Book Bloggin' 14th April 2013

Finished: While the World Watched by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

As a child, Carolyn was involved in the bombing of her church by KKK members. By pure chance, or God's desire that she was destined for better things, she survived, where her four friends did not. And she truly believes that God even then, had her pegged for better things. And the truth of that comes through in her story. It not only covers the events of the Sixteenth Street Church bombing, but also other significant events in the civil rights movement in Alabama and the greater US in the 1960's. It makes for a haunting tale of the scale of injustice perpetrated against blacks during that period. That Carolyn came through this relatively unscathed (she is still haunted to an extent by the mental demons left by this event, survivor guilt perhaps? Something which had this happened today, would have resulted in counseling to help her understand and cope). This was a great read, very educational and uplifting, despite the subject. People like Carolyn, give you hope that things can be changed. And should be changed, that we should not just sit on the sidelines, but instead, be active and make them change.

Started: Manhattan in Reverse by Peter F Hamilton

A collection of short stories, so therefore not as massive & complicated as his usual tomes!

Book Bloggin' 10th April 2013

Finished: Out of the Ashes by William W Johnstone

This is a re-read.. I have already mentioned how much more annoying I found this book on the second read. That said, he does have some solid ideas about society and the way things are run that are extremely valid. Clearly I could happily go & live in the Tri-States. This is the first book in a long Ashes series. All have been converted into a kindle edition.. except the 3rd. Seriously. And now its extremely hard to get ahold of the 3rd paper book. Awesome. Obviously I will be skipping that book!

Started: While the World Watched by Carolyn Maull McKinstry