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Novelist, Haruki Murakami I was very excited to read that Haruki Murakami has a new novel coming out! It just came out in Japan but with translation needed, it probably won’t hit the US for 1.5 to 2 years. I am not a patient person! Its title is The City and Its Uncertain Walls. If it sounds familiar it’s because it’s based on a short story of the same name. I seriously cannot wait. I hope I am lucky enough to receive a review copy.

In other news, I am just plodding along trying to get through each day. The treatment for my autoimmune issues is not working. In fact, I think I may have gotten worse. The doc did say it would take awhile for the meds to kick in but it’s been six weeks and nothing. I go back in June.

Tonight I am going to a Lacrosse game to see one of our students play, and then heading to book club. We are discussing Demon Copperhead. It might be one of my favorite Kingsolver books ever. I do hope I can finish the book before our meeting because as of this morning I am still flipping pages. Fingers crossed.

I was supposed to attend a concert with my in-laws this Friday but it was cancelled for a third time and probably will not happen now. It was to see Gordon Lightfoot. Do you know who that is? He is very ill. I’m not all that familiar with his songbook but my in-laws were really looking forward to it.

All the pets are good. My daughter’s cat Jinx is a teenager now and has settled down a little. Root Beer is still a Queen, and The Otter Pup has been quite funny lately. She is very particular about what she wants and lets you know it. The humans are good too.

Have a good week. Once I make it to Wednesday I seem to be able to power through the rest of the week okay. I wanted to go to the LA Times Festival of Books this Saturday but honestly, I don’t think I can handle all of that walking.

All My Knotted-Up Life
By Beth Moore
Published by Tyndale, 9781496472670, Feb 2023, 300pp.

The Short of It:

Heartfelt and honest.

The Rest of It:

Beth Moore might be a household name or she might be completely unknown to you. Either way, you will be completely charmed by All My Knotted-Up Life.

Beth shares her childhood with us, and includes the painful mention of abuse suffered at the hands of her father. But she does it in THE MOST gentle way. No surprises. As she shares her faith walk with us, this part of her story had to be shared because it shaped who she came to be as a Southern Baptist who eventually walked away from the church. Anyone who has ever struggled with their faith, and fell out of love with their church will be able to relate to Beth’s struggle.

As Beth found her footing, by creating Living Proof Ministries, other areas of her life began to fall apart. Mainly, the precarious health of her dear husband and how that affected the entire family. What felt like trial after trial is what brought both of them closer to God.

I want you to know, that you will find comfort in this memoir if you call yourself a Christian, but you will also find parts of it absolutely charming even if you’re not. The stories that Beth shares about her grandparents and siblings bring to mind simpler, happier times and I wanted to sit in that moment for a long while which it why it took me so long to read the book!

This book manages to be pure charm, mixed with weightier topics. Thoroughly enjoyed it and shed a tear or two. Beth knows how to share a story.

Source: Borrowed
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