Both of the books I'm reading (20 Something, 20 Everything & A Prayer for Owen Meany) reveal things about a meaningful life. It seems like everything around me has something to say about that right now. Purpose can be shaped and influenced by identity, independence, security, relationships, career, and family. I know everyone has a purpose for their life, whether they acknowledge it or not is another thing. The main character in "A Prayer for Owen Meany", Owen Meany (go figure), states many times to his best friend that he has a purpose and there is a reason things develop the way they do. His whole life is filled with things that happen and they all add up to an ending that I won't talk about in case you want to read the book. I would highly suggest it. It'll give you a new appreciation for these things around you that make up your world.
This book is over 600 pages, but it is written so beautifully and with something that keeps you wanting to read more and learn about this kid's life. He isn't your typical character and I wonder how Irving pulled this off. Meany is a little person. There isn't too much about that, but there are a few things throughout the book that are influenced by his size. How did Irving know so well how to write about something that he'd never be able to understand unless he experienced this first hand? I feel like he did the character justice.
One of Owen's prayers was Psalm 37. My favorite verses from this are 5-6,
"Open up before God, keep nothing back;
he'll do whatever needs to be done:
He'll validate your life in the clear light of day
and stamp you with approval at high noon."
Next up is "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. I hope to ignite my creativeness with this one!
This book is over 600 pages, but it is written so beautifully and with something that keeps you wanting to read more and learn about this kid's life. He isn't your typical character and I wonder how Irving pulled this off. Meany is a little person. There isn't too much about that, but there are a few things throughout the book that are influenced by his size. How did Irving know so well how to write about something that he'd never be able to understand unless he experienced this first hand? I feel like he did the character justice.
One of Owen's prayers was Psalm 37. My favorite verses from this are 5-6,
"Open up before God, keep nothing back;
he'll do whatever needs to be done:
He'll validate your life in the clear light of day
and stamp you with approval at high noon."
Next up is "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. I hope to ignite my creativeness with this one!
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