2020 Reading List – 1/4

2020 Reading List – 1/4

March felt like a year unto itself. But we are actually just a quarter into 2020. I’m just grateful we made it to April!

Here are the books I’ve read since January with my rating for them (5 being the best) along with a brief review. Any book without a number rating has been given to me by the author or publisher. 

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  1. Range by David Epstein (4.5). A really insightful look at the notion of learning from a variety of sources and allowing yourself the freedom to experiment, risk, and even fail on your way to growth.
  2. The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger (3.5). The story of Disney as told from the last CEO. I love hearing about the behind the scenes aspects of leadership decisions that are made.
  3. The Jewish Gospel of John by Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg (4). I read three commentaries on the Gospel of John in my sermon prep and this one was my favorite.
  4. The Second Mountain by David Brooks (4.5). A terrific read to provide perspective on what matters most in life. Don’t spend all your time on the first mountain.
  5. 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson (2). Peterson is a fascinating psychologist but a bad theologian. His insights into life are worth exploring but he misses the point of many of the Bible passages he unpacks.
  6. Handle With Care by Lore Ferguson Wilbert (2.5). I loved the premise of this book about the spiritual value of human touch more than it ultimately delivered. It’s definitely a topic worth exploring.
  7. Beneath a Scarlett Sky by Mark Sullivan (4.5). This was a fascinating story of a teenager in Italy who navigated World War 2. It’s hard to believe this whole thing is true but it is a captivating story.
  8. Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone by JK Rowling (5). Rereading this series was my personal reward for finishing my Master’s degree. Now with the whole story as perspective and the last few years to see how it holds up, I’m officially rating all of them a five.

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