Boundaries
December 5, 2010
I was reading BaggageReclaim earlier and it made me think of life in general. You should not have to back down or compromise if things are not good enough. You shouldn’t wait around for people who are obviously not interested enough to make an effort.
Chocolat
August 23, 2010
Chocolat
Author: Joanne Harris
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 1999
Essentially
A foreign woman and her daughter opens a chocolate shop in a small town in France during Lent, the period of self-denial, much to the annoyance of the local priest.
Why I love it
The descriptions of chocolate, the strength of Vianne Rocher, the absurd hypocrisy of a holier-than-thou priest, the message of tolerance the story champions, I absolutely love this book and what it stands for.
Gilead
August 23, 2010
Gilead
Author: Marilynne Robinson
Published by Virago
Publication Year: 2004
Essentially
An elderly, dying priest writes about his life in a journal for his young son, talking about his childhood, the male members of his family, his friendships, his love for his young wife and his wonder for life.
Why I like it
When I realised the book is about a preacher, I almost put it down. But Robinson’s words created beautiful imagery and Ames, the preacher is wholesome and tries very hard not to be judgmental. I love how he cherishes the simple things in life.
