Archive for 2014
Book Review: While the Gods Were Sleeping By Elizabeth Enslin
WHILE THE GODS WERE SLEEPING A Journey Through Love and Rebellion in Nepal By: Elizabeth Enslin Published: September 23, 2014 Publisher: Seal Press Non Fiction/Memoir Elizabeth Enslin begins her memoir with the story of her son’s birth in a small village in Nepal in 1987. After a long labor that wasn’t progressing, she takes off…
Read MoreBook Review: Your Life Isn’t For You By Seth Adam Smith
YOUR LIFE ISN’T FOR YOU A Selfish Person’s Guide to Being Selfless By: Seth Adam Smith Published: September 22, 2014 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Non Fiction You might possibly be one of the 30 million people who read Smith’s blog post titled, “Your Marriage Isn’t for You” or one of the millions that saw him and…
Read MoreBooks to Movie: Tracks Movie Debut Today
A few months ago, I reviewed the book TRACKS by Robyn Davidson. Now that book is a movie, debuting in the US today! To see my review of the book, TRACKS, click HERE. TRACKS is the inspiring true story of an incredible adventure across the Australian desert from the producers of The King’s Speech. Starring Mia…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: Lady Emma in Her Land of Wonder By Martha M Harrison
LADY EMMA In Her Land of Wonder By Martha M Harrison Published: August 8, 2014 Publisher: Incanto Press Fiction Does your daughter love fairy tales? Is your daughter full of imagination and wonder? Then Lady Emma is just the story for her. Based on ALICE IN WONDERLAND and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, Harrison brings you…
Read MoreLavender Oil Review
I am new to the essential oil community. But, I am slowing starting to use oils and am finding great comfort and benefits from using them. I’ll be sharing my experiences soon, but today I am sharing about my use of Lavender Oil. Healing Solutions sent me a bottle of Lavender Essential Oil. This particular…
Read MoreBook Review: What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days By Holley Gerth
WHAT YOUR HEART NEEDS FOR THE HARD DAYS 52 Encouraging Truths to Hold On To By: Holley Gerth Published: September 2, 2014 Publisher: Revell Non-Fiction Holley Gerth finds a way to hit at the heart of what women are dealing with emotionally as they try to balance a career, a marriage, being a mom, and…
Read MoreBook Review: My Mother’s Secret By J. L. Witterick and a Giveaway
MY MOTHER’S SECRET J. L. Witterick Published: September 2, 2014 (reprint) Publisher: Berkley Trade Paperback Fiction/Historical Fiction Every time I read a story based on the Holocaust, I am riveted and in awe of the horrific acts perpetrated on the Jewish people. Every story I have read has left me distraught but also so grateful…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: The Treasure of Snake Island By Carole P Roman
THE TREASURE OF SNAKE ISLAND A Captain No Beard Story By: Carole P Roman Published: January 30, 2014 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Fiction Carole P Roman brings readers the fifth in the Captain No Beard series with THE TREASURE OF SNAKE ISLAND. Like in the other books, Alexander and his group of friends are…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: Corky Gives the Whole Scoop on the Facts of Life By Terri Shearer Trenchard
CORKY GIVES THE WHOLE SCOOP ON THE FACTS OF LIFE For Girls Only By: Terri Shearer Trenchard Published: February 22, 2014 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Non-Fiction As the mother of a 9-year-old girl, I found this book to be quite helpful in having those difficult and uncomfortable conversations. This is a book the parent…
Read MoreA Tough but Valuable Lesson
Our daughter learned a lesson this week that was one she had to learn much too early. This lesson broke her heart and brought tears to my eyes as she shared the story. Our daughter ran for Room Representative this year so she could be part of the Student Council at her elementary. Last year…
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