I never imagined a man who spent years on
death row would be a source of inspiration for me. Then again, I hadn’t known
anything about Anthony Ray Hinton. Reason number 1,278 why I love book clubs.
Hinton’s book, THE SUN DOES SHINE: HOW I FOUND LIFE AND FREEDOM ON DEATH ROW is
our next read for book club.
Forty pages in, and this book has found a
way to seep into my day-to-day thoughts. Hinton’s honesty, his ability to see
beyond his circumstances has been revolutionizing the way I approach my day.
Needless to say, I’m excited about this book. I love when inspiration comes
from unexpected places. I’ve been around long enough, and open-minded to a
degree where this is happens on a regular basis. I just never know where the
inspiration will come from—when it will spark. I’ve learned to expect it from
nature, after a lung-burning run, or while reading. And yes, I’m inspired due
to reading his book, but there’s something more here. Hinton is inspiring me. Through his book, yes. But also with a
greater reach—through his life.
I’m tackling some key edits on one of my
novels, but I’m going to carve out some time so I can get back to reading THE
SUN DOES SHINE. It’s one of those books that possesses a gravitational pull.
Have you read anything life-changing
lately?
I read this and felt his gravitational pull. I wrote a review on it on my blog. I would love to be a fly on the wall for your book club discussion.
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to be there too! Going to go read your review.
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