I love books. I love to get lost in someone else’s story. These two books just arrived. The first, The Jesse Tree, is a daily devotional of sorts for Advent. Each day the kids and I will read a short story and some Bible verses. Then we will cut out a paper ornament, bedazzle it with glitter and hang it on our Jesse tree (the ornaments are included in the book). I’m hoping it will help us maintain a focus on the true reason for the season.
The second book, Barefoot, is for pure reading pleasure. At least I intend for it to be a pleasurable read — haven’t started it yet. But let’s look at the title. I am all about going barefoot. Ding-ding-ding! Look at the artwork on the cover. I’m not much of an ocean person — more of a woodsy girl — but the sight of rolled up jeans just screams warm, summer sun to me. Ding-ding-ding!
It was the first sentence of the description on the back cover that made me select the book, however:
Three women, burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues …
Helloooooo. That just screams Farmgirl … the kids … the straw hats … my sisters and I … and our obvious emotional issues. I’m sure, after reading this blog, that you agree at least on the last point!
Need gift ideas for your loved ones? How about a great book — personal, practical, engaging and unique. I mean c’mon, a book about women with obvious emotional issues has to be just right for someone on your list! And if not, why not a straw hat?
Happy holiday shopping season and merry Christmas to you, your loved ones and your emotional issues!
Love,
Farmgirl and family
I can’t wait to give the book a read after you’ve finished! It does sound a bit like us …but, there is a slight problem! Those legs are way to skinny to be mine!
Okay then, I’m after you please! If only I could get my sisters to go to the beach with me. It’s quite heavenly, I promise… The last trip we took together was way to long ago, Mother goose knitting, Farmgirl reading, me painting rocks. Oh Clear Creek…
I love books too. And if Nashville can’t get y’all to beach, I’ll definitely go.
Okay, let me start off by saying this is one of the most wrenching and memorable books that I may have ever read! This book stirred emotions that I didn’t realize I was suppressing! It made me think of a very scary time in my life where I thought this might be my path! Wow- what an excellent, gripping, tragic, heartwarming book! And I’m glad to know that when the going gets tough I too have sisters (and a brother) who would be there in every way as I would be for them!
I forgot…I need a little sand between my toes!