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Have you ever wondered what the people behind Classical Conversations read? Classical Conversations is a company that provides classical, Christian homeschooling curriculum, community, and resources. Our mission is to restore the classical model of education and equip families to cultivate hearts and minds grounded in God’s truth. But what about the leaders themselves? What fires their passion and fuels their creativity?<\/p>\n

The Greatest Books Ever . . . Or, At Least, Really Awesome Books<\/h2>\n

In this blog post, we’ll venture beyond our bookstore<\/a> and take a peek inside the bookshelves of some of Classical Conversations’ leaders and explore the wide variety of books that inspire them. We’ve asked these leaders for their top books and their reasons for each choice. From faith-based titles to classic literature and even graphic novels, there’s something for everyone on this list. So, whether you’re looking for a new read or simply curious about what makes these leaders tick, this post is for you!<\/p>\n

(Note: The Bible is a given, and some books have been picked more than once.)<\/p>\n

Lisa Bailey, Lead Curriculum Developer for CCMM<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry <\/em>by John Mark Comer<\/h4>\n

This book forced me to push pause and thoughtfully consider why I feel so busy so often and how to reclaim the life the Lord is calling me to live. The answer, as I suspected, is not more time.<\/p>\n

2. The Hurried Child<\/em> by David Elkind<\/h4>\n

As we ponder how to help families grow healthy children into healthy adults we can either bemoan \u201cwhat the world is coming to\u201d or<\/em> consider how to reclaim God\u2019s design for children, heeding the warnings but also enjoying the possibilities.<\/p>\n

\"Walking<\/p>\n

3. Walking on Water<\/em> by Madeleine L\u2019Engle<\/h4>\n

This book challenged me to reconsider what I \u201cknew\u201d about the intersection of faith, art, and artists. While some of the ideas were uncomfortable, I need to think deeply about what I have always believed, and see if it rings true with what God is revealing.<\/p>\n

4. A Fatal Grace<\/em> by Louise Penny<\/h4>\n

Mysteries are my secret pleasure, and this one is well-written and full of engaging characters. Another plus:\u00a0 it\u2019s a series, so my enjoyment can continue!<\/p>\n

5. Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village<\/em> by Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper<\/h4>\n

This is absolutely delightful as a bedside read; it\u2019s not really a story as much as a tongue-in-cheek take on those quaint English villages and their propensity for trouble.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Wentz, VP of Marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

6. 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication<\/em> by John Maxwell<\/h4>\n

We all communicate. Whether we do it well or poorly, either way there is a huge impact. I want to improve and become more effective in my communication about CC.<\/p>\n

7. Natural Born Heroes<\/em> by Chris McDougal<\/h4>\n

What makes some people rise to challenges while others wilt under pressure? I was a fan of McDougal\u2019s previous book, Born to Run, and love how this book is based around a particular WWII instance on Crete. Homeschooling is intimidating to many parents. What can we learn to help them rise to those challenges?<\/p>\n

8. Persepolis<\/em> by Marjane Satrapi<\/h4>\n

Autobiography of growing up during the Islamic Revolution in Iran. I\u2019d never read a graphic novel before and my brother, who lives in the Middle East, recommended this and Maus (also on my list).<\/p>\n

9. Algorithms to Live By<\/em> by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths<\/h4>\n

Similar to Don\u2019t Trust Your Gut (another favorite), this details how to make business and personal decisions based on science and data instead of emotions or hearsay. We live in a world of data, and this is incredibly helpful when knowing our customer and crafting relevant messages.<\/p>\n

\"Picture<\/h4>\n

10. Picture This: How Pictures Work<\/em> by Molly Bang<\/h4>\n

Wonderful graphic design book using the story of Little Red Riding Hood to illustrate how small details make a big difference.<\/p>\n

Rex Elliott, CFO\/COO<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"The<\/h4>\n

11. The Lord<\/em> by Romano Guardini<\/h4>\n

A comprehensive survey of Christian theology told through the lens of the life of Christ as documented in holy scripture. It greatly deepened my understanding of the significance of each step Jesus took during his time on earth.<\/p>\n

12. Peter Pan<\/em> by J. M. Barrie<\/h4>\n

It was an opportunity to read alongside my 11-year old son who doesn\u2019t enjoy reading very much. I also realized that I had never read it before and thoroughly enjoyed the rough edges of the original story more so than the sanitized Disney movie version.<\/p>\n

