Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult is about an Amish teen girl who is charged with murdering her illegitimate baby. At first Katie denied even having a baby and consistently denied killing it. Ellie reluctantly volunteered to be her defense attorney who becomes her friend while staying on the farm with Katie to comply with the court order as a condition while awaiting her trial. Jodi Picoult shows the contrasts of the Amish and the English cultures in this intriguing novel of ethics, psychology, mystery, romance and judgment.
I was drawn into this story immediately and had a hard time putting it down. The story is told from Ellie’s perspective, and I couldn’t help feeling sorry for her when she was trying to get the truth from Katie as to what really happened. The trial was interesting and I definitely came away with a better understanding of the Amish community after reading Plain Truth. I highly recommend this book, especially to women.
(Karen's review)
Other related reviews: Debra's Book Cafe
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
"The Scribe" by Francine Rivers
The Scribe by Francine Rivers is a fictional account of a scribe named Silas who is one of the few left who actually saw Jesus. He wrote letters for Peter and Paul and reviewed, based on scripture, his view of Jesus and his life. In the back are some discussion questions with scripture to study and some personal applications questions that may be helpful.
I did not care for this book, perhaps because I kept trying to place him as the Silas who went on missionary journeys with Paul and preached but then the author finally portrays him as the rich young religious leader who was told to sell all he had and one of the two who were on the Road to Emmaus when Jesus appeared to them after his resurrection.
(Karen's review 4/30/09)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
I did not care for this book, perhaps because I kept trying to place him as the Silas who went on missionary journeys with Paul and preached but then the author finally portrays him as the rich young religious leader who was told to sell all he had and one of the two who were on the Road to Emmaus when Jesus appeared to them after his resurrection.
(Karen's review 4/30/09)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Friday, December 3, 2010
"The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick’s Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption" by Jim Gorant
The two best parts of The Lost Dogs by Jim Gorant were: (1) the people who took the dogs in and worked with them after they were rescued from Vick’s house. They were remarkable people to have that kind of love and patience, truly special!; and (2) the recap at the end of the book reviewing a lot of the dogs case by case. Most, I am happy to say, are doing well. I am glad I read this book because now I know the whole story!
Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Thursday, December 2, 2010
"Finding Katie--Diary of an Anonymous Teenager In Foster Care"
Finding Katie is a fast-moving book written as a diary of a 16-yr.-old girl who came from a wealthy family that was sexually abused by her own father who dumped her on Skid Row in Los Angeles to fend for herself. She was "rescued" by the Salvation Army and tells her story about being in foster homes and finally finding someone who wanted her so ends on a happy note. Even through it all, she shows great maturity and compassion for the other kids in the foster homes she was placed in. She helped several of them by tutoring them, befriending them and caring for them. She found happiness by helping others.
(Karen's review 3/7/09)
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(Karen's review 3/7/09)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
"Christmas Blessings" by Helen Steiner Rice
I just finished reading a book of Christmas poems called Christmas Blessings by Helen Steiner Rice that I really liked. They were all about the true meaning of Christmas, God's gift to us, His Son, Jesus Christ. Instead of Christmas cards she would write poems for her friends at Christmas time. Here's one I chose that was short to share with you:
Her poems are also used on greeting cards today. In fact, I just got one from a friend this week with the verse by her.
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
A Christmas Blessing for You
May Jesus, our Savior,
Who was born on Christmas Day,
Bless you at this season
In a very special way.
May the Beauty and the promise
Of that silent, holy night
Fill your heart with peace and happiness
And make your new year bright!
May Jesus, our Savior,
Who was born on Christmas Day,
Bless you at this season
In a very special way.
May the Beauty and the promise
Of that silent, holy night
Fill your heart with peace and happiness
And make your new year bright!
Her poems are also used on greeting cards today. In fact, I just got one from a friend this week with the verse by her.
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
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