Why I have this book: I bought it on Kindle because I'm happy to support the author and her foundation.
This is a good book. Kinda hard to read about the very difficult challenges people go through, but I appreciate their willingness to share their experiences and how they've dealt with them.
I also appreciate the "real" sound of Elizabeth's voice in this book. She's very down-to-earth and honest about her life, and it was interesting to see how her life changed after the traumatic kidnapping she experienced as a young teen. Even more interesting was to see how she has managed to live the life she wanted after she was rescued from that nightmare. I continue to be impressed by her.
I gave it four stars on Goodreads. There were lots of great thoughts that I highlighted.
Clean, although there is some description of assaults (including sexual) and other traumatic events.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Silent Souls Weeping (Jane Clayson Johnson)
Why I have this book: I've read another book by the author which I loved, and I am always interested in reading books on mental illness.
I only gave this three stars on Goodreads because, to be honest, I found it a little depressing. (No pun intended.) I'm going to listen to the audio version (free on DBS+) at some point to see if I like it better the second time around.
I don't know... I appreciate the author's desire to remove the "stigma" of mental illness, but I guess since she didn't really delve into treatments (on purpose), it was mostly stories of those who struggle. It didn't feel as hopeful as I thought it could.
I did love her chapter on missionaries who struggle with mental illness and the mission presidents who worked to help them have successful missions. If only every mission president was as concerned about the missionaries as they are about the "numbers." I felt very grateful for those mission presidents who gave those struggling missionaries the best mission experience possible.
I'll update this if I like it better after listening to it.
ETA: I did listen to it on audio, and I did like it better! I'm changing the Goodreads rating to four stars.
Clean. It does talk about suicide and has stories of people who chose to end their lives.
I only gave this three stars on Goodreads because, to be honest, I found it a little depressing. (No pun intended.) I'm going to listen to the audio version (free on DBS+) at some point to see if I like it better the second time around.
I don't know... I appreciate the author's desire to remove the "stigma" of mental illness, but I guess since she didn't really delve into treatments (on purpose), it was mostly stories of those who struggle. It didn't feel as hopeful as I thought it could.
I did love her chapter on missionaries who struggle with mental illness and the mission presidents who worked to help them have successful missions. If only every mission president was as concerned about the missionaries as they are about the "numbers." I felt very grateful for those mission presidents who gave those struggling missionaries the best mission experience possible.
I'll update this if I like it better after listening to it.
ETA: I did listen to it on audio, and I did like it better! I'm changing the Goodreads rating to four stars.
Clean. It does talk about suicide and has stories of people who chose to end their lives.
Friday, February 8, 2019
Jane of Lantern Hill (L. M. Montgomery)
Why I have this book: I bought it last year for a good price on Kindle because I've enjoyed other books by the author.
I liked this book a lot. It helped me realize why I have this desire for a cozy little home in the country with fresh air and old-fashioned values. I just love that idea.
Really cute book that made me want to read the Anne of Green Gables series again. (*happy sigh*) I gave it four stars on Goodreads.
Clean.
I liked this book a lot. It helped me realize why I have this desire for a cozy little home in the country with fresh air and old-fashioned values. I just love that idea.
Really cute book that made me want to read the Anne of Green Gables series again. (*happy sigh*) I gave it four stars on Goodreads.
Clean.
Sunday, February 3, 2019
The Girl in the Glass (Susan Meissner)
Why I have this book: I borrowed it from the ebook library.
I really enjoyed this book quite a bit. Susan Meissner sure knows how to cover a lot of different topics/time periods/locations in her various books. She isn't stuck in one pattern as a writer, and that impresses me. This one is set in Italy, and although it kind of skips from one generation to another, it's doesn't bog you down. I appreciated that.
A quote I need to remember from this book: "Shut your eyes to the world of pain, and you also shut your eyes to the world of delight."
I gave it four stars on Goodreads.
Clean. I don't think I even remember any swearing. There is some vague description of domestic violence.
I really enjoyed this book quite a bit. Susan Meissner sure knows how to cover a lot of different topics/time periods/locations in her various books. She isn't stuck in one pattern as a writer, and that impresses me. This one is set in Italy, and although it kind of skips from one generation to another, it's doesn't bog you down. I appreciated that.
A quote I need to remember from this book: "Shut your eyes to the world of pain, and you also shut your eyes to the world of delight."
I gave it four stars on Goodreads.
Clean. I don't think I even remember any swearing. There is some vague description of domestic violence.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Three books by Josi Kilpack
A Lady's Favor
The Vicar's Daughter
Miss Wilton's Waltz
Why I have these books: I borrowed them from the ebook library.
I gave each of these books 3 stars on Goodreads. They were a nice way to get through days of sickness — not too much brain power needed for regency romances.
I just think Josi has so much more to offer than in this genre. She's a much better writer than is showcased in these types of books. In fact, after reading these three, I took another of her regency romances off hold at the library. They all kind of blur together after a while, so I lost interest in reading another any time soon.
Clean.
The Vicar's Daughter
Miss Wilton's Waltz
Why I have these books: I borrowed them from the ebook library.
I gave each of these books 3 stars on Goodreads. They were a nice way to get through days of sickness — not too much brain power needed for regency romances.
I just think Josi has so much more to offer than in this genre. She's a much better writer than is showcased in these types of books. In fact, after reading these three, I took another of her regency romances off hold at the library. They all kind of blur together after a while, so I lost interest in reading another any time soon.
Clean.
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