Why I have this book: I'm a fan of Lynn Austin, and I've had this book on my Kindle for a long time.
I really enjoyed this book a lot. There was romance (but I wouldn't call it a romance book), humor, mystery, education/history, all in a Christian foundation. It kept me entertained. In fact, I was probably too entertained, since I chose to read it instead of doing my schoolwork today. It was a great day for an escape from the snow and the long to-do list, and this book provided it nicely.
Clean.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
The Total Money Makeover (Dave Ramsey)
Why I have this book: I've had it for a long while, and read some of it before, but had to read it again as part of a college class assignment.
As far as a money management book goes, it can't be beat. It's also entertaining and motivating, so it was a good one to read for the assignment. We gave it to each of our adult kids one year, because it really does have sound financial principles.
Clean.
As far as a money management book goes, it can't be beat. It's also entertaining and motivating, so it was a good one to read for the assignment. We gave it to each of our adult kids one year, because it really does have sound financial principles.
Clean.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Broken Things to Mend (Karey White)
Why I have this book: I bought it a long time ago for my Kindle. I liked other books by the author, so that was a motivation!
I enjoyed this book more than a little. I really would give it about a 3.75 stars on Goodreads, but since that's not possible, I rounded up to a 4. The ending was a little corny to me, and it wrapped up pretty quick compared to the pace of the rest of the story. Still, it was a nice escape read and sometimes that's just the ticket. (Like on weeks when one is fighting a cold and is also procrastinating school work.)
Clean, although the storyline deals with rape. It's not really a focus, though, which is kind of interesting, considering what a life-altering experience rape would assumedly be.
I enjoyed this book more than a little. I really would give it about a 3.75 stars on Goodreads, but since that's not possible, I rounded up to a 4. The ending was a little corny to me, and it wrapped up pretty quick compared to the pace of the rest of the story. Still, it was a nice escape read and sometimes that's just the ticket. (Like on weeks when one is fighting a cold and is also procrastinating school work.)
Clean, although the storyline deals with rape. It's not really a focus, though, which is kind of interesting, considering what a life-altering experience rape would assumedly be.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
The War that Saved My Life (Kimberly Brubaker Bradley)
Why I have this book: I borrowed it from the ebook library.
I really, really liked this book. In fact, it would have been a 5 star book for me on Goodreads, except for one thing. It alludes to one main character being a lesbian. The problem I have with that is 1) This is a book for children - I'd say ages 10 and up. 2) It has NOTHING to do with the story. It doesn't add anything to it. It's like it's just thrown in there to be PC or to have a modern edge to it. I don't know. It just seems out of place, especially since it's a book for children. I honestly think most young readers wouldn't even really process it, so what's the point?
Setting that one topic aside, I absolutely loved the rest of the book. Oh, the mom is a little unbelievably bad. Not quite realistic for me, but she plays such a small part in the story that I can dismiss it. The rest of the story is great. It reminds me of Good Night, Mr. Tom and Secrets of a Charmed Life (both reviewed earlier). It has the same warmth and feelings of love, but not quite the same depth. Maybe the target audience is a little younger.
In any case, I enjoyed it and I'm glad I read it.
Clean, although there are the hints that one character is possibly a lesbian.
I really, really liked this book. In fact, it would have been a 5 star book for me on Goodreads, except for one thing. It alludes to one main character being a lesbian. The problem I have with that is 1) This is a book for children - I'd say ages 10 and up. 2) It has NOTHING to do with the story. It doesn't add anything to it. It's like it's just thrown in there to be PC or to have a modern edge to it. I don't know. It just seems out of place, especially since it's a book for children. I honestly think most young readers wouldn't even really process it, so what's the point?
Setting that one topic aside, I absolutely loved the rest of the book. Oh, the mom is a little unbelievably bad. Not quite realistic for me, but she plays such a small part in the story that I can dismiss it. The rest of the story is great. It reminds me of Good Night, Mr. Tom and Secrets of a Charmed Life (both reviewed earlier). It has the same warmth and feelings of love, but not quite the same depth. Maybe the target audience is a little younger.
In any case, I enjoyed it and I'm glad I read it.
Clean, although there are the hints that one character is possibly a lesbian.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Beyond the Far Horizon (Dorothy Parr)
Why I have this book: It was inexpensive and I like pioneer/settler stories, so I bought it for my Kindle.
I think this is for the young Christian reader. I enjoyed it well enough. It seemed a little simple with not as much depth as I like, but for a younger reader, it's probably about right.
Clean.
I think this is for the young Christian reader. I enjoyed it well enough. It seemed a little simple with not as much depth as I like, but for a younger reader, it's probably about right.
Clean.
Friday, January 6, 2017
When Love Returns (Kim Vogel Sawyer)
Why I have this book: It was the third book in a trilogy I was reading. I borrowed all three from the ebook library.
I enjoyed this conclusion to the trilogy. It was a little hard to read as an adoptive mom, but in the end it all came together in a way that was "happily ever after" for everyone involved. That was nice. I don't know how often it works out that way in real life, but it's nice to think it could happen. It made me think a lot about our own adoption experience and how our daughter might feel as she gets older. Of course, thinking of her birth mom is always something that brings deep emotion, as well. This book brought all of that to the surface.
Clean.
I enjoyed this conclusion to the trilogy. It was a little hard to read as an adoptive mom, but in the end it all came together in a way that was "happily ever after" for everyone involved. That was nice. I don't know how often it works out that way in real life, but it's nice to think it could happen. It made me think a lot about our own adoption experience and how our daughter might feel as she gets older. Of course, thinking of her birth mom is always something that brings deep emotion, as well. This book brought all of that to the surface.
Clean.
You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Why I have this book: It's a book club book. And I even have (unknowingly) read it before we're scheduled to discuss it. I actually thought I had missed the month when it was discussed, but I guess not!
I enjoyed Mrs. Roosevelt's thoughts on most of the subjects presented in this book, although I admit to just skimming the last two chapters on politics and public service. I'm not sure what people might think that says about me, but mostly it just says that those topics aren't ones I find very interesting. (And I'm not sure what that statement says about me, either. haha...)
Clean.
I enjoyed Mrs. Roosevelt's thoughts on most of the subjects presented in this book, although I admit to just skimming the last two chapters on politics and public service. I'm not sure what people might think that says about me, but mostly it just says that those topics aren't ones I find very interesting. (And I'm not sure what that statement says about me, either. haha...)
Clean.
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