13. The Abolition of Man<\/em> by C. S. Lewis<\/h4>\n

At Amanda Butler\u2019s urging, I recently picked this one up again for a reread and realized Lewis had captured many of my current thoughts in a way far more clever and thoughtful than I had been able to articulate myself.<\/p>\n

14. Fearless<\/em> by Eric Blehm<\/h4>\n

The biography of Adam Brown, a fallen member of Seal Team VI, is a story of redemption. Adam was the good kid who fell into the pit of addiction and, after a number of trials, became a member of the military\u2019s elite Seal Team VI.<\/p>\n

15. In the Garden of Beasts<\/em> by Erik Larson<\/h4>\n

It describes in narrative form the experiences of William Edward Dodd, US Ambassador to Germany 1933-37, and his family during the rise of Nazism throughout Germany. It describes the cognitive dissonance required to function in a country so highly cultured and simultaneously barbaric.<\/p>\n

Timothy Knotts, Lead Curriculum Developer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

16. Legends of the Round Table <\/em>by Katerina Kern (ed.)<\/h4>\n

I am reading this aloud to my family and enjoying the beautiful language. \u00a0The legends of Arthur and his knights are both important as models of behavior and as cultural forms that have influenced stories through today.<\/p>\n

\"Tolkien<\/p>\n

17. Tolkien Dogmatics<\/em> by Austin Freeman<\/h4>\n

The contrast and continuity between C. S. Lewis\u2019 very clear allegory and Tolkien\u2019s pervasive but veiled Christian themes has always fascinated me, since I love both authors dearly. \u00a0This book attempts to cut through the noise of apologists who color everything Tolkien wrote as overtly Christian and those who deny any Christian content.<\/p>\n

18. That Hideous Strength<\/em> by C. S. Lewis<\/h4>\n

C. S. Lewis\u2019 Ransom Trilogy concludes with the longest and most difficult to understand of the three books. \u00a0Jack\u2019s incredible foresight is in its glory, as the story could have been written today and been just as timely with warnings about social and moral issues, all wrapped up in the beautiful story of an estranged couple reunited in marriage.<\/p>\n

19. Almagest <\/em>by Ptolemy<\/h4>\n

For about 1400 years, the amazing trigonometric calculations devised by Ptolemy at the height of the Roman Empire dominated the western understanding of the solar system and the movements of the stars and planets. No book is more clearly a model of the liberal art of astronomy.<\/p>\n

20. The Rector of Justin<\/em> by Louis Auchinscloss<\/h4>\n

I have wanted to read this for years, as it is one of the very first references in Hicks\u2019 Norms and Nobility. It traces the influence of a long-time head master at a school for boys about 100 years ago through the eyes of his protegees and pupils, and raises some great questions about what it means to influence others as a teacher, mentor, or authority figure.<\/p>\n

Amanda Butler, VP Training and Support <\/strong><\/h3>\n

21. A Severe Mercy<\/em> by Sheldon Vanuken<\/h4>\n

An autobiography relating the author\u2019s relationship with his wife, their friendship with C. S. Lewis, conversion to Christianity, and subsequent tragedy.<\/p>\n

\"Ways<\/p>\n

22. Ways of Attending <\/em>by Iain McGilchrist<\/h4>\n

How you attend to something\u2014or don\u2019t attend to it\u2014matters a very great deal. This book helps you to see what it is you may have been trained by our culture not to see.<\/p>\n

23. On the Human Condition<\/em> by St Basil the Great<\/h4>\n

St Basil the Great addresses the questions posed by the human condition such as the image of God in the human being, the Fall from Paradise, and the human condition in this present life.<\/p>\n

24. Revelations of Divine Love<\/em> by Julian of Norwich<\/h4>\n

This book is the earliest surviving example of a book in the English language to have been written by a woman. \u00a0Julian writes about the sixteen mystical visions of Christ\u2019s love that she received in 1373.<\/p>\n

25. That Hideous Strength: A Deeper Look at How the West was Lost<\/em> by Melvin Tinker<\/h4>\n

The book aims to give Christians an understanding of what has been happening in our Western culture for the last few decades due to the influence of what is identified as \u201ccultural Marxism\u201d or \u201cCritical Theory.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edward Murray, Manager of Special Projects and Research, CC Strategy, and Corporate Affairs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

26. Knowledge of the Holy<\/em> by A. W. Tozer<\/h4>\n

This is my absolute top-favorite book of all time. What we think about God is the most important thing about us, and Tozer (a master of words, doctrine, devotion, and hearts), does such a great job bringing this reality to the forefront of our awareness. Everyone needs to read this short book.<\/p>\n

