Also I can no longer turn the pages of a book. As a result I have resorted to my computer to continue my reading passion. How? I'm glad you asked. I'd like to share three ways I do this.
- I downloaded a Kindle for pc a free program for my sip and puff equipped laptop. I tried the Canadian version but although they said they had free books I could not find them. I found thousands of free Kindle Books some are modern, many are classics. One treasure I found was a series of commentaries by Alexander McLaren covering the whole Bible. Another was several thrillers by H. Rider Haggard, including King Solomons Mine.
- I also found a free Bible program, http://www.e-sword.net/ Again there are many free resources. For example, although most modern Bible versions must be bought, I find the English Standard Bible ESV to suit me. On the other hand, I did purchase Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words for e-Sword PCs. I have a copy of the New Testament book in my library upstairs (I haven't been up there since my accident). Now I have both the New and Old Testaments and a direct connection to my Bible. I found an article that I really enjoyed about electronic Bibles. Check it out. People of the Nook
- One of the recurring problems a quad has is periodic infection. At such times I get too tired to read. Then I like to listen to books read aloud. Two online sources of public domain books are http://librivox.org/ which has a large number of titles but is not easy to browse. http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/ has fewer titles but can be browsed by genre.
- Yes, I know I told you tshat there were 3 ways. I feel like the writer in Proverbs 30:18 Three things are too wonderful for me; four I do not understand: I think I may have written about them before: 1) BC has a wonderful online library of both ebooks and audiobooks. 2) Christian Audio has a free download every month. If you give them your email they send you a notice. I have used this service for years with no problems.
The first from THE BOOK:
Ecclesiastes 12:12 My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.The second from my favorite essayist, Sir Francis Bacon:
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.Judging from this quote I must be an omnivore. Your Sip n Puff friend says so long. I have a book that needs tasting.
John D.
Thought I still had it, my copy of Reddy Fox, from Mom and Dad 1959...still in my possession. I think of love of books is a constant and consistent flow in the family. Glad you are still able to have that pleasure with the Kindle etc. Truly am praying that the days you don't feel well are few and the ones you do are many.
ReplyDeletewhooops was 1955...read it wrong...but truly remember it
ReplyDeleteGlad to see a new post from you. I come and look often at the blog but haven't seen anything new for so long I began to worry. Thanks for your latest update John and you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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