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MarkLee
10-31-2006, 06:15 PM
In the interest of including all different kinds of books as part of the club, I have long been looking for books with a political angle or a sports angle. Lo and behold, I come across this.

"The Courage to Run (http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Run-Jim-Ryun/dp/0830739084/sr=8-3/qid=1162353349/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/002-3419035-7300846?ie=UTF8&s=books)" was written by Congressman Jim Ryun from Kansas, with the able help of his sons Drew and Ned. Jim Ryun was a U.S. track star in the '60's. He won a silver medal in the Olympics, and held several records, most famously the high school mile, which was only recently broken by up and comer Alan Webb.

This should be a fairly easy read, as it's a selection of devotional type pieces. Also I hope it ends up being a refreshing change of pace from the fare we've been reading around here as of late.

I'm not sure how easy this will be to find, and I apologize for my tardiness in letting you know about it. We just might let this one slide over into December a bit :)

Happy Halloween and happy reading!
coolestmom03
11-01-2006, 08:26 PM
Hey, anything by us Kansas Folk is probably going to be good!
wannabaRSgirl
11-01-2006, 11:16 PM
Now, how did I miss this yesterday? going to look for it now!!
BTW, I get afraid when someone calls it an "easy read". Can't wait to dive in!!
woman4life
11-01-2006, 11:58 PM
O.K. Going to look for it online now. I'll have to see if Barnes & Noble has a copy.

I'm reading "The Screwtape Letters" so I'd better hurry up and finish that one. LOL
wannabaRSgirl
11-02-2006, 09:51 AM
O.K. Going to look for it online now. I'll have to see if Barnes & Noble has a copy.



ok, Mel, enough time has gone by. you are done with the Nov. selection and you know it! Just admitt it!
woman4life
11-06-2006, 05:41 PM
ok, Mel, enough time has gone by. you are done with the Nov. selection and you know it! Just admitt it!

ROFL. Maybe, but I haven't got the book yet. LOL

I'm actually in the middle of "The Screwtape Letters". I need to finish it soon.

I went right by Barnes and Noble yesterday and didn't find the book. Then I couldn't remember how to spell the last name. I had an extra letter in it, so I never found out if they had it. I bought "A Severe Mercy" because I read it long ago and loved the book.

I may go out and get the book this evening, though.
wannabaRSgirl
11-06-2006, 09:44 PM
ROFL. Maybe, but I haven't got the book yet. LOL

I'm actually in the middle of "The Screwtape Letters". I need to finish it soon.

I went right by Barnes and Noble yesterday and didn't find the book. Then I couldn't remember how to spell the last name. I had an extra letter in it, so I never found out if they had it. I bought "A Severe Mercy" because I read it long ago and loved the book.

I may go out and get the book this evening, though.

After I wrote that, I have worried that I may have hurt your feelings. You are such a fast reader (at least compared to me). I think it's great that you are and I wish I was. So all the things I have said about you being so quick are because of my JEALOUSY!! -that is in a loving Christian way of course. So you keep reading girl. And I pray this time you are not done early because of illness!
woman4life
11-08-2006, 06:29 AM
Nah... I thought it was kinda funny. :)
wannabaRSgirl
11-08-2006, 05:52 PM
This should be a fairly easy read, as it's a selection of devotional type pieces. Also I hope it ends up being a refreshing change of pace from the fare we've been reading around here as of late.

We just might let this one slide over into December a bit :)



So there are 60 devotions. Are we reading this devotion style into December or just reading it straight through but don't get into a hurry?

Details, I have to have detailed instructions!!!:D
jesusnewspaper
11-09-2006, 01:57 PM
barnes&noble has it! Yay!
woman4life
11-10-2006, 06:59 AM
The Barnes & Noble here doesn't have it and it will take 5-6 days if they order it for me. I'm going to see if it is in the Christian bookstore (I know a long shot) and if not, then I'll likely order it tomorrow afternoon.
No head starts this time around. LOL
wannabaRSgirl
11-10-2006, 11:23 AM
The Barnes & Noble here doesn't have it and it will take 5-6 days if they order it for me. I'm going to see if it is in the Christian bookstore (I know a long shot) and if not, then I'll likely order it tomorrow afternoon.
No head starts this time around. LOL

HA! So, I am ahead of you!! YIPPP-EEE!
woman4life
11-10-2006, 05:16 PM
If you have the book, you are ahead of me. LOL It's going to take a week for me to get the book. I had to order it.
Yippy
11-12-2006, 02:25 AM
HA! So, I am ahead of you!! YIPPP-EEE!
You rang?;)
wannabaRSgirl
11-12-2006, 07:03 PM
You rang?;)

I was very careful how I spelled that so I didn't overstep the YIPPY-ness. You are too funny. Well, while we are at it, did you get the book? Am I ahead of you?

I think I am on day 4 now. Which doesn't do anyone any good.
MarkLee
11-18-2006, 12:42 AM
Since it looks like there's a little difficulty finding the book, we'll give everybody a little grace period this time around. December's book will be easy and fun :)

Maybe since it's 60 devotions, we can just sort of discuss it along the way...
cknell
11-20-2006, 03:07 AM
Whew!!

I'm having a bit of trouble finding the book myself. It's not at any of the local libraries.:(

Will continue to look before ordering.
woman4life
11-20-2006, 03:18 AM
Both Barnes & Noble and Lifeway will order the book, but do not have it on the shelves here. It's also on Amazon, but I figured with shipping there wouldn't be much difference so I ordered it from Lifeway. It really should be here so I'm going to see if it's in tomorrow.

I will be off work at least a couple of days due to a biopsy, so I might need something to do when I'm not trying to sleep through it as I can't do much else for a couple of days. LOL
jesusnewspaper
11-20-2006, 02:13 PM
I spent all my extra money on the concert last night so i have to get payed again first! oh well it was worth it! will check library! if i dont find it i'll go buy it at barnes and noble here!
wannabaRSgirl
11-20-2006, 09:41 PM
Uh Hello? Amazon.com?

Ok, I am going to start guessing at the December book. (Part of the whole, Christmas like a child thing.)

first guess, is The Night Before Christmas.
Yippy
11-20-2006, 10:03 PM
Let's discuss the book The Courage to Run by Jim Ryun. Feel free to comment on the devotions as you read them.:)
woman4life
12-02-2006, 03:28 PM
I am currently on Day 17 of the book. I could just read it straight through, but I've been trying to read all of the scripture passages along with it. It's odd... some of the entries I've read similar things so many times that they almost seem trite, but other entries blow me away. I was really moved by Day 15 in particular so far.

I blogged about it here, if anyone is interested:
http://woman4life.blogspot.com/