I have just read…

‘Ana’s Story: A Journey of Hope’ by Jenna Bush.

I did like it. It is is written at a pre-teen level, but I didn’t mind. I don’t want to know the details of the horrible things that happen to her. I just want to know what happens and how she got better. I was interested to know how kids end up with Aids, with a child at a young age, and come from abusive homes. I felt like the book answered my questions and I have a better understanding of what it is like to grow up in her circumstances. The book comes to abrupt end, because Ana’s story is still ongoing. I hope Jenna writes a follow-up book in ten years.

‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald

I enjoyed Hemingway’s sharp and succinct descriptions. It was interesting and I am still mulling over what all happened. I know what happened, but I am still not sure what I think about it. I think that is part of makes this book so interesting. It starts off slow, then something happens and its over, leaving your head spinning. *spoiler warning* My favorite part of the book is when the protagonist sums up Tom and Daisy.“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy - they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it is that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made…”

I am currently reading…

‘The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind’ by Bill Johnson.

The book was lent to me by my former Pastor’s wife. It is really cool learning how to expect healings and miracles to be apart of everyday lives.

I will be reading…

‘Writing Down to The Bones’ by Natalie Goldberg

It was suggested by my friend, Dawn, on her blog. I really want to learn how to write better and more creatively.

‘Room With a View’ by E.M. Forster

This is going to be my fun book on the trip. I have been wanting to read it for a while. I don’t know much about it, except that it is set in Florence, Italy. I have been to Florence, so I can’t wait to read about it. I have plans to watch the movie that was made from the novel, when I get back. I will be sure to let you know how I like or even dislike the book when I get back.