i love my 5 kids - Reviews

Where Wildflowers Bloom by Ann Shorey Book Review

2012-01-22T13:32:00.000-06:00

Where Wildflowers Bloom: A Novel (Sisters at Heart) From the publisher: How far will she go to follow her dreams? The Civil War stole a father and brother from Faith Lindberg--as well as Royal Baxter, the man she wanted to marry. With only her grandfather left, she dreams of leaving Noble Springs, Missouri, and traveling west to Oregon to start a new life, away from the memories that haunt her. But first she must convince her grandfather to sell the family's mercantile and leave a town their family has called home for generations. When Royal Baxter suddenly returns, Faith allows herself to hope that she and Royal will finally wed. But does he truly love her? Or...

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Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey

2012-01-15T05:07:00.002-06:00

Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey <p>&amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;Chasing</p> Skip down to my review, this is from the publisher. It is August 1944 and Paris is on the cusp of liberation. As the soldiers of the Third Reich flee the Allied advance, they ravage the country, stealing countless pieces of art. Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring will stop at nothing to claim the...

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7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt Book Review

2012-01-13T16:12:00.000-06:00

Let me just say, I love Mary Hunt. I used to be a subscriber to her newsletter and she really has helped to open my eyes to foolish purchases in my life. The first few chapters of 7 Money Rules for Life®: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future are not my favorite. I just wanted her to get to the point and help me save or spend wisely. Let me also say, I already knew that part of her story. It wasn't new to me. HOWEVER, this was a book and these are the chapters that most people need to read in their lifetime especially if they spend freely and live paycheck to paycheck. She has a story that has lived just that - and changed her ways. The...

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The Keeper by Suzanne Woods Fisher book review

2012-01-12T21:23:00.001-06:00

It’s a “Honey of a Giveaway” from Suzanne Woods Fisher! Suzanne is hosting a "honey of a giveaway"during the blog tour for The Keeper: A Novel (Stoney Ridge Seasons)! During 1/3-1/17 you can enter to win an iPad2 from Suzanne and connect with her on January 17th at The Keeper Facebook Party! During the giveaway one Grand Prize winner will receive a Prize Pack valued at $600: A brand new 16 KB iPad 2 with Wi-Fi A $25 gift certificate to iTunes A copy of The Keeper But wait there's more! Just click one of the icons below to enter, then on 1/17 join Suzanne for The Keeper Facebook Party! During the party Suzanne will announce the winner of the "Honey" of an iPad...

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A Whisper of Peace by Kim Vogel Sawyer Book Review

2011-12-02T16:43:00.000-06:00

A Whisper of PEACE by Kim Vogel Sawyer From the Publisher: Ostracized by her tribe because of her white father, Lizzie Dawson lives alone in the mountains of Alaska, practicing the ways of her people even as she resides in the small cabin her father built for her mother. She dreams of reconciling with her grandparents to fulfill her mother's dying request, but she has not yet found a way to bridge the gap that separates her from her tribe. Clay Selby has always wanted to be like his father, a missionary who holds a great love for the native people and has brought many to God. Clay arrives in Alaska to set up a church and school among the Athabascans. He is totally focused on...

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Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble Book Review

2011-12-02T16:11:00.000-06:00

Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble From the publisher: Eden’s hope is rekindled when Clay delivers astounding news: their baby girl has been found. Five years ago Eden and Clay Larson’s baby was stolen. When they went to pay the ransom, what happened changed their lives forever—the kidnapper’s car with Baby Brianna inside sunk deep into the river. Eden blamed herself, Clay lost himself in work. Their young and rocky marriage ended. Or so Eden thought. Now Eden’s moved to a new town. She’s found faith and is trying to rebuild her life. She’s even dating again—a sweet guy named Kent who plans to marry her. But then Clay arrives out of the blue and delivers shocking news: he...

