Woman Walks On Water

On the Shelf

                I have been in the middle of multiple books lately. Mainly because I was in the mood to read but the book that I was currently involved in was not available at the time.  So I am in the process of reading three different books. The first is The Fault in the Stars by John Green. This book is extremely touching and heart felt. It describes the love story of two people, Hazel and Augustus. Hazel is currently battling for her life against cancer. She is terminally ill but there is a miracle drug that has given her a few extra years of life. Augustus also fought cancer but as of right now he is in remission. They connect with each other and try to make the most out of the life they have left. Although the book is fiction, the characters seem real and I feel a connection with each.  I am interested to find out the conclusion of the story. I was sitting in a doctor’s office and picked up another book while waiting to be seen. My selection was The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares. I did watch the movie years ago but the book is reminding me of the countless details in the story that I have forgotten. The book shows the importance of friendship and portrays a group of friends who  purchase a perfect pair of pants. Although they are all different shapes and sizes, the jeans fit each perfectly. The book is a little too kid based for my liking but it was a great way to pass the time in the waiting room. I have not decided whether or not I am going to pick the book up from the library to finish it. The third and final book I am reaming is Delirium, by Lauren Oliver. The author writes of a dystopian world where love is a disease and the only way to survive is to have a surgical procedure when you reach adult hood. This procedure will prevent you from dying from love. The story revolves around Lena, a girl 95 days away from having the operation. The author fills the plot with many different twists and turns that leave the reader on the edge of their seat. This is by far my favorite book out of the three and I am waiting in anticipation to reach the end.   I am looking forward to the conclusion of each of my books.  

 Podcast Playlist

I was perusing the Ted Talks website when I came across an interesting video. Hannah Brencher talks about how her life has been affected by the writing of letters. Today’s society is so focused on the next new technological innovation that we have forgotten the meaning of a hand written note. Brencher shows the power that a single written letter can have on a person. Just having tangible evidence that someone cares about you is an extreme confidence booster. She has written letters to strangers that are struggling with depression or considering suicide. These notes show the depressed that someone cares about them. If society could begin writing thoughtful letters to others, we would be a better world.