For some reason, I've been reading three books this past week that in one way or another, can be sad and depressing...yet have a very powerful story/message.
1. Shattered by Frank Pastore: A baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds in the early 80's, he was living the life as the world often defines it until he is hit by a ball in his pitching elbow-a hit that brings his baseball career to an end. He recounts his growing up years with a terrible mother who always slammed his dad, taught Frank there was no God, and manipulated people and the system for her own selfish reasons. Yet, through the experience of having his elbow shattered and a series of other events, he comes to Christ, yet still has to deal with his future, and repairing any relationship he may have with his parents.
2.The Lost Boy, by David Pelzer: This was probably the hardest book to read. It's a story of a boy growing up in the foster care system in California, during the late 60's and early 70's. Unbelievable stories of how a mother could treat her own child, and how Dave managed to navigate his way through anger, misunderstanding and rise above his circumstances.
3. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch: Though I'm not completely finished with this title, I'm convinced with a few chapters left that it will be one of the better books I've read. Randy knew he had 3-6 months left to live due to having pancreatic cancer. As a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, he chose to give one last lecture to his students about the meaning of life and what to value most. Many worthy lessons and things to remember.
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