Sad and Happy Books!

Sorry it took me a while to blog. Here goes!

“Shattered Dreams: My life as a polygamist’s wife”, by Irene Spencer, is one of the most interesting books I have ever read. It is also quite sad. Irene was born into polygamy, her mother being a second wife. Irene was told that polygamy was the only way she can acquire heaven. Irene Spencer married her brother-in-law, Verlan Lebaron , as his second wife for 28 years before leaving that world behind. The book tells of her hardships she had to endure as being a plural wife and what it was like to live in poverty in Mexico. She has 14 children and 58 grandchildren.

I was amazed at the hardships Irene endured in Mexico to keep her family fed. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain at the thought of having to share my husband. I was shaking my head in disbelief at the reality of false prophets and the authority they can let go to their heads. I was so happy when Irene left that lifestyle behind and has been happily married to one man for 20 years. I discovered she is writing a book on that love story. I had signed her guestbook on her website telling her that I had enjoyed her books and am looking forward to the love story. To my surprise she had responded!

I am so glad that you enjoyed my books. I have almost finished seven. So, if God willing, you will hear from me for quite some time! Will send you notices each time a book is released..Irene

Another book I quite enjoyed (a much happier one) is "Marley an Me", by John Grogan. This book is so funny! I teared from laughter! I laughed out loud and even cried on one part. I enjoyed reading about Marley from when he was a pup. I can't imagine how much work goes into a dog like him. I laughed when he finally graduated doggy school. I cried when the dog comforted John's wife when she was heartbroken about her non-pregnancy. I laughed when Marley ate Jenny's neclace. I cannot believe even a big metal cage could not hold the massive dog! The stories were great. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a good laugh. Beware though, Marley has extreme terrors of thunder storms. The details can get a little shocking.

Have a good day!

Carmen

Hearty laughter is a good way to job internally without having to go outdoors.

-Norman Cousins