Looking back at this year one area to consider would be to consider the books I have read. Wondering if the books as a whole indicate anything about the particular year. I guess that could be the case. I think this year has been one where more time was spent on trying to improve "inside" rather than "outside".
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I am not sure that this is a full list and most likely I have missed some things that would have been worthwhile to have listed and thus reflected on some.
Of all of these books the one that I have reread again and enjoyed was the one about the life of David O. McKay. Enjoyed may have been the wrong word to use on this. I understood things more completely and felt that it was important to understand what was presented. It made a difference. All of these books this year or at least these that I recall have had an impact and made a positive difference.
I like what Harold Bloom said in his book "How to Read and Why"". He first answered the question, "Why Read?" His answer: "It matters". He suggests that one of the uses is to prepare ourself for change, the final change. To weigh and consider. He suggests to not attempt to improve your neighbor or your neighborhood by what or how you read. He says that self-improvement is a large enough project for your mind and spirit. He also adds that A scholar is a candle which the love and desire of all men will light.
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Prince & Wright... David O. McKay and The Rise of Modern Mormonism
Alexander, Thomas... Things in Heaven and Earth, The Life & Times of Wilford Woodruff
Durham, G. Homer... The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff
Parry, Peterson, & Ricks... Revelation, Reason and Faith
Kennedy, Edward M.... True Compass
Widstoe, John... A Rational Theology
Widtsoe, John A... Evidences and Reconciliations
Madsen, Truman... G Eternal Man
Nibley, Hugh... Nibley on the Timely and the Timeless
Muhammad, Ali... The Soul of a Butterfly Reflections on Life's Journey
Ferrell, James... The Holy Secret
Ferrell, James... The Peacegiver
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