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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK I was very happy to continue reading Rhoda and Jacob’s story in The Winnowing Season. After a tornado came through and the devastating loss of their home and land, Jacob’s family decided to pack up, leave their life as... [Read on]
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain is a book that absolutely fascinated me!! I have always considered myself to be quite shy and introverted. As I read through this book, there were so many things... [Read on]
As a preacher's kid whose career has been spent in Christian ministry, I understand what they're saying. But basically, they had an article's worth of good stuff about firsthand faith, and stretched it into a full-length book (a very common thing... [Read on]
the book is very useful in explaining the reason about some women's behaviors which challenge men's understanding. The book is filled with truths: from the very obvious ones ("Women have lower sex drives than men in average", "Women like to solve... [Read on]
The “Fortress of Mist” picks up, easily enough, precisely were “The Orphan King” left off. The story continues his struggle as to which side he will join, when he himself still has no idea who the sides are. Throughout the story he begins to... [Read on]
Title (link to where you can buy the book, which benefits me nothing): Secrets – the first of many books in the Glenbrooke series. Author: Robin Jones Gunn – This book is her first adult novel. Published: 1995 by WaterBrook Multnomah who... [Read on]
Robin Price deals with trying to move on with her life, while still holding onto the memory of her late husband, for not only herself but also her three-year old son. When a stranger comes to town and threatens her café, her safe haven in a world... [Read on]
I love, love mail order bride stories, so I was really excited to read Dandelions on the Wind by Mona Hodgson. When Maren finds her husband to be turns his back on her, she moves in with an old widow and her young granddaughter. Though Maren... [Read on]
This is the second book I will be reviewing for blogging for books through Waterbrook Multnomah publishing. I received a free e-book for my review and am not obligated to give a positive one. The book I chose to read was Be Still My Soul by... [Read on]
Wow! Mark Sanborn's new book, You Don't Need a Title to be a Leader, hits the spot. It is an easy read packed full of information for anybody wanting to develop better leader skills. Many times we think only the "born leaders" can lead but... [Read on]