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"Quiet" by Susan Cain is brilliantly done in explaining the introverted self. She starts the book by giving a brief history lesson on the rise of “the extroverted ideal”. At the turn of the 19th century the “rise of the Culture of Personality”... [Read on]
I've been reading "out of my genres" for the past two weeks. Why? Because I believe that every once in awhile one needs to read other types of genres to bring a broader scope to one's life. It's like eating fruits and vegetables all the... [Read on]
I received a complimentary copy of the eBook, The Corruptible by Mark Mynheir through Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing's Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review. I have always enjoyed a good mystery, and Mynheir is certainly... [Read on]
Susan Cain’s “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” makes a lot of noise about the world of introverts. These “low profile” souls are everywhere and in all professions. And understanding how these quiet doctors,... [Read on]
This book has a great explanation of love! My child was excited when a book that he could hold and read came in the mail! He loved sitting and letting me read it to him over and over. The only negative I could say is it has a lot of words on it... [Read on]
The minute I saw the title to this book I knew I would want to read it immediately. Entitlement seems to be one of this biggest problems with young people these days. I am a big believer in teaching your children to work hard. Teaching them to... [Read on]
God Gave Us Love is a great little story about a little bear cub and her grandpa. Through the story little cub is faced with many challenging people and behaviors, but grandpa's words of wisdom shine some light on the issues for little cub. ... [Read on]
I'm sitting here with tears still streaming down my face. I just finished a great book about a great man. A man who was a "Tender Warrior" - a man of courage, valor, compassion and brave beyond all words. He gave his life for his country- for... [Read on]
Wildflowers from Winter by Katie Ganshert Bethany Quinn is an architect in Chicago who returns home after tragedies back in her hometown. Bethany struggles with believing in God and how to face her past. With the help of some friends she... [Read on]
When I requested this book to review, I thought the synopsis sounded interesting, although I was not too sure about the cover of the book. Well, don't let the cover dissuade you. The book is quite engaging. In fact, I read this book from cover... [Read on]