So here’s my little list. I tried to include links to Amazon.com where available so you can add all this reading goodness to your own library.

One book that changed your life: I have two I want to mention. The Allure of Hope: God’s Pursuit of a Woman’s Heart by Jan Meyers, and The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge. Both of these radically altered how I saw myself through God’s eyes and helped me really connect to God’s passionate pursuit of me.

One book you have read more than once: Again, two (more, really): Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin and all the Harry Potter books in the series. Both are sooooo much better than the movies (A&E’s miniseries of P&P was the best filmed version, in my opinion) and worth reading again and again and again…

One book you would want on a desert Island: It’s going to sound really corny, but if I only got one book it would be the Bible. I cannot think of any other book that doesn’t get old, never runs out of surprises, and so consistently challenges, comforts, encourages and matures me. Now, if I get another book besides the Bible, I’d probably want one of Shel Silverstein’s books.

Two books that made you laugh: The First Assistant by Clare Naylor & Mimi Hare, and I Feel Bad About My Neck: and Other Thoughts on Being A Woman by Nora Ephron. The first had me howling because I’ve lived that life of Hollywood assistant and I know the crazy drama she writes about. And the second had me howling because, well, it’s Nora Ephron. Plus, it’s all about the stuff about women and aging I’m starting to understand in an all too familiar way thankyouverymuch.

One book that made you cry: Abba’s Child by Brennan Manning. Powerful stuff.

One book you wish you’d written: the one I haven’t written yet, but will one day.

One book that you wish had never been written: I have two. The Prayer of Jabez, and Every Woman’s Battle. Both of these really bother me. The first one just seems to be an affront to God’s constant grace upon us. Instead of books on how to pray for more blessings — we are already blessed beyond measure, but most people ignore this reality — what we really need are books on seeing the abundant blessings we already have and asking God to help us see how we can bless others with the blessings He’s given us. As for "Every Woman’s Battle," I felt it was a one-dimensional, oversimplified look at the three-dimensional, complex issues women, especially those in their 20s and 30s, deal with in the 21st century when it comes to sex and sexuality. I fear it did more harm than good.

Two books you are currently reading: Just two? I am currently reading four, in a rotation
kinda thing: Abba’s Child, TrueFaced, The Anatomy of Peace, and No Stones.

One book you’ve been meaning to read: Widow of The South has been sitting on my nightstand for forever, patiently waiting for its turn to be read.

Now tag five or so people: Hmmm, some I’d tag have already been hit so I’ll just do three. Marti (she tagged me a couple of months ago and while I still owe her a post, I also owe her a "tag-your it!" back), Larry, and Joe (if you haven’t already been hit).