#1: Marley and Me by John Grogan: "The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life." John Grogan was a newspaper journalist and columnist who would write stories about Marley, his dog, and eventually turned them into a book about his experiences with him. I've read this once before and but wanted to re-read it during Christmas, and before I see the movie. Even if you don't like dogs, you'll enjoy this book. It may make you never want to get a dog, but you'll still like the book!
#2: Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza: "Immaculee Ilibagiza grew up in a country she loved, surrounded by a family she cherished. But in 1994 her idyllic world was ripped apart as Rwanda descended into a bloody genocide. Her family was brutally murdered during a killing spree that lasted three months and claimed the lives of nearly a million Rwandans. Miraculously, Immaculee survived the slaughter. For 91 days, she and seven other women huddled silently together in the cramped bathroom of a local pastor's home while hundreds of machete-wielding killers hunted for them. It was during those endless hours of unspeakable terror that Immaculee discovered the power of prayer, eventually shedding her fear of death and forging a profound and lasting relationship with God. She emerged from her bathroom hideout having truly discovered the meaning of unconditional love - a love so strong that she was able to seek out and forgive her family's killers. The triumphant story of this remarkable woman's journey through the darkness of genocide will inspire anyone whose life has been touched by fear, suffering, and loss." The inside of the book cover doesn't do this book justice! The experiences that this woman had are unbelievable in itself, but the strenth and spirit that she found in the middle of her adversity is inspiring. Reading about her life made me want to be a better person! This is a book I will read over and over again.
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