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Out of the Best Books: Eternal Truths from Classic Literature
by S. Michael Wilcox
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I've had a resurgence of thinking about why I read, what I choose to read, how intentional I am about the reading process, and how these questions impact me as a person. I've been watching a lot of Benjamin McEvoy's videos on Youtube and listening to his podcast which has prompted me to examine these questions and has made me think more deeply about classic literature, read and unread by me personally. This book is one more thought-provoking step in that journey which also highlighted spiritual aspects. I don't think I am ready to give up my "just for fun" reads, but I think it is important to examine those questions and think about which books truly have impact on me and real staying power and the need to seek out more of them.
It was fun to revisit some old friends in this book. Some I have in common with the author and some I've yet to meet. The author himself is an "old friend". I went on a tour of Europe with him, his sweet wife, and his infectiously cheerful daughter. They touched my life in much the way these beautiful works of literature have- briefly but with staying power. When I think of them it is with a smile of gladness to have shared such an impactful and memorable journey. It's always nice to be reminded of truly happy times- with a good book or with good company.
It was fun to revisit some old friends in this book. Some I have in common with the author and some I've yet to meet. The author himself is an "old friend". I went on a tour of Europe with him, his sweet wife, and his infectiously cheerful daughter. They touched my life in much the way these beautiful works of literature have- briefly but with staying power. When I think of them it is with a smile of gladness to have shared such an impactful and memorable journey. It's always nice to be reminded of truly happy times- with a good book or with good company.