I'm sorry to report that I don't have very much time for reading. My boys far out read me. When I do read though it needs to be completely informative, inspiring, or thought provoking. That is why I tend to stick to non fiction.
Here are some of my favorites:
-Japanese sewing books (even though I can't read them) are always on the top of my bedside book pile. When I'm too tired to read I just look and am inspired.
-The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin I first read while we were living in Philadelphia. We lived just a few blocks from Independence Hall and those historic cobble stone streets were part of our daily stomping zones. Reading Benjamin Franklin's autobiography made him a real person. It is a quick read, somewhat humorous, and very insightful.
-Don Asslett's Clutter's Last Stand is what got me through several moves in the past 10 year, it is what keeps me sane in my home management. The book models the process of simplifying life even beyond what is piled high in the closets. You can't imagine my delight when Don Asslett presented his ideas at a recent Relief Society Enrichment meeting, I got my book signed.
- The Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe by Micheal Schneider was recommended to me by my art teacher. It was actually a birthday gift for one of my boys but I keep picking it up. I suppose it is a math book but the way it visually integrates ancient history, art and science is fascinating.
-The Creative Process (A Mentor Book) edited by Brewster Ghiselin I picked up at an estate sale for 10 cents. It smells musty but I keep it in my purse in case I get a few free minutes. Thirty-eight individuals, including Albert Einstein, Vincent Van Gogh, and Henry James, in their own words describe their own creative process both the inspiration and the work of it. I just started reading R. W. Gerard's section "The Biological Basis of Imagination". It was printed in 1952 so I suppose some of his theories could be out dated but this reading is just for fun. The best part about this book is the handwritten notes from the original owner who I discovered was a professor at the University of Utah.
-Home Grown Kids by Raymond and Dorothy Moore was the first book I read after the thought popped in my head to homeschool. It has been an excellent guide for both parenting and homeschool. I like their back to basics approach to solving problems.
What great recommendations! I am so glad you just "threw something together"! :)
ReplyDeleteThe Creative Process sounds like a very fun and interesting read. DOn't you just love when people write notes in old books? I enjoy borrowing my FIL's books because he writes in the margins. :D
ReplyDeleteI sent you an e-mail Saturday about the Japenese books. Hopefully it didn't end up in your junk box.
The list is so you!
ReplyDeleteYou know what I did last weekend? Have jerome read to me the article you told me to read, while Asha massaged my legs and put lotion on my feet. I think that is the new way I am going to get some reading done.
I like your list and will have to pick up a few of those books. I started reading the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin a few months ago, and when I was about halfway through it, it disappeared. I think my 3 year old daughter took it and stashed it away somewhere. Maybe if I read Clutter's Last Stand I'll be able to find it!
ReplyDeleteI posted the Girly Style wardrobe dress on my blog yesterday if you want to look at it. I'm anxious to see what you will do out of the recital book.
Those all sound like wonderful books. I have read the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and quite enjoyed his humor. To read it in Philadelphia, though? How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to read the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin!! I'll have to make sure it's in my TBR pile!
ReplyDeleteThese all sound so wonderful! I wrote several on my list to be sure and pick up. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePicture books are my favorite too...no kidding :) The Beginner's Guide sounds interesting...I love that stuff. The Autobiography of Ben Franklin sounds like a good one too. Thanks for taking time to post...so interesting to see the reflection of ourselves in what we read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your favorites!
ReplyDeleteIts never about how much you read but about what you read and how it effects you. I keep hearing about Japanese Sewing books. Going to have to check some out. Thanks.
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