I was tagged by The Desert Pastor. I admit, I read pretty mainstream, and I don't have the greatest memory (something that really troubles me when I remember it). But... here goes:
1. One book that changed your life: Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller
2. One book you've read more than once: In The Name Of Jesus by Henri Nouwen
3. One book you'd want on a desert island: The Divine Hours (whole set), by Phyllis Tickle
4. One book that made you laugh: The Cheese Chronicles by Tommy Womack
5. One book that made you cry: A New Kind of Christian by Brian McLaren
6. One book you wish had been written: How To Know Which Books To Read, And Not Read
7. One book you wish had never been written: Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard
8. One book you're currently reading: Simply Christian by N.T. Wright
9. One book you've been meaning to read: The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne
10. One book you'd like to write: How I Learned Spanish and Chinese Without Really Trying
Okay, there's my meager effort. Now I tag YOU!
Peace. Revolution.
3 comments:
Hey Dan,
Since Chris tagged a bunch of us, and yours was the only other blog I've read, I thought I'd check in and see your choices. I had seen a fair number of bloggers post this meme, and to be honest, I had avoided it (if you read me, you'll see why :/).
I posted a comment over at Kevin Stilley's blog and insinuated there might be more than a few out there who tried to "sound smart".... My picks are rather pedestrian (now if that doesn't reek of "sounding smart", I don't know what does, lol!). Of course, then I followed that comment with "at least they're smart enough to sound smart"....
What's my point? Who knows?? My list is pretty representative of "me". Sometimes I read above my level, sometimes below; my list might just indicate a touch of insanity.
I liked your list and wondered if you related to Dan's angst in McLaren's NKOC; sometimes you sound a bit like him. I almost listed that as a book that changed my life. It was during that reading that at first I was offended by the "story" and its agenda...but then, ultimately challenged by the questions raised. It was also during a difficult time in my life (spiritual and in general), and for the first time I realized it was "okay" to ask questions...it was "okay" to doubt. Reading that book has allowed me the insight to encourage my own kids to question what they hear (and not just take what they're taught for Truth).
Wish I could comment on some other posts of yours, but once again, I'm out of time.
Peace
Robin,
Good to hear from you again. And, before I forget, your choice for "One book you wish had never been written" is right on. Night is such a terrible/good book.
Regarding McLaren's 'New Kind of Christian'... yes, I too almost listed it as a book that changed my life. I can remember the day I opened it, and from the very first page - the guy's name is 'Dan', the things he was thinking, doing, talking about - yeah, I thought it was me. That's why I listed it as a book that made me cry. It was like somebody had been inside my head. Interesting that you picked up on that.
I should say, though, that my church is not at all like the one in NKOC. I am part of a fantastic church. We have our troubles, but we're all pretty open and generous. I definately felt like God placed that book in my hands though... it was just what I needed at that time in my life. Sounds like He's done that with others too.
Thanks for dropping by. And I liked your list too (though not as much as your extra carrying-on trying to explain yourself). :)
peace.
You can imagine a conversation with me in real life! Lots of "prefaces" to "explain" myself ;). YOU know how it is in the blogosphere--if people don't know you, you wanna make sure they GET your point, not totally miss it b/c they can't "read" your sarcasm or concern or sincerity, etc.
Is anyone's church like Dan's in NKOC? I shudder at the thought, but I imagine there are plenty of examples.
Off to read a bit more.
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