Books I (we) Read on 2011
Christian Biographies
Lillian Trasher- Missionary to Egypt. She saved the lives of thousands of young children and provided a loving home for them all.
Idda Scudder- She was the first female missionary doctor. Her mission field was India. The school she founded is still running. A woman of great faith!
Loren Cunningham- The founder of YWAM. This is a wonderful missionary story filled with adventure.
Loren Cunnigham- This is his authobiography which provides even more details then the above version. His story is amazing!
Christian Living
by Loren Cunningham- This is an excellent book on personal finance, missions and faith.
by Joy Dawson- We read about her in Cunningham’s books. She is a giant of the faith. Taught us a lot about the Holy Spirit.
by Joy Dawson- This book forever changed the way Steven and I look at intercessory prayer! Excellent!
by Robert Heidler- I just finished reading this book about the Holy Spirit. A must read! Biblical and personal. I hope I can apply everything I learned.
by John Piper- I read this short little gem with Lucy this summer. We both loved it.
Research
by Thomas Stanley- I bought this at a book sale. It is fascinating! It tells you the secrets of the rich and what you find out is not what you thought it would be.
by Martin Seligman- This is a book about Optimism, how to learn it and why it is good for your health to be optimistic. It is 100% based on reasearch but very readable. An excellent book on depression as well since Optimism is the best way to combat depression. Cognitivists will love it!
by David Snowdom- Another research based treasure. It details groundbreaking findings on aging and Alzheimers. I could not put it down.
History
by Peter Marshall- The real history of the American Revolution. Excellent!
Ethics
by Norma Geisler – We have a friend who is getting a PhD on Christian Ethics. So I got curious and read this book. I learned all six different philosophies of ethics, 3 of which apply to Christians. The chapter on abortion is excellent.
by Robert P George- A deep read! Learned a lot. George is a professor at Princeton. Ethics and philosophy and politics nicely integrated. The chapter on the “Tyrant State” a must read for conservative voters. Chapters 7-9 my favorites.
Politics
by Rick Green- Written by a Christian patriot. He is very knowlegable. The chapter on “The separation of church and state” is life changing. Did you know that phrase does not appear in the Declaration or the Constitution? It has been misused and abused for years.
by Arthur Brooks- This is a very good primer on the culture war in America. It is very easy to read but it also teaches you a lot about the important role that free enterprise plays in a healthy democracy.
by Thad McCotter- He is a U.S Representative from Michigan. I loved the book. He is a true conservative- patriot! Learned a lot about China and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. BEWARE! Hoping McCotter will be our next VP.
by Pat Robertson - Alarming description of the most disastrous rulings of the Supreme Court. I learned a lot about Justice Blackmun and the big role he played in the infamous Roe vs. Wade. Can’t say I enjoyed this book, I found myself getting angrier and angrier. Nevertheless it is good to be imformed.
by Mark Levin- This is the same idea as the previuos book but with a heavy historical component which I really appreciated. Excellent and troubling! Mark Levin is spot on! He too, is angry.
Political Biographies
by George W Bush- What can I say? W is my HERO!!!
Book of the Year!
by Dick Cheney- Really enjoyed it. This guy is a principled- political giant!
by Justice Clarence Thomas- Riveting! I read it in two days. I learned a lot not only about this great man, but about politics, Joe Biden, justice, truth and race.
