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Recently Read

Last week I had a bit extra time to read and I loved it!  Here you go, my list of recently read books:


The Pickup - Nadine Gordimer

I was skeptical at the beginning of this book.  Wondering if I could get into this unique style of writing.
This book had me wondering what the other person was thinking for the majority of the book.  This book was written in 2001, but it is still so relevant regarding immigration.  There was a central love story to follow, but even at the end, I had to ask myself was it ever love?  There was lots of deception, lies, and people being oh so conniving.  

Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
Yeah, I decided to finish out the Hunger Games series and see where it ends.  It's not like it takes me much time to get through the books.  
I really hope people stop to think about this books a little deeper because I feel there are all kinds of implications and things to think about right below the surface.

Born to Run - Christopher McDougall
Aw man!  I need to read this again right before the marathon.  It's so inspirational and brings me back to why I love running.  Not for times, not to impress people, not with music, but for the love of running.
"Ask nothing from your running and you'll get more than you every imagined."
journal full of quotes from this one
i see more and more people running on the path barefoot.  i always think to each their own, but worry that they may step on glass.  man, this book brings up the question of shoes in so many different ways.
Even has an interesting take on our evolution as runners.

This one's a series of short stories.  It's a funny one.

Steve Jobs - Walter Isaacson
Ever read stories about how successful people are and think you're a failure?  I do sometimes.  
Ever read stories about how successful people are and think WOW?  That's what I did throughout this book.
Don't be turned off by the size of the book, it's an easy read and flows quite nicely.  It's so interesting to learn about a man who really did make so many of our computer technology happen.  It addresses his quirks while recognizing his strides.  What an interesting balance, and an interesting man.
The book lost me a bit when discussing bonds, stocks, etc., but I got through those parts and still enjoyed it.

Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
Ummm... wow.  I'm not sure what to say.  This book was quite different than the others of this series.  Honestly, I found it pretty depressing and that's all I'll say so I don't spoil anything.  I could have quite a conversation about this...
I never thought I'd understand feeling how death would be better, but towards the end, I was thinking, just let him/her (I don't want to give anything away) die.
Anyway, I'm done with that series.

Of these books Born to Run was my favorite.  You should see how many quotes I wrote in my journal from this book.  It was so inspirational and quite helpful as I try to edit my running form.  Surprisingly Steve Jobs comes in second.  Quite interesting.

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