poetry

This  author is  also the  artiest of her book. an interesting twist on the  War  as this  one  is  done in beautiful poetry. I like  both  these  aspects  studying the war  and poetry. I found it  a very moving  work of  a  masterpiece . This author pours  out her heart  since she  lived during this time. Add it  to your collection and you will not be disappointed.

Rages to Riches to True Riches in Christ!

I love  it when I read  a good book that  makes  me  cry and laugh  at the same time. That is  just what this book did!  I was looking forward to reading this book a chapter  every day  for ten days but once I began it I could not put it down and read it very quickly!  This is an unusual memoir/autobiography by Greg  Hershberg about his his  life.  There is a lot about his father.  As you read you will understand  why the author didso  This  book is really impressive as it reveals the devotion and love Gregs father showed towards his wife, and the grace God gave  Greg. I liked  how it  shows  that riches  don't  make  one happy.  And that  faith  has to be  more than traditions.
Overall I was amazed and impressed by the love shared throughout this confusing life. I was  not  so sure  about  the fact that  he  and his wife  both  saw  Jesus in Israel but I over  looked this point because I had  to since I was falling  in love with this read. 
 I am a history lover so I really enjoyed  learning what it was like to grow up Jewish during the 1960s and 1970s.
This  book points to Jesus  and gives  him all the glory.  One cannot read this book and be unchanged. This book is another testimony to God's faithfulness.From the first chapter, I was grabbed by this heart-touching, convicting, motivating book. One can tell that the author  know his  topic , after all it is  a book about himself! It was easy to understand yet convicting. Needless to say, I do recommend this book for all audiences!



I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. 

Like a River

This is a World war II book which one can't but help loving. I am a fan of  anything to do with the Wars.  In fact I collect these kinds of books.  This one was  a keeper. Kelli Stuart's new book Like A River From Its Course is fiction but  what a thriller!  I felt like I was in the Ukrainian and German world since this book painted vividly researched pictures.  This  author really took time to research her material. I know  this because I have  read a number of very heavy , deep books on different  events from the Wars.Not always a fan of first  person accounts I was  not disappointed with this one.  I enjoyed following the stories of three characters.  Each one was a gripping, thrilling and heart breaking  at the same time. 

On a side  note some  mentioned they thought this book would be Christen but I knew other wise since having researched the author.  Also there was some romance in it  which I found to be refreshing but some of the  pre-romantic  notions ( very historical) are  not good for younger readers.  Some  of the  happenings I wish  had  not read  about.  But in all I would highly recommend this book to adults.

Based on true stories gathered from fifteen years of research and interviews with Ukrainian World War II survivors, Like a River from Its Course is a story of love, war, heartache, forgiveness, and starting over.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion

A true story

  This is an awesome  read for the  most part.  I read  it not because I am a sports  fan but  because  I wanted  to see how life in the  1970's really was like.  wow was I in for a  surprise,  I knew  so little  about this  time and how poorly black people were treated.   In this  chapter book we see how friendships  change a town.  One will follow two boys  life  story  as they grow up with  a fond love for basket ball. Not: some of the  romance I did  not think was necessary in this story.  I found it filled up pages for  nothing. This  story shows  a black boy and a white boy, taught  to hate each other who cross he boundaries because of basketball.

In the  end I felt  like I learned bout the  segregation blacks felt ( at that  time they still had their own parks, sides of streets and stores), and actually understood basketball for the  first time. Because of this book I now want to be at a game.  Ken Abraham has done a fantastic  job!

I received this book free from the publishers and was not required to write a positive review.

Faygala, Yiddish Refugee

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 Touching story that brought tears to my eyes as I read of
                                                                          one suffering  to reach freedom and leaving her            beloved. I was happily relieved  the ending was  a  pleasant one.  I half expected it  not to be since this a true   story written by the character Faygala's, daughter in law.
  The story opens up in 1915 in Russia where a  17 year     Jewish young women is  molested by Cossack solders .  She must flee to reach America  to be untied with her father in Ohio.
        Bettey Baker, has done a wonderful job  reconstructing this story
      which she has  heard from her  mother -in -law so many times.
           I recommend you get a copy and read it  out  loud to your  children.  Let  them experience  the terrifying thought that  perhaps today the soldiers will come and  destroy   I felt very sad for this poor girl who had  not seen her father  in 10 years .  He  had fled  so as not to be drafted into the army.  Follow the hardships to a happy ending.

I am a fan of world war1 and 11 books  and this one did  not disappoint. Short but  extremely well written , you won't want to miss. Add his to your collection today.  Find it on amazon!

Thank you  olive press for the book!

