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I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with Amelia Frahm, author of “Tickles Tabitha’s Cancer-Tankerous Mommy” a great book for children who have a mother or even a grandmother going through cancer treatments. If you or a loved one are dealing with this topic, you can visit Amelia’s site to order the book: www.nutcrackerpublishing.com
A thought occurred to me. Let’s post the best books we’ve read. Why? Because finding out what each of us has already read is more helpful than lists of what we could read. Over the years I have read lots of good books, but as soon as it’s not “in” anymore, I forget about it. Then, I can’t recall the name, because I am forgetful, distracted, and well, whatever. So, please do us all a favor and post a few of the best books you’ve ever read. If you have to write a note next to it, do so. Here’s my list to get started, in no particular order:
1. Wild Swans (three generations of women in China, an epic you can’t put down, own-it, will send it to you as long as you pass it along to someone else)
2. Wild Flower and the Snow Fan (another great story of China)
3. The E-Myth Revisited (a small business parable, must read for business owners)
4. Twilight (all four books, just pure fun, own it, will send it to you as long as you pass it along to someone else)
5. Mountains Beyond Mountains: Healing the World (True story, couldn’t put it down)
6. Why Men and Women Act the Way They Do (funny, practical, religious)
7. The Red Tent (Biblical Fiction)
8. Airframe (by Michael Crichton)
A friend went through the work of compiling this list of suggested books from her mom friends, and graciously gave it to me to post for all of you. There are some books on this list I’ve heard of, but many are new for me to check out.
1. Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory
2. She’s Gonna Blow by Julie Barnhill
3. Changed Into His Image by Jim Berg (4)
4. The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick
5. The Ultimate Gift
6. Foxes Book of Martyrs
7. The Pilgrim’s Progress
8. Rees Howells, Intercessor
9. When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes A Difference by Carolyn Custis James
10. Brutcho
11. A Foreign Devil in China (Ruth Graham Bell’s life in China with her missionary parents)
12. God in You by David Jeremiah
13. Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hand
14. A Heart Like His by Beth Moore
15. The Remarkable Women of the Bible by Elizabeth George
16. Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge
17. Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
18. Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life by Beth Moore
19. Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala
20. God’s Plan for Transforming Your Life by Jim Berg
21. The Shack. (2)
22. The Healing Quilt by Lauraine Snelling
23. Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
24. Trusting God Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges
25. Crazy Love by Francis Chan
26. The Strength of His Mercy by Jan Beazley
27. Isobel Kuhn By Searching
28. The Christ Commission by Og Mandino
29. In HIs Steps by Charles M. Sheldon
This book, written by Julie Barnhill, never gets tucked away on a book shelf. I read this book a little different than I read other books. I pick it up and read a chapter when I feel the urge. If I had a bad day, feel guilty about not being the mom I want to be, or just plain want to refresh my sense of what motherhood is really about, I turn to “She’s Gonna Blow”. This book is filled with humor, which I love. It also is very realistic (I love the traveling stories). If you are looking for a good book on handling your frustration, managing your anger, and want to stop screaming at your kids and enjoy them, then read this book. Let me know what you think.
I'm Beth Gasser, also known as "Confessions of a Mom" and "ConfessionsMom". This is my playground for what I love; blogging, saving money, having fun, parenting, cooking up fun recipes, and writing about everything under the sun. My daytime fun is at Vivid Image, Inc. where I'm a Social Media Consultant and small business brand advocate for our clients.
