Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The Blessing Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance By John Trent & Gary Smalley

The Blessing Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance
By John Trent & Gary Smalley

This book was amazing-the messages inside were powerful-I actually had to put the book down quite a few times because I teared up. The stories from others inside was so touching, and some were just heartbreaking. I recommend this story to parents-or even those that didn’t grow up in such a great household-it will truly make you see the beauty and understanding. I really enjoyed reading this book; and cannot wait to read more of their writing! I received a copy from book sneeze in exchange for a review, I did not have to give a positive review and all opinions are my own.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

A Vision of Lucy By Margaret Brownley


A Vision of Lucy By Margaret Brownley

Lucy Fairbanks, a girl has a love for photography-unfortunately that tends to get her in trouble; as you follow through the book, you begin to wonder how can the events happening possibly be happening without any explanation? Well, it’s always been said God has a sense of humor and has no problems showing it in this book. Lucy meets a fellow by the name of David Wolf in snapping a photo of him-it turns into much more than the lovers could have possible imagined. Read it if you get a chance-it really is worth a read. I received this book free of charge in exchange for a review-I hear by stand all opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Strike It Rich with Pocket Change By Ken Potter and Dr. Brian Allen

 Strike It Rich with Pocket Change By Ken Potter and Dr. Brian Allen

This book was somewhat of an interesting one to read; it shows you how to find mistakes in coins-the most noticeable the mistakes are, the more valuable the coin. I liked reading this for information; but I don’t think I’ll ever be that lucky to come across anything valuable. I loved reading this though and plan on using the book in the future for examining coins. I received this book from book sneeze via electronic ebook and the opinion expressed is solemnly my own. I was not required to write a positive review on it.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me


Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me By Ian Cron


The book I got was damaged, somehow a small hole was made (most likely by my postal service as this has happened before) The book received water damage and was unreadable. Unfortunately my postal service really doesn’t care about things coming to me as none of my packages have ever come in crisp condition. I will request this as an ebook if it is added; if I’m allowed. I will update a review for it later. I’m sorry I cannot give a proper review on it, but the book has sustained a huge amount of water damage to it and it is unreadable.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Seraph Seal

The Seraph Seal is a book that’s a long time coming. I’ve been waiting to read this book for quite sometime-and it didn’t disappoint. I was enthralled in the book the whole time I was reading it, and managed to finish this book in about a day. I can’t wait to read more from this author-the plot moved so smoothly, and the characters were on the edge. I had trouble focusing as all I wanted to do was keep reading-get this book! You will be glad that you did! I got this book free from book sneeze, and the opinions held are solemnly my own.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Beyond All Measure By Dorothy Love

Beyond All Measure By Dorothy Love is a wonderful book that certainly kept the reader interested down to the very last chapter. I like how the book moves at a great steady pace while the book’s plot flowed in a flawless manner. It’s one of her firsts and for it being first she didn’t disappoint! The plot starts off with Ada Wentworth, a woman that journeys to Hickory Ridge Tennessee; her dark past following her after a broken engagement and left poor, but regardless; she took out an ad to care for Lillian Willis; an elderly lady who also happens to be the aunt of lumber Jack owner Wyatt Caldwell; sparks fly between the two setting off a chain reaction, in a complicated twist and turns of events that will be sure to have you captivated. This story was very interested; the conflicts and resolves with the characters were flawless; one that I will be sure to re-read again. The author did such an amazing job. I recommend this book to people who like to read this type of fiction. Read the book, you won’t be disappointed.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Final Summit: A Quest to Find the One Principle That Will Save Humanity, an interesting plot with a pretty decent storyline to boot. If we could save humanity just by solving a puzzle and go back into time; I think we'd be a lot more successful then we are now. The author really indulges into the book and really shows us humanity. It's quite an interesting book and I do recommend it. I'm not really sure what else I can say about it. I know it's not 200 words but I don't really know what detail I can get into other than it did have some minor holes, but they were so slight. The book itself is good so check it out!

 

Max On Life Answers and Inspiration for Today's Questions By Max Lucado

Max On Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions

A book that raises some interesting questions and interesting answers...I didn't have a problem with trying to read this book as some of the chapters and questions were really enlightening-unfortunately I do get bored easily and I do have to pace myself with this book; I ended up reading it in strides.Which isn't bad if you do it that way. The questions and answers he offered were easy to understand and some even helped me in the light of things. The book was written well and I do recommend it to others.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Save Your Marriage in Five Minutes a Day Simple Daily Strategies to Transform your Relationship

Save Your Marriage in Five Minutes a Day Simple Daily Strategies to Transform your Relationship

