Category Archives: Book Reviews

“The Great House of God” By Max Lucado

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Becky

This is a devotional book about The Lord’s Prayer.  This is the much loved prayer taught by Jesus.  However, the saying of The Lord’s Prayer may start to be said by rote, with not much thinking done about the words … Continue reading →

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“Humble Heart: A Book of Virtues” by Amy Meyer Allen

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Becky

vir·tue /ˈvərCHo͞o/ Noun 1. Behavior showing high moral standards:  “paragons of virtue”. 2.  A quality considered morally good or desirable in a person. Synonyms   merit – chastity – goodness This book is written for children about virtues.  There is a tale … Continue reading →

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“Clouds” by Robin Jones Gunn

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Becky

              Love:  To Be Or Not To Be? After supporting herself and living in a different state for a number of years, Shelly finds herself back in her home town and living with her … Continue reading →

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“Medicines that Kill” By Dr. James L. Marcum

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Becky

A caring physician, Dr. Marcum, wrote this book because of the  concern he has that many people swallow pills without knowing what is in them.  He suggests people need to educate themselves about the ingredients and side effects of all … Continue reading →

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“When Your Parent Becomes Your Child” by Ken Abraham

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Becky

This is the true story of Ken Abraham’s mom, Minnie, and her last years of life.  The story begins with Ken talking about how shocked he was when he understood his mom had dementia. The journey began slowly. After the … Continue reading →

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“Christmas in Apple Ridge” by Cindy Woodsmall

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Becky

This is actually an omnibus of two past stories, “The Sound of Sleigh Bells” and “The Christmas Singing” along with a new one, “The Dawn of Christmas.” The Sound of Sleigh Bells Beautiful Beth, a 26 year old Amish girl … Continue reading →

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“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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