This is book #3 in the A place to call home series. It is a light romance set in a small town in a place called Last Chance, New Mexico. The characters are Andy Ryan, football coach and Jessica MacLeod, a new doctor setting up an office in town. Can they develop a relationship after they have a disagreement? Will they allow the people of this small town influence the way they feel for each other? Even though this is book 3, I did not read book 1 or 2 and was able to pick this up and just read book 3.
I would recommend this as a good fall afternoon read, as it is set in the autumn and during football season. If you want a non drama, non suspenseful quick read then this would be a good book for you. The only down side is the book ends very quickly and leads you hanging, which I really didn't like that much. But in all it was a good light afternoon read.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Revell. 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
Monday, September 28, 2015
The Deleted E-mails of Hillary Clinton (Paraody)
Read this book only if you have a sense of humor. This is a fun, entertaining and short read containing e-mails that we thought Hillary deleted......... little did we know that there was much more deleted then the media tells us. The fun contains wedding emails, fabulous four friends emails and a few surprises that make you wonder why would these people be friends with Hillary? What is real and what is not, is the question you will be asking yourself when you are done reading. This book is all for fun and to get a few laughs.
I would recommend this book to those that don't want a serious book. Those that want to laugh and is a great conversation piece with friends. I have shared this book with friends and co-workers and we have laughed and talked about it for days.
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I would recommend this book to those that don't want a serious book. Those that want to laugh and is a great conversation piece with friends. I have shared this book with friends and co-workers and we have laughed and talked about it for days.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Blogging for books. 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
Saturday, September 19, 2015
The Potter's Lady ~ Judith Muller
Book #2 of the "refined by love series" - I had a very hard time getting into this book. I am not a fan of books set in the 1870's, but was interested in the title and the description on the back cover. I found the story to be slow for my taste. I like books that are page turners and keep you wondering at all times with twists and turns. This book didn't do that for me. It was a slow and struggling read to keep my attention and interest. If you like pottery, romance and a story line that flows slowly and relaxing then this may be interesting for you.
I would recommend this book to a few of my friends that have an interest in slow romance and pottery settings and tend to read books set in the colonial times as this book has a lot of history of pottery, West Virginia and a good strong back ground in 1870's period. I would not recommend to my friends that love a fast pass, suspenseful drama and page turner book, this is not a book that does that.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Bethany House. 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
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Bethany House. 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
I would recommend this book to a few of my friends that have an interest in slow romance and pottery settings and tend to read books set in the colonial times as this book has a lot of history of pottery, West Virginia and a good strong back ground in 1870's period. I would not recommend to my friends that love a fast pass, suspenseful drama and page turner book, this is not a book that does that.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Bethany House. 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
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Bethany House. 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
Agents of Babylon ~ Dr. David Jeremiah
The format of the book is that each chapter starts out with a fictional story, then the words of the bible giving you the real truth vs. what was made up. The final section of the chapter gives a detailed description of the events you just read and how it all relates in today's world.
I would recommend this book to all that want to know about our end days and to study Daniel. It is for all ages,very easy to read and understand. I enjoyed this book and think it is a great way to learn the bible, from a fictional, historical and today's world view point. This is not a fast read, but a book that you keep reading because you can't put it down.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Tyndale. 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
The finishing School ~ Valerie Woerner
The whole book is about transforming our lives and to become refined with GOD in your everyday life. It is a book all about bringing GOD and the bible into your life Valerie does a great job of incorporating bible verses into each lesson. It is a book that covers many topics in todays world. For further study and worksheets Valerie provides a website that you may go to and print off questions and work on them to go deeper in the study. The website covers each chapter in the book for more material that you may print off or read online that helps reach your goals. Some of the topics covered are Prayer, Distractions, Self-control, Habits, Friendship and many more.
I would recommend this to anyone that wants a good study that can be done alone or with a group. Valerie did a great job with references and details. It is a small book with so much contents and much more resources provided on her website for a deeper study if you want. Great study book to be closer to GOD.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Litfuse. 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
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
A Walk in the Woods (movie version) ~ Bill Bryson
As two long time friends (that are really opposite of each other and don't have that much in common) decide to hike the Appalachian Trail together the adventure begins right at the start of shopping for equipment. They start in Georgia at the beginning of the trail and plan to stop at the end of the trail in Maine, all 2,100 miles and the side trails. The book covers many different encounters and does a great job of describing each hike to make you feel that you are really there. It has a lot of humor between the two and right from the beginning as you read makes you wonder, do they ever make it to the end or how far can they make it?
I would recommend this to anyone the enjoys an easy flowing read, comedy and light hearted fun. I would caution that is does have some language as one of the guys seems to use profanity in most of his conversations. Other then that it is a pretty good book.
