The Converted Reader- An Autobiography
I am a reader. I have not always been a reader. But I am not a reader in the sense that Doug is a reader. (Doug) Serven (the RUF campus minister at OU) has this list of books that he reads that makes you feel like you are a waste of time. I think that all he does is read.I did not grow up reading at all. Even the books that I was required to read I really didn't read. I insted just peered through the Cliff Notes. Not only did I not read, I made up a book one time for a book report. And if that's not bad enough, I made a 100% on it. But the joke was on me when it came test time. I took the ACT (which is like the SAT) eleven times during high school. I wanted to get a full scholarship to OU, and I only needed a few points higher. I would score in the 98% percentile in Science, 98% in English, and 97% in Math, and 84% in reading.....so what would I do to try to get a better score? You guessed it, more science, English, and math problems and practice tests. I was a finance major at OU, and as you can imagine, we didn't have to read a whole lot, except for the classes that everyone had to take. But something happened my junior year of college. I read Chosen By God by R.C. Sproul. Then I read Putting Amazing Back Into Grace by Michael Horton, and before I knew it I was churning out books almost weekly. (Many of you can relate if you went through the 'Introduction to Calvinism/Reformed Theology' Stage). In preparation for the internship that I am currently doing with RUF, I had to read about 15 books, and now I read about 2 or 3 books each month. I still think my reading comprehension is a little lower than I would hope, but hopefully it's getting better.
But my question is this: when you want to jump into reading something for fun, where do you start? I always hear recommendations from people, but how do I know that I will like the book? Usually when I don't like a book, I don't finish it. Should I start with a novel, or a non-fiction or what? Let me know, I am interested to hear some input...
7 Comments:
Hey Brent Corbs. I recommend novels and I really like memoirs as well. While of course it's important to read the deep theological stuff that you were mentioning, sometimes I feel the urge to read and not have to think so much. Charles likes to start with the classics, but I like to look for new authors that look interesting.
fix your hyperlink.
What interests you? Then I'll suggest some.
Scifi? Historical novel? Romance?
Give me some direction and I'll hook you up.
I'm proud of you, Reader Readerton.
maybe a historical novel or something like LOTR. doug, what is the cartoon one that you just finished that you said is so good? would i like that one?
Oh, mama!
Blankets, by C. Thompson.
incredible.
Try the Once and Future King by TH White.
you cant read, stupid
I've had the same thought about Doug.
For the most enjoyable reading, I suggest reading 1000 page books on LBJ's history in the United State Senate. You won't be able to put it down.
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