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i love my 5 kids - Reviews: Falling to Pieces by Vannetta Chapman Book Review

2011-10-24T17:07:00.001-05:00

i love my 5 kids - Reviews: Falling to Pieces by Vannetta Chapman Book Review

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Falling to Pieces by Vannetta Chapman Book Review

2011-10-24T16:53:00.001-05:00

Falling to Pieces (A Shipshewana Amish Mystery) I read a lot of Amish stories. This one is really like no other. It is a mystery with murder, grief, anger, and different motives that could get everyone involved in trouble. The main characters were very likable and each had their own story. I liked the way the author combined the "English" way with the "Amish" way. It was nice to see the way the combined worlds really work in a small town. This is the first book in the series - I wouldn't mind reading more of the stories in the future. It was a book that truly kept my attention and had me captivated. I didn't like the cartoonish cover. I felt...

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The Harvest of Grace An Ada's House Novel Book Review

2011-10-09T14:22:00.001-05:00

The Harvest of Grace: Book 3 in the Ada's House Amish Romance Series (An Ada's House Novel) Feel free to rate this review! My Review: It is a fact I like the Amish way of life. I love the simplicity and the love of a huge family. When I see an Amish book, I'm drawn at learning a little more about their closed livelihood. This book was not the same as most Amish books. It had more of a soap opera tale to it. A sister longing for her sibling's beau. Alcohol taking over someone's life and rehab. Anger and forgiveness. Debt and it almost ruining the life of so many. Not the typical Amish fiction reading material. However, the...

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The Measure of Katie Calloway by Serena Miller

2011-10-09T09:40:00.000-05:00

Measure of Katie Calloway, The: A Novel My Review: Katie Calloway is a lady who has had hardships that most people can only imagine. Thriving before the Civil War and desolate after. Hated by her husband, she seeks a new life - going far up North as possible. She finds herself a job in a lumber camp. Working in a lumber camp in the bitter winter has many challenges. One being the only lady and having to keep her secret, so her vile husband won't find her. This is one of those books, that kept me intrigued. I wanted to be there - to smell the pine trees, to feel the snow, to hear the laughter. Each chapter had more challenges that were...

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Deeply Devoted by Maggie Brendan Book Review

2011-10-05T18:22:00.000-05:00

Deeply Devoted: A Novel (The Blue Willow Brides) From the publisher: Acclaimed romance writer Maggie Brendan’s latest offering from the “Blue Willow Bride” series, Deeply Devoted (ISBN: 978-0-8007-3462-6, $14.99, 336 pages, September), introduces readers to Catharine Olsen, a mail-order bride arriving in America from Holland. She carries not only the anticipation of her marriage to Peter Andersen but also the residual pain of a tragic past, her mother’s Blue Willow china, and has her two younger sisters in tow. The fact is, in Wyoming, the single men outnumber the women five to one, so Catharine’s surpassing beauty and willing spirit are priceless gifts for Peter. In spite of...

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One Call Away by Brenda Warner and Jennifer Schuchmann Book Review

2011-10-02T14:32:00.000-05:00

One Call Away: Answering Life's Challenges with Unshakable Faith From the publisher: Brenda’s life has taken twists and turns that are stranger than fiction. It always seemed as if she was just one phone call away from the next explosive change. Each time her plans fell apart, she had a choice: would she give up, or would she press forward and learn from the unexpected? One Call Away is the inspiring story of a woman who has prevailed through many of the circumstances that discourage women: tragedy, poverty, betrayal, and humiliation. But unlike most women, her life has been on display in the media. Brenda’s faith and God’s strength enable her to face challenge after ...

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A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman Book Review

2011-10-02T13:58:00.000-05:00

Heart Revealed, A: A Novel (Winds of Change) From the publisher: Julie Lessman’s new novel A Heart Revealed (ISBN: 978-0-8007-3416-9, $14.99, 512 pages, September), the second offering in the “Winds of Change” series, opens in Boston in 1931, where thirty-one-year-old Emma Malloy has fled from an abusive marriage in Ireland. Although her former husband has left her haunted and deeply scarred. Emma cannot help but develop strong feelings for her friend Charity’s brother, Sean O’Connor. Described by his sister as very stubborn, Sean maintains that he is not the marrying kind. But as he and Emma draw closer and closer, will her strong, tender heart ensnare him and change his...

