Little Britches (& More June Reads)
I only finished five books in the month of June: Ralph Moody’s Little Britches plus four others. Read on for my impressions of each title.
5 Books I Read in June
Gut: The Inside Story… by Giulia Enders
Shortly before my stomach went on strike a few days ago, I finished Gut: The Inside Story… by Giulia Enders, which gave me some fascinating facts to chew on!
The author tackles the topic of our gastrointestinal tract with gusto, dishing out plenty of research and statistics, but pairing it with enough tasty stories and analogies, as to make it more palatable and easy to digest.
The result? A book that stirred up in me a greater awe and appreciation for the intricacies of the human body and for the amazing microbiome that lives inside it! Though not written from a Christian perspective, the text leads me to proclaim alongside the Psalmist, “I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made! Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” (Psalm 139:14)
Little Britches by Ralph Moody
I finished re-reading the first book in the LIttle Britches series last month, Father and I Were Ranchers. It is so inspiring!
It’s yet another shining example of what being a good father looks like. If you’ve never read any of these classics by Ralph Moody, I recommend starting with the first and reading straight through the series.
You’ll learn a lot about resourcefulness, contentment, love for family, willingness to work hard, and the importance of walking in integrity.
I think this was my fourth or fifth time to read this book. It never grows old (and it still makes me cry in all the same places)!
Tribes by Seth Godin
I know Seth Godin’s Tribes has been around for awhile — I’ve been hearing about it for years. But I finally got around to reading it last month.
As a book on leadership, it presents some helpful information on effecting change in the market place. But to be honest, I didn’t much care for the way it was packaged.
Godin used a metaphor of faith, religion, and heresy to address the topic — and returned to that analogy time and again, but did it in such as way as to make me suspect he neither has a robust faith himself nor fully understands the deep faith espoused by others.
I Stand at the Door and Knock by Corrie ten Boom
I thoroughly enjoyed Corrie ten Boom’s I Stand at the Door and Knock last month. The short, devotional chapters are translations from forty of her previously unpublished radio broadcast transcripts.
Corrie’s boldness for sharing the gospel is evident throughout. Likewise, her unwavering faith in God’s power and goodness, her fervent prayers for the lost, and her moving stories of God’s faithfulness and tender care through every trial — all shine brightly through her writing, and this book is no exception.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
My oldest daughter recommended Small Things Like These to me a couple of months ago. In fact, she was so eager to discuss it with me that, even as she was telling me about it, she pulled out her phone and ordered an extra copy as a gift for me.
This short but powerful book explores an unspoken question: Once a person becomes aware of some grave injustice, what — if any — personal responsibility do he bear toward the poor soul being oppressed?
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