Destined to Soar - K.P. Yohannan

"Look for Him in your own situations that you are facing right now. Listen to the things He speaks to your heart. Look at his life on Earth and consider what it was like for Him. Look for Him in His word.

-Destined To Soar, K.P. Yohannan

This book was, in a way, a very light read; the chapters were short and easy to finish. The content, however, was something to ponder. It was told from a Christian worldview, therefore it challenged my personal faith. To me it seemed that everything that was talked about were only simple truths that we so often forget in our "really busy" lives. It was honestly a breath of fresh air. It demonstrated an "uncluttered" way of thinking of things. 

Although K.P. Yohannan has accomplished many great things for Christ, he did not promote the gain of wealth or applause from others. I could tell from the words he wrote that he was genuine and a real human being, who faces the same things that 'average' people face. 

This is a great study book, for all ages. I believe that the topics he wrote about can be embraced by children, teens and adults alike. Chapters like Finding God's Heart, The Mark of Humility, and The Power of Oneness are topics that mature Christians need to be embracing and teaching to the younger generation. 

This book also made God appear real. As I already mentioned, I had a faith in God before reading this book. But somehow this book shed light onto His awesomeness, but also His tenderness. 

It is the simple but profound words of K.P. Yohannan that challenge you deeply, and do not seek to the change the world, but seek to challenge you personally. 

To Kill a Mocking Bird - Harper Lee

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it."

-To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee

I think this book is perfect for the winter time. Of course, its perfect all year around... but this book makes a nice cozy by-the-fire read. 

I loved the themes that were talked about in this book. It was completely everything that I wish could be shouted from the top of the highest buildings. Things like racial equality, not judging before you really meet someone, and other topics like such. 

It was also a really cute story. It was told from the perspective of Scout, a little girl who observes the world around her. Scout is quiet, but by the end of the book, she has matured both physically and emotionally. Personally, I can relate with Scout, although I'm a teenager. I'm quiet, however, like Scout, I observe the world around me and question and seek to make changes. 

Although I loved this book, and it's definitely one being added to my extensive "Will Read Again" list, I didn't entirely get the point of the book. Where was the climax? Where was the real problem? I understood the different scenes. And I also see how it kind of ties together into a story of acceptance. However, it took much "after-reading" research to sort of see the plot line within the story. 

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although I didn't quite understand the point or why such a big deal is made of this book. Then again, that is coming from the person who is not excited about that new Star Wars movie... Anyway, I will be reading To Kill a Mocking Bird again, but I'll read others first.