Today

Today...

"The past is history, the future is a mystery, but the present is a gift, a gift from God. Don't return it unopened."

One of my CS Lewis book club friends heard this from a native Indian (I think Navaho) at a morning presentation while staying in Sedona (AZ).

Godric: A Novel

Godric: A Novel by Frederick Buechner

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the best books I've read in a long time! To read it feels nearly like reading poetry or music lyrics, it pulls you in and along with a comfortable rhythm that just feels right. The story is rich and many layered; very human and at the same time very holy. It reminded me very much of my favourite novel by C.S. Lewis "Till We Have Faces" in its style, depth, creativitity, and excellent writing. I heartily give this book five stars, I wish there were six to give. I am looking forward to both re-reading it (so much depth there) and also to finding other novels by Buechner (actually, I have a friend who offered to loan them to me, so I won't have to search!). I encourage you to find a copy of this book and savour it. This is a must-read.

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