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It never mattered how hard I tried in English classes in High School or college. My best paper that I spent hours on would at best get me an occasional B-. I know proper English, I know how to spell (or use spell check), and I always prepared, but I never got a good grade. Their They’re There were many times where it drove me crazy.
But for some reason, I still love to read. I don’t think I comprehend as well as most people, but I do enjoy it. And normally, I can come back and read the same book a year later, and it is almost brand new. I’m looking for some ideas for summer reading. I like anything from James Patterson, historical fiction, Joel Osteen’s books (just kidding), and I am willing to try anything else.
Here’s what I’ve read so far this year.
Books
Fellowship Of The Ring
The Two Towers
Return Of The King
The Kite Runner
Run For Your Life
Band of Brothers
East of Eden
Into The Wild
Vintage Jesus
Grapes of Wrath
Worship Matters
I also love to watch movies. And just like books, if I watch the movie again a few months later, the movie is brand new to me! Here’s the movies I’ve watched so far this year.
Movies
Appalossa
Slumdog Millionaire
The Dark Knight
Vicky Christina Barcelona
There Will Be Blood
Man On Wire
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (i think that was the name of it)
The Usual Suspects
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Seven Pounds
Taken
So, send me your suggestions. Any good books or movies out there you would encourage me to read or watch?
Everyone enjoy your weekend!
If you have seen the movie Slumdog Millionaire, then this article might interest you. It tells about the uphill battle that the child actors face. The actors used actually live in the slums, and their lives have been greatly affected by the success of the movie. However, they still live in the slums in shacks with not much more than blankets and a little food.
Instead of trying to rewrite the article here or doing a horrible job of explaining it, just go read it. I found it very interesting.
If you haven’t seen the movie, go see it!
