Book Review: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves

Posted by on February 12, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves (Jeeves, #13)Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fantastic read. Wodehouse delivered great fun again.

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Book Review: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Posted by on February 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted WorldDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was insightful and practical. Shallow work has the more immediate appeal in today’s economy and even the appearance of productivity. Deep work is undervalued and underpracticed. Of course, we have constant distraction today, which is the enemy of deep work. Anyone who wants to best their time to do meaningful work needs to wrestle with ever-present distraction.

Newport gives many practical steps to think through and adapt to your own needs. He seemed to strive for a balanced approach between connectivity and deep work, which requires less connectivity and more isolation. The implications for deep work are ubiquitous across all industries and disciplines, so everyone could benefit from it. I appreciated the brief section he had thinking about the relationship we have with our tools. It something that needs more thought.

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Book Review: Sons

Posted by on February 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Sons (House of Earth, #2)Sons by Pearl S. Buck
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the “House of Earth” trilogy. I enjoyed reading it, though it wasn’t as compelling as the first book. Buck continues to play with the themes of tradition and revolution as particularly played in the relationships between fathers and sons. I like her writing. It was a thoughtful read, but the story overall wasn’t as good as the first one.

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Book Review: A Sweet and Bitter Providence: Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God

Posted by on February 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

A Sweet and Bitter Providence: Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of GodA Sweet and Bitter Providence: Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God by John Piper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book goes through the book of Ruth chapter by chapter with a summary of practical application at the end. Piper blends theological and practical commentary while walking through the book. As you would expect, the book is very God-centered in interpretation and insightful in application.

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Book Review: From Famine to Fullness: The Gospel According to Ruth

Posted by on February 1, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

From Famine to Fullness: The Gospel According to RuthFrom Famine to Fullness: The Gospel According to Ruth by Dean R. Ulrich
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book looks at major redemptive themes in the book of Ruth. The layout follows the book of Ruth and in that respect is a little more like a commentary. He does address many details in the book, but doesn’t get deeply entangled in them. He focuses on aspects of Gospel truth in the book and connects major themes with other biblical books. It is a helpful study.

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