Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Consumed

My husbands hobby-i'll call it-is reading. Uela's interpretation of date night is going to Barnes & Noble and walking down those long, quiet aisles in search of a good read that usually consumes my every waking moment. So, I blame my husband...for the pile of laundry growing in my bedroom, for the collection of dust that can earn its own spot in the Guinness Book of World Records and for neglecting my child the last few weeks.

Uela came home with it one day and I didn't want to put it down. It soon became one of my favorite books. Driven the Autobiography of Larry H. Miller. In all my years of living in Utah, I've never taken a real interest in anything he has done. No, not even the Jazz-I know I'm pretty pathetic. As I read this book, I realized I'd had almost no idea of the breadth of his influence. His story is fascinating and compelling, to say the least. Many times in the middle of the night, I had to wipe away tears. To learn of his experiences and about his heart of gold, was so moving and inspiring. What a wonderful legacy he has left. So glad I had the opportunity to learn about his life. Wonderfully written!


Other good reads...Hunger Games is awesome! Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is also a series but more for adults.

Happy Reading


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9 comments:

  1. T*FamilyJuly 28, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I was just thinking, "Who is My Sweet Disposition?" I don't remember following them..hahaha Glad to have you back Leti. I'm gonna have to read Driven and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series.. Just finished the Hunger Games series not to long ago.. Loved it! You'll have to share any more good reads you find. I'm always looking for a good read.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Great job Leti! I'm a big fan of reading books and like Uela I spend waaaay to much time with my nose in a book including this book by LHM. I wasn't a big fan of his either until I read the book and found great respect for his ethics and his determination. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Leti Purcell-YoungYenJuly 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    @T*Family
    It's me again lol. I've missed the blog world and hopefully I'm here to stay. Driven was awesome! I'll keep you updated with good reads that I find.

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  4. Leti Purcell-YoungYenJuly 28, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    @Aganoa
    Hi Seti. The only thing I hate is the bill from Barnes & Noble lol. But they're a good investment...an invenstment in yourself-you can say :)

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  5. AganoaJuly 28, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Great job Leti! I'm a big fan of reading books and like Uela I spend waaaay to much time with my nose in a book including this book by LHM. I wasn't a big fan of his either until I read the book and found great respect for his ethics and his determination. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. letiyyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Testing

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  7. LetiYYJuly 28, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    It's me again lol. I've missed the blog world and hopefully I'm here to stay. Driven was awesome! I'll keep you updated with good reads that I find.

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  8. LetiYYJuly 28, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Hi Seti. The only thing I hate is the bill from Barnes & Noble lol. But they're a good investment...an invenstment in yourself-you can say :)

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  9. Kiki FangupoAugust 17, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Oooh I will have to check out DRIVEN! thanks for the recommendation!

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