Book 15: A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong

There are books that sit on your bookshelf for years that you know you should read but put off because.....there are a hundred reasons for not reading a book. I picked up this book because it was short....I could get through 150 pages in three days with ease! Turns out it only took two days and will be a "visit again" book. Armstrong makes a compelling argument for modern society to stop and really understand how, in our rush to be rational thinkers, we have abandoned our foundations for compassion and respect for the sacredness of all life when we abandon our need for myths. There is still much to be contemplated in this small, powerful book!