Reading to Know Bookclub :: March 2012

We're moving right on through the year, like it or not! Our March read for the 2012 Reading to Know Bookclub is The Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan.

Shonya from Learning How Much I Don't Know will be leading the March discussion. Here is a little blurb explaining why it is that she chose this title for us to read:

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I think it's easy to lose sight of that fact when we get caught up in the day-to-day tedium of our lives. We aren't able to comprehend the big picture of our lives as we are too close--our emotions, distractions, and myopic vision mislead us. We are part of a great story--the ultimate story--that of good vs. evil. If we could only keep that perspective each day of our lives, I think our lives would look very different. We would perceive the fiery darts of the devil for what they are instead of obliviously focusing on this earthly life. I'm counting on this allegorical story to remind me to focus on the big picture so I can live a more God-glorifying life each day.

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To read more of Shonya's initial thoughts on Pilgrim's Progress, you can see a post she wrote HERE on her blog.

I hope you will join us in re-reading this amazing Christian classic. You have until Friday, March 30th to read this one! At that time I will publish the wrap-up post and invite you to share your thoughts!

Just a reminder, feel free to pick and choose which months you would like to participate with this bookclub. You are not obligated to read along with the group every single month. Not every title will appeal to every person all year long. Just do the best you can and read as many as you like. We look forward to discussing each individual monthly title with you on the last Friday of every month. Hope you'll "play along" with us every now and again through 2012!

April's Selection: ANY title of your choosing by P.G. Wodehouse.