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Kristen was only seventeen years old when she decided she had had enough. Life, as far as she was concerned, wasn't worth living. In an attempt to end her life, she laid down on railroad tracks and waited for the next train. The next train indeed... [Read on]
The authors have written a wonderful little faith-based devotional that aims to help the reader focus on the seven characteristics involved with loving a person, whether that person is your spouse, relative, friend, or co-worker. Each devotional... [Read on]
This is a wonderful, fun, and very helpful book to read with young and old children alike. The pictures are wonderfully illustrated, and give kids lots of great things to look at and talk about as you are reading. The prayer itself is just as... [Read on]
At the age of 17 Kristen Anderson was bearing the scars of teenage angst, the death of a family member and being raped. Without any hope, she laid down in front of an on-coming train. Instead of ending her life, her legs were severed from her... [Read on]
This Little Prayer of Mine is a book full of wonderful pictures that spark the imagination and with a few words per page it really allows a child to take in and fully absorb the message within. It is never too early to start teaching your... [Read on]
I recently received the book Little Star by Anthony DeStefano, and fell in love with it on the first reading. The story tells about stars learning that a king is soon to be born, and how they prepare themselves, hoping that each of them will be... [Read on]
Kristen Jane Anderson has a remarkable story and tells it honestly with much feeling in her writing. Kristen's choice is a heart wrenching moment for every reader to hear but what comes from this girl's suicide attempt proves to be a miracle of... [Read on]
What I Liked About the Book: Beautiful Illustrations Good Bedtime Story Great Interactivity Gift Giving It is comforting to know for children and adults, too that God's love surrounds them when life seems scary or you are all alone.... [Read on]
I was so excited to get “Little Star” by Anthony DeStefano in the mail. We do not have too many Christmas books, and I was hoping this would add a unique spin to the true Christmas story. Although it is told through a unique perspective,... [Read on]
This children’s book is simply delightful and incredibly moving. It will be read in our home at least a million times. The illustrations are beautiful and the message is love. Through this book my children are starting to understand tha... [Read on]