Q2 Book Review

This quarter of books went from nay to yay! I started questioning my book picks as a whole once I began reading Dear Edward but then became more relived about my choices as I read on. You may have noticed there's 4 books shown instead of 3 and that's because my 3rd book ended up being a different type of read so I had space for another novel. The 4th book was a cherry on top of all the picks! I am so excited to share my thoughts from this round-up. 

Dear Edward is not what I was expecting. In fact I was borderline disappointed. Here's the thing.. I read on one of my favorite bloggers (shout-out to Shay Shull) that this book was one of her top 3 from the whole year and this lady reads like 50 books a year. My expectations were high! Shay has never led me astray with her book picks but alas this one just didn't make the cut for me. 

This book is about a young boy who is the sole survivor of a plane crash. Throughout the book we toddle back and forth between real time pre-crash and what's happening with Edward post-crash. To me it was character overload! I could not keep up with everyone's individual story from the plane. But I was glad to finish the book and say I stuck it out...? Ha! I'm so confused by how beloved this book is and I need to know if anyone felt the same about this highly appraised book?!?

Everything Beautiful in it's Time is a lovely memoir about the Bush sisters growing up with the grandparents and how they shaped who they are today. I thought the book fell a little flat and jumped around a lot, but Jenna Bush drives home the verse from Ecclesiastes, "He has made everything beautiful in it's time." Through life's joys and heartaches we become changed for our good if we allow it. This story made me realize how much we can glean from our grandparents. As an adult I now long for those conversations I could've had as a kid with my grandparents, gleaning from their stories, memories, and wisdom. 

Foundations is not what I expected in the BEST WAY. I had no clue this would be more of a tool versus a book to lead our family with. If you have been looking for ways to create space to worship as a family this is the book for you. There are 12 chapters, each with a key truth about God, that are set up like a devotional to lead and connect your family's hearts to the heart of God. Troy and Ruth Simmons are the real deal and understand that this is not a behavior changer, it's a way to lead by example. To set a table for your family and let them see your relationship with Him. For our family I see us using this as a chapter a month and then restart the book for years to come! 

Bonus book!

The Last Letter From Your Lover is AWESOME! I first saw this was going to be a film starring Shailene Woodley and Joe Alwyn so naturally I was interested in reading the book. For starters, I love a good twist and turn book that ties up everything at the end. It starts out in the 1960s and ends in 2003. The book is based around a London-bred societal woman who lost her memory in a car accident and is rediscovering pieces about herself that was triggered by a love letter she found hidden in her house. These love letters are the bread and butter of the book and hold so much power. A must read!

Share your thoughts if you have read any of these picks or if you are intrigued! Book talk just makes my heart happy. 

Next up:

July- 28 Summers

August- Love Lives Here

September- American Dirt