Angel Sister, by Ann H. Gabhart. Kate is the middle child, she's also the child holding the family together. Living through the depression gets to anyone, for Kate's father it leads him to alcoholism! Kate's younger sister seems oblivious to the problems in their home which is a small comfort to Kate.
While on her way to drop some stuff off for her grandfather kate comes across a small child who's been abandoned by her parents. Not because she was not wanted, but because they knew they couldn't provide for her with the economy in the shape it was in. So they left her at the church with the hopes and prayers that a good family would find her and take her in. Little does Kate know that this sad little girl found on the church steps would change her life and her community!
This is the first book I've read from Ann Gabhart, and I have to say it was fantastic. It is such a touching story! it is well written and keeps you hanging on to the book till the last page. I don't know how many times I thought "I need to put this book down and get some other work done, but just one more page" which turned into more and more pages until I got through the rest of the book!! This is a great book and I look forward to reading more books from Ann Gabhart. It is a book that I highly recommend to any "book nerd" out there. a great story!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Stars Collide, Back Stage Pass Series #1
Stars Collide, Back Stage Pass Series #1, by Janis Thompson. Kat and scott play romantic interests on tv, only their secret is that they are also together outside of tv!!! They are trying despritely to keep their person romantic life out of the media, so as a result try to keep this a secret. Which wouldn't be so hard except for Kat's grandmother! Who seems to blur the line between fiction and reality, creating problems for Kat and Scott!
I have to admit, i didn't think I'd like this book. It just doesn't seem like a genre that I'd appreciate. But this book is hilarious!!! Kats grandmother is fantastically funny and makes the book just that much better!! I don't know if I've ever read a comedy book, but this one was great! Not only having comedy on its side it also has suspence!! I seriously am not doing this book justice, you need to read it and see for yourself. I promise you will not be disappointed!!!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
I have to admit, i didn't think I'd like this book. It just doesn't seem like a genre that I'd appreciate. But this book is hilarious!!! Kats grandmother is fantastically funny and makes the book just that much better!! I don't know if I've ever read a comedy book, but this one was great! Not only having comedy on its side it also has suspence!! I seriously am not doing this book justice, you need to read it and see for yourself. I promise you will not be disappointed!!!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
The Search, Lancaster County Secrets Series #3
The Search, Lancaster County Secrets Series #3, by Suzanne Woods Fisher. In this third book of the Lancaster county secrets series, we meet Bess. Bess has been requested by her grandmother to come help her out on her rose farm. Her grandmother famous for her rose jam, isn't quite honest in her attempt to get Bess to come for the summer and help, but Bess comes and stays anyway. While there Bess meets Billy who she figures will make this time at her grandmothers place at least bearable! Except that Billy doesn't appear to be interested in her, he seems to find her more of a nusance! We also meet Lainey who left Stoney Ridge years ago, happens to find herself back in lancaster county and stuck there at least for a while as well! years ago she made a decision before she left that has far more impact then she could ever imagine. Its a secret that Bess's grandmother has kept well! That Connects Bess and Lainey.
The lancaster series is my absolute favourite series of books ever. I've read both of the previous books in this series and enjoyed them so much, this one was no exception! Suzanne Woods Fisher is my favourite author. Most books I recieve I read once and then donate them to our local church library, but the lancaster series I can't seem to let go! Its kept and treasured for years to come! I can't even put in words how much I loved this book! Its not a disappointment at all, it completely lives up to the rest of the series. I'd read the other books a while ago and was waiting and checking every month to see if this book would come up for review, I was so excited that it did!! Read it! Treasure it! Enjoy it!!!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
The lancaster series is my absolute favourite series of books ever. I've read both of the previous books in this series and enjoyed them so much, this one was no exception! Suzanne Woods Fisher is my favourite author. Most books I recieve I read once and then donate them to our local church library, but the lancaster series I can't seem to let go! Its kept and treasured for years to come! I can't even put in words how much I loved this book! Its not a disappointment at all, it completely lives up to the rest of the series. I'd read the other books a while ago and was waiting and checking every month to see if this book would come up for review, I was so excited that it did!! Read it! Treasure it! Enjoy it!!!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Secrets to parenting your adult child
Secrets to parenting your adult child, by Nancy Williams. In this self help book Nancy Williams takes a look at the role of parents of adult children. They've spent years parenting these children, helping them to build the knowledge of how to make good choices. Now all the sudden they're grown up and the parenting role has changed! So what do they do? Do they get involved? Give advice? Point them in the direction that the parents think their child should go? Nancy williams looks at all this and more. Its important to maintain that relationship with your child, but parents of adult children need to realize that their role as parents has also chnaged. They need to allow their children to make their own choices and face their own consequences! They need to be there for advice when they're turned to for advice. But a part of raising your children is when they get to that age where they are now adults you have to trust them and yourself that they've got the foundations they needed to be an adult.