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Lancaster County Christmas Book Review

2011-10-01T15:33:00.000-05:00

Lancaster County Christmas, A From the publisher: Jaime Fitzpatrick has a plan. She quit her job and is preparing to launch her photography career in New York City—with or without her husband, C.J. Mattie Riehl has problems of her own. A recent miscarriage has plunged her into feelings of despair that baffle her husband, Sol. In Suzanne Woods Fisher’s new A Lancaster County Christmas (ISBN: 978-0-8007-1995-1, $15.99, 208 pages, September), the path of these two couples collide as a winter storm blows Jaime and C.J. off-course and into the Riehl’s home on Christmas Eve, including Tucker, C.J.’s Search and Rescue dog, Awkward and uncomfortable at first, an...

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Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon Book Review

2011-09-24T05:07:00.000-05:00

Deadly Pursuit: A Novel (Guardians of Justice) From the Publisher: Bestselling author Irene Hannon returns with the second novel in her “Guardians of Justice” series, Deadly Pursuit (ISBN: 978-0-8007-3457-2, $14.99, 352 pages, September). Hannon is the recipient of several high honors in her literary genre. As Library Journal has stated, “RITA Award winner Hannon is a master at character development.” Alison Taylor is a young, single social worker recovering from a serious accident and a broken relationship, kept busy by her demanding job and her faithful canine companion, Bert. But when her police-detective brother pushes her into a blind date with his new colleague,...

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Blue Skies Tomorrow by Sarah Sundin Book Review

2011-09-12T15:21:00.000-05:00

Blue Skies Tomorrow (Wings of Glory) From the Publisher: The country is still at war in Blue Skies Tomorrow (ISBN: 978-0-8007-3423-7, $14.99, 448 pages, August 2011) by award-winning author Sarah Sundin. It is 1944 and America longs for the war to be over so their boys can come home. This war has taken too many lives and made too many widows, orphans, and broken hearts. However, the homeland continues to pull together and buy bonds to support the troops, and Helen Carlisle has become the town’s war widow heroine. Doing her part with her son, she faithfully appears at community events asking people to support the troops. But deep down she is troubled. How much longer can she do...

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Money Secrets of the Amish by Lorilee Craker

2011-08-22T18:02:00.000-05:00

Money Secrets of the Amish: Finding True Abundance in Simplicity, Sharing, and Saving My Review: When I received this book - I was really excited about learning little unknown tidbits that the Amish had been keeping to themselves.I was not disappointed. Of course, it is the simple method of "save more - spend less" but there is also how to do it. Practical living!The author spends a lot of words explaining bartering (how it works in today's world), garage shopping tips, and even tips on buying furniture or decor. The book is written with informative information that includes humor and lets you peek in the lives of the Amish culture.I appreciate the work ethic the...

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Too Rich for a Bride by Mona Hodgson Book Review

2011-08-20T17:06:00.001-05:00

Too Rich for a Bride: A Novel (The Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek) Life in the late 1800's had to be tough. Whether it was sickness, providing for your family or just surviving it was bound to be difficult. But, being a lady and being a business woman on top of that - was the ultimate hardship. This book takes you back in time when the Wild West was real. It is a tale of Christians taking a stand for what is right when deceit is looking for easy victims. I really like this book. It provided a way to turn to God even when all of life seem to close in around the characters. It also provided a desire to do what is right amidst all...

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The First Gardener by Denise Hildreth Jones Book Review

2011-08-20T16:19:00.000-05:00

The First Gardener Ever read a book and just realized you have gone through a whole box of tissues? This is one of these books! Each character became likable and then true tragedy hits home. I won't give away what happened but it should touch everyone's heart. One of the things I didn't like about the book was that the author would lose me. I would be reading and didn't realize we had been put in a different time or place. I would have to go back and make sure that I didn't miss something but it just wasn't stated. However, this book is one I would give as a gift. The story is just that good! Even the ending was unexpected - which is always a...

