The Little Paris Bookshop – Nina George

The Little Paris Bookshop takes you on an unforgettable journey through the French countryside.  Quirky characters and a plot which focuses on the healing nature of reading, made this an enjoyable read from start to finish.

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.

 

Hunting Hope: Dig Through the Darkness to Find the Light – Nika Maples

Hunting Hope is a powerful book that encourages the reader to hunt for hope even in the darkest seasons of one’s life.  Using her own story as a foundation for the text, coupled with scriptural references, this book provides tremendous inspiration.

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.

Pocket Prayers for Moms – Max Lucado with Andrea Lucado

Max Lucado has released six small pocket prayer books.  They are specifically targeted to – Moms, Dads, Teachers, Graduates, Friends, and Military Life.  Each book includes 40 uplifting prayers which have companion Bible verses.  These books would make lovely gifts.

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.

Fast Metabolism Food RX: Powerful Prescriptions to Feed Your Body Back to Health – Haylie Pomroy

Fast Metabolism RX was an interesting read.  Pomroy approaches food choices from a prescription point of view in order to address a variety of chronic health concerns.  She strongly advocates the importance of cooking your meals at home and staying away from processed foods.  This book will definitely make you think more critically about your own daily food choices.

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.

I Want It All: Exchanging Your Average Life for Deeper Faith, Greater Power, and More Impact – Gwen Smith

I Want It All doesn’t focus on ways to pursue attaining worldly things.  Rather, it explores the manner in which one can grow in faith and have a deeper impact.  The book is divided up into three sections – All the Faith, All the Power, and All the Impact, and it is written in a highly accessible manner. I really enjoyed reading this book, and I also felt challenged by it.  This text also includes a study guide section, and it would make a terrific resource for a small group study.

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

Safe House: How Emotional Safety Is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well – Joshua Straub

Safe House approaches the role of being a parenting book by presenting an overall philosophy rather than providing lots of different techniques to use in various situations.  Straub provides strong research to support his premise that emotional security is key to a child’s development.  He then explores the structures and behaviors within a home that lead to the development of emotional safety in children.  Safe House reaffirmed my beliefs about the importance of providing an emotionally safe home.  I found the chapter regarding technology and brain development particularly interesting.

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 Comeback: It’s Not Too Late and You’re Never to Far – Louie Giglio

Louie Giglio is a gifted communicator.  I have heard him speak in person on a number of occasions, and his book captures his dynamic, personal manner.  The Comeback is a celebration story for new beginnings.  It provides encouragement as well as perspective through the use of many inspirational stories.

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.

Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World – Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane

Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in A Screen-Driven World is a truly terrific parenting books.  Chapman and Pellicane tackle the role of “screens” in our children’s lives and provide much for readers to think about and process.  This book is not focused on providing a pro-technology or anti-technology stance.  Rather, it encourages the reader to take a closer look at how technology is being used within your home and the impact it is having on quality family time.  It also provides a myriad of strategies for creating healthy boundaries.  This one is a winner!

Bronner: A Journey to Understand – Sherri Burgess

As the mother of an elementary age daughter, I found Bronner a difficult book to read.  It details the  loss of a family’s  youngest son and their subsequent journey through grief.  Although ultimately a book that focuses on encouragement and inspiration, it was a challenging read for me.

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.

 

Healthy Fats, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook – American Heart Association

This is the fifth edition of this book, and it is better than ever with easy to follow recipes that are yummy and use foods that you already have in your home.  This one is a winner!

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.