The Boys in the Light

The Boys in the Light, by Nina Willner

21/60 | Started 04.13.26 • Finished 04.19.26 | 4 stars

This true story set in World War II came across my radar thanks to Tim Challies. It's the story of two sets of boys, one from the U.S. and one from the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. The U.S. boys grow up very different from one another, but are assigned to the same company of tankers. The concentration camp boys develop a deep friendship despite their immense suffering. The collision of these two sets of boys changes their life's trajectory. The book is complete with wartime and reunion photos. A great though sobering read worth devoting your time to.

The Ferryman and His Wife

The Ferryman and His Wife, by Frode Grytten

20/60 | Started 04.04.26 • Finished 04.13.26 | 4 stars

It’s a sad book, to be sure, but there is some hope involved regardless of it being about Nils Vick’s last day. He encounters those he’s loved and lost and ends up with the one he loved and lost the most. Beautiful writing and great character development for such a short space.

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross, edited by Nancy Guthrie

19/60 | Started 02.18.26 • Finished 04.07.26 | 4 stars

For whatever reason I did not find this as poignant as my last time reading through it. I would lose track of what the author was saying or find the language difficult. But these meditations on the Christ's passion and the cross are worth your time, just make sure your brain is up to the task.