A blog where anyone can share opinions/reviews of books read. Suggestions on 'must reads'
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Falling Into Place: A Memoir of Overcoming by Hattie KauffmanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A remarkable story of strength, hardship and courage. Hattie grew up in childhood that could only be described as heartbreaking. I found myself in tears for her and her siblings at such neglect, and hunger. Despite this she fought to make a success of her life and to bring herself up from poverty, to make a success of her life. She went after what she wanted and did what she needed to, to achieve that success.
After a second failed marriage, she felt something missing from within. She began searching for answers, feeling something was missing from her life. All the while something was pulling her to churches, first one then another. She finally found what she had been missing and what she found surprised her. As a child she never believed in God, and brought that mindset int adulthood with her. Suddenly she found herself hungry, not for food, but for the word of God.
Hattie has shared with us a powerful and inspiring window into her life! What a remarkable novel that will touch anyone who reads it.
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I received this wonderful novel from Smith Publishing for an honest review.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
The Camomile Lawn by Mary WesleyMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lazy summer days of Oliver, Calypso, Walter, Polly and Sophie spent with thei Aunt Helana and Uncle Richard every year, brought joy to a rather dull household. When the summer is cut short by war, their lives are forever changed. Rather than living their lives in fear, they live with a passion for life and in their lives. Sophie who is ten when the war starts, in my opinion is understated and mysterious.
Mary Wesley is a gifted writer, she is able to keep you enticed and wishing you could put the book down.
One of the best novels I have read in a very long time
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Noisy Frog Sing-Along by John HimmelmanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I won this book from Reader View Book Giveaway.
A delightful children's book, with vibrant colors that are sure to hold a little ones attention. What child can resist a story about frogs, this clever book has many facets to it, a sing-along as in the title, a cute story, and interesting facts about frogs. Noisy Frog Sing-Along from Dawn Publications will make a wonderful addition to a child's bookshelf.
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Friday, October 18, 2013
She Can Scream by Melinda LeighMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I had no idea there was two books before this one. She Can Scream can stand alone, it's that spellbinding! I was hooked, like a good movie, the story flowed, and I couldn't stop reading until I finished the last page. Brook and Luke, such good characters that really played off each other. I loved it, I was on the the edge of my seat, so to speak, most of the time. First time I've read a book in a day in a very long time.
If you like thrillers, mysteries, drama's and/or romance, this is a must read! I got it from netgalley.com for an honest review. Now I have to find the first two to read.
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Friday, September 27, 2013
The Burn List by Stan StamperMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Read the first chapter and your hooked! Fast paced, action filled, add an underlying touch of romance and you have a fantastic thrilling book. I recommend you set a timer, you will lose all track of time.
I received this ebook from netgalley.com for an honest review.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a delight to read to my grandson. Very well written, with colorful illustrations that kept his interest.
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