Read book reviews from parents, moms, dads, and others who are reviewing books through the lens of the family.
Still hot off the presses, Liz Curtis Higgs’ “The Girl’s Still Got It: Take a Walk with Ruth and the God Who Rocked Her World,” is the newest book from the author of several hilariously insightful studies on the ‘bad girls of the Bible.’ This... [Read on]
The Fourth Fisherman by Joe Kissack A True Story Written by Jackie Paulson © 2012 On Oct 8, 2005, five fishermen prepared to launch a 27 foot boat along the shore of San Blas, a small sea town on the Western Coast of Mexico. 1. The... [Read on]
What an amazing story of faith! The surviving fishermen held onto their faith in God to help get through their 9 month journey. When found, they looked haggard, beat-up and weak from the elements. On the inside, they were strong in their... [Read on]
This book isn't specifically a "how-to" book, or a step-by-step manual that tells us exactly what to do and how to do it. It is more of a journal, of sorts, from a mother explaining what SHE did, how her kids reacted, and about the obstacles they... [Read on]
I had to force myself to complete this book. Although she has some insightful information in it, I was really disappointed in it. I don't discourage anyone from reading it, but her writing style just wasn't my cup of tea. [Read on]
I enjoyed reading along as the characters became friends and set out on their various quests. The character arcs were well-crafted, and one of my favorite things about Dragonspell. Kale, the main character of the novel, changed a lot throughout... [Read on]
This book “One Month To Live” is a great example of living on purpose and fulfilling your destiny. Each one of us has a pre-destined plan for our lives the moment we were created. This book will be a good witnessing tool as well as for those who... [Read on]
The young bride that moves into her husband's first wife home is first scared that there a ghost in the house. She not understand what it was doing to the people inside the home or what the people inside the house was doing to the family. A... [Read on]
Youth Entitlement is a HUGE issue in today's society--I see it everyday as a high school teacher. I also wanted to find out if I was doing enough to prevent my own kids from acting entitled. Details: Written by Kay Wills Wyma. Published by... [Read on]
"Annie Martin loves the Plain ways of her Old Order Mennonite people, like those revered by her beloved grandfather. Retreating from a contentious relationship with her mother, Annie goes to live with her Daadi Moses in Apple Ridge. But as... [Read on]