Grit to Great: How Perserverance, Passion, and Pluck Take You from Ordinary to Extraordinary – Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval

Remember when your parents encouraged you to simply try your best and keep persevering?  Seems they really were right!  Grit to Great: How Perseverance, Passion, and Pluck Take You from Ordinary to Extraordinary explores the power of grit.  Written in an easy to read format, the text lays out how the true key to success is not intellect or talent but determination which is described in the book as “grit factor”.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Random House Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids – Rick Warren

The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids is a terrific devotional for third and fourth graders.  Each entry includes a verse and a message as well as a prayer.  Our family likes to use this text during breakfast.  It serves as a great way to start the day for our daughter.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Harper Collins Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Pass It On: Building a Legacy of Faith for Your Children through Practical and Memorable Experiences – Jim Burns and Jeremy Lee

Pass It On: Building a Legacy of Faith for Your Children through Practical and Memorable Experiences is a great resource guide focusing on experiences that reinforce faith within a family.  The ideas in the book span from kindergarten to twelfth grade and are not only meaningful but also easily incorporated into a family’s daily life so they are do-able.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Litfuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis: An Introduction – Jerry Root and Mark Neal

The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis: An Introduction is an outstanding text that explores the works of C.S. Lewis on a scholarly level.  It is not an easy read, but it is a worthwhile one for Lewis fans.  I particularly liked the layout of this book.  Each chapter is dedicated to a specific writing genre that Lewis used in his work.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.