Resurrection In May by Lisa Samson focuses on the characters of Claudius Borne, who is an elderly farmer in Kentucky. Upon meeting May Seymour and learning that she is traveling to Rwanda, he invites her to live with him for the summer before her journey because her parents plan to leave the country. After dealing with extreme difficulty in Rwanda, May returns to Claudius’ farm to recover from her journey.
This is the first book I have read regarding the atrocities which occurred in Rwanda during the Hutu vs. Tutsi war and the first work by Lisa Samson. There were many things in this book which caused me to think about issues which are occurring outside of the United States: in this case the struggles of the people in Rwanda.
Although this book is different than anything I have read in the past, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning more about Rwanda during this horrific time in the mid 1990s or who is looking to feel a deep connect with the characters they are reading about
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their Booksneeze book review 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."
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sarah's Garden (A Patch of Heaven Novel)
I have been interested in Amish Novels since reading my first Amish book by Beverly Lewis. Since that time, I have read many books concerning Amish main characters , and none of them have been a disappointment. Sarah’s Garden (A Patch of Heaven Novel), by Kelley Long is another book which delivers the same quality storyline as that of other authors who choose to focus on storylines concerning Amish characters.
Throughout the book, Sarah, a very shy girl, who is tasked with running her family’s produce stand, faces many difficulties. Throughout all of her struggles, she never loses her faith. I was completely interested in the romantic theme of the book, and I found myself drawn into Sarah and Grant’s relationship. Grant, the new neighbor who is a veterinarian, falls in love with Sarah and this serves as a very confusing situation for Sarah. Sarah could be shunned and forced to never see her family again if she pursues the relationship.
This was an extremely quick read...perfect for a summer afternoon by the pool! Although it was a little predictable, that is exactly what I expect when reading a romance novel such as this. I really enjoyed the English and Amish romance aspect, and I will definitely be reading the next books in this series.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review 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."
Throughout the book, Sarah, a very shy girl, who is tasked with running her family’s produce stand, faces many difficulties. Throughout all of her struggles, she never loses her faith. I was completely interested in the romantic theme of the book, and I found myself drawn into Sarah and Grant’s relationship. Grant, the new neighbor who is a veterinarian, falls in love with Sarah and this serves as a very confusing situation for Sarah. Sarah could be shunned and forced to never see her family again if she pursues the relationship.
This was an extremely quick read...perfect for a summer afternoon by the pool! Although it was a little predictable, that is exactly what I expect when reading a romance novel such as this. I really enjoyed the English and Amish romance aspect, and I will definitely be reading the next books in this series.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review 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, June 29, 2010
Ransomed Dreams
Ransomed Dreams by Sally John tells the story of Sheridan Montgomery and Eliot Montgomery. Eliot Montgomery served as ambassador to Venezuela before the violent shooting which left him unable to care for himself. Fearing what had happened to them in a large city, Sheridan and Eliot moved to a small town in Mexico where they secluded themselves from their past and also those within in the small village. When the past comes back to haunt Sheridan, she must deal with the relationships she had with her father, sister, and the mysterious Luke Traynor who was her savior during the shooting.
Overall, the main theme of this book was forgiveness. Sheridan must deal with forgiving all of the people who hurt her in the past, as she unravels all of the secrets that were kept from her. I enjoyed this book, but I found it a little difficult to become one hundred percent into the book. It took me longer to read than books I have read in the past. But, with that said, I still enjoyed the main focus on the importance of forgiveness.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Tyndale Publishers as part of their book review 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
Overall, the main theme of this book was forgiveness. Sheridan must deal with forgiving all of the people who hurt her in the past, as she unravels all of the secrets that were kept from her. I enjoyed this book, but I found it a little difficult to become one hundred percent into the book. It took me longer to read than books I have read in the past. But, with that said, I still enjoyed the main focus on the importance of forgiveness.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Tyndale Publishers as part of their book review 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
Friday, June 11, 2010
Love on a Dime
Love on a Dime: A Ladies of Summerhill Novel by Cara Lynn James, is a wonderful story based in Rhode Island in the 1890s. Lilly is a young writer, who writes dime novels in order to supplement the income of her favorite charity. As she attempts to keep her identity hidden due to her fears of being ostracized from the social elite class, problems ensue. Her previous fiancée purchases her publishing house, she is being blackmailed, and her brother’s wife is not who she seems to be.
I loved this book. From the first page to the last, it kept me interested in the story of Lilly and her attempts to do what she loved: write novels which were in line with her religious beliefs. Lilly’s interaction with her brother and family were relatable to what people currently go through, as sometimes doing what you love isn’t necessarily accepted by society. Although the book was a little predictable, that’s exactly what I was anticipating when I decided to review Love on a Dime for Thomas Nelson publishing. I enjoyed the book, and can’t wait to read the second in the series which comes out in January of 2011.
I received this book free of charge from Thomas Nelson Publishing, Booksneeze, in return for writing a book review.
I loved this book. From the first page to the last, it kept me interested in the story of Lilly and her attempts to do what she loved: write novels which were in line with her religious beliefs. Lilly’s interaction with her brother and family were relatable to what people currently go through, as sometimes doing what you love isn’t necessarily accepted by society. Although the book was a little predictable, that’s exactly what I was anticipating when I decided to review Love on a Dime for Thomas Nelson publishing. I enjoyed the book, and can’t wait to read the second in the series which comes out in January of 2011.
I received this book free of charge from Thomas Nelson Publishing, Booksneeze, in return for writing a book review.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Happily Ever Laughter
Although I’m not married, I was able to enjoy book Happily Ever Laughter: Discovering the Lighter Side of Marriage by Ken Davis as the General Editor. Because many of my friends will be marrying in the next few months, I thought it would be an interesting book to read and possibly give as a gift.
Throughout the book, there are thirty chapters of various short, humorous stories relating to marriage. Each chapter begins whit a short introduction to what the chapter’s theme will be about. Also, after the short story, there is a paragraph entitled Laugh Lesson which investigates the humorous situation in the story and looks at the root of the situation and finds a way for the married couple to deal with the situation.
This book was a quick read or one which you can read a chapter and pick it up a month later to read another chapter. For this reason, it’s a great book for a busy couple who doesn’t necessarily have time to read the entire book at one time.
Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.
Throughout the book, there are thirty chapters of various short, humorous stories relating to marriage. Each chapter begins whit a short introduction to what the chapter’s theme will be about. Also, after the short story, there is a paragraph entitled Laugh Lesson which investigates the humorous situation in the story and looks at the root of the situation and finds a way for the married couple to deal with the situation.
This book was a quick read or one which you can read a chapter and pick it up a month later to read another chapter. For this reason, it’s a great book for a busy couple who doesn’t necessarily have time to read the entire book at one time.
Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.
Monday, May 17, 2010
God's Promises for Girls
Before reading God’s Promises for Girls written by Jack Countryman and Amy Parker, I thought it would be a cute book for some of my younger cousins, but as I read through the book, I was able to find Bible verses that were relevant to various things I am going through as a 24 year old.
The book is divided into various sections dealing with issues including God’s Promises when you need forgiveness, God’s Promises about God’s Love, How God Wants you to Count your Blessings, God’s Promises about Making Each Day Count, and God’s Promises that His Love Never Changes. Each of these sections gave particular instances what these examples look like for young girls, such as examples in which you feel guilty about doing things like making your best friend feel bad or when you lose your best friend’s bracelet. After some examples are laid out, various Bible verses are listed that deal with that topic. In addition to the content of the book, there are cute pictures on every page which relate to the topic being discussed.
I thought this was a great book, and I can’t wait to share it with some of my younger cousins. Also, I will most likely be buying the God’s Promises for Boys version to share for Birthday gifts for my boy cousins.
Disclosure of Material Connection: Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me this Book free as part of their BookSneeze.com book review 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.”
The book is divided into various sections dealing with issues including God’s Promises when you need forgiveness, God’s Promises about God’s Love, How God Wants you to Count your Blessings, God’s Promises about Making Each Day Count, and God’s Promises that His Love Never Changes. Each of these sections gave particular instances what these examples look like for young girls, such as examples in which you feel guilty about doing things like making your best friend feel bad or when you lose your best friend’s bracelet. After some examples are laid out, various Bible verses are listed that deal with that topic. In addition to the content of the book, there are cute pictures on every page which relate to the topic being discussed.
I thought this was a great book, and I can’t wait to share it with some of my younger cousins. Also, I will most likely be buying the God’s Promises for Boys version to share for Birthday gifts for my boy cousins.
Disclosure of Material Connection: Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me this Book free as part of their BookSneeze.com book review 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.”
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Storm Warning
Storm Warning by Billy Graham immediately drew my attention, as I am interested in anything that has to do with the end times. As a huge fan of the Left Behind series, I was excited to read Billy Graham’s take on the various Storms (not merely the storms that are found in nature) that are occurring in the world today and compare them to the book of Revelations.
It’s important to note that this book was originally published in 1992 but it has been updated to include some of the most concerning issues which occurred between 1992 and now such as Hurricane Katrina, the economic situation facing Americans, and the various terrorist events that have been occurring. It’s interesting that many of the issues which were relevant to the apocalypse in the 90s have become that much more commonplace in the year 2010.
I liked the personal aspects he put into the book such as his daughter’s experience with a hurricane in Florida and his childhood relationship with storms when living on a farm. I found the four horseman explanations very interesting, as I never really studied them that in-depth, especially in relation to situations that are currently occurring.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I didn’t feel as if the writing was difficult to comprehend, and I was very interested to hear how the times we are currently living in can relate to the book of Revelations. This was the first book I ever read by Billy Graham, and to be honest, I was a little nervous to read one of his books thinking the analysis would be hard for me to comprehend, but as I said before, I easily understood the concepts and enjoyed the book from start to finish. In the future, I will definitely be reading more of his works.
Disclosure of Material Connection: Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me this Book free as part of their BookSneeze.com book review 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.”
It’s important to note that this book was originally published in 1992 but it has been updated to include some of the most concerning issues which occurred between 1992 and now such as Hurricane Katrina, the economic situation facing Americans, and the various terrorist events that have been occurring. It’s interesting that many of the issues which were relevant to the apocalypse in the 90s have become that much more commonplace in the year 2010.
I liked the personal aspects he put into the book such as his daughter’s experience with a hurricane in Florida and his childhood relationship with storms when living on a farm. I found the four horseman explanations very interesting, as I never really studied them that in-depth, especially in relation to situations that are currently occurring.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I didn’t feel as if the writing was difficult to comprehend, and I was very interested to hear how the times we are currently living in can relate to the book of Revelations. This was the first book I ever read by Billy Graham, and to be honest, I was a little nervous to read one of his books thinking the analysis would be hard for me to comprehend, but as I said before, I easily understood the concepts and enjoyed the book from start to finish. In the future, I will definitely be reading more of his works.
Disclosure of Material Connection: Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me this Book free as part of their BookSneeze.com book review 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.”
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