There exists an elite shelf of books in my repertoire. It’s a secret society with high expectations for its members. Not everyone can get in. Not everyone can stay in. Not everyone is worthy. These books surreptitiously blend in to the 5-Star Club down the road but it is only a cover for their greatness. These are my most favored books. The books that, if the mood ever strikes, I will revisit with gusto. They transcend.
I am a firm believer that books have a voice. They come into your life at certain times and, I think, not by accident. They hold your hand through seas of emotion and point you to shore when your compass has broken. They rescue you.
It is not a coincidence, either, that these serendipitous adventures happen when you least expect it. You think, “This looks like a fun read” or “I just need something to read while I wait on that other book” and the next thing you know you are sucked in. You lose your breath for a moment realizing someone looked inside your soul and wrote their findings for everyone to see. You connect. And it’s amazing.
These moments, and these books, are few and far between but they do exist. Have you ever experienced this? What book touched you in the corner of your mind or heart that you didn’t know was there? What book made you mourn a little when it was over?
If you’ve never experienced this then you might think I am a little crazed. If you have, well then, you and I both know I’m not.
I attempted to post this earlier, but something happened and it wouldn't let me. Anyways, the book that has my heart and soul written on it's pages is "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver. It is literally ducktaped together I've read it so many times. Despite its daunting size, I absolutely love it. The story has shaped so much of what I believe about mission work and relationships and pride. If you've never read it, you must.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I will check it out!
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