Review of the book Acsah

Acsah is written by Janice Rice and published by Ellechor Publishing House.

This story is based on the Biblical character of Acsah found in the book Joshua.  This women is given in marriage by her father Caleb to the man who could win a certain battle.  This fictional recounting of the story takes many liberties.  Since not much is written the author has added much to make this an interesting story.

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I thought it was a bit wordy.  There was too much description and internal thoughts.  That said, I still enjoyed the story.  I thought the author did well at portraying the emotions of the characters.  I liked the conversations and setting descriptions.  I think anyone who is interested in Biblical fiction will enjoy the book. 

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Parrish The Thought Book Review

Parrish the Thought is written by Catherine Leggitt and published by Ellechor Publishing House.

This is book three of the Christine Sterling Mystery Trilogy.  You really need to read the other two books to enjoy this book to the fullest.  You will still enjoy the story but reading all three of the books is the way to go.  This book finds Christine Sterling investigating the murder of Mrs. Parrish.  The accused killer is a hard to get along with teenager named Amanda.  The interaction of the two characters flows well and is easy to read.  The details are given to you at just the right times to keep you guessing and wanting to keep reading.

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  The characters were well developed and easy to root for.  The conversations were believable and helped the story move quickly.  It is told in the first person which at times became tedious.  Overall I enjoyed the story but do not think I would read it again.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of a book of poems

Morning’s Promise is written by Jennifer Anne Messing and published by Ellechor Publishing House.

This is a book filled with verses and poems that are divided by topic.  There are five different topics.  The titles are God’s Call and Guidance, Faith and Trust, God’s Care and Provision, Loving God and Serving God at Home.  The poems and verses under each topic relate to the said topic.

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  It was nice that the author compiled all of these together.  I liked the different poems.  I thought they were well written and highlighted the topic of the section they were in.  I also enjoyed the Bible verses that were well thought out and placed in the right section.  I do wish there had been more to the poems.  Maybe if the author had written why those were chosen or at least some kind of story behind some of them.  I would have enjoyed the book more had there been more than just verses and poems.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of A Heavenly Christmas

A Heavenly Christmas is written by Craig Van Zandt and is published by Tate Publishing.  This book is a 31 day devotional for the family.  It is meant to point you to Jesus, the real reason for Christmas.

This is a very good devotional families with older children or can also be used for your personal devotional time.  After reading these devotionals you will have a better understanding of Christmas and what it means to all Christians.

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I liked the concept of the book but found parts of it too wordy.  Just too much information that was not helpful.  I did, however, enjoy most of the book and think it would be a good devotional for anyone needing a refresher on why we celebrate Christmas.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of the Wooden Ring

The Wooden Ring is written by Alice Baudat and is published by Tate Publishing.  This book is the sequel to The Wooden Bowl also written by Alice Baudat.  I recommend reading the other book first before reading this book.  You will better understand the concept behind the book and the characters and town written about in the story.

This book is a unique story.  You can easily get lost in the story as the author switches between the characters viewpoints quite often.  Once you are familiar with the characters though, you can follow more easily.  I thought this book was more interesting then the first but it still was missing that special something that makes you want to read it again.

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I thought the story was unique and the characters were intriguing.  I did however think it could have flowed better and could have used more action and less introspection.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

To Love and Cherish, Book Review

 

To Love and Cherish is written by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller.

This is book two in the Bridal Veil Island series.  You do not have to read the books in order to enjoy the stories.  One of the highlights of this particular book is the setting.  The authors do an excellent job of describing the island and how it would have appeared during the late 1800’s.  I liked the story but felt the main characters could have been more likable.  Their interactions were somewhat believable but there was too much wondering what the other was thinking. 

The story follows Melinda and Evan.  Melinda is ready for a proposal but Evan wants to be able to financially support her before making that kind of promise.  Will they finally get together or will their busy lives lead them down different paths? 

I gave this book 4/5 stars for a couple of reasons.  I felt like the sub characters in the story were well written and actually more likable then the main characters.  I also felt like the story itself moved rather slowly. It still was a good historical fiction book and I think most people will enjoy the story!

I would like to the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of Understanding World Relgiions

Understanding World Religions in 15 Minutes a Day is written by Garry Morgan.

I loved this book and will be keeping it on my bookshelf for later use.  It was easy to follow, well written and a must read for all students interested in world religions.

There are forty chapters that include information on the religion listed in the title of the chapter.  The chapters are actually only a few pages long which help make this book a great devotional.   Some of the religions written about are Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam.   There are even chapters on Mormons, New Age and Judaism.   

The author gives a background for how each religion was first introduced.  I liked the historical aspect of each section.  I also liked how the book goes into detail about the differences within each religion.  Reading how the religions have transformed over the years was especially enlightening.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I thought it was easy to understand, filled with great information and a must read for any Christian interested in the religions of the world.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of Disconnected

Disconnected is written by Kennedy Barrows and published by Dorrance.

This book is not one you can just sit down and read in one sitting.  I found it to be informative yet overwhelming at times.  I would say it took me about a month to read through.

You will find that the chapters are short.  However, this does not mean they are easy to understand.  The author had divided the book into different sections and under each section has written what I would call articles about the subject presented.  There are personal stories included as well as pertinent examples to reiterate the authors point.

A couple of the sections are Boundaries and Communication.  Under the section Boundaries there are chapters titled The Broken Record Routine and Threats.  Under the Communication section you will find chapters titled Words Can Hurt and I First Look in the Mirror.

I found this book hard to understand.  It read like a bunch of articles thrown together.  The articles were not easy to comprehend either.  I think this book would be a good read for a student studying to be a counselor or someone who is studying human behavior.

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I thought it was boring and hard to understand.  I was hoping for a book about ways to improve our lives in this computer run world but I was greatly disappointed. 

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