Breath of Angel immerses readers in a land of angels and humans, shape shifters and sylvans, where warring brothers have destroyed the only portal to heaven and stranded tortured souls on earth, and only one young woman - a chantress - half angel and half human, can restore it.
I was not sure of what to expect of this book after reading that it had priestress, shape-shifters,etc and not a big fantasy fan but I gave it a read. I was captivated by the character of Melaia from the beginning and soon was very interesting in what would happen in the story. The book was fast paced and there were only a few times that I thought that the story was not believable. But you are soon brought back to reality by Melaia's real earthly issues.
This is the first in The Angeleon Circle and would think the series will provide a nice read for those who love fantasy.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. I was not required to write a positive review.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Max Lucado-Max On Life
Max Lucado-Max on Life is a wonderful reference book!
From inside front flap of book "In more than thirty years-as an author, pastor, husband and father-Max Lucado has fielded a lot of questions. This book gathers Max's responses to the most often asked questions."
There is over 170 questions with one page or less answers which are simple but very on spot and very relevant for today. They cover everything from hope to the hereafter. What I especially like about the book is that Max doesn't answer the questions as if he is the all authority but as a friend trying to help you understand why you are asking the questions and what might be the answer. I found it to be a very encouraging book with lots of very sound advice.
There is a topical index and a scripture index which is wonderful. This is one book I will be going back to again and again.
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
From inside front flap of book "In more than thirty years-as an author, pastor, husband and father-Max Lucado has fielded a lot of questions. This book gathers Max's responses to the most often asked questions."
There is over 170 questions with one page or less answers which are simple but very on spot and very relevant for today. They cover everything from hope to the hereafter. What I especially like about the book is that Max doesn't answer the questions as if he is the all authority but as a friend trying to help you understand why you are asking the questions and what might be the answer. I found it to be a very encouraging book with lots of very sound advice.
There is a topical index and a scripture index which is wonderful. This is one book I will be going back to again and again.
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Glynn Marsh Alam : Appearances
Glynn will be at the Lake Jackson Branch Library Book Club tonight at 6:30pm.
Glynn Marsh Alam : Appearances
Glynn Marsh Alam : Appearances
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Blessing of Adversity-Barry C Black
This is a wonderful book on how you can turn your most difficult times into positive times. Dr Barry Black, chaplain of the U.S. Senate presents 3 different sections in his books to lead you through the process.
First is "Mastering the Basics" which is like a basic guide to realizing our troubles, facing them and then at the end of each section a way of dealing with each type of trouble(he has an action plan list which I thought was most helpful!).
Secondly he shares how to avoid sources of trouble if you can. This section also included at the end of each chapter the action plan list. Than the third part, in two powerful chapters, sums up how you can turn your adversity into advantage.
This book is not a "preachy" type book but one that shows that Dr Black has been there , done that and truly relate to the subject. I would highly recommend this book.
Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for review.
First is "Mastering the Basics" which is like a basic guide to realizing our troubles, facing them and then at the end of each section a way of dealing with each type of trouble(he has an action plan list which I thought was most helpful!).
Secondly he shares how to avoid sources of trouble if you can. This section also included at the end of each chapter the action plan list. Than the third part, in two powerful chapters, sums up how you can turn your adversity into advantage.
This book is not a "preachy" type book but one that shows that Dr Black has been there , done that and truly relate to the subject. I would highly recommend this book.
Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for review.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Chasing Francis-Ian Morgan Cron
What a wonderful combination of fiction, nonfiction,pilgrimage and teaching on Saint Francis.
Chase Falson is a pastor of a large evangelical church and has lost his faith, so he travels overseas to visit his Uncle who is a Franciscan priest. There he travels with his Uncle on a journey to follow the footsteps of St Francis and rediscovers his faith.
The author does such a wonderful job of describing the locations, places and the feelings of the travels that I feel as though I am actually there. And he really helps us like the main Character Chase from the beginning. As he travels he writes a journal that he shares with the reading which is very delightful. Also there is lots of history but you don't get bogged down in it because it is so well placed within the story.
Love this one!
I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review 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 Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Chase Falson is a pastor of a large evangelical church and has lost his faith, so he travels overseas to visit his Uncle who is a Franciscan priest. There he travels with his Uncle on a journey to follow the footsteps of St Francis and rediscovers his faith.
The author does such a wonderful job of describing the locations, places and the feelings of the travels that I feel as though I am actually there. And he really helps us like the main Character Chase from the beginning. As he travels he writes a journal that he shares with the reading which is very delightful. Also there is lots of history but you don't get bogged down in it because it is so well placed within the story.
Love this one!
I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review 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 Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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