Let Me Be Clear

Let Me Be Clear: Barack Obama’s War on Millennials, and One Woman’s Case for Hope is an interesting read by Katie Kieffer. I really enjoy reading the political perspective of young women, since I am also in this age category, and I am actively involved in politics. Ms. Kieffer looks at the promises President Obama made during his campaign, and then she reviews these promises to show that he did not follow through on those very things he based his campaign upon. The topics she looks at range from gun control and the military to foreign policy and the economy.

 

I enjoyed this book because I though she very thoughtfully laid on her claims, and she is an author I can relate to. Her writing style is easy to understand and is well-written. I’m looking forward to reading more of her books in the future and also sharing this book with some of my friends.

 

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A Bouquet of Love

A Bouquet of Love, by Janice Thompson, is a cute, fast summer read that I really enjoyed. Working in a family business, I understood completely what Cassia Pappas is feeling throughout the book. Cassia and her family move to Texas to open a Greek restaurant, but Cassia’s real passion is working with flowers. When an opportunity comes for her to work at a flower shop she knows it is the perfect opportunity for her, but she has concerns about how her father will react to her desire to leave the family business. Add in some rivalries with a competing restaurant, some romance, and you have the perfect recipe for a romantic comedy.

 

I enjoyed the characters in this book, and I did like their strong commitment to family. Also, there was the perfect amount of humor in this book to keep me completely entertained. Although this is the fourth book in the Weddings by Design series, it can be read as a stand-alone book and you won’t be confused or unable to follow what is going on in the story.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received an advanced copy of this book free from Revell as part of a blog tour. 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.”

In Perfect Time

I’ve really enjoyed all of the books in Sarah Sundin’s Wings of the Nightingale series, so I was a little sad to read In Perfect Time, which is the final book in this series. In Perfect Time follows Lt. Kay Jobson, an Army Air Force flight nurse. She had things in her history she wasn’t proud of, and during this book her character develops as she learns more about God and the forgiveness he gives. During this process, she becomes closer friends with Lt. Roger Cooper, a pilot of a C-47. He, also, has a past he isn’t proud of. As the book progresses, I really liked to see their relationship grow.

 

I really enjoyed this book and the characters, and I liked that they were also mentioned in the first two books so you could really see their growth and the changes they made in their life. I also thought the focus on nurses during WWII was very interesting. You don’t always see that side of wars, and that historical component was very interesting. Also, their faith, and the faith of their friends, made this an enjoyable read.   

 

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Strange Glory

Recently I have been hearing a lot about Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his life during the time of WWII. When I got a chance to read Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Charles Marsh, I was really excited to learn more about his actions against the Nazis in the 1930s. Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived in Germany and was a Pastor and Theologian who took a stand against Hitler during the height of his power. Ultimately, this led to his execution.

I liked all of the details that this book contained about Bonhoeffer’s life, from childhood all the way through adulthood. There was not too much focus on just one particular part of his life, rather the book seemed to show how each part of his life contributed to the man he became. It was well-written and contained completely new information to me, since I never read anything about Dietrich Bonhoeffer in the past. Since I already enjoy reading historic books, and anything about WWII, this book was not a stretch for me to read. I think it may be a little on the long side for people who don’t typically read biographies.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from Blogging for Books as part of a blog tour. 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." 

Debt-Proof Living

I don’t have a big problem with my finances, but I thought Debt-Proof Living: How to Get Out of Debt and Stay That Way by Mary Hunt might offer me some tips and ideas to make sure I stay out of debt. The book covers topics like the different kinds of debt, student loans, mortgages, credit scores, etc. I found this information really interesting, and the book was written in a way that was easy to understand. Some financial books can use terms and explanations that are confusing, but Mary Hunt did a great job of keeping the book on my level. I also liked that there was a glossary of terms at the end of the book. These will really be great in the future as I may need to refer back to some of the topics she addressed in the book when I am thinking about purchasing a home and things like that.

 

I think this book would be an especially great read for someone just graduating from college, but anyone would be able to benefit from the information contained in her book. Her stories make this especially a good read because it is always nice to learn more about the author and their personal experiences.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from Revell as part of a blog tour. 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." 

Surviving Henry: Adventures in Loving a Canine Catastrophe

When I read Surviving Henry: Adventures in Loving a Canine Catastrophe by Erin Taylor Young, I felt like I was reading about my own experiences with my dog! When Erin and her family get Henry, she has memories of what a great childhood she had with her boxer. Henry is nothing like the dog of her childhood. He will not listen, destroys household items (like a window!), and has a ton of energy.

 

The book tells a lot of cute stories about some of the adventures Henry gets himself into. With every chapter, and new story about Henry, I felt so much better knowing my dog is not the only one who spends more time at the vet than a human does at the doctor’s office. The story was written in a way that reads like a friend is talking to you, telling you about Henry. It’s a very quick read, and I read it in only two days. I would definitely recommend this book to others.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from Revell as part of a blog tour. 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."