Three Books I Would Take To An Island (Besides a Survival Guide)

Three Books I Would Take To An Island
(Besides a Survival Guide)

 Manuel Romero

If there was one person that I felt sorry for in a fictitious TV program it would be that guy from Twilight Zone. After an explosion hit the town (or world I forget), the only survivor, who was a bibliophile, would have all the time in the world to read. However, something horrible happens. The poor guy's glasses break and now he can never read! I similar feeling occurs when I read and have to return it back to the library because I already have renewed too much.
 There a lot of books I could talk about (although I confess I haven't quite finished them), but since I can just mention three, I will write about the three most important ones: The Bible, The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come, and The Confessions of St. Augustine. The Bible, contrary to popular opinion, is not solely principles or a guide for the moralist. Actually, what I learned first of all was that the Bible seemed to go against everything that I have been taught, including what I often still think. The Bible has helped me see myself accurately: I am neither an animal nor a god. Lastly, what is perhaps the most striking feature of all is that the entire Bible masterfully points to one person: Christ. Everything changes when you see by him, live in him, and depend on him. The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come is another great book. This one is an allegorical story of a Christian walk throughout his life. There is both immense pain and joy throughout this story. What is perhaps most encouraging is that I can relate so much to the struggles that they face along and the sad times the face throughout, but I can also look on at the joy they saw in the Celestial City (heaven). Lastly, I enjoyed reading the book The Confessions of St. Augustine. He also writes of the many struggles I go through and provides the reader with his conversion to Christianity after being in other religious systems. I can echo many of the statements he has made in my own life. These books have been a great influence in my life and I really treasure them.

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