The Little Locksmith by Katherine Butler Hathaway is the most interesting and thought provoking books I have ever read. In this memoir, she weaves her story around the decision to buy a house. As she works to bring the old house back to it's former self, she discovers herself. While this is not a religious book, she takes us on a spiritual journey as she helps us understand her life and how the house unlocked the woman trapped inside her.
We learn that she spent 10 years of her childhood strapped to a board in an attempt to cure her from spinal tuberculous. (She was born in the late 1800's) In a situation that would seem unimaginable, she finds joy. As she weaves the story of her house into the story of her relationships with family and friends, she touches on spiritual understanding that reaches deep. Her style of writing is wonderfully descriptive and filled with quotable lines that jump from the pages as deep truth to hold.
The Little Locksmith is a story about connectedness. It reminds me to stop and see. It reminds me that connection to all things lies within. Joy lies in our ability to see the amazing in even the smallest things. Joy is creation or as Katherine says "God within".
This book touch my spirit as it has caused me to reflect on my own life and those transformative relationships that have influenced me. Her wit and insights are as relevant today as they were 100 years ago. If you are looking for a great summer read that is inspiring, this is one I highly recommend.
Thanks for the recommendation. I adored and tread that book. My new mantra is: GOD WITHIN. After reading t up in two different books and reading assignments I was doing that week.
ReplyDeleteLove it when a theme repeats & reappears. Talk about “confirmation”.
Thanks for the recommendation. I adored and tread that book. My new mantra is: GOD WITHIN. After reading t up in two different books and reading assignments I was doing that week.
ReplyDeleteLove it when a theme repeats & reappears. Talk about “confirmation”.