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I Read A BOOK!

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For those of you who don't know, I am not a reader. I never have been, but I have hopes of becoming one someday. Anyway, some friends of my recently started a book club and I decided I was going to be a part of it. When I told my husband and parents about this they all said, "You ... a book club?" I am so serious when I say I am NOT a reader! The only books I have ever read have either been church or school related (or more recently children's books, I read DOZENS of those a day!). This was my first book that was just for fun! I never thought reading was fun, it was always a chore to me. But I have had a change of heart because I REALLY want my children to love reading and most studies show that they are more likely to love reading if their parents love reading. Plus it is something I can do for me, a night out once a month to visit with some friends and discover me again.

So TA DA!! Book 1 = complete!


Can I just tell you, I am so proud of myself. And I read it in 2 days. And even more shocking ... I LOVED IT!! Yest you heard right, Rebecca just said she loved and even enjoyed reading a book!


As you can see, this book is called The Wednesday Letters. Seriously, I loved it!


(The above was from the website for the book, they gave the recap WAY better then I was writing it :)

Anyway, I loved it and I am excited to read the next book! I never thought I would say those words! LOL. So if you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it! I think the reason I love it is because it is all about relationships and making them work. As you probably know, I am a HUGE advocate for the family and living in a society where the family is meaning less and less and people give up on marriages so quickly ... I just really value what the book had to say. I love marriage! I believe in marriage. I know marriage is a lot of work, but it is the best!

Anyway, READ IT! And Yay to me for reading it!

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Nicole said…
That is so funny-- you strike me as one who would enjoy reading! I'm glad you found a book you like, I might have to give it a try!
February 17, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Merkley Jiating said…
That was our book club's book this month too! I hated it. I felt like it was such a waste of time to read. The author was driving me nuts with the way he tried to make everything so dramatic. I am glad you enjoyed reading it though. You should try The Help.
February 17, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Taylors said…
I'm glad you're in the club!! Too bad you couldnt stay later. I actually really disliked the book, but am glad you liked it so that you will stick with reading and keep coming!! :)
February 17, 2011 at 7:49 PM
Rachel and Jared said…
Oh yay! I will check this book out! I've never been the biggest fan of reading, but I got really into it a few months ago with THE HUNGER GAMES (which you should totally read, it's crazy good). Now I like HAVE to have a book to read at all times. If I am not reading a book it feels weird.
February 17, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Daniel and Lisa said…
I read that book a few years ago and loved it too! Only it took me a bit longer than 2 days. I talked it up so much Dan wanted to read it, and he probably had it done in a day...meany... and loved it too. What a powerful message! I cried at the end, which doesn't usually happen. Thanks for reminding me of it! You make me want to read it again!
February 18, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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