April

The Correspondence (2017) by J.D. Daniels

As I was reading The Wave by Virginia Woolf, I was reminded of this little book I purchased at Elliot Book Store on Capital Hill in Seattle, WA. (A fantastic book store.) Although this book is not quite the stream of consciousness of Virginia Woolf, it has a randomness to it that is unsettling. Not that feeling unsettled is a bad thing; I was glad it was a short book. (And, hey, what author wouldn't want to be considered with Virginia Woolf?) Daniel's observations of the world are humorous and, in my view, often accurate. In particular, I enjoyed his Biblical themes throughout the book; they were subtle and poignant. I don't know if I would recommend this book. This book is the type of book best to find on your own.

What Unites Us (2017) by Dan Rather

Dan Rather is a voice from my past. His voice, as he narrated his book, was comforting, if only for nostalgia reasons. Dan Rather covers many topics which unite us as a country. It was inspiring to read about his accounts and his call to all Americans to unite. We have much to unite us. Two topics, in particular, were poignant for me. The chapter on 'Dissension' reminded me of a book I had just finished: On Liberty by John Stuart Mill. Mill puts forth that to maintain individual liberty; we must thoroughly know the viewpoint of those with whom we disagree. (I wrote more about this on my blog.) Dan Rather would say 'Dissension' makes America a great country and should unite us, not divide us. The other chapter was called 'Steady.' In my own life, this is a concept which I have tried to uphold. I appreciated his account on holding steady.

Proverbs (8th Century BC) by King Solomon

Proverbs is a book filled with advice on how to live a good life. Even though it was written in the 8th century BC the advice is relevant in the 21st century. 

High Achiever: The Incredible True Story of one Addict's Double Life (2019) 

by Tiffany Jenkins 

narrated by Tiffany Jenkins

I searched for the best-narrated book on Audible, and this was one of the books that showed up. Because it was a 'true story' I purchased it. Tiffany's voice is exactly like people I have known in my past. Unfortunately, that could much of my listening experience. It made me understand why there are professional actors who narrate books. Tiffany does have the ability to tell a story, which is quite a gift. She has had a difficult journey and uses her past to bring light and goodness to the world. 

The Waves (1931) by Virginia Woolf

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'The Waves' by Virginia Woolf was a difficult book for me to read. Yet, the beauty of the language as one wave rolls upon the other is remarkable. The story builds and builds, the waves never ceasing , from birth to death. After death, waves continue as no one had been there. 'And in me too, the wave rise. It swells. It arches its back.'

Averno (2006) by Louise Glück

Louise Glück's is a master poet and uses a few words in a mystical way to bring about the unspoken emotions in me. Even though the theme of this book is death and darkness, I felt so alive while reading it. I love her poetry.

Prometheus Bound (458 BCE) by Aeschylus

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Prometheus will of stone as he is hanging, chained to the cliff as a punishment for giving away some of Zeus's power. Prometheus gave Man two things that angered Zeus. First, Prometheus says, 'I place in them blind hopes.' and 'Besides this, I gave them fire.' Prometheus, in his wisdom, states, 'Time in its aging course teaches all things. 

Highly recommend!