Welcome.
We are a small, yet mighty group who will be reading and studying together this little book called "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller.
Together we will explore the ideas, questions, problems, themes and components of this non-fiction tale.
Together we will explore the ideas, questions, problems, themes and components of this non-fiction tale.
Summary:Here's what Chapters says about the book:
"After writing a successful memoir, Donald Miller''s life stalled. During what should have been the height of his success, he found himself unwilling to get out of bed, avoiding responsibility, even questioning the meaning of life. But when two movie producers proposed turning his memoir into a movie, he found himself launched into a new story filled with risk, possibility, beauty, and meaning. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years chronicles Miller's rare opportunity to edit his life into a great story, to reinvent himself so nobody shrugs their shoulders when the credits roll. Through heart-wrenching honesty and hilarious self-inspection, Donald Miller takes readers through the life that emerges when it turns from boring reality into meaningful narrative. Miller goes from sleeping all day to riding his bike across America, from living in romantic daydreams to fearful encounters with love, from wasting his money to founding a nonprofit with a passionate cause. Guided by a host of outlandish but very real characters, Miller shows us how to get a second chance at life the first time around. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is a rare celebration of the beauty of life." |
My Thoughts:Here's what I wrote on my book blog:
"Read “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” by Donald Miller. This book finely balances between being a memoir, a book on writing, and a book for self-discovery. By using and exploring the elements of great storytelling, Miller allows us to see the metaphor of our lives as great stories. Being the character we want to be, making our lives full of action and purpose and not shying away from conflict, can lead us to truly living a grand story. Although at times heavy handed with the religious implication, this is a book I’d love to have every Grade 10 student read; recognizing the structure of a good tale and living one. Could not put it down and read it in a few hours. Highly recommend." |