Books that shaped my spirit
I've decided to take up the Book Challenge on BlueSky. The instructions are as follows: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Unlike on BlueSky, here I will share a brief explanation or reflection. My choice for Day 1 is Mister God, This Is Anna by Fynn, which I read in 1986. I think it is a work of genius—a story about the joy of living in the moment, the power of love, the school of curiosity, the importance of small things, the heartbreak of loss, and the unwitting wisdom of the child.
Diary entry, 1 December 2024
My choice for day 7 of the BlueSky Book Challenge is The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. This timeless book of poetic prose is, for me, like a skilfully crafted work of art. And besides the beauty of its words, it is full of wisdom on everything from love, work, sorrow and joy to marriage, children, pain and compassion. I first read The Prophet in 1991 and have returned to it frequently over the years.
Diary entry, 7 December 2024
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