The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for? by Rick Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great uncomplicated, but real, book about growing in your faith and walk with God


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John Adams by David McCullough
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One of the best books I've read in a long, long time. Excellent biography that deftly fills in the well-rounded character of one of the true Patriots and the 2nd President of the U.S.


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Dune by Frank Herbert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars




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Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 by Steve Coll
My rating: 5 of 5 stars




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The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia by Peter Hopkirk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars




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Kandahar Cockney by James Fergusson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars




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Escape de Kabul by Eberhard Muehlan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars




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Come Back To Afghanistan: My Journey From California To Kabul by Said Hyder Akbar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars




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The Carpet Wars: From Kabul to Baghdad: A Ten-Year Journey Along Ancient Trade Routes by Christopher Kremmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars




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Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great read! A book to be re-read, for sure.


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Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very well done book of historical fiction that "sees" things through the eyes of Zelda Fitzgerald. Thanks to Chris for being my audio reader in our car rides.


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Healing the Broken Family of Abraham: New Life for Muslims by Don McCurry
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good overview and insights for a better understanding of Islam & our Muslim neighbors/friends. Good, practical discussion of what can be done in helping to bring true, new life to them. Bottom line: Jesus said: "I am the way, and the truth, & the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." (Jn 14:6). I gave this a 3-1/2 on my own list.


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The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gave this book a 4-1/2 stars in my reading log. Really liked this interesting story, that had shades of another good book, "The Sparrow," and its sequel. Looking forward to reading more by this author.


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Inside Job: Doing the Work Within the Work by Stephen W. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very good read about the need for soul work, for rhythm & rest, for doing "the work within the work," and for making sure we integrate the Sabbath principle into our busy lives.


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Shelter From The Storm: Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Years by Sid Griffin
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good read about the tour, film, and other goings-on in Dylan's life around the Rolling Thunder Review Tour years (gave it 3-1/2 stars)


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Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World by Anthony Doerr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a rich read and perspective on Rome and Italian culture and history. Absolutely loved it. The writing and descriptions and insights were superb.


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San Miguel by T.C. Boyle
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

My first T.C. Boyle book--really enjoyed it. Based on historic personages who lived on the isolated, lonely, wind-swept & oft-fog-bound island of San Miguel, off the coast of Santa Barbara, CA. Exquisite writing style--thoroughly enjoyed his character development and descriptions.


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To Persia, with Love by Doreen Corley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good read (gave it 3-1/2 stars)


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Lent for Everyone: Mark, Year B by N.T. Wright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Second time through these Lent readings. Excellent insights and applications.


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The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great story & character development, with insights into what it was like for some of the first Swedish emigrants going to a new life in the United States, across that big, wide ocean. This is the first volume of the series, which I think include a total of four books. Looking forward to reading the next volume.


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