A Million Miles in a Thousand Years - Donald Miller

I found Donald Miller’s “Blue Like Jazz” in 2006.  I thought it was one of the best books that I have ever read.  I liked him as an author, and his style is unique.

I visited Mardel’s one day, and his book, “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” was on clearance for a dollar.  Of course, I bought it.  And with my classes finished for the spring, I started reading it last week.  I could hardly put it down.

The most distinctive thing about Miller is his ability to make you believe you are sitting right across from him as he tells his stories.  You actually feel that you were there on the bike ride, or sitting in his living room as he talks to his film makers about the movie he is writing.  His wisdom, exceptional advice and encouragement to writers is second to none and inspired me.  I wanted to go sit at my computer and pound out a few pages, but I couldn’t read his book at the same time.  I chose to keep reading.

This particular book, as is true with his other books, is truly inspirational in nature and cause you to take a good hard look at your own life and ask the questions you need answers to. 

Ø                               Am I truly living the life that God wants me to live? 

Ø                               Am I missing the mark somewhere? 

Ø                               What can I do to change it?

Max Lucado wrote a review on the book and said that he wanted to read it again as soon as he finished it.  That is exactly what I wanted to say about it, too!

Donald Miller, I wish I could sit down with you and have a chat about writing.  I wish I could listen to your words of encouragement in person.  If you ever conduct a writing seminar in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I’m there!

If you are at a crossroads in your life, or even if you aren’t, this book will rejuvenate your spirit and excite your heart.

I am also placing the link to "Blue Like Jazz" on here.  This is a book that will challenge your thinking.

Keep writing, Donald Miller!

Love & War - Devotional for Couples (John and Stasi Eldridge)

Because of what my husband and I have gone through in our 20 years together, I like reading marriage books.  I like to know what other couples are saying about the good times as well as the not-so-good times.  John and Stasi Eldridge’s “Love & War Devotional for Couples” is a great resource for any couple at any stage of marriage.  It holds eight weeks of daily devotions for growing and reflection in marriage.  Each week is a new subject, like Remembering What We Wanted and Your Spouse Is Not Your Enemy.  While these seem like things we should always remember, sometimes it takes seeing them on a printed page for them to make the connection in our brain.  In the week entitled Your Spouse Is Not Your Enemy, we are reminded that we are supposed to be fighting FOR each other, not fighting WITH each other. There are relevant Bible verses throughout the book and prayers at the end of each day’s reading.  The Eldridge’s are well-spoken and heart-felt authors, and this book would be a great tool for any marriage in any season.  It would be a great wedding present, counseling tool, or anniversary gift.  It would also be a fantastic addition to your personal library.  I’m grateful to have this book, and I fully expect that I will use it in my marriage.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.