The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
How do I describe this book without giving too much away? It is about a teenage girl who witnesses a shocking event and then lives with the secret until adulthood. Fast forward to present day and with her mother close to death, she is determined to figure out the reasons behind that day. There were lots of twists and turns to keep the 480 page book moving. And the ENDING! I never saw it coming. So good.
The Boxcar Children #1 by Gertrude Chandler Warner
I recently found my old set from childhood and thought M would enjoy them like I had. I was right, he loves them! He begged me to read them again too so obviously, I started with number one. Let’s just say, reading these as an adult is way different than reading as a kid. Back then, I thought these books were awesome…now? Meh.
Everyday Sacrament by Laura Kelly Fanucci
I won this book in a giveaway. It’s filled with small stories that connect parenting to the seven sacraments. Laura’s message is that God is always present, even in the messiness of motherhood. The book is a short read, but I found the content thought-provoking and wise. It’s a great choice if you’re feeling burnt out as a mother and need a reminder that you are doing great work!
It Was Me All Along by Andie Mitchell
I received this book from Blogging for Books to review, which was timely since I had recently come across Mitchell’s TED talk in January. She lost incredible amounts of weight and this book follows the process, as well as how she established a healthy relationship with food. While I felt like some parts were a bit wordy and a few others totally off-topic, the message of the book still resonated with me. I am six months postpartum, dealing with my own weight loss issues (albeit minor in comparison), and this book really made me look at my own relationship with food. Do I see food as fuel for my body? Do I use food as stress-relief or to self-soothe when I’ve had a hard day with the kids? Thought provoking.
What have you been reading lately? Any good ones I should I to the list?