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The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz

2011-08-20T15:11:00.001-05:00

Colonel's Lady, The: A Novel From the publisher: To the trail-weary and frightened women, Fort Endeavor seemed unwelcoming at first, but Roxanna Rowan knew they needed to get to safety as quickly as possible in The Colonel’s Lady (ISBN: 978-0-8007-3341-4, $14.99, 416 pages, August 2011) by bestselling author Laura Frantz. Deep within the Kentucky Territory, Fort Endeavor could provide a new life for genteel spinster Roxanna as long as she was with her father. She had to find him in the mass of all these soldiers. But where was he? Shortly after arriving at the Kentucky fort commanded by Colonel Cassius McLinn, the Colonel tells...

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The Blessed by Ann H. Gabhart

2011-07-16T20:02:00.000-05:00

Blessed, The: A Novel My Review: This is one of those books where I kept saying "Really?" The whole story highlighted the Shaker faith, a very interesting group of people. Their obligations made the main character of the book, Lacey, have hard questions for them. It was good to see a Christian question - why they did certain things. This book was a love story. I truly liked the way the author presented the entire book. I would recommend this book in a heartbeat. Due to the serious issues presented, I would use extreme caution for younger eyes. I'd love for this book to become a movie or a series. It presents a very...

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Martha by Diana Wallis Taylor Book Review

2011-07-02T23:14:00.000-05:00

Martha: A Novel This is one of those books that I didn't want to end. It tells the story of Martha, the sister of Lazarus, in the Bible. I don't usually like to read fiction that is based on non-fiction, it tends to confuse me. But, the writer truly does a wonderful job of explaining the story according to the Bible and I didn't get my facts messed up. I grew a greater understanding of Martha and fell more in love with Jesus. I also had to go back to the Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and re-read the chapter about the resurrection and Crucifixion of Jesus. She points out some facts that I had read before but had forgotten. Truly, it was...

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Craving Grace by Lisa Velthouse Book Review

2011-06-22T17:30:00.000-05:00

Craving Grace From Publisher: For Lisa Velthouse’s whole life, Christianity had been about getting things right. Obeying her parents. Not drinking. Not cursing. Not having premarital sex. Vowing to save her first kiss until she got engaged, even writing a book called . . . well, Saving My First Kiss. (This, it turns out, does not actually help a girl get a date.) Yet after two decades of trying to earn God’s okay, she found her faith was lonely, empty, and unsatisfying. So she turned to more discipline, of course: fasting! By giving up her favorite foods—sweets—Lisa hoped to somehow discover true sweetness and meaning in her relationship with God. Until, one night at a wedding,...

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Love Food and Live Well by Chantel Hobbs Book Review

2011-06-22T15:55:00.002-05:00

Love Food and Live Well: Lose Weight, Get Fit, and Taste Life at Its Very Best From Publisher: Go ahead. Get passionate about the food you eat. You don’t have to hide it. You can love food and lose weight at the same time! The secret, which you’ll learn about in Love Food and Live Well, is to know when to have carrot cake and when it’s time for just a carrot. For most dieters, food is the daunting factor that trips up our best intentions to lose weight and get fit. Let Chantel Hobbs teach you that food is not the enemy! It’s our attitudes toward it that defeat us. Losing weight does not require being deprived of the foods you love and being forced to eat boring, tasteless...

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Interview with Mia Hamm’s Mom and Gatorade {Plus, a $100.00 gift card Giveaway!}

2011-06-01T11:05:00.005-05:00

Winner has been chosen! Contest Closed! It is not easy being a Mom! Much less a Mom to active, athletic, energetic, never.still.for.a.moment-children. Most of the time I feel like a Circus Clown. Juggling home education, exercise, family life, the calendar, friendships and making nutritious meals - all while roller-skating around the house on an unicycle dusting the ceiling fans wearing pearls. (I know- true talent!) I wouldn’t trade it for the world! (Well, maybe the unicycle.) When I was picked as one of the Gatorade Sideline Moms to ask Stephanie Hamm, the mother of retired American soccer player and U.S. Olympian, Mia Hamm, I was...

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