Category Archives: Book Reviews

“Heaven Changes Everything” By Todd and Sonja Burpo

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Becky

This book, “Heaven Changes Everything,” is based on an earlier book, “Heaven Is For Real”  written by the husband and wife team, Todd and Sonja Burpo.  That earlier book is the story of the couple’s son, Colton–a toddler at the … Continue reading →

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“A Plain Death” by Amanda Flower

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Becky

I really liked this book. I didn’t think I would ever like the “Amish books” that have been so popular the past few years. But then I read one, and then another, and I was really hooked. Now comes a … Continue reading →

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“The Girl in the Glass” by Susan Meissner

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Becky

This is the story of  three women:  Meg Pomeroy, Sophia Borelli, and Nora Orsini–and the love they all have in common, Florence, Italy. Meg Pomeroy lives in San Diego and works as an editor for a publishing house that specializes … Continue reading →

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“The River” by Michael Neale

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Becky

This is the story of Gabriel, whose life–at the age of five–is dramatically changed by the death of his father.  The little boy’s life is completely altered when he is uprooted from his home by a beautiful river in the … Continue reading →

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“Little Kicker’s First Rain Storm” Written and Illustrated by Sandy Sprout

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Becky

              Rain Rain Go Away! Have you ever been afraid of something?  Can you remember being frightened by rain or thunder storms as a child? If you have, then you will be able to … Continue reading →

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“A Prayer for Little Kicker” Written and Illustrated by Sandy Sprott

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Becky

              Count Your Blessings Little Kicker is a beautifully illustrated book designed to be read aloud to children.  Little Kicker is the story of a newborn donkey, and the parent’s desire for their little … Continue reading →

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“The Scent of Rain” by Kristin Billerbeck

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Becky

This is the story of Daphne Sweeten who is a “nose”.  She has a highly developed sense of smell that enabled her to get a dream job in Paris.  She gives it all up to return to the United States … Continue reading →

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“Stranded–Ivy Malone Mysteries, Book 4” by Lorena McCourtney

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Becky

 “Stranded” is the fourth book I have read in the Ivy Malone Mysteries written by Lorena McCourtney.  Ivy is a senior citizen who, in her recent history, has found herself in a number of sticky situations.  Situations so “sticky” that … Continue reading →

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Desert Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans written by Linda Weaver Clarke

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Becky

  This is “Nancy Drew” all grown up.   If you liked the Nancy Drew books as a child, you will enjoy the books about the adventures of John and Julia Evans as an adult.  This is one of a series … Continue reading →

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“Blind Hope” written by Kim Meeder and Laurie Sacher

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Becky

Dog Days This is the true story of Laurie Sacher, and the way her life changed after adopting a small dog that had lots of problems.   Laurie had expected to get a dog that would be nice looking, and she was … Continue reading →

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