As much as the book appeared interesting - I have to say that I wasn’t really impressed, but perhaps that wasn’t the point. Happiness is a state of mind but reality is not. It takes two to make a marriage work, which was portrayed well in here-but it also gave a sense of complete peace and there’s never that 100%, I like her suggestions and plan on trying some with my boyfriend (I don’t believe in marriage) Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good book - but it wasn’t for me.  I like what the author had to say but it takes more then just gestures, and with the world already so unhappy today it won’t  always work, but it is worth a try and for that I recommend it to people that are married and having problems, I just personally didn’t care for it.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Galileo Christian Encounters Series by Mitch Stokes

Galileo Christian Encounters Series by Mitch Stokes retells the story of Galileo Galilei an Italian who studied physicist, mathematician, astrologer, and of course philosopher of history.  He played a major role in helping science evolve past the concept of revolutionary into a more advanced time. He was known as the father of observantly astrology and his most known achievements were the improvement of the telescope and the consequences it would have on the planet. He was a Roman Catholic who was good with his faith but had two children out of wedlock; but despite that he was a good astrologer, some may even say one of the best who help to really bring science ahead with all  the latest testing and theories, he was also said to predict the end of the world in the year 2300, with the advanced studies he did. Although that still remains unclear. In his earlier years he wanted to pursue a life in priesthood, but thanks to his father’s insistence he went on to study medical at the University of Pisa; however he did not complete that degree and instead studied mathematics. He was also responsible for the separation of science and church during the Inquisition, which took place in the year 1616 while trying to defend the heliocentric theory. His life was full of adventure and was a very fascinating read-I definitely recommend this book!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

The Fight of Our Lives Knowing the Enemy, Speaking the Truth, and Choosing to Win the War Against Radical Islam By William Bennett with Seth Leibsohn

The Fight of Our Lives Knowing the Enemy, Speaking the Truth, and Choosing to Win the War Against Radical Islam By William Bennett with Seth Leibsohn offers a great many details on the terrorist attacks; from September 11th 2001, to Fort Hood; from bombings in secure army basis out in the Middle East by supposed informants. The book asks the question ‘are we already surrendering?’ The book shows how we have let down our guards to the real danger of being too trustworthy. It goes into trusting our enemy and even going so far to explore the mind of a radical Islamist. But the problem doesn’t lye within the religion of Islam itself-but the radicals, who in turn give a bad name to their people. Religion is a double-edged sword; we use it for balance and moral law- some use it for corruption. Killing in the name of religion is going against the commandment of thou shall not kill’ this book gets so deep into knowing the enemy,  knowing religion but I also think the authors try to base some of the things on hate-which if you write a book like this, your emotions should be noted but your opinions should be kept neutral, and I felt that this book fell short on this.  It gives and delivers a powerful message, but in my opinion-too powerful. It’s a good book but I’m not sure if I can recommend it or not. I know my friend will enjoy reading it as she’s into reading different war books and this would be perfect-but for someone who’s not into it I really can’t recommend it.

The Fight of Our Lives Knowing the Enemy, Speaking the Truth, and Choosing to Win the War Against Radical Islam By William Bennett with Seth Leibsohn

The Fight of Our Lives Knowing the Enemy, Speaking the Truth, and Choosing to Win the War Against Radical Islam By William Bennett with Seth Leibsohn offers a great many details on the terrorist attacks; from September 11th 2001, to Fort Hood; from bombings in secure army basis out in the Middle East by supposed informants. The book asks the question ‘are we already surrendering?’ The book shows how we have let down our guards to the real danger of being too trustworthy. It goes into trusting our enemy and even going so far to explore the mind of a radical Islamist. But the problem doesn’t lye within the religion of Islam itself-but the radicals, who in turn give a bad name to their people. Religion is a double-edged sword; we use it for balance and moral law- some use it for corruption. Killing in the name of religion is going against the commandment of thou shall not kill’ this book gets so deep into knowing the enemy,  knowing religion but I also think the authors try to base some of the things on hate-which if you write a book like this, your emotions should be noted but your opinions should be kept neutral, and I felt that this book fell short on this.  It gives and delivers a powerful message, but in my opinion-too powerful. It’s a good book but I’m not sure if I can recommend it or not. I know my friend will enjoy reading it as she’s into reading different war books and this would be perfect-but for someone who’s not into it I really can’t recommend it.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

A Conversation with God If You Could Ask God Anything What Would It Be? By Alton Gansky


A Conversation with God If You Could Ask God Anything What Would It Be? Is a book I really couldn’t get through; I didn’t agree with some of questions-as a Christian myself I go on blind faith; when we question ourselves and God the answer ‘why’ seems irrelevant. Don’t get me wrong the book serves a good purpose to the age old question and it gives plenty of references to back it up-but I just couldn’t get into it. The format of the book is very unique in the way it asks the questions; and the cover is eye-catching but in my solon opinion I cannot recommend the book. Every opinion differs but I did have some problems with some questions asked; which made me wonder why people ask God so many out there questions-but it does reference a lot back to the bible and it flows…but like I said I couldn’t read all the way through so my opinion on it doesn’t really count.