13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi
Military history is not typically a genre I would ever choose on my own. Mark received this book for Christmas, devoured it in a matter of days and recommended that I read it too. 13 Hours is the story of what happened in the Benghazi raids that killed the Ambassador and three other men in 2012. It isn’t politically motivated (which I appreciate), but written from the perspective of the security team who fought that night. Well written, intense and gripping. I couldn’t put it down.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Big Magic was our January choice for the Inspired Reader’s Book Club. While parts of it are definitely a bit “woo woo” for me, I did come away inspired and looking at creativity in a different way. The thing I loved most about the book was the idea that creativity, in whatever way that shows up in your life, doesn’t have to be life-changing or extreme. It doesn’t even have to be good. Creativity can just be that small thing that makes you feel alive, tucked into the busyness of your life. Since finishing the last pages, I’ve unearthed a few half-finished craft projects, made plans to begin a few more, and started brainstorming a way to give creativity a more permanent spot in my day.
The Temperament God Gave You
This book has been on my “100 Little Things” list, so when my friend recommended and even let me borrow her copy, I was so excited! Such a good book about personalities and how different people view themselves and life in general. I struggled to figure out my temperament, but I think I’m leaning toward a combination of melancholic and phlegmatic. My favorite parts were the discussions about relationships between different temperaments, namely with your spouse and with your children. So eye-opening! It’s definitely the type of book you can go back and review again and again. I need to order myself a copy soon.
What books did you read this month?
