Maria chapter one verse one

Warning! This post is my rantings about a book. It's my thoughts and opinions so feel free to skip.

Last night a few ladies and I discussed Animal Farm by George Orwell. I had read this book before, but didn't really remember it because at the time I probably didn't really care. This book and the discussion inspired me to learn more about Marx, Lenin, Stalin, and the whole history of communism. It was amazing to learn that this story was allegorical to communist Russia. This book is very informative, but revealing of the path we are now headed which invoked a bit of fear in me. Orwell does a great job of revealing the evils of communism, and I believe socialism as well, although I don't know if that was his intent. The book never resolves though and left me in a bit of a vacuum. What do I do next? Maybe someday all of my studying will actually teach me how to think. What a concept. I did come away with the resolve to learn how to think and get a great education so I am not so easily duped into slavery by wicked, intelligent men.

We all decided to read The Hiding place next, which is about the holocaust. It is more of a healing book though because it resolves at the end, and inspires hope, while revealing the evils of fascism simultaneously. What an educational journey I have been on the past few years! I have so much left to learn! I have actually read this book before, but am excited to read it again. It was transformational the first time I read it.

Well that is the end of my rantings for now! I'm grateful for a place to record my thoughts and opinions, because that is another thing I have yet to learn. How to really express my ideas in writing to make an impact. Bear with me while I learn.