Two (strike that) Three more books

Here are two other books that I have read lately...

Scripture Alone by R.C. Sproul is a worthwhile read for anyone who has an interest in the authority of the Scriptures. Some chapters are definitely not directed at someone who has a less than passing interest. Sproul from time to time include Latin phrases or words that may not be well known, and that can be a bit of a distraction, but the book in itself is excellent. The first half of the book is a compilation of different writings that he has done in the past. The second half of the book is an exposition, for lack of a better word, on written statement called the Chicago Declaration, which was a statement about evangelical beliefs concerning the autority of the Scriptures. While this book is not a facts and figures book (like some of the older Josh McDowell books), it does give good and well reasoned philosophical answers for why we can and should trust in the authority of God's written Word, the Bible.

The Wounded Spirit by Frank Peretti is not one of his fiction works. This is actually the only Peretti book I have read, and it is his only non-fiction book. Actually, a large portion of the book deals with some of his own personal experiences, which makes it a fairly easy read. However, the book is more than just an autobiographical sketch. It is for anyone who has ever been hurt by words, fists, or ideas. It is a quick read on the whole. I am a slow reader and it only took me two nights. Every teacher and parent should read this book even if as a reminder of how it feels to be treated poorly as well as what could and should be done about it. It is a solid reminder of how all of us have been given dignity because we are made in God's image, and that image is to be treated with that same dignity.

The Narrows by Michael Connelly. I just devour these books, and after reading at least a dozen, you start to get an easy handle on where Connelly is going. But I really liked this one. I have been a huge fan of the Harry Bosch character from the first novel, but even at that, sometimes I feel that Connelly tries to tie in too many different things/people from other books. I also am still getting used to Harry Bosch in frist person (this is only the second in the series written that way). All of that being said, thumbs up on The Narrows. Next book please.