Books, books, books
The people who know me well know that I love books. I love reading and find it very relaxing. I am able to read quickly as well as having several books on the go at the same time. I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have a book on the go. Anyway, as a big reader, a lot of people ask me about what I’m reading, so I thought I ‘d just share the books that I’m reading at the moment and the books that I’m planning to read shortly.
Currently Reading:
- Freakonomics - A Rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything - Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner
- Chasing Daylight - Seize the power of every moment - Erwin McManus
- The Secret Message of Jesus - Uncovering the truth that could change everything - Brian Mclaren
Planned Reading:
- Integrity - The courage to meet the demands of reality - Henry Cloud
- The Story Factor - Inspiration, influence and persuasion through the art of storytelling - Annette Simmons
- Experience Economy - Work is theatre and every business a stage - Joseph Pine
Have you read any of these? What did you think? And what are you reading at the moment?
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June 27th, 2006 at 2:41 pm
Great list…I started reading “Freakonomics” and then gave it to my father-in-law and haven’t seen it since!! Right now I’m re-reading “Coffehouse Gospel” by Turner.
June 27th, 2006 at 2:44 pm
Good to hear from you Eric! How’s things? Looks like your opening VOX night was a blast.
I read The Coffeehouse Gospel last year and really enjoyed it.
June 27th, 2006 at 3:56 pm
I’ve heard good things about freakonomics.
I read seizing your divine moment with a men’s group years back. Any chance you know how different chasing daylight might be from it?
I finished Secret Message last night. Definitely an interesting like most of Mclaren’s work, more thought provoking towards the end i thought. There’s an extra chapter and study guide you can download off the website as well, if you’re reading along with someone else.
Right now I’m going through divine conspiracy, morph, angels&demons, and the prevailing church.
June 27th, 2006 at 5:16 pm
I’m really enjoying Freakonomics…definitely worth a read.
Chasing Daylight is essentially the same material but I think there is some updated language and stories.
I’m actually re-reading Secret Message. I enjoy the way Brian McLaren makes me think. This is probably my favourite book of his to date.
How’s Angels and Demons?
June 27th, 2006 at 5:43 pm
I read Angels and Demons and liked it, but I thought it’s ending was a little bit of a let down. Brown also tricks you into thinking that the church is the good guys in this one until the end:)
June 28th, 2006 at 11:11 am
Now there’s a surprise!
June 28th, 2006 at 1:46 pm
I’ve never read or watched da vinci code, but I really liked Angels & Demons. It did trash the church a bit, but mostly I thought it revealed a lot about how messed up humanity is. I can tell why people are so caught up with his books now, he’s a very good fiction writer!