Favorite Books from 2019 (Part 2)
For Favorite Books from 2019 (Part 1), visit here.
Favorite Biography: Steal Away Home: Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Johnson, Unlikely Friends on the Road to Freedom by Matt Carter - This biography of Spurgeon was remarkably well written and had me enthralled from beginning to end. These are two incredible men of faith and their lives intertwined in a remarkable way. Love the beautiful fictional style that it was written in. Highly recommend!
Favorite Non-Fiction: Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler - Emily and Laura have done a fabulous job pointing the hearts of mothers to the gospel as they apply the truth to every day struggles of diapers, educational choices, traditions, relationships, service, self-care, and so much more. If you haven’t checked out the Risen Motherhood podcast, please do!
Favorite Quotes:
“Through his death and resurrection, Christ has perfectly fulfilled everything expected of us as mothers. He’s been the “true and better mom,” so to speak, and he sends a Helper to make us more like him.”
“Developing a deeper understanding of the gospel is less about crafting the perfect quiet time and more about seeking him throughout our whole day—crumbs, stains, screams, and all. It’s less like jumping in and out of the pool and more like learning to live in the ocean. It’s not getting wet and drying off time and time again, but adapting to a whole new environment, living with full immersion in the things of God. Let God’s Word permeate your whole life and soak through all your clothes.”
Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence by Jamie Erickson - I have already shared about this book previously here, but heartly wanted to recommend it again!
Favorite Historical Fiction: We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter
Based on a true story of a Jewish family from Poland and their heart gripping fight for survival during the Holocaust. It was mind blowing that the whole family survived after numerous close calls. An incredibly miraculous story during this terrible time of history. Beware: a few small references to premarital sex.
Favorite Memoir: Educated by Tara Westover
A memoir of a modern survivor of incredible childhood abuse in the backwoods of Idaho and her fight to educate herself. This story was hard to read and yet I couldn’t put it down at the same time. Gave me a lot of perspective, compassion for recipients of abuse, and also reminded me of the power of self-education. Not for the faint of heart.
What was your favorite read from 2019?
