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Note: This is a small fragment from a guest post I made over at Shepherd Books.
Why am I passionate about this?
I adore heroes and stories that inspire me to live a life of virtue. As a child, I would stay up late reading about noble nights and the sins of evil. I believe every person is endowed with a yearning for all that is Good, True, and Beautiful. In a time when the zeitgeist is muddled with grimdark determinism, I’ve noticed wounds and cries for a life of virtue. Stories can inspire the good in us; thus, I am passionate about tales that fan flames of light in the hearts of their readers.
The books I picked & why
Why did I love this book to combat grimdark?
I fell for this book like a leprechaun for gold. The world and characters are colorful, and the magic is based on color. From a sensational sensory standpoint, Warbreaker lifted my spirits to a magnificent place.
I am drawn to this book because of the wondrous world and storytelling that revolves around the true spirit of femininity. I love books that reach for the highest virtue of the noble spirit, and Warbreaker did not disappoint. We watch as the two heroines use the true power of femininity to draw out the best in masculinity forces, thus calling them to their destiny. Talk about a story that embraces the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.
Why did I love this book to combat grimdark?
There are many books a reader works on, and yet few that work on the reader; J.R.R. Tolkien wrote such a book. I will be the first to admit I don’t love it, which makes it all the more profound. I finished it feeling inspired, uplifted, and believing in the Good.
It worked so powerfully in me that it did not matter what I thought of the book, my soul was touched by Tolkien's Magnus Opus. Watching the interplay between the fellowship, and the heroism of the ordinary man, inspired me to follow virtue and ignore the miasma of nihilism.
To read my other Noblebright recommendations continue reading at: Shepherd.com
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