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Monday, April 15, 2013

Bread & Wine ~ Shauna Niequist

This is a fun book that entitles short stories and a recipe at the end of each story.  It is a book that you will want to share with friends and family, exactly what the author wants.   Each story is about sharing memories with your family and loved ones.  The author suggests that you first read through each story and then try the recipe for your family or friends and while eating talk about the story in the book that goes with the dish you just cooked.  All recipes are easy to do and the ingredients they require can be found in any grocery store.  Meals in the book are healthy and can be made into anyone's special dietary needs.

I really enjoyed this book and plan to get copies for those that love to cook and entertain.  I even think my friends that don't like to cook, would enjoy this book and it will encourage them to start.

I love the whole idea that the author is trying to get us to do with this book.   Let's get family, friends and memories back to when everyone sat around laughed and enjoyed each other for an evening. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Handlebar bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Joni & Ken an Untold Love Story ~ Ken & Jonie Eareckson Tada w/ Larry Libby

What a Love story it is... Joni is a quadriplegic due to a diving accident at the age of 17 and has been serving the LORD with everything she does.  Ken is her  husband and a man who is doing the LORD's work with Joni.  Joni writes about her diving accident, chronic pain, cancer and her love for the LORD.  Ken tells about his depression, his love for his wife and the LORD's mission he endures everyday.  You might think this book will be heavy and filled with fluffy drama, you will be mistaken.  This is a love story of two people on a mission to serve GOD the way he wants them to do the work for him.  It is a light read that is uplifting and makes you smile.  It covers the hard days that Joni and Ken go through of the daily routines, but the hard times are the heart of this story.  Joni, being in the media, famous and always being in the eye of the public to have a happy and Godly life has bad days and bad times.   This book has GOD written all over it.  This is the story that love is all about, through sickness and health, richer or poorer, till death do you part and it truly does show what marriage is all about when you stay true to what GOD has put on you to do with your life for him.

I loved this book and when I finished, I wanted to give it to my husband and make him read it.  It is what life is all about we all go through daily trials and tribulations, and this book really hits home as to why we are here on earth.   I recommend this short read to everyone!!  You will not be let down of the story of this book.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Booksneeze bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

 

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

When Jesus Wept ~ Bodie & Brock Thoene

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  This is the story of Lazurus and his relationship with Jesus. It is told as his life story and his encounters with the trials and tribulations of his life in those times. The story is fictional, however, you can easily get so wrapped up in the story that you feel you are back in the times of Jesus.  The book tells of some encounters and spiritual events that will be familiar to you from reading the bible, remember it is a fictional story and you just need to sit back, relax and let the story take you to that era of time. 
 
This is the first book I have every read from the Thoene's and I enjoyed it.   I would recommend this to anyone that wants to go to place that makes you feel good and in a different era of time.  I am looking forward to the next book of the series.
 
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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Truth Stained Lies ~ Terri Blackstock

This is the story of Cathy Cramer who is a blog writer on murders that hit the media spotlight. Cathy's sister in-law is found dead in her house by her soon to be ex-husband (Jay) a.k.a. Cathy's brother. As Cathy is left with threatening messages on her car and wondering if she is going to be killed next, she also becomes her brother's lawyer.

The story has many character's along the way, with all their own with twists and turns. As Terri always does, she keeps you turning the pages. Each Chapter from beginning to the end, has that unusual story changes in every chapter.

If you enjoy a great murder mystery that keeps you guessing to the very end, then read this book! I loved this book, as I am an avid Terri fan and have read ALL her books. She always does a great story, that just makes the reader have to keep reading till the very end. I recommend this book to all those that love to just sit down and keep reading till you find out who did it..... I also recommend to those who want a great story that just makes you to keep wanting more. GREAT JOB AGAIN TERRI, can't wait for the next book!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Booksneeze bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”