A diverse selection for my return

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I have mostly always read from far and wide, but this month it’s a special brand of eclectic.

em: A Novel, Kim Thuy: I read Thuy’s previous novel ru, pretty much in one sitting (I did not have children yet), so this was an easy choice for me. I chose to read it in honour of May being Asian Heritage Month (it’s June, I do have children now). It’s set in Vietnam during what they call “The American War,” which is an interesting cultural distinction. Basically, the American soldiers were the worst and the characters in this novel are incredibly resilient.

Raising Your Spirited Child, Mary Sheedy Kurcinka: Not really an exciting read to share. If you think this is your kid, you should read it. Otherwise, feel free to move along.

Changing Our Mind: Definitive edition of the landmark call for inclusion of LGBT Christians, with response to critics, David P. Gushee: “Wowee Zowee” as a dear friend often says in difficult situations. With clear and accessible language, this book goes through the “issue” (I feel yucky about applying the word to something that is actually other peoples’ lives) of how to include our LGBTQ brothers and sisters in the church.

I chose this for my first book to honour Pride month- I really enjoy reading thematically through these month long celebrations about various causes, people groups, etc. June is also Indigenous History month, so I will have something for that as well!

eclectic, to say the least

In my next missive, you can look forward to hearing about how my reading life has changed this year, especially since returning to work.