Love Dare is a handbook that I think would benefit any marriage. After seeing the movie, "Fireproof" I was curious to check out the book that was used in the movie.
It gives a scriptural basis for 40 practical things to do to strengthen your marriage. The idea is to do one of the challenges each day and then of course continue to integrate them into your life. Some I found to be hard, others easy and most we already do.
I especially liked the 20 questions listed in the back to help me get to know my spouse better and assist me in discovering his needs. I recommend this to any husband or wife. I think anyone could improve their marriage if they followed the suggestions in this book.
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Fireproof and the Love Dare
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Dogs of Bedlam Farm
I found Dogs of Bedlam Farm by Jon Katz to be a fun, enjoyable, quick read. If you love animals, you will love this book. It has dogs, sheep, a ram and donkeys. The best part of this book is the parts that deal with the dogs. I recommend it.
(Gerard Review 4/5/08)
(Gerard Review 4/5/08)
"Sworn to Silence" by Linda Castillo
SPECIAL URGENT NEWSFLASH--CAN YOU HELP?: A friendly cat in Georgia is scheduled to be put down at the end of business June 30, 2010. See Sparkle's Hoping for a June Miracle post about it.
Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo is a gruesome thriller mystery about a woman with Amish background Chief of police of Painters Mills, Ohio finally getting to the bottom of the rape/murders that have been going on for years by a serial killer with a little romance thrown in. It has an unusual twist that I didn’t expect and the book builds tension along the way enticing me to stay up late to finish it. The story line was super but because of the language and the horrific details of the torture that took place, I gave it four stars instead of five. If you like murder mysteries and don‘t mind gory details, I recommend this one!
--Karen's review 7/25/09)
What are you reading now?
Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo is a gruesome thriller mystery about a woman with Amish background Chief of police of Painters Mills, Ohio finally getting to the bottom of the rape/murders that have been going on for years by a serial killer with a little romance thrown in. It has an unusual twist that I didn’t expect and the book builds tension along the way enticing me to stay up late to finish it. The story line was super but because of the language and the horrific details of the torture that took place, I gave it four stars instead of five. If you like murder mysteries and don‘t mind gory details, I recommend this one!
--Karen's review 7/25/09)
What are you reading now?
Monday, June 28, 2010
"Born to Play--My Life In The Game" by Dustin Pedroia with Edward J. Delaney
He’s My Guy! Being a fanatical Red Sox fan and Dustin being my favorite player made Born to Play--My Life In The Game a no-brainer for me to read. That being said, I really enjoyed this book a lot!
Born to Play reads like he plays--all out all the time. There is lots of inside information about him and how he came to be the Most Valuable Player of the American League. The two stories about Manny are priceless. Just a super read! Let’s go Red Sox!! Get Well soon, Dustin!! The Sox need you and we miss seeing #15 out on the diamond!
(Gerard's review)
Since Dustin Pedroia is Gerard's favorite player and he keeps saying how little the guy is, just like him, I felt I wanted to read Born To Play too. This would be inspirational for short guys wanting to go pro in sports. He always played hard and gave his all--a good lesson for anyone. This is all about his love for the game of baseball and how his career developed. I especially liked the insight into what rookies go through.
(Karen's review 7/9/10)
What are you reading now?
Born to Play reads like he plays--all out all the time. There is lots of inside information about him and how he came to be the Most Valuable Player of the American League. The two stories about Manny are priceless. Just a super read! Let’s go Red Sox!! Get Well soon, Dustin!! The Sox need you and we miss seeing #15 out on the diamond!
(Gerard's review)
Since Dustin Pedroia is Gerard's favorite player and he keeps saying how little the guy is, just like him, I felt I wanted to read Born To Play too. This would be inspirational for short guys wanting to go pro in sports. He always played hard and gave his all--a good lesson for anyone. This is all about his love for the game of baseball and how his career developed. I especially liked the insight into what rookies go through.
(Karen's review 7/9/10)
What are you reading now?
"Stolen Innocence" by Elissa Wall
A Remarkable Journey (10 Stars)
To give Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall 5 stars does this book an injustice! It's a 10 Plus!! It is the true story of Elissa Wall, who grew up in the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints ("FLDS") and was taught to believe all she was told. You will laugh and recoil in anger at what she goes through. Then she finds the courage to go to court and face the "Prophet."
You are a remarkable woman, Elissa! Thanks for sharing your story. Everyone will enjoy this book. It reads like fiction, but you know it's not. I hated to see it end. It's just incredible!
(Gerard's Review 8/18/08)
A Fascinating and Shocking Story!
This was a long story of how Elissa grew up in the FLDS community, how her life was controlled by a man called "The Prophet" whom she was taught to believe spoke for God and how she eventually broke free. She was forced to marry at age 14 against her will, was raped and finally left the community and brought charges against "The Prophet." This book gives the reader an inside look into the workings of a polygamous cult and shows how difficult it is for people to leave. It is shocking that this really happened in America in recent times.
(Karen's review 8/18/08)
To give Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall 5 stars does this book an injustice! It's a 10 Plus!! It is the true story of Elissa Wall, who grew up in the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints ("FLDS") and was taught to believe all she was told. You will laugh and recoil in anger at what she goes through. Then she finds the courage to go to court and face the "Prophet."
You are a remarkable woman, Elissa! