Book Commercials & Misanthropic Observations

A book recommend, and a blog recommend

I am re-reading Escape from Reason by Francis Schaeffer.

I just thought of another blog topic; Why I am a book purchaser rather than a library book or friend book borrower, in general. Hint: I am a re-reader.

Anyway, I often remember with gratefulness how Schaeffer grew an appreciation and hunger for art in a cold hearted cynical person like me. This is the book that did it so many years ago.

In analyzing modern trends of thought he shows how our current philosophies grew historically, often using great works of art to illustrate the thoughts of that era. I find it fascinating. When I read this book I think of my sister, Hannah, who has a passion for the arts in general that I value. I keep meaning to recommend it to her.

She just joined the blog world, here is the link: http://hannahjanen.blogspot.com/