A Not So Adventure Book- Swift Critique on the English Life

Swift's most famous work as a satire to human nature can be seen in Gulliver's Travels. In this account of Gulliver's travels to far off strange lands of giant humans, tiny people, talking horses, floating islands, and magic spirits, Swift takes a hard look and critique and some of human nature's biggest faults, prides, and questions.

These life questions of pride, family, power, government, and more were apparent in the early eighteenth century when this book was first written. Today, almost 300 years later, many of these issues are still a vital part of our culture.

This book is a work of fiction, that is satirically enhanced due to eighteenth century political climate. However, the far-out thoughts, crazy ideas and political undertone. Make this a one time read for me.

I am glad I read this book. I think any person interested in history, literature, or politics would also like this book. However, I do not think it is for everyone.

(Still reflecting on this book. I may add more later)

Happy Reading! March  Books coming this afternoon!

When Life Becomes an Adventure

It seems fitting that I should read Gulliver's Travels when my life takes on one craziest adventures I've been on since Baltimore. The last few weeks have truly been an adventure in almost every sense of the word. All I can say is I have some truly amazing people in my life who are constantly there to support me and see me through.

With that being said, February Reading did not go as planned. I moved to a new apartment in Baltimore. It is fabulous, and yes you should come visit! I am still about 1/2 done with The Purpose Driven Life, I did finish Gulliver's Travels, but I am two books short for February. March and Summer will be great catch-up months (note Summer Reading and Spring Break here).

With that being said, you can plan, read and reflect, but sometimes life just throws you a curve ball. You have to take it one day at a time and re-evaluate.

Thanks for everyone being so patient. Today I am posting my review of Gulliver's Travels and March Books. 

Happy Reading!