Now that we all have been confined to our homes for the time being, reading has become a valued past time. And the question of whether a book is more satisfying than an audio one, surfaces once again. Some would argue that an audio book makes one feel more connected and less alone. Reading a book is a different skill than speaking it. Reading is a private experience that one can ponder over, and go back easily if one wants to. Telling a good story is an art and some like Michelle Obama have it in spades, with her book, Becoming. People feel strongly about one or the other.
Some good reads for the coming weeks:
Mercy House by Alena Dillon is a moving story of an elderly nun who runs a shelter for abused and battered women in New York city. She stops at nothing to protect and defend the women in her care. She has periods of doubt about her faith in the Catholic Church, and these doubts encourage you to explore the same.
The Shape of Family by Shilp Somay, Gowda, author of Secret Daughter and Golden Son, is an unforgettable portrait of a family, its tragic loss and its slow healing. It is a story of two different cultures and of how they grieve. It is a profound exploration of how we all seek belonging in our families, our communities and in ourselves.
Happy Reading!
Sylvia Binkley, sliv@telus.net
