Category Archives: Book Reviews

Quest for Truth & Justice

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, “The Bungalow Mystery,” by Carolyn Keene I just had to check out this book at the library. My Mom had the whole Nancy Drew book series and I’ve read them all more than once. But that … Continue reading

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The Language of Flowers review

The Language of Flowers, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh This story shows the complexity and brokenness of human nature through the eyes of a young girl. Victoria was abandoned at birth by her mother. She never knew her mother or her father. … Continue reading

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“Deliver Me From Evil,” by Kathi Macias, a novel

New Hope Publishers, Birmingham, Alabama, 2011 (www.newhopedigital.com) – Fiction/Christian/General  An inside look into sexual trafficking and various plots to aid in the abolition of this heinous crime.  This story begins with a young girl named Mara who was sold by … Continue reading

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Order Info for “31 days”

  Totally thrilled with our  “31 days” collaborative book with hubby, Steve!   Just an FYI – some of you have asked about ordering. If you’d like to order, go to blurb.com.  You can save 25% thru 11/28 by using the … Continue reading

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Our book is here!

This project started with Steve suggesting he take a photo every day of the month regardless of rain, snow, sun, no sun, or mood of the photographer. The goal was to take more pictures and write more by writing or … Continue reading

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Book Review: “To Be Perfectly Honest”

  “To Be Perfectly Honest-One man’s year of almost living truthfully could change your life. No lie,” by Phil Callaway Refreshingly honest in a day and age when telling the truth is not always embraced. For me, it took a … Continue reading

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“The Chocolate Diaries”

Book Review for “The Chocolate Diaries—Secrets for a Sweeter Journey on the Rocky Road of Life,” by Karen Scalf Linamen, WaterBrook Press, 2011 I love Ms. Linamen’s light, yet deep approach to life’s difficulties. She is genuinely honest and reflective as … Continue reading

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God-gifts

I’m thoroughly enjoying a book,  One Thousand Gifts-A dare to live fully right where you are,” my friend Kathy gave me. Ann Voskamp, the author, encourages the reader to be thankful. She claims the “real problem of life is never a lack of time. … Continue reading

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