Book Review - Let it Go

Let It Go - Chris Williams

This book, although not book of literary genius, is an incredible story about a father's desire to forgive after a drunk driving accident killed his wife, unborn child, only daughter, and second oldest son. [See an abridged version of the story in the video above.]  This book had me crying for at least two chapters and then pondering and teary throughout the rest.  This book has an inspiring message of trust in the Lord and will touch your heart.  I found myself pondering some incredibly deep questions about life.  I highly recommend this fast read for anyone looking for a sense of hope or encouragement during the trials of life.

Book Reviews

About a week ago our WiFi was out for a week at our apartment.  With less access to the internet I found myself with loads of extra time to read books.  Here are brief reviews for each of the books I've read in the last two weeks.

A Grief Observed - C.S. Lewis

If you have ever experienced doubts, loss, or heartache this is the book for you.  C.S. Lewis has a beautiful way with words.  His thoughts are quite candid as he explores his feelings after the death of his beloved wife.  Amidst this trial he comments on his feelings, doubts, and sense of faith.  These eloquent words bring comfort through their fierce honesty.

How Will You Measure Your Life? - Clayton M. Christensen

This book explores the true meaning of success in business and personal relationships.  It is chalked full of real life examples from the business world featuring the theories that lead to lasting success.  I found the book to be a little too business-oriented for my taste but I did find some incredible parallels to my life.  This book will make you evaluate who you are and how you view success which is a powerful idea in the culture of today.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - J.K. Rowling

I am not sure that I really even need to touch on the brilliance of this book, but I will.  I am not sure why I never read the first few in this series but I guess I did not fully realize what I was missing.  We all know the book is always better than the movie but reading this book helped me to re-live my childhood.  As I had just seen the movie a few weeks previous to reading this it was a fascinating adventure to compare the two.  If you haven't read this book, please do.

The Rent Collector - Camron Wright

This book came as a suggestion from my mom and it combines the elements of the three books above that I enjoyed most.  This book has an exciting story line that is engaging throughout the entire read.  This book, set in community that lives in the dumps of Cambodia, makes you think about the way you live your life.  It makes you evaluate what is truly important in life and how the past can affect your future.  This book also offers a beautiful promise of hope and optimism despite trying times.  It is an incredibly quick read and it based on real history and communities.  I highly recommend this book.

Feel free to leave recommendations for further books I should read in the comments.  Next on the docket are: Peace Like a River, The Fault in Our Stars, and Let It Go.