27. All That Is in God<\/em> by James Dolezal<\/h4>\n

This is a fascinating book on the doctrine of divine simplicity. I absolutely love medieval theology, and am very thankful that many thinkers within the modern church are revisiting and retrieving it. This is a polemic work dealing with a doctrinal dispute that happened within Reformed churches a few years ago (so you have to tolerate presbyterians fighting), but its great.<\/p>\n

28. Institutes of the Christian Religion<\/em> by John Calvin<\/h4>\n

Reading Calvin doesn\u2019t mean you have to adopt 100% of what he says, nor do you even have to be a Calvinist. Everyone can appreciate this\u2014he had a way with words, was a phenomenal pastor, and this really is a mind-expanding, well-written piece of work.<\/p>\n

\"Midnight<\/p>\n

29. Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World\u2019s Greatest Nuclear Disaster<\/em> by Adam Higginbotham<\/h4>\n

Nuclear power is both fascinating and terrifying at the same time. Consider the fact that there is that much potential energy within such a tiny piece of creation, and yet it pales in comparison to the infinite might of the Creator who controls it. In addition to this, it was a frightening event that disclosed the corruption of the Soviet Union (a lesson for all of us in the age of supposed \u2018misinformation\u2019).<\/p>\n

30. A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life <\/em>by Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones<\/h4>\n

This work is more of a reference piece, but it is hands down my favorite systematic theology. Ordered slightly different from other theologies, Beeke and Jones address several doctrinal topics through references within puritan works<\/p>\n

Jennifer Courtney, Chief Academic Officer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

31. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry<\/em> by John Mark Comer<\/h4>\n

A timely book for Christians who are trying to live beyond their limits. Comer reminds everyone to slow down and take on the yoke of Jesus. He defines the Sabbath and gives suggestion for eliminating distractions.<\/p>\n

32. Oliver Twist<\/em> by Charles Dickens<\/h4>\n

I\u2019m re-reading Dickens in order of publication date throughout 2024. Dickens always creates memorable characters who help me to accurately evaluate justice and mercy while learning to empathize with those who come from less fortunate circumstances. He has a gift for making you care about every human as a unique individual.<\/p>\n

33. Manual of the Art of Fiction <\/em>by Clayton Hamilton<\/h4>\n

This college text from the early 20th century offers excellent insight into both the parts of fiction and the reasons that stories have the power to help us make meaning out of life and to transform us.<\/p>\n

34. Walking on Water <\/em>by Madeleine L’Engle<\/h4>\n

L\u2019Engle wrote much of my favorite fiction when I was a teen. This lovely book is her reflection on making Christian art.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

35. Mysterious Affair at Styles <\/em>by Agatha Christie<\/h4>\n

This is the first Hercule Poirot novel by Agatha Christie. I need a good mystery novel to give me a brain break at the end of the workday, so I\u2019m reading my way back through these in order.<\/p>\n

Kristi Dye, VP of Sales<\/strong><\/h3>\n

36. Pride and Prejudic<\/em>e by Jane Austen<\/h4>\n

This was the first book I actually ever read for enjoyment and still an occasional re-read. The story of girls making their way into the world in order to be supported, specifically Elizabeth who meets Mr. Darcy.<\/p>\n

37. The President\u2019s Lady<\/em> by Irving Stone<\/h4>\n

A brief look into the early life of Andrew Jackson and (as Google says it best) the tender and poignant relationship between he and his wife Rachel. I enjoy biographies, and this was a two-for-one. It also gave a glimpse into the man behind the Trail of Tears that I had learned about while growing up in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

38. Parenting with Love and Logic<\/em> by Foster Cline<\/h4>\n

The book that helped me survive parenting from 2 years old to now, actually.<\/p>\n

\"Learning<\/p>\n

39. Learning to Walk in the Dark<\/em> by Barbara Brown Taylor<\/h4>\n

A book I needed in a time of healing from intense grief. Taylor talks about the necessity of darkness and how the light of God shines brighter when there is darkness in our lives.<\/p>\n

40. A Christmas Carol<\/em> by Charles Dickens.<\/h4>\n

Because . . . Christmas.<\/p>\n

Books, Books, and More Books<\/h2>\n

We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of the best books of all times (according to CC leaders). If you’re interested in more book lists, be sure to check out Leigh Bortins’ list of 117 must-read books for homeschoolers<\/a>. And if you’re looking for an in-depth look at reading, here’s why you should read classic literature<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Until next time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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