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I would recommend this to anyone the enjoys an easy flowing read, comedy and light hearted fun. I would caution that is does have some language as one of the guys seems to use profanity in most of his conversations. Other then that it is a pretty good book.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Blogging for books. 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
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Israel's Mission ~ Ray Vander Laan - Focus on the Family
This is a great dvd bible study from Focus on the Family of the Holy lands in the mid east. The video is very good, and puts you right in the land they are talking about. It gives great views and visions of what it would be like if you were their in that time. The added bonus is of all the maps and history that Ray Vander Laan gives. This is a five lesson study and has an additional discovery guide that you can get to go along with the dvd. The lessons are not short and the book study is long. This is not for those that want the light fluffy feel good study. This study is for those that want to take time and go deep into the history of the bible and GOD's word. The questions are about the bible and go into great details of the days in times of the bible.
I would recommend this for anyone that wants a great bible study that will take you to the place it all happens. This is a study for those that can devote atleast an hour for the video and questions and another 2-3 hour or so (depending on what you want to get out of this study) in addition to the work after the study group meets. The whole theme of this study is "That the World may know." A great study for advanced groups and those that love history.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Litfuse. 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
I would recommend this for anyone that wants a great bible study that will take you to the place it all happens. This is a study for those that can devote atleast an hour for the video and questions and another 2-3 hour or so (depending on what you want to get out of this study) in addition to the work after the study group meets. The whole theme of this study is "That the World may know." A great study for advanced groups and those that love history.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Litfuse. 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
5 Minutes with Jesus ~ Shelia Walsh
This book is exactly what the title says... 5 minutes with Jesus... spending just 5 minutes a day, anytime during the day, you choose the time and it will change your life. Each daily read is about a short subject with bible verses to back up the reading. You can start in the beginning and read to the end or just pick and choose what you want to read about each day. This book is small and can fit in your pocket or purse to take with you where ever you go and use when you need to.
I would recommend this to anyone that wants to know Jesus better and anyone that feels they are so busy that they are unable to commit to a long reading or a daily 30 minute study. This is a short, quick, easy to read and very understanding devotional book. It is a great book as a gift for anyone and all ages.
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I would recommend this to anyone that wants to know Jesus better and anyone that feels they are so busy that they are unable to commit to a long reading or a daily 30 minute study. This is a short, quick, easy to read and very understanding devotional book. It is a great book as a gift for anyone and all ages.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through BookLook Bloggers. 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
Intersect DVD ~ Kregel Publications
This dvd study is based on 5 different videos on certain subjects, expectations, rest, disappointment, trust and control. Each video is approximately about 5 minutes long. The study is not a heavy bible teaching, it is a very light study about how GOD is in your life everyday and you make the choice to accept him in your life. This is not a study for the group being all believers, it is geared towards the leader being a believer and the others are non-believers.
I liked the use of normal people telling their stories, however, I was a little disappointed that it didn't have more bible basis and scripture to lead people on the word of GOD. The video is used as only a tool and not for the teaching, the teaching is expected to come from the questions (provided in a booklet that comes with the dvd) and the discussions that come after the video. I see this as also being used at the beginning of a sermon, with the sermon being about the subject discussed in the video. I could recommend this for small home groups and as a tool as a lead into a Sunday sermon. I wouldn't recommend this as a heavy bible based study group.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Litfuse. 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
I liked the use of normal people telling their stories, however, I was a little disappointed that it didn't have more bible basis and scripture to lead people on the word of GOD. The video is used as only a tool and not for the teaching, the teaching is expected to come from the questions (provided in a booklet that comes with the dvd) and the discussions that come after the video. I see this as also being used at the beginning of a sermon, with the sermon being about the subject discussed in the video. I could recommend this for small home groups and as a tool as a lead into a Sunday sermon. I wouldn't recommend this as a heavy bible based study group.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Litfuse. 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, September 1, 2015
Treat 50 Recipes for No-Bake Marshmallow Treats ~ Stephanie Banyas
FUN, FUN, FUN!!! This is a great book all about what it says Treats.... mostly rice crispy treats and to prepare them many different ways.... all yummy! It also covers a few other treats such as after school power bar treats and many more. The book has very colorful photos and very easy and fast to make recipes. That include ingredients that you already have in your pantry.
I would recommend this to anyone that wants to have fun and enjoys easy and fun treats. This book would be great for all ages, anytime of the year and if you need a quick treat in a hurry.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Blogging for books. 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
I would recommend this to anyone that wants to have fun and enjoys easy and fun treats. This book would be great for all ages, anytime of the year and if you need a quick treat in a hurry.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Blogging for books. 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
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