by Julia Keay / Penguin Putnam Inc.
I just read a fascinating article written by John Piper regarding the story of Alexander Cruden, maker of Curden's Concordence. Not only was it fascinating, but it was encouraging. Do as he says and read to the end!
I just read a fascinating article written by John Piper regarding the story of Alexander Cruden, maker of Curden's Concordence. Not only was it fascinating, but it was encouraging. Do as he says and read to the end!
I just ordered 3 copies of this book and should have them in about 1 week. I'm looking forward to reading this book!
It's a shame that over and over I'm seeing a pattern. You keep recommending books without having read them first. How terrible. You should really do things more decently and in order. There is plenty of time and no need to rush pushing a book. If it is really good it will stand the test of time. Isn't it safer to make sure the book is good before you push it? If you are pushing it without having read it, and it turns out containging something heretical, it is easy enough for you just to remove it from the blog very quietly; you set your mind at ease thinking no one read your suggestion, meanwhile you've done harm to people who are immature in the faith. Just my 2cents--be careful about recommending things and show more integrity and pride about the things you endorse.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to write. I appreciate your comments and the kind words you used to express your concern. I try to read as much as I can. There are just far too many books (even good books). I admit, and have said this in the introductory post, that what I am trying to do with this site is keep up with what other fine people are recommending. The basis for this site has been a longstanding personal hobby.
As I have opportunity I will make notes on books that I am reading or have read. No book is perfect, just like no person is perfect, and I do not intend any post or recommendation to give anyone the opposite notion.
The last thing I want is to recommend a book that is dangerous. For this reason, I do not say anything about a book, author, or subject with which I am unfamiliar. If I have mentioned a book or author that is problematic, I have tried to make note of this fact.
Your admonition to "be careful about recommending things" is heavy on my mind. I'm not perfect and may err. If I have please forgive me. I will surely take greater care in the future.
Blessings
I just received 3 copies in the mail today. All were purchased for pennies over $12 total (including freight). All are hardback in excellent condition.
ReplyDeleteSo far, I've read about twenty pages and have been well pleased with the research and writing style of Ms. Keay. I'll give a better, informed review later.
One thing that caught my attention that I did not see clearly on the cover is an endoresment by Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman and The Meaning of Everything.
If you love words, research, the OED, and/or great story-telling, you will love either of these two books. These are stories about the mammoth production of the Oxford English Dictionary. Simon Winchester is a great story teller and a researcher worth his salt.
There is another book about the production of the OED written by K. M. Elisabeth Murray entitled, Caught in the Web of Words. I have a copy but have not yet read it. Have any of you read this book? I'd be glad to hear from you.