If we are what we read, then it’s worth taking the time to explore which books have shaped us most, and how they’ve done it. The two books I’m reviewing today do this in very different ways, but both of them make thoughtful and effective contributions to the discussion.
The mention of Go Tell it on the Mountain as one of the greatest works of American literature made me want to read it alongside Reading Black Books to gain a deeper understanding of the Black experience in the US and how this reconciles with faith
I subscribed because I was interested in your thoughtful take on books, Gina, and because I knew you read widely:) I think your review of Becoming Elizabeth Eliot was one that stayed with me. And now this review of Reding Black Books might be my favorite! It's on my list now, to get a copy to read later this year!
I think my favorite book review might have been the Shadow History duology... and I have yet to read the second book! But I know I'm going to because we seem to share book tastes a lot.
The mention of Go Tell it on the Mountain as one of the greatest works of American literature made me want to read it alongside Reading Black Books to gain a deeper understanding of the Black experience in the US and how this reconciles with faith
I subscribed because I was interested in your thoughtful take on books, Gina, and because I knew you read widely:) I think your review of Becoming Elizabeth Eliot was one that stayed with me. And now this review of Reding Black Books might be my favorite! It's on my list now, to get a copy to read later this year!
I think my favorite book review might have been the Shadow History duology... and I have yet to read the second book! But I know I'm going to because we seem to share book tastes a lot.