Streams in the Desert - book review

Streams in the Desert by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Streams in the Desert is encouraging devotional reading compiled from a wide variety of sources by Mrs. Cowman. The readings range from anecdotal to prayer, all chosen to supply living water to thirsty souls.

Perhaps it is in some ways dated and not all the sentiments expressed reflect the views of generations who have a longer historical perspective on past events, but it's still a treasury of faith and comfort.

I particularly like the peek into the lives of believers who went before us, their struggles, victories and testimonies of courage and how God led and strengthened them.

We've had this book and its sequels in our home for decades. My mother and grandmother read this. My husband and I have been enriched by it.

Dive in! The water's fine.

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On the Beach - Book Review

On the Beach by Nevil Shute
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This review might be a spoiler. I consider it a warning.

In "On the Beach," Nevil Shute describes the last weeks in the land "down under," after the rest of the world has died following a nuclear halocaust. How they choose to spend their final days, facing certain death, is the primary focus.

I read this at age 12 and had recurring nightmares thereafter. In each one, a beloved cousin of mine and I suffered the horrifying symptoms described in the novel. Just as we slipped into death, the dream would start all over again!

No other book has had this kind of impact on me.

As you can see, as a teen, I read freely from the library offerings and the volumes found in the 2 for 1 used book shop.

Perhaps, rereading it as an adult might reveal concepts I overlooked at age 12.  I have no desire to so!