Friday, March 11, 2016

Book Review: Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

I loved this book. From the cover to the story itself, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, made me happy to be reading it.
Arlene Santana has had a traumatic brain injury and she has lost her husband all in a flash. Due to her injury, she does not have any memories of previous days, other than those from before the brain injury. This creates a homesickness in her, so that each Christmas she just wants to go home.

Lori Copeland has such a gift with words. Even though the subject matter can bring one down, she includes moments that make you chuckle as they are read. I felt like this is a touching, unique Christmas story. 




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

Book Review: God and Churchill

This interesting view of this great statesman made for an interesting read. He was not a perfect man but he did strive to seek God.

There are four sections to this book which cover the differences between Churchill and other leaders. Included in the book: his preparation for his rol of leadership, family and personal adversity,destiny, and his mission to save Christian Civilization.

http://www.amazon.com/God-Churchill-Leaders-Destiny-Troubled/dp/1496406028When wondering about the credentials of the book's authors, the reader only needs to realize that Jonathan Sandys is the grandson of Winston Churchill.

This book was given to me by NetGalley and Tyndale House in exchange for my honest review.





Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Book Review: The Water-Saving Garden

With the water-shortages, due to drought, throughout the western parts of the U.S. this book is very timely.

I have a daughter who lives out west and I know the difficulty she has had in finding just the right plants to use that do not require a lot of watering, yet can help the house look beautiful.

The introduction gives different examples of attractive yard arrangements with landscaping and furniture arrangements.

The next chapters, in part two, shares ways to make the garden a water saver, including the type of soil and mulch are best.

Part three talks about choosing native plants and timing planting. Part four is about making the garden look like it has plenty and finally the last section gives a list of over 100 plants that can be used to help create this kind of garden.

This is an excellent resource book for anyone that is interested in water conservation while gardening.

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


Children's Book Review: All Things Bright and Beautiful

When I was a child, I remember at Sunday School we would have a music time. The teacher taught us this song using a big book with beautiful illustrations throughout. This is an updated version of this. The illustrations will appeal to children, as well as adults. Each page takes a line or two of the beloved song and create colorful, child-friendly illustrations.

I cannot wait to take this book out to my grandchildren so they can begin to learn this song, just as I did many years ago.

I was given this book by Worthy Publishing in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much.

Book Review: Divine Collision

This is a book to pick up when you have time to read it from cover-to-cover. Jim Gash is a Californian law professor who went to Uganda, East Africa. He did not know what would be facing him there or what he would be asked to do.

This is an honest, up-front telling of the pros and cons of Uganda from this man's eyes. He saw how the criminal court system left a lot to be desired, yet he still developed a deep care for the country and the culture.

Divine Collision does not hold back when talking about the country but shows the reader how to see God love everywhere and to not be afraid to accept God's challenges.

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

Book Review: Healthy and Free

Healthy and Free: A Journey to Wellness for Your Body, Soul, and Spirit This a good book to look at how good health is important not only for our body, but our soul and spirit. The author, Beni Johnson, shares her own tale about health and the journey she has taken. Johnson also reminds us that the body we have was given to us by God, so we should take care of it.

Through easy-to-follow steps the reader is able to see how to take control of their own health. The chapters, or Tools for Health, include: Hydration; sleep; exercise; eating clean; detoxing and supplements.

This book is an important book for everyone and I cannot recommend it any higher than I do.

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