In 2011, I hope to read at least 35 books. This page is to help me track my progress. Where applicable, I’ve included a link to any review I’ve written of the book.
- The New Deal: A Modern History, by Michael Hiltzik – (currently reading)
- Alexander Hamilton, by Ron Chernow (audio) – (currently reading)
- Descartes’ Bones: A Skeletal History of the Conflict Between Faith and Reason, by Russell Shorto (audio) – 3/5 stars
- Give Them Grace, by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson (reviewed)
- Capture the Flag: A Political History of American Patriotism, by Woden Teachout – 4/5 stars
- The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner’s Semester at America’s Holiest University, by Kevin Roose – 5/5 stars (reviewed)
- Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship, by Jon Meacham (audio) – 4/5 stars
- Johnny Appleseed: The Man, The Myth, The American Story, by Howard Means – 4/5 stars
- The Band That Played On, by Steve Turner – 4/5 stars
- A Kingdom Called Desire, by Rick McKinley – 5/5 stars (review coming soon)
- The Greater Journey, by David McCullough – 5/5 stars (reviewed)
- The Pursuit of Holiness, by Jerry Bridges – 4/5 stars
- Arms Wide Open, by Jane Waters – 2/5 stars
- The Greener Grass Conspiracy, by Stephen Altrogge – 5/5 stars (reviewed)
- A Carpenter’s View of the Bible, by Charlie March – 4/5 stars (reviewed)
- The End is Now, by Rob Stennett – 3.5/5 stars
- The Organized Homeschooler by Vicki Caruana – 1/5 stars (reviewed)
- Always True, by James MacDonald – 4/5 stars (reviewed)
- Infinite Playlists: How to Have Conversations [Not Conflict] with Your Kids About Music, by Todd Stocker – 3/5 stars.
- The Teachable Moment, by Rebecca Branstetter – 3/5 stars
- Decision Points, by George W. Bush (audio) 4/5 stars
- Choosing to SEE, by Mary Beth Chapman – 5/5 stars (reviewed)
- Witnessing to Dracula, by Dr. Billy Ng – 4/5 stars (reviewed)
What did you think of Parenting in the Pew? I read this and h ere is my review – http://readornotread.blogspot.com/2009/06/parenting-in-pew.html – I was disappointed with it.
I would probably give it 3 out of 5 stars. There were some fairly good principles, such as teaching our children to worship God, not just to sit still and be quiet. However, I found her practical applications leaving much to be desired, especially in regards to how to teach children to worship and listen during the sermon. That is perhaps the hardest part of a church service for smaller children, but that is the area that I feel she really missed it. The crux of the chapter seemed to be “get the pastor to use simpler sermons or ones that children can understand.” Didn’t help at all, in my opinion.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stephen