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Blaming God for Suffering

I suppose when you read Eve, if you choose to read Eve, then you might understand that the question of suffering is one I take seriously, because it is the one thing that seems unfathomable with a loving God.  It’s not a new question.  There are voluminous books written on the subject–in every century.  Why […]

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Niels Lyhne

When my sister Amy visited recently, she asked if I might request Niels Lyhne by Jens Peter Jacobsen from the public library, so she could read in the evenings; the book was virtually impossible to get from the Denver libraries.  So, I did, having never heard of the author, Jens Peter Jacobsen. Amy’s stay was […]

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Marilynne Robinson’s Home

Suffice it to say, I felt a little low last night when I finished Robinson’s latest book, not because it was bad, but because it mirrored my own life so much.  How to explain it?  I’m not going to make any attempt to.  You’ll simply have to read it.  She’s an amazing writer–so concise and […]

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What’s Your Style?

Everyone’s got style, whether they know it or not.  Even in writing. I’m halfway through The Sound on the Page: Style and Voice in Writing by Ben Yagoda, and it’s been an enlightening read.  Who knew so many authors have certain words they use all the time?  Who knew some authors use italics (and parentheses) […]

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Broken For You

I’ve been reading in the early morning hours, while Dan plays with Liliana around the pool.  It’s been utterly delicious. I just finished reading Broken for You.  Excellent book.  Started out slow, but built up steam and was a tear-jerker in the end.  A great book about an odd, yet believable, surrogate family. I’m onto […]

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