Category Archives: Book Reviews

“Laughing in the Rain: Self-Care for the Storms of Life” by Hillary Saffran

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Becky

Laugh at Life This is a combination stress-relief and humor book.  The author has a background in social services, so is familiar with a lot of modern stressors, as well as, possible solutions for them.  There are sixteen different chapters … Continue reading →

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“Pharaohs of the Bible” by Eve Engelbrite

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Becky

Along The Nile This is a book that parallels the events and people in the Old Testament of the Bible, with the times and pharaohs of ancient Egypt.  It is very apparent that the author put a great deal of … Continue reading →

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“Spoken For: Embracing Who You Are and Whose You Are” by Robin Jones Gunn and Alyssa Joy Bethke

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Becky

   Valued Higher Than Gold Our life is a love story, and God is our pursuer.  This relatively short, easy to read book is small, but it is full of big ideas concerning our worth, importance and value to God.  … Continue reading →

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“Beautiful on the Mountain” by Jeannie Light

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Becky

Mountain Blessing This is the true story of Jeannie Light’s experience of living in an economically deprived area of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the late 1970’s.  She had formerly lived an opulent lifestyle, but a divorce changed the course … Continue reading →

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“When I Grow Up I Want to Be….in the U. S. Navy”

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Becky

Oceans Away–Want To Be a Sailor? This is a great book that has lots of good information about the Navy, especially life on an aircraft carrier.  This is geared towards children who can read, with pictures on every page.  It … Continue reading →

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“I’ve Never Been to Vegas but My Luggage Has” by Mandy Hale

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Becky

Real, Hilarious, Refreshing Mandy Hale, thirty-four, writes a very readable autobiography that highlights events in her life from her senior year in high school to the present time.  She tells of her different jobs, the relationships in her life, and … Continue reading →

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“Queen Vernita Visits Gator Country” by Dawn Menge

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Becky

This book is a story about an imaginary woman named Queen Vernita who is going to the South for a visit.  The Queen is going to be gone for twelve months visiting different areas, and the book is divided into … Continue reading →

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“Death by the Book” by Julianna Deering

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Becky

Did The Butler Do It? Drew Farthering is living in 1930’s England and is handsome, rich and the sole heir of the Farthering Place estate.  He is also in love with an American girl, Madeline, who is taking her time … Continue reading →

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“Out of the Depths” by Edgar Harrell

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Becky

Amazing & True Edgar Harrell, a Marine during World War II, tells his true story of being aboard the USS Indianapolis when a Japanese submarine bombed it multiple times.  In a matter of minutes, the battleship sunk, while the crew … Continue reading →

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“Angel Stories” by Jonathan Nixon

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Becky

For Some Have Entertained Angels Unawares This is a collection of many different types of true angel stories from a variety of people.  Although most of the incidents were told by adults, some children also related their encounters.  These reports … Continue reading →

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