My goal for 2012 was to read one book a month. For some, that aspiration may be measured as pitiful on the meter stick of scholarly. For others, that may be a lofty stretch. Me? I didn't read a damn book all of 2012. Not one. By now, I am gathering that my regular readers know that this space is meant for honesty not perfectedy. There just ain't no sense in lying.
So. Ahem. I opted to do what any tail-between-the-legger would do. I picked my non-reading self up and moved right into 2013 with the exact same goal. I am aiming to read one book a month for the year of 2013. I want this space to be utilized not so much as a report card for accountability, but more so cheerfully as a place of celebration.
I read it. Finished it two nights ago. I decided to take the time to free write words that sprung forth in my mind as I read the book. I typed them atop the cover you see above. This book was so smooth to read. It's content was hard to have pressed into my heart, but I liked that it was there just the same. I appreciated so much the conviction of Skeeter and Aibileen. There was something that stuck with me about Celia Foote. Her naive delusional debutante-like strength made me love the connection with Minny even more. Minny. Oh.sweet.Minny.
- It made me want to write my prayers down like Aiblieen does every night.
- There are too many Hilly Holbrooks in this world.
- Mae Mobley may just be the next Skeeter.
- Secret Stories should be told more even today on topics of more love and less hate.
- The transparency and hateful selfishness of Elizabeth Leefolt is that inner follower in all of us; forsaking priority and the privilege of love only to keep up with the next trend, hot topic or social whatnot.
- Goodbyes on unfair terms are gut wrenching for the little and the big.
- Hope & courage are Aibileen and Minny.
- Our lacks leave us lousy if we let them; there's a Leroy that lives in us all.
I loved my #1 for 2012 2013. I'm glad I have given myself another go at the spine cracked side of life. I am quite certain these characters will make more of me as I peek inside them only to find myself with each turn of the page.
.mac :)
3 comments:
I loved this book! The movie DOES NOT do it justice at all!! Have you read The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom? One of my all time favorites.
Well done, MAC. Well done. Whoof! Whoof! Whoof! (my air fist pumps)
Yay! I have thought of my lack of reading a book for the last few years actually! I haven't read anything since the Twilight series back when Garyn was maybe 2....I always second guess though because I struggle to find time to do a daily devotion/bible reading and I think if I picked up a book I would only give myself less time to do devotions. UGH! Good job though and I hope you keep it up! Let Eli encourage you each day!
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