What I'm reading, writing, and thinking about.
Wow, it has been exactly two months since I published a post…life has been busy. My silence has not been for lack of reading, or even for lack of writing. I have been reading several books (and looking forward to posting about each one), and I have even been writing, but I have not made…
This is a classic novella by Leo Tolstoy. I recently saw it recommended in a list of novels, short stories, and essays that explore Biblical themes. My wife and I read a little each evening for a couple of weeks, usually one chapter per night. Tolstoy wrote it with a good pace so, although it…
I’ve been on a China kick lately, and like Paul Kennedy’s The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, this book was recommended by Ray Dalio. Having finished it, I see why he suggested reading it. Allison examines the way that Thucydides’ Trap has played out since the late 1400s between 16 different country pairs.…
This is the story of the kidnapping and captivity of Ray Rising, a missionary who served Christ with SIL in Columbia. He was taken by guerrillas and held for over two years. I read most of the book out loud with my wife, usually reading one chapter each night before bed. Don’t worry, it didn’t…
I listened to the Audible version of this book. I found it while searching for books about sleep, and this book is excellent. Dr. Matthew Walker is a sleep researcher, and has conducted many sleep studies over many years. The points he makes are supported by interesting data. I enjoyed his perspective and his obvious…