I am a mom to small children ages 4 and 7, so I didn't think this book would be very applicable to me lol. But I sat down to read it anyway, and I'm happy to report that I was wrong! While it hasn't helped me with my children yet, it has definately given me insight in what I need to be teaching them and how to raise them. Its also helped me understand my mother's role now and how she must be feeling. and in that way I am greatful that I did read this book! I highly recommend this book to any parents of adult children, as well as to those looking to understand their mothers better!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
I am a mom to small children ages 4 and 7, so I didn't think this book would be very applicable to me lol. But I sat down to read it anyway, and I'm happy to report that I was wrong! While it hasn't helped me with my children yet, it has definately given me insight in what I need to be teaching them and how to raise them. Its also helped me understand my mother's role now and how she must be feeling. and in that way I am greatful that I did read this book! I highly recommend this book to any parents of adult children, as well as to those looking to understand their mothers better!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
A heart most worthy
A heart most worthy, by Siri Mitchell. In this latest book by Siri Mitchell we take a look at the lives of three young ladies, who find themselves working for a high class dressmaker. Filled with love, thrill, danger and intrigue. We follow these ladies as they follow their hearts, or what they think their hearts want. With each senerio being forbidden for the time it was written in.
I have read a few of Siri Mitchell's books and she has never disappointed. Her stories are well written and extreaming captivating. This is probably among my favourites of Mitchell's books, it kept me wanting to keep reading and ignore all responsibilities!! She has a magical way of writing that gets the reader thinking and just pulls them deeply into the story. You feel like you are right there watching the stories happen in front of you, she possess the ability to describe the story in such a way that its like watching a movie in your head as you read along. Thats a skill few possess. I highly recommend this book, it is one that will be thoroughly enjoyed!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
I have read a few of Siri Mitchell's books and she has never disappointed. Her stories are well written and extreaming captivating. This is probably among my favourites of Mitchell's books, it kept me wanting to keep reading and ignore all responsibilities!! She has a magical way of writing that gets the reader thinking and just pulls them deeply into the story. You feel like you are right there watching the stories happen in front of you, she possess the ability to describe the story in such a way that its like watching a movie in your head as you read along. Thats a skill few possess. I highly recommend this book, it is one that will be thoroughly enjoyed!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
If God, Why Evil?
If God, Why Evil, by Norman L. Geisler. Geisler tackles the question of why does God allow evil in this world? Why can't he just destroy evil so we can live in a perfect society? Why do bad things happen to good people? Did God create evil? and so much more. We learn the foundations of who God is and what the results are of living in a fallen world. Geisler answers all these questions and more in this book.
It is honestly a great book for anyone struggling with their faith or struggling with doubt or even any of those "why" questions. He walks you through the different questions and answers them. Its not a book you can just pick up and read and its an easy read. you need to be purposeful in reading it and pay attention. He loads a lot of information into this little book! It is definately one that will be joining my library and will get good use out of it!
*Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
It is honestly a great book for anyone struggling with their faith or struggling with doubt or even any of those "why" questions. He walks you through the different questions and answers them. Its not a book you can just pick up and read and its an easy read. you need to be purposeful in reading it and pay attention. He loads a lot of information into this little book! It is definately one that will be joining my library and will get good use out of it!
*Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
The Heart Revolution
The Heart Revolution, by Sergio De La Mora. Sergio gives us his story about growing up, the troubles he got into and the moment God captured his heart. he also leads us through forgiveness, love and choosing to give your heart over to God rather than allowing your past to determine your future. Its a 40 day challange to change your life.
I really loved this book, if everyone would make an effort to just try this we could start the healing of a nation. Not just non-believers, but we have so many believers that hold onto hurt and unforgiveness and past experiences and it holds them back from the calling that God has for them! it was so hard to stick to just reading one chapter a day, so often I did a bunch of them a day lol, this is a must read for all christians, its time to transform our hearts.
*Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
I really loved this book, if everyone would make an effort to just try this we could start the healing of a nation. Not just non-believers, but we have so many believers that hold onto hurt and unforgiveness and past experiences and it holds them back from the calling that God has for them! it was so hard to stick to just reading one chapter a day, so often I did a bunch of them a day lol, this is a must read for all christians, its time to transform our hearts.
*Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
Larkspur Cove
Larkspur Cove, by Lisa Wingate. Andrea is a newly singled mom, with a teenage boy. They had the perfect life. A nice home, good jobs, good friends, everything they could want. That was until her husband decided he wanted some one else. So Andrea accepts a job with a child protective services near where her parents live and move her son and herself out there to start their lives over. Justin (her son) hurt, angry and bitter about his parents broken marriage and their broken home gets into some trouble with some friends which get him in contact with the game warden, Mart. A little girl seen with an unlikely caregiver causes concern around the town and leads Mart and Andrea to search for this child and find out who she is.
I did enjoy this book! It started off a little confusing in the first couple of chapters because we switch back and forth between seeing things in Mart and Andrea's eyes. But once you get the flow of that it becomes and easy read! Its packed full of mystery that keeps you hanging on!!! A great addition to the fiction library!
*"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group"
I did enjoy this book! It started off a little confusing in the first couple of chapters because we switch back and forth between seeing things in Mart and Andrea's eyes. But once you get the flow of that it becomes and easy read! Its packed full of mystery that keeps you hanging on!!! A great addition to the fiction library!
*"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group"
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