Category Archives: Adult

Brave Enough – Nicole Unice

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Brave Enough tackles the issue of fear within us and points to the courage each of us can find in a relationship with Christ that will empower us and transform our lives.  I liked how Unice focuses on the idea that we don’t have to be weighed down by unrealistic, super hero levels of bravery as we tackle challenges.  We just need to be brave enough to face the challenges within our own lives.

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

The Finishing School: How One Book Nerd Began Living What She Learned – Valerie Woerner

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The Finishing School: How One Book Nerd Began Living What She Learned is a delightful and thought provoking book.  I immediately connected with the author as a fellow “book nerd” and appreciated her conversational tone.  This book tackles a wide variety of issues from prayer to self control which may be areas where one is a work in progress.  Woerner then provides insights including reflection-based homework which will assist in putting desires for growth into action.  This one is a winner!

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.

Gather Around the Amish Table: Treasured Recipes and Stories from Plain Communities – Lucy Leid

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Gather Around the Amish Table: Treasured Recipes and Stories from Plain Communities is filled with simple and delicious recipes.  Short stories and anecdotes accompany many of the recipes which makes for a charming addition.

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.

Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now – Max Lucado

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I am a big Max Lucado, and I am always thrilled to have the opportunity to review his newest release.  Glory Days provides a study of the book of Joshua.  He specifically tackles the disconnect between the promises found in the Bible related to the lives of Christians and the lives most Christians are living today.  This book is well written and provides much to think about for the reader.

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.

Be the Best Mom You Can Be: A Pracitical Guide to Raising Whole Children in a Broken Generation – Marina Slayton

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This is a solid parenting book that is filled with practical advice and real world examples.  Written with a Christian parenting perspective and a highly conversational tone, it is an easy read but provides a lot to think about for the reader.  The questions and reflections at the end of each section provide a nice wrap of the material presented.

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.

The Blender Girl Smoothies – Tess Masters

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The Blender Girl Smoothies is filled with smoothie recipes that are easy and delicious.  The book includes a wide array of recipes as well as a lot information about different ingredients and how they can enhance the taste and texture of your creations.  Unfortunately, many of them really pack a high number of calories which is not what I am looking for in a smoothie.

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.

A Bone to Pick – Mark Bittman

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Well known food writer Mark Bittman provides insights about the foods we eat and what we would be better off not eating in A Bone to Pick.  This book is a compilation of Bittman’s previous articles about food and the food industry.  The information is presented in a clear, easy to understand manner and provides real “food for thought” for the reader.

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 Matheny Manifesto – Mike Matheny and Jerry Jenkins

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Truth be told, I am not a big baseball fan, but I was interested in reading Matheny’s book after hearing about the manifesto he wrote in response to being asked to coach a youth baseball team for his son.  This book is part Matheny biography and part philosophy of how to help kids benefit from participating in youth sports.  Many sections of the book are very direct about the negative impact over-zealous parents have had on youth sports and what Matheny views as the solution.  The Matheny Manifesto was a very interesting read which I truly enjoyed.

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.

 

Only One You – Linda Kranz

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This little gem of a book would make a lovely graduation gift.  Only One You highlights the parental advice given to Adri the fish who is about to venture out on his own.  Beautiful illustrations and deceptively simply text provide the reader with a profound message of self acceptance, encouragement, and the charge to make the world a better place.  This is a new favorite!