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Truman by David McCullough
A Room With a View by E. M. Forster
Call of the Wild by Jack London
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Matched by Ally Condie
Crossed by Ally Condie
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Forward With Faith, the Biography of President Gordon B. Hinckley by Sheri Dew
The book I really enjoyed at the time but apparently lacked in staying power because I don't remember much about it now:
A Room With a View
The book I would confidently quote in a church talk it was so moving and chocked full of life's most important lessons. Specifically if I am ever asked to give a talk about gratitude or forgiveness you can bet I will be using it!:
The Hiding Place
The biography that had me laughing out loud, crying, pondering, respecting, appreciating, determining, and marveling... and therefore not caring that it was... So. Stinking. Long. :
Truman (ps: I read this because I figured I ought to know something about the man with whom my son's name will be forever associated with. I was not terribly interested in his politics (which were fascinating, but besides the point.) I wanted to know about his character. Was he honorable? Was he kind? I may not have agreed with all of his political choices but did he make them with good intent? Because surely that matters more. I am happy to report that I like him quite thoroughly. If we ever drive back to UT we will be stopping at his presidential library in good ol' Jackson County, MO.
The biography that I loved so completely because of the person it was about, but secretly wished that David McCullough had authored (I am afraid he has spoiled me forever! No other biographer will do!):
Forward With Faith, the Biography of President Gordon B. Hinckley
The book that ought to be handed to everyone who ever steps foot in a hospital for a preventable illness or disease... or who desires to never step foot in a hospital for a preventable illness or disease... Or the book I wish all would read before they judge how I choose to eat:
Eat to Live
The book that ought to be handed to every mother and father the day after delivery:
Disease Proof Your Child, Feeding Kids Right
The book that caught me off guard by how much I enjoyed it. Weird. Totally weird... that I would identify with it as strongly as I did and that I would feel as drawn to it as I was. I would love to talk to any other females out there who have read it!:
Call of the Wild
The last of her's that I needed to read. (except for Lady Susan, but does anyone really count that one?) It was funny... just like Corey promised it would be:
Northanger Abbey
The book that made me swoon. Hardcore. But beware! I had been warned prior to reading of it's ridiculously awful ending and yet I still was caught off guard at just how bad it really was! To me it trivialized the story, and I was hugely disappointed. Thank Heavens the movie ending was much more satisfactory!
North and South
Well that's it for me! Corey... Shayla... Katie... I'm looking forward to reading yours! Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink!
6 comments:
Gah!! You're right. I'd completely forgotten about a year end book review. I do need to get on that.
By the way, when I look at our book lists, I find our friendship to be a funny one. There are oh so many similarities, and yet OH SO MANY differences all at the same time. Sorry, but I did not fancy A Room with a View much. If it is any consolation, in talking to other women about Jane Eyre, they all identify with your feelings about the book, not mine. ;)
Hope you had a fabulous day yesterday!!
Alison and I will have to check out the disease proofing book :)
Hoping to read the Eat to Live and Disease Proof your Child--on request at the library now. You're such an inspiration! I hope to cook like you someday.
BTW, I made the bachamel lasagna last week and I must be doing something wrong--it always turns out watery! Maybe I should drain the plum tomatoes, or let the noodles dry a bit before assembling?? Anyway, I did taste great, and it wasn't so watery by the 2nd day of being in the fridge. :) Advice?
I also made the Brussels sprout salad twice last week. I was just craving it! Thanks for yummy recipes!
*it tasted great . . . not me.
My list would be woefully short were I to actually compose one, BUT I did read every last page of "Team of Rivals" about Abraham Lincoln's cabinet choices. I THINK NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITHOUT READING THIS BOOK...IT should be the end all project for claiming that diploma and the right to be an adult in America..... there I have said my piece.... for fun I read short books and fun books and finished the BofM in a speed read..... DELICIOUS.... love aunt deedee... I guess I need to keep a running record now that my short term memory is shot....
I didn't know you had a blog until today! So I thought I'd post something and say I'm glad you read such a variety of books last year. I think that's still a pretty impressive list (especially considering how VERY long Truman is!). And I think I'm going to follow your veggie blog for vegitarian recipes. I'm so excited!
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