Dear Grandchild, this is me

What a wonderful book. This book is filled with questions for a grandparent and is meant to be passed on to their grandchildren. There is plenty of space to elaborate on answers, place photos and share memories. This is a hardcover book yet is made to lay open to help ease writing on each page. The book covers different stages of a grandparent's life beginning with information about beginning years through being a grandparent. I also enjoy the other sections, such as a cooking section, and travel. I cannot say enough good things about this book. I am going to fill it up for my own grandchildren.
I received an advance reading copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The review is in my own opinion.

Where I Found You

This is a well written story about a difficult subject matter.
Ruby is a three year old who doesn't talk much, and depends on routine. Her father walks out on her and her mom, Sara. However, Sara feels like there is something wrong with her little girl. Ruby is diagnosed with autism.
I have read many non-fiction books about autism but this is the first fictional one that grabbed my heart and helped me to see autism from the family perspective. This is so well-done that I felt like I was part of the family from the beginning.
Beautifully written. Thank you Bookouture and Netgalley for allowing me to read the arc of this story.

I was given this book by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders

It has been a while since I have read a non-fiction medical book. When I did read them, they would fascinate me. Each case took me right into the medicine of the case. None of them are long, however, at times I would catch myself dissecting the technical language and forget about the people involved.
 I felt detached from the cases instead of being in the center of it.
For readers who enjoy medical non-fiction concerning complex cases, I would recommend this.

Seven Letters of Love

Being a mother is what Sarah is all about. She loves it. Her daughter, Izzy, is seven years old. Sarah's family is excited when she becomes pregnant again, however when she collapses a few months into the pregnancy things start to fall apart in Sarah and Izzy's world. All at once, the family's future is being fought over by Sarah's husband and her sister.
The sister, Mia is trying to connect with Sarah by walking through Sarah's house. She finds the seven letters that Sarah has written to Izzy, one for each year of her life, so far. These letters are filled with so much love, and yet it feels like Sarah is planning for the day she may not be around. Filled with the words in these letters, Mia and Sarah's husband now have their world changed forever.
This book is an emotional one that takes the reader through the roller coaster that is life, never knowing from one day to another what will occur. A box of tissues is needed to get through this book but I recommend it highly.

Whenever I am out in nature I am amazed by the beauty that God created. The Signature of God: His Name Written into Our Lives & the World  by Rhonda Dawes Milner brings this wonder tot he forefront as she helps us see all the delicate beauty in nature and how they are related to God and his works.
I love reminders of God's love and this books helps us to remember what surrounds us and see it in a new way. I highly recommend this book.
I was given this book by NetGalley and River Grove books in exchange for my honest review.

Overcoming Fear by Dawna de Dilva

I was not sure what to expect from this book as the subject matter can be overwhelming at times. This book was not like that. It is filled with encouragement. The author, Dawna De Silva shared about discerning the voice of God so we can hear and be healed by Him. This leads freedom from fear. Much of her teaching uses personal stories as a counselor. There are also questions throughout to help the application of the teaching to life. Along with this there are quotations from other well-known authors and Scripture to help guide.
I highly recommend this book, but I would suggest reading a chapter at a time and letting it sink in.
I was given this book by Chosen Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

From Junk Food to Joy Food by Joy Bauer

.From Junk Food to Joy Food caught my attention because I am always on the lookout for meals that are good for me but yet don't taste that way. This book shows you how to do the exchanges, yet not feel deprived. The author, Joy Bauer, shows where there are hidden calories in the food that you choose. It also gives choices of foods that allow you to feel energized and healthy.
There are recipes from Chicken Parmesan to Key Lime Pie.
This book is very useful if you need to eat healthier but don't want to give up on comfort food. Each recipe gives the calories for the food we are used to eating and then the lower calorie equivalent.
I may have to get the hard copy of this book so I don't make my Kindle too messy while preparing the meals.
I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.