2009 Book list #26: The First Drop of Rain by Leslie Parrott

I had no idea what to expect from Leslie Parrott's book the first drop of rain; I was touched though by reading it and am glad I had the opportunity to read this new book from Zondervan. This is a book that should be read slowly to be pondered by the heart.

The author weaves real life stories into each chapter to make spiritual applications with which the reader will be able to relate. Parrot, from Seattle, writes many of the chapters relating to rain and finds God in the busy, routine days of life. Every chapter deals with rain or some aspect of weather. Each chapter begins with a quote from the poem “The Wasteland” by T S Eliot. The author uses this as a contrast to life with God. The chapters are short with two questions at the end of each to make personal application of what you’ve read. There are also poems written by the author that coincide with some of the chapters. These poems really add to the chapters as they speak straight to the heart.

One of the chapters I especially enjoyed was chapter 26 entitled Expectancy. She writes, "my expectations diminish the possibilities of my life--but my sense of expectancy expands them."

I enjoyed this book and recommend it to others because of the way it will make you consider your own life through each chapter. You can buy the book at Zondervan.