Changed Forever by His Grace

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Changed by grace is a  compelling life journey from bondage to freedom; from inner pain to healing; from post abortion trauma to forgiveness and restoration.  we all go threw  times of depression wondering why we are alive.  IN this book by Canadian born author she shares her life story with us.  I was drawn to this book because it is  not often one gets to read anything written by Canadians and  I am very in love with  Toronto because  my grandma lives there and my mother was raised in his part of the land!  This is a story of a Jewish lady and  her  life starting from childhood, very touching.  Rhonda did  not feel like she fit in anywhere so she went searching for peace.  In her search she met those that followed Jesus who had found it.  Follow her compelling journey to freedom.

When I got this book from the publisher to review, I didn't know how good it would be! The cover design, although interesting, doesn't reflect how real and life-changing the text of the book is! Yet again, I am blessed to read and review a wonderful book on suffering and triumph through faith in Jesus!
I highly recommend this book for those who are going through suffering, have experienced it in the past and who, like me have never gone through anything major. 

When all seems lost, where can hope be found?When darkness colors every moment, is it possible to find light? Can God still be good, find out in this read .  How can my words describe the beauty and value of this book? From the first chapter, I knew this book would be a favourite of mine. As I read, my first impression was not unfounded. This book really, really touched my heart.   Do not miss this beautiful and God-glorifying book.  I love reading people's testimonies; I only wish there were more autobiographies like this! 


I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. 

Hymnbooks and Hanky Cradles, Nora and Phoebe, Plain Fun Girls

  A story about two girls  and the life they live.  This story is based on a true story of the lives of two cousins. Nora and Phoebe are best friends and do everything together.  This is an old fashioned story .  I let  my sisters read it and the  9 year old got board of it but the 13 year old thought it  was pretty good.  Learn lessons in this story; how to turn unlikable chores into play and fun. This  small short chapter book is set in the 1900's before  cars and other  modern inventions.  Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 180 pages  which is  the perfect  length for  a young 10_12 year old  to read or to be read out  loud by the mother to her  children or  an older sibling.

Thanks Olive Press for the free book to review

Miracle of Israel: The Shocking, Untold Story of God’s Love for His People by Gary Frazier & Jim Fletcher



 

 

What can I say about a book that brings you to tears at the magnitude of God's wondrous love for his people Miracle of Israel: The Shocking, Untold Story of God’s Love for His People by Gary Frazier & Jim Fletcher  starts out with an amazing story of how God saved the Israel army today , not just in Bible past.  A  must read as one needs to know that God does indeed still do miracles.  This is the history of he Jews, much we already know but  then there are so many modern  uplifting stories that  we probably have over looked. How often do e follow Israel's wars.  We should to be amazed at our God. The author  points all the Glory to God.  This is an out standing   book that pastors will want to read.  It opens your eyes to understanding this small country better. The history of the Bible which we have read a million times come alive!  I encourage you to read this book as it is  not too long so you will not be board- in fact you will want it to continue.

I am not sure I agree with all the doctrine but again I am not an expert on  this subject,  I will do a little  more studying,

About the Authors:
Gary Frazier is the founder and President of Discovery Missions. He is a respected speaker and writer on the subject of Bible prophecy and current events, has appeared on numerous documentaries, the History Channel, and national radio programs. Authoring numerous books, he is a contributor to the Tim LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible, The Popular Encyclopedia of Bible Prophecy, and travels nationally speaking in many of America’s largest churches. He has degrees from Criswell College, Southwestern Seminary and Louisiana Baptist University, his Doctor of Humanities degree from Liberty University and Doctor of Divinity from International Seminary in Plymouth, FL.
Jim Fletcher is an accomplished writer, speaker, and editor, as well as published author of books which include The Last War and other books related to prophecy. He has written articles for WorldNetDaily, RaptureReady, Beliefnet, The Jerusalem Post and the American Family Association. A member of the executive committee of the National Christian Leadership Conference for Israel (NCLCI), Jim’s weekly blog can be found at raptureready.com under the Israel Watch section

Thanks for he book to review!

Avenue of Spies

The leafy Avenue Foch, one of the most exclusive residential streets in Nazi-occupied France, was Paris's hotbed of daring spies, murderous secret police, amoral informers, and Vichy collaborators. So when American physician Sumner Jackson, who lived with his wife and young son Phillip at Number 11, found himself drawn into the Liberation network of the French resistance, he knew the stakes were impossibly high. Just down the road at Number 31 was the "mad sadist" Theodor Dannecker, an Eichmann protégé charged with deporting French Jews to concentration camps. And Number 84 housed the Parisian headquarters of the Gestapo, run by the most effective spy hunter in Nazi Germany. 

I found this to be a very good read and so has my sister who is still into it!  It is a true story that makes you feel like it is a fiction story,.You will be wondering can all this happen to one person!  This true story of an  American family in Paris aiding the French resistance from an apartment only a few doors down from the Paris headquarters of the SS will probably be made into a film very soon. i would really like to see it as it would be very good but the book will always be the best I am sure.

I am very thankful for this book to review!

In the Summer of 1945....

I am excited to  share witth you a boo that will be  for sale next month. A very cute story which gives you a good  inside into the lives of a solider an a nurse.  A story of how faith kept them going.This is a true story!

Ray's faith was put to the test when his Bible was taken from him.  See how  God was still his all in all in this well written book.

In between Ray's story, Betty's letters are integrated every few chapters. The letters begin as her letters to her parents at the beginning of the war describing her life as a nurse in France, and they end with her letters to her future husband, 

A must read !  Very good front n this touching story. Thanks Tyndale for letting me review this  fantastic chapter book!

The Good Spy

I was thrilled to read this book I love to learn about the life and times of well know  people!

he Good Spy is Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Kai Bird’s compelling portrait of the remarkable life and death of one of the most important operatives in CIA history – a man who, had he lived, might have helped heal the rift between Arabs and the West.
 
On April 18, 1983, a bomb exploded outside the American Embassy in Beirut, killing 63 people.  The attack was a geopolitical turning point. It marked the beginning of Hezbollah as a political force, but even more important, it eliminated America’s most influential and effective intelligence officer in the Middle East – CIA operative Robert Ames.  What set Ames apart from his peers was his extraordinary ability to form deep, meaningful connections with key Arab intelligence figures. Some operatives relied on threats and subterfuge, but Ames worked by building friendships and emphasizing shared values – never more notably than with Yasir Arafat’s charismatic intelligence chief and heir apparent Ali Hassan Salameh (aka “The Red Prince”). Ames’ deepening relationship with Salameh held the potential for a lasting peace.  Within a few years, though, both men were killed by assassins, and America’s relations with the Arab world began heading down a path that culminated in 9/11, the War on Terror, and the current fog of mistrust.

Very well written and informative. It also has a section with photographs from his life
This is mostly a story of the Mid-East in the 1970s-80s, an era we've basically forgotten. It has some of the life of Robert Ames thrown in. I thought it was very cleaverly written so one can learn about two things at ounce.
 "I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review."

Wow!!!!! From the Dark to the Dawn: A Tale of Ancient Rome

From the Dark to the Dawn: A Tale of Ancient Rome

My praise for this book are not high enough . This is one christen teenagers fiction which is worth reading, Actually it is also good for adults  too. I was so impressed with the writing style of this thriller. This would be a great read for a home schooling family studying Rome. I highly recommenced it for boys. This will get your non reader to read! This is not your normal christen fiction  where God is just thrown in a few inappropriate  parts. The christen faith and lal that pertains to  God is the life of the story. One can not extract it from the book or there will be nothing to this read. It is not like other books where if you took God out you could have a fine book.  You feel that God is the authors life. Some day Lord willing I want to own all her books!

From the Dark to the Dawn

Decadent Rome, 61 Anno Domini. The masters of the universe have crushed the Iceni rebellion with an iron hand, slaughtering and enslaving her people.

For Philip, his existence as a captive means living to hatred. He despises his rich, young master, resenting his life of servitude and the wrestling feats Marcus forces him to perform. Bitterness engulfs his soul until he only lives for the day when he will crush the might of Rome.

Then Christianity enters the picture. Taught by a Jewish breadmaker to know the man called Christus, Philip begins the struggle to forgive and honor his master. But forgiveness is not easy towards one who lives for himself.

Marcus Virginius knows nothing but power and pleasure. Destined to a successful career serving Nero in the Praetorian Guard, he wants no part of Christianity. And he is determined to crush Philip’s newfound faith – no matter what it takes.

Join Philip and Marcus in their journey of redemption, faith, and forgiveness. Is love enough to conquer hate? And will the light of the gospel ever surmount the darkness of Rome?

Persecution abounds – will the two young men survive its terrors and live to experience the bright hope of a new dawn?
On From the Dark to the Dawn:

"Alicia Willis transports readers back to the troubled clash between the crushing might of Imperial Rome and the vengeful determination of the Celtic occupants of ancient Britain. From the Dark to the Dawn: A Tale of Ancient Rome will delight readers of historical fiction." 
Douglas Bond, author of Hostage Lands, Hand of Vengeance, and many other books of historical fiction and non-fiction.


Her other books can be found on amzon, good reads and http://www.aliciaannewillis.com/books.html

wow! Wonderful read

A grand read which my sisters are now reading! Author Stice does a magnificent job of explaining recent past events of the implications and definition of the "Arab Spring" within the Middle East. This book  is for older readers since there is some deep material in this book but it one you will never pit down.  I highly recommend this book. It makes us look at the news in an entirely different light.

 I have sensed for many years that the AntiChrist will come out of a Muslim country along with a one world government, religion and money system, it's good to know there are others who have sensed the same and are willing to write bout it. we need to stop feeling sorry for Muslims but love them enough to tell them the gospel.http://anekopress.com/arab-spring-christian-winter-blog-tour/

I am legally required to inform you that I have received a complimentary copy of this title in order to publish this review.

excellent book by Steven Lawson

 Published January 31!

Highly recommended! I was blown away by this read. I wrote this a while ago but for some reason just found it in my drafts I really enjoyed this book.I found the cover, size, font and layout of the book appealing and conducive to enjoyable reading and studying.

A breath of fresh air, this book is Biblically-sound, clear, deep and yet easy to read! I think this book would make a good gift for a new Christian friend, and for anyone unused to reading books on doctrine or Christian living which are more than double the size. Additionally, this book would be great for a child to read. And lastly, although this book is addressed to a Christian, I do recommend it for anyone; it would therefore also be a good gift choice for your unsaved acquaintances as well. 

It opens ones eyes to appreciate the Bible more! What a well written book!This short book should be a great inspiration to young preachers and missionaries everywhere to not abandon scripture and to continue to preach and teach the hard truths of the Bible
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I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.

Signs from America's Past That Signal Our Nation's Future

The Coming Revolution Signs from America's Past That Signal Our Nation's Future

By Dr. Richard Lee
Published by Thomas Nelson

The Author, Dr. Lee is a Christian pastor and the book is written from a Christian perspective. The book was interesting in that it told much about American history and goes on to elaborate about the state of our country presently and the disparity between past and present founding principles. Our founding fathers were men of faith and moral character and our nation has transitioned into one with tremendous debt, lack of morality, violence and religious confusion.

The author touches on important things that are going on in our nation today. Although I felt a tinge of hopelessness and helplessness while reading this book, I came away in the end feeling hopeful because he ended the book with a section on "What You Can Do". I found this to be helpful in that he describes what he believes we can do to change the state of things in our nation.

Dr. Lee lists 10 things we can do to get involved. 

War Over Lincoln`s Tariff

The Real Cause of the War  or War Over  Lincoln`s Tariff  by Dr. R. L. Dabney

 

This 36 page booklet is very informative. It has an Appendix  on Abolitionism by H. Rondel Rumburg.

 

During the war Dabney  became Chaplin, following that chief of staff upon Jackson request and then  was requested by the Widowed Mrs. Jackson to write a biography of her husband Jackson. All this and more information can be found on the back of this book.

 

What was the war all about? Was it over slavery or the desire of Lincoln to collect a tariff ? In the opening chapter  Dabney gives a brief history of Virgina. Then the Controversial account of Fort Sumter is written  bring forth , the truth.  Colonel Baldwin visits  the president  at the white house  where he  asked Abraham L. to  remain faithful to the Constitution and  that they would support him. Afterwards C. Baldwin lays out a plan but too it the  L. wasts to know  what “would become of his  tariff? ”

The delema was what to do with the succeeding states, should they go in peace or be compelled to remain by force.  Many newspapers and Northers firmly believed in letting the states depart in peace for that was according to the constitution.

In conclusion of the first section of this book we will understand it best by this quote “When Virginia offered him (Lincoln) a safe way to preserve the union, he preferred to destroy the union and preserve his tariffs. ”

Secondly we are rightly asked to question the true purpose of the Civil war, in the shadow of the proceeding section. Consider how the North thought the battle would be a brief one, brimming full of victory because the south was too boastful, and thus would draw back in a sudden defeat. In the conclusion their wish for the outcome of the war would be to have centralized Federal power, with high tariffs where they could have power and riches.    I need not extract much from this chapter as it can not be fully understood unless read for ones self, which is very vital in order to have a deep and clear knowledge of the times known as the Civil war.

 

Lastly a most wonderfully written Appendix on Abolitionism by H. Rondel Rumburg is put before us.  Abolitionists used Christianity as a cover up for their movements, so that they could justify their actions.  Learn what the Bible says about slavery and how by freeing the salves in the Underground Railroad, sin was being harbored, as the holy word of God was twisted by mans sinful heart. These people used the Bible for their own ways considering each of them a prophet in his on right.  In reality their main goal, masked over by freeing the salves, was really destroying the south that represented Christianity which they hated in its true forum. Rev Barnes the Northern Presbyterian states “ Show me that the Bible sanctions salvery and the Bible is no Bible to me. ”

In the end there is so much information in this short booklet, that is worth while reading and pondering, that one might have a better and clearer understanding about some of the most twisted http://www.biblicalandsouthernstudies.com/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=28&keyword=dabney&searchby=author&offset=0&fs=1facts of the uncivil war. One will not be disappointed with this volume.

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Have you read this book?  what are your thoughts on this war?  Are you Northern or Southern?