Many of you will know I am not really a novel reader- I like to read books with a purpose. So, I came across a recommendation on Eddie Gibbs' blog (the church then and now) and thought it was obviously a relevant book for the emerging church (after all, it was in the 'relevant books' section!!) Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, and I decided to give it a try.
About half way through, I realised it was not particularly relevant to anything on my radar!!
It is about murder, getting old, elephants, and dark secrets.....
However, it is absolutely wonderful- beautifully written, and totally captivating, and also about love, being young, sequins and horses!!!
Couldn't quite work out why it was on his recommended list, then found a blog entry called 'sorbet for the brain'- a refreshing change from theological tomes- have to agree there!!
4 comments:
Thanks for the recommendation - I'm always on the look-out for a good read!
but has it got a happy ending?
IV amphetamines also are a bit of a "sorbet for the brain" and are much quicker AND less time consuming.
Wow, you can read non sudoku books!
Only song lyrics remain as a literary challenge!
Guess who wrote this?
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