I appear to be doing pretty well with step number one. Each morning when I wake and each night before I go to sleep I say to myself, "I am powerless over books and my life has become unmanageable." I think it's helping.
I haven't been tempted to hang out in a bookstore lately. Maybe that's because I'm working part-time now. Less free time to fill. I did find myself browsing the book section at Wal-Mart the other day. Luckily it doesn't have nearly the sensual appeal of Books-A-Million.
I received a book in the mail from my sister called "Juicy Pens Thirsty Paper". I'm anxious to read it but it means I have to add it to the pile of unread books. The number just got larger instead of smaller. Where is the step that says 'Beware of enablers'?
I feel that it's time to move on to step two. 'I came to believe that a Power greater than myself could restore me to sanity'. I think God's got his work cut out for Him!
I too, have a book to send to you from April via Beth. "The Other Boleyn Girl". It's a page turner and works well on a long airplane ride. I know it'll jump to the top of your unread pile, but it's worth the read. Maybe this means you should make reservations to go someplace!
ReplyDeleteComing to a mailbox near you soon! Keep up the excellent work.
As a hopeful author, I'm not sure I should be promoting the idea of a 12 step program for book addiction.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I can't help but ponder the possibility that this blog could result in a self help best seller (hardcover and trade paperback): "Flight From Literacy - the true story of one woman's epic struggle to control her addiction to words."