The Paleo Chef

Although I don’t follow the Paleo Diet every day, I am interested in healthy cooking and there are some great healthy recipes in The Paleo Chef: Quick, Flavorful Paleo Meals forEating Well by Pete Evans. I like that these recipes are relatively easy to follow, and everything I made so far out of the cookbook has tasted great! Although some of the ingredients may not be the easiest to find, there are other recipes that I have all of the ingredients for already in my kitchen.

 

In this book there are seven chapters that have recipes for breakfast, vegetable sides and snacks, seafood, poultry and meat dishes, desserts, and drinks. There are photos included in each chapter, and they definitely make me want to try making some of the more detailed recipes.

 

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Where Rivers Part

Where Rivers Part, by Kellie Coates Gilbert, is the second book in the Texas Gold Novel series. This story looks at Dr. Juliet Ryan, who has spent her life’s work providing safe drinking water. Although Dr. Ryan and her father are estranged, she must find a way to work with him to unravel a scandal in Corporate America as she is put in the middle of this scandal. Throughout the story, we see some of her family life, and the relationship she has with her mother. Although her mother is a Christian, Dr. Ryan and her father don’t share the same faith as her. As the book progresses, Dr. Ryan begins to realize she needs God in her life.

 

I liked that this book was different than other Christian books I have read in the past. There aren’t many that focus on Corporate America, and some of the scandals that go on in that environment.

 

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It's Not Who You Know, It's Who You Are

It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who You Are: Life Lessons from Winners, by Pat Williams and Jim Denney, tells short stories about some of the conversations Pat Williams has had with celebrities. These short stories show that celebrities are many times more than what we see or read about them, it’s how they truly are. Pat Williams tells stories that show the morals and the motivation behind these individuals’ successes in life.

 

I liked this book because you could just read one of the short stories in one sitting. It’s the perfect book to read if you are short on time. Also, the stories were very inspirational. Each of the people seemed to face some type of obstacle that they overcame. It is really a story for people who are looking for motivation in their life.

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The Beauty of Grace

The Beauty of Grace: Stories of God’s Love from Today’s Most Popular writers by Dawn Camp is a compilation of stories written by various authors that focus on Purpose, The Big Picture, Surrender, Trust, Lessons Learned, Hope and Encouragement, and Worship. Each of these stories were relatively short, most only two pages long. Each story also ended with a Bible verse or quote that relates to the story.

 

I really liked that these stories were short, so I could pick up the book and read 1 story in a few minutes, or I could read the entire section. I also think this book could be read as a devotional, and it’s the perfect length for busy mornings when you don’t have much time to finish a long devotion. Also, the photos in the book were very pretty nature scenes that tied the stories and photos nicely to one another.

 

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The Knot: Big Wedding Ideas

The Knot: Little Books of Big Wedding Ideas, is the perfect for a friend or family member who is recently engaged. There are four small books that each contain different ideas including a book about: Details, Boutiques and Centerpieces, Cakes, and Vows and Toasts. Each book includes really pretty photos, along with tips and advice you need to know about each topic. They tell you what types of questions you should ask of florists and cake decorators. Also included are different terms that are important to know when you are looking for a specific item for your wedding.

 

Although I don’t think you can plan your whole wedding from these small books, they do help take some of the guesswork out of the process for people who don’t know too much about wedding planning. I really like the small size of these books, and how the four of them come within a cardboard case.

 

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It Was Me All Along

I recently read It Was Me All Along by Andie Mitchell, and I really enjoyed her story. Andi talks about how she always turned to food for comfort during family problems. She wouldn’t think anything about eating 5 bowl of cereal in front of the television while her mother worked 1 of her 3 jobs and her father slept until noon. Throughout the course of elementary school, high school, and college, Andie continued to gain weight until she decided to still enjoy food, but in a way that would allow her to lose over 130 lbs.!! Andie talks about the different struggles she went through in her weight loss as well as coming to terms with her new body in the years after she lost weight.

 

I really enjoyed this book, and it encouraged me to read Andie’s blog, Can You Stay for Dinner. There are lots of great short articles as well as recipes on her site. I think this book is a great read for those who are looking to lose weight, as well as those who are just looking for a good inspiring book to read.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free as part of a Book Review Blogger 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.”

At Home in Last Chance

After abandoning her daughter with her brother, Kaitlyn Reed feels like everyone is judging her past, in At Home in Last Chance by Cathleen Armstrong. It doesn’t help that everyone in Last Chance, New Mexico seems to know everything about everyone. Steven Braden also feels the judgment from others in the town. When his brother put his life on hold to run Steven’s bar, and then Steven decided he didn’t want to own a bar once returning home, he felt disapproval from his family and the town. Against her better judgment, and the advice of others, Kaitlyn decides to give Steven and chance. Soon, Kaitlyn, her daughter Olivia, and Steven are spending time with each other. The book looks at their relationship and if they can overcome the past, while also dealing with the illness of a family member.

 

I really enjoyed this book and the relationship between Kaitlyn and Steven. They both helped the other find out what they wanted out of their lives while learning that you don’t always have to be the person you were in the past. Although I read other books in this series, I think this would read well as a stand-alone book because there is enough of an introduction to the other characters in the series. It was great to read about some of the other characters and where their lives have gone after the first two books in the series.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free as part of a Book Review Blogger 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.”