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Inspirational
by Juan Benito
May 11, 2013
Nick does an amazing job of telling his story and the obstacles that he overcame to get to where he is today. I first introduced Nick to our special education program through his video No Arms, No Legs, No Worries. Our kids were inspired that... [Read on]
Unstoppable
by Nick Vujicic
Dorothea Dix, Reformer
by Donna Safford
May 5, 2013
Dorothea Dix was a historical reformer in the 19th century. She knew presidents and other influential lawmakers, but how much is known about her life? In her new book, Jane Kirkpatrick takes us on a journey to see what shaped and molded this... [Read on]
One Glorious Ambition
by Jane Kirkpatrick
Bittersweet New Start
by Rhonda Nash-Hall
May 2, 2013
5 Stars * * * * * I loved getting to know Rhoda, Jacob, Samuel, Leah and the other main characters better in The Winnowing Season. My heart feels heavy for Rhoda as she seems to constantly face fear and misunderstanding over what seems to me... [Read on]
The Winnowing Season
by Cindy Woodsmall
A SEASON FOR TENDING
by gayle pace
April 19, 2013
The author wrote a wonderful story with characters that leave you feeling like you are walking beside them every step of the way. Rhoda Byler has an uncanny way of sensing when something is awry or something bad is about to happen. A lot of... [Read on]
A Season for Tending
by Cindy Woodsmall
An interesting exploration and celebration of introversion.
by Grace Conyers
April 8, 2013
Disclosure: When I signed up to read Quiet, it was because I wanted to learn more about the differences between extroversion and introversion so I could be a better business owner and work with my employees better. I also wanted to be able to... [Read on]
Quiet
by Susan Cain
You Don't Need a Title to be a Leader by Mark Sanborn
by lori nowak
April 1, 2013
This was one of those books that I wasn't sure I would enjoy. It began slow, but the further along I got the better it became. It talked about how to make yourself motivated and focused. A trait everyone can benefit from. Throughout it... [Read on]
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader
by Mark Sanborn
Story of Hope and Forgiveness
by Rhonda Nash-Hall
March 31, 2013
I felt my heart being torn for Rhoda Byler as the community questioned her gift. It is not just the Amish who look on "gifts" of intuition or knowing as strange and attribute it to witchcraft as they did with Rhoda. She does have the support... [Read on]
A Season for Tending
by Cindy Woodsmall
Hidden Secrets and a hint of Magic: A Review of Fortress of Mist
by Kristin Lail
March 21, 2013
Fortress of Mist by Sigmund Brouwer My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is book two in the Merlin’s Immortals series and I honestly thought it was much better than the first book. I will say, if you haven’t read book one then don’t pick this one... [Read on]
Fortress of Mist
by Sigmund Brouwer
A Clearing in the Wild by Jane Kirkpatrick
by Joyce Williams
March 18, 2013
I love Jane Kirkpatrick's books. A Clearing in the Wild is a great story with exceptional characters (I especially liked Emma). A tale of German pioneers searching for a new home and the many hardships they endured. Similar to Amish life, the... [Read on]
A Clearing in the Wild
by Jane Kirkpatrick
Not a wild goose chase
by Amy Young
February 26, 2013
If you can't judge a book by its cover, can you judge an author by his hair? I have unfortunately discovered that I can receive free copies of books if I will review them on the website Blogging for Books. This is a bit like an alcoholic... [Read on]
Wild Goose Chase
by Mark Batterson
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