I have been sneakily tagged by Rachel over at The Jacobite Rose (and if I can ever figure out how to link in a beautiful way, I will ... but in the meantime: http://jacobiterose.blogspot.com/ ).  Rachel just wants me to post. :)  I'm game.

1. One book that changed your life:

Doesn't every book somehow become a part of who you are?  Besides the Bible, which (if you know me) is THE answer to this question, I ... I can't even pick!  This isn't a fair question.  My mind flows with a river of people and places and events, real and fictional, who have changed my life when I entered into theirs.  Sorry, I just can't choose.

2. One book that you have read more than once:

There are three which I have read over and over again since I was a little girl:  Heidi, A Little Princess and Little Women.  I can't even fathom how to describe how much I dislike reading "childrens" retellings of these special books.  The words were so beautifully written by the original authors that I am sad to see little children who think they know the story.  They are missing out --- because stories that are penned so eloquently become your best friend.  A quick encapsulation does not.  So ... that's how I feel about my favorite books that get changed. 

3. One book that you'd want on a desert island:

I agree with Rachel ... a "how to" book of the best kind!

4. One book that made you laugh:

Oh, so many!  I loved Rachel's quote.  But I am awful at remembering such things.

5. One book that made you cry:

The Calling by Brother Andrew.  Towards the end, he tells the story of a 70 year old pastor who literally stands out his faith.  And it is beautiful.

6. One book that you wish had been written:

Is there any book that hasn't been written?  There are so many out there, it is overwhelming.

7. One book that you wish had never been written:

My women's history textbook from college. 

8. One book you are currently reading:

Secrets of the Koran by Don Richardson.  But if you want to read one of his books - do NOT miss Peace Child. http://www.amazon.com/Peace-Child-International-Adventures/dp/1576582892/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198734996&sr=8-1

9. One book you've been meaning to read:

All of Charlotte Mason's volumes.

Merry Day-after-Christmas-shop-til-you-drop-play-with-your-new-toys-go-to-bed-early-because-you-worked-so-hard-to-get-ready-for-yesterday!

brooke