Thursday, April 25, 2013

Freefall to Fly by Rebekah Lyons

I felt this book was very true to life when it comes to the struggles of women and even if you do have a strong support group, family and church, tough times can still take over your life. I loved the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. But in some ways I couldn't relate because it seemed she had unlimited resources to travel, etc when needed or wanted and seemed to me that she was always on the go. The part where she went through the depression was her own story but didn't have any indication that she got professional help and did it much on her own which is not healthy at all. I don't think this book will help you get over your depression but will help you realize you are not alone.

(I received this book free from Handlebar Publishing as part of their blogging program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")


North of Hope by Shannon Huffman Polson


North of Hope is a beautiful memoir of the search for meaning and closure after a terrible tragedy. Not only a journey by the author internally but externally and she brings us along with her in such a fascinating way. Her descriptions of the landscape made me feel if I was there. For anyone who has ever had a personal tragedy I think you will really relate to the authors story and can appreciate what she was going through. She has so many references that I could relate to so I enjoyed to book very much. 
(I received this book free from Handlebar Publishing as part of their blogging program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")