Book Review: Why Dogs Are by Tana Thompson

Tana Thompson has a way with words that touch the heart of adults and children.

In Why Dogs Are, Thompson tells about the creation of dogs by God. More specifically why one special dog, a golden retriever, was sent to Brian by God. The dog shows Brian that God loves him so much that he sent a friend to be the seeing eyes and the hearing ears that Brian needs.

This is such a heartwarming story that is a great book to share with loved ones, no matter what the age. I read it to my 1 ½ year old granddaughter and she loved it as much as I did. Marita Gentry created wonderful illustrations to add to the book.

All the profits from this book go to charities which train and support therapy dogs.

I was very glad that I was given this book by bookfun.org in exchange for my honest review! Thank you. 

Book Review: Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story

This is the story of Ed Lucas, a broadcaster who happened to be blind. This is such an inspiring story encouraging others to follow their dreams, no matter what may be seen as roadblocks. Lucas lost his sight at the age of 12 when he was hit by a baseball between the eyes. Thanks to his mother's letter writing to baseball players, he was soon invited to visit clubhouses.

I highly recommend this book to any who enjoy inspirational stories, sports stories or baseball.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: Temperance's Trials

Hallee Bridgeman did it again. This book, Temperance's Trials, the first in the Virtues and Valor Series takes place during World War II.  After Melissa Gilbert's father is taken away by the Gestapo for suspicion of aiding Jewish children, she and her brother run.

Melissa joins a group called the Virtues which is made up of a group of ladies that each have special skills. Melissa, now with the code name Temperance learns how to run a wireless then heads back to France.

This book is written, very well, from Melissa's point of view. Bridgeman know how to make a book a book that has just the right amount of excitement and always leaves me saying, "I can't wait for more."

I was given this book by bookfun.org in exchange for my honest review.

Book review: A Handful of Pebbles

This book, A handful of Pebbles by Sara Alexi, is the 7th book in theGreek Village Series. I have not read any of the other books but this did not take away from my enjoyment of this book. The fact that it is set in an area of the world that intrigues me pulled me in and the story kept me involved.

In this book, Sarah goes to Greece to attend her youngest son's wedding. This was an emotional book that pulled on many feelings that, I believe, many mothers go through when they witness their children marrying, regrets, change and more. I now want to read each of the other books in this series. Alexi is such a wonderful writer. Thank you for this book . 

Book review: Gummi Bears should not be organic

I love this book. I first requested this book from NetGalley because the title made me smile and the smile did not disappear throughout. The author is a blogger that finds ease in finding the humor in her everyday life raising three daughters.

It makes it easier to find the humor in a mother's everyday life. I was able to relate to the stories that she told as I caught myself laughing out loud every time I  picked this book up.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: ZooBorns Mother Love

This is a book full of the love between mothers and their babies. Filled with adorable pictures of animals, this book tugs at the heartstrings.

The copy that I received from NetGalley was only a partial copy but the pages that I received would make a wonderful snuggle time with mothers and their little ones. The pictures make you want to see more as they show the struggles that mothers go through to make sure their young are safe and loved.

Based on what I was able to see, I would recommend this book to anyone that loves to read to little ones.

Book Review: The Seven Step Guide to Authorpreneurship

The Seven Step Guide to Authorpreneurship by Rochelle Carter is the perfect book for anyone who wants to take their written creations and turn them into a career. This book leads the reader, step-by-step, into what exactly they need to do in order to make this step. 

I found this book to be very informational and includes details along the way. 

I was given this book by bookfun.org in exchange for my honest review.