Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris - Whether you're Christian or not, the book offers a refreshing take on courtship. Visit concepts that might blow your mind. For Christians, it's a must read whether you're single or not.
Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels - Very inspiring book. This book specifically addresses leadership in church and for church. Applies to pastors, cell leaders and leaders in between. I know this book is given to all leaders in Bethel Assembly of God, but I suspect not everyone is making use of this wonderful book. So read! Those not in leadership should take the initiative and borrow from your leaders. (But I haven't read mine finish yet!)
Heavenly Man by Brother Yun - Nope, it's not written by a Catholic. Written by a Chinese National, he describes his powerful (and painful) experiences as an underground Christian in China. Very very breathtaking. You'll be left stunned at how much God can move in your life, if you allow Him to. By the way, the book is banned in China, for obvious reasons.
Radical Womenhood by Carolyn McCulley - Really by chance that I bought this book because I usually read recommended books. A must-read for all Christian women. McCulley brings us through the history of feminism and how it has impacted our culture. Are women really liberated when they are able to strip in front of cameras? Is the sacrifice of staying home to care for your young children a waste? If you knew your unborn was going to have Down Syndrome, would you go for abortion? "Because being a biblical woman in a modern world is a radical act" Husbands and boyfriends should read it too, just to understand women a little better and help their partners uphold these standards.
Secular Books:
Start Up Nation by Dan Senor and Saul Singer - A book of insight into Israel's economy. Very interesting.
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell - I'm generally a fan of this talented man. His books are easy to read and they make a lot of sense.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - I read the 'Expressing your commitment to your mate' version. Josh says it's the best investment he's made (on me) so far.
Now I'm reading...
How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman
Packaging Girlhood by Sharon Lamb and Lyn Mikel Brown
Why build this book list? Well, I was just wondering what I've been reading. Ta Da, there you go. And I realise I hardly read fiction. Ok, off the top of my head, I remember reading Time Traveler's Wife over Christmas. Yeah, that's about it. I know the opposite is true my very literature-biased friends Rebekah and Janice. Yup, encourage you guys to start reading today!
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