The reason I cannot recommend this book is because nearly everything in this book, you and I already know. We've all heard it before. We may not always listen, but we've heard it. I wish there had been some new big insights that we've all missed in life. I don't want to spend my time and money on a book that I already heard all its "wisdom" from somewhere else already!
Sure there are positive bits of wisdom in this book. Here are some examples:
- live life because it is short
- keep your focus in life and don't let temptations lead you off track
- under-promise so that you can suprise and over-deliver
- don't lose the lost art of letter writing
- always tell the truth.
- it all belongs to God
- appreciate God's gifts and how He got you where you are
- don't lose your integrity - you either have integrity or don't
- listen more than you speak
See? Nothing new.
I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exhcange for this reviewbut I really did give my honest opinion.
Cannot Recommend: The One-Day Way by Chantel Hobbs
Like others who want to lose weight, I have tried many many books and none of them have helped me to lose weight. So naturally, I wasn't expecting a lot out of another book. And unfortunately, as much as I wish I could find a solution in a book, I am certain this book will not inspire many to lose the weight, just like all the other books.
Pretty much, this book is the same idea. Exercise. Eat healthy. Only difference is you are supposed to only do it one day at a time. Don't look to the future. Don't set a month goal. Just go one day at a time.
Well, as far as I'm concerned, that is no big revelation. Looking only at one day at a time isn't going to motivate me. It isn't going to give me the energy. It isn't going to make me stop eating healthy and it certainly isn't going to make me want to exercise!
I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for this review but I did really give my honest opinion.
Pretty much, this book is the same idea. Exercise. Eat healthy. Only difference is you are supposed to only do it one day at a time. Don't look to the future. Don't set a month goal. Just go one day at a time.
Well, as far as I'm concerned, that is no big revelation. Looking only at one day at a time isn't going to motivate me. It isn't going to give me the energy. It isn't going to make me stop eating healthy and it certainly isn't going to make me want to exercise!
I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for this review but I did really give my honest opinion.
Recommend: The Quotable Rogue, The Ideals of Sarah Palin by Matt Lewis
I don't follow politics but I heard enough Sarah Palin bashing to be leaning towards the negative. So when I got this book from the publisher, I wasn't expecting much at all. In fact, I was certain I was going to hate this book.
But the author is a fantastic writer and organized this book in a very easy to read, welcoming manner that just draws you in right from the start. I was immediately engrossed in reading about Sarah Palin's thoughts on issues like Abortion, the True America, Civil Rights, Barack Obama, Faith, Crime, Taxes, Health Care, Gun Control, Politics, Recession, War in Iraq and many many other topics.
The quotes were VERY good, even if you don't agree with them. They seemed very articulate and stated in such simple easy-to-relate-to terms that they made you want to agree with her view! This book is encrossing and I am adding it to my library. I would also recommend this book to anyone who is interested in politics, Sarah Palin or even anyone who does not agree with Sarah Palin, because anti-Palin fans should also be open-minded enough to see her intelligence on the issues.
Next time someone says something about Sarah Palin, I won't just sit and nod my head. I'll feel like I understand where she is coming from - a strong Christian woman who loves her country. I can feel her values after reading this book. I am so glad this was not just another fluff piece.
I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for this review but I did really give my honest opinion.
But the author is a fantastic writer and organized this book in a very easy to read, welcoming manner that just draws you in right from the start. I was immediately engrossed in reading about Sarah Palin's thoughts on issues like Abortion, the True America, Civil Rights, Barack Obama, Faith, Crime, Taxes, Health Care, Gun Control, Politics, Recession, War in Iraq and many many other topics.
The quotes were VERY good, even if you don't agree with them. They seemed very articulate and stated in such simple easy-to-relate-to terms that they made you want to agree with her view! This book is encrossing and I am adding it to my library. I would also recommend this book to anyone who is interested in politics, Sarah Palin or even anyone who does not agree with Sarah Palin, because anti-Palin fans should also be open-minded enough to see her intelligence on the issues.
Next time someone says something about Sarah Palin, I won't just sit and nod my head. I'll feel like I understand where she is coming from - a strong Christian woman who loves her country. I can feel her values after reading this book. I am so glad this was not just another fluff piece.
I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for this review but I did really give my honest opinion.
Cannot Recommend Why Do We Suffer by Daniel Harrington SJ
As a Calvinist Christian, I should have known not to buy this book, but I didn't notice the author was a Catholic Jesuit Priest. As soon as I realized who the author was, I knew I made a mistake. Still, I forced myself to read the book to see if I could learn any insights or gems. None found.
The book was junk - garbage. No insights, no answers. The entire books goes over some Bible verses and tells you what the verses tell you - which, you already understand their meaning when you read the verses yourself! The entire start of the book is all about what the lamenting pslams. No insights. Then it goes to Job. You would think you would learn something about suffering by reading about a chapter on Job. None found. It tells you a summary of Job. But we already know what Job is about!!! Then it tells you about Jesus and his resurrection and how his apostles WANTED to suffer because Jesus suffering. It still never tells you ANYTHING new about suffering.
In the end, the book never addresses ONE SINGLE question about why we suffer. So the book is titled "Why do we suffer?" The author answers this question "I don't know" but here are some bible verses that deal with suffering. But sorry, none of the verses answer our questions either.
I am throwing this book in the garbage. No one should waste their time or money on this book.
The book was junk - garbage. No insights, no answers. The entire books goes over some Bible verses and tells you what the verses tell you - which, you already understand their meaning when you read the verses yourself! The entire start of the book is all about what the lamenting pslams. No insights. Then it goes to Job. You would think you would learn something about suffering by reading about a chapter on Job. None found. It tells you a summary of Job. But we already know what Job is about!!! Then it tells you about Jesus and his resurrection and how his apostles WANTED to suffer because Jesus suffering. It still never tells you ANYTHING new about suffering.
In the end, the book never addresses ONE SINGLE question about why we suffer. So the book is titled "Why do we suffer?" The author answers this question "I don't know" but here are some bible verses that deal with suffering. But sorry, none of the verses answer our questions either.
I am throwing this book in the garbage. No one should waste their time or money on this book.
Recoommend The Waiting Place
I enjoyed this book and felt I learned a beautiful story from it. the author tells her life story in the book. Normally I don't like life stories and don't get much from them but this one is like a friend sharing something important they learned in life. You learn from the story itself. I wish the author had given us some steps or a way to apply what she learned to our own lives, but even though she didnt, I still fell like I can extract some of life's lessons from the book. It is like learning from another person's mistakes and successes. So we can also learn to find God and listen to him and wait for him and see him in all the places in life. I would recommend this book to others because of the life lessons and examples it sets forth.
I received this book from the publisher for free for this review but I really did gave my honest review.
I received this book from the publisher for free for this review but I really did gave my honest review.
Can't Recommend: Lazarus Awakening
We've heard the Lazarus story a hundred times - in Sunday school, reading our bibles, and in church. In all honesty, it's been beaten to death, much like the Prodigal Son story. And unforunately, this book doesn't really add anything to the story. It seems the author (a woman) is writing for other women. There is no real depth, no real insights. Anyone really seeking to learn will be bored. This is a feel good book for old ladies in a women's bible study. If you find those old lady bible studies boring and not insightful, you will not enjoy this book.
I received this book free of charge from the publisher for this review. This review is my honest opinion.
I received this book free of charge from the publisher for this review. This review is my honest opinion.
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