How on earth are the months moving past so quickly??? I have been very busy with classes this month and have read a lot, but I’ve only finished a handful of books. I did, however —
- learn a great deal about Morocco’s Jewish history
- complete a mixed-media art piece of what I think the Afterworld looks like
- travel to Asheville, NC for a fun anniversary trip with Mr. B
- buy Taylor Swift tickets
- have lunch with a couple friends
- enjoy Turkey Day with family
- and the Astros won the World Series!!
No Cure for Being Human: And Other Truths I Need to Hear by Kate Bowler – Bowler was diagnosed with cancer at age 35. She writes with humility and hope about how she navigated the experience.
Exile: Portraits of the Jewish Diaspora by Annika Hernroth-Rothstein – I LOVED this quick read because it was authentic and a great tour of a few Jewish communities around the world. I read it for a class and enjoyed reading about forgotten communities like Sweden, Finland, Cuba, Colombia, Iran, Morocco, and Siberia.
The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning by Ernest Kurtz – An absolutely enlightening book about how AA began and about our limitations as human beings, how to find serenity and self-awareness, and includes many personal stories.
Awakenings: American Jewish Transformations in Identity, Leadership, and Belonging by Rabbi Joshua Stanton and Rabbi Benjamin Spratt – This is all about the changes happening in the American Jewish community and the opportunities to embrace some new platforms and ways to engage people in a meaningful way.
