The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid | Bill Bryson

After the earthquake of February 22^nd (Christchurch, New Zealand) I found it very hard to concentrate on any reading, something quite foreign to me. A friend lent me this book, and having enjoyed Bryson in the past, I thought I’d give it a go.

It was perfect. In this book Bryson tells about his childhood in the 50’s middle class America. There are anecdotes and reflections on life, the new rich, the lifestyle that American’s settled into after World War 2. It is told in a delightful voice full of the innocence and insight only children have.

Anyone can enjoy this book and it helped to get back into reading. Bryson can be relied upon to tell a good story and make you laugh out loud. Thanks Bill!

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Love Beyond Reason | John Ortberg

There is something bewildering about the human condition in that we all need to and want to be loved. And God has revealed himself as LOVE but we find it hard to grasp. Ortberg in this book deals with the misconceptions we have of God as an old man in the sky with a big stick ready to smack us for every misdemeanour. Ortberg writes this book in the hope we can understand the true and real nature of God’s love for us, which is beyond reason, beyond our expectations and can change our lives if we truly grasp it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it’s refreshing and well worth passing on once finished.

 He also wrote ‘The Life you’ve Always wanted’ which is also very good. 

Incidentally

This is an incidental blog post, not a review as such. I haven't been able to post reviews due to the fact that I live in Christchurch, New Zealand and on the 22nd February we suffered a horrendous earthquake. We are in the process of post-quake life, which will take some time to get used to. We have not lived in our home since. he CBD is devastated and many have lost their lives. Kia Kaha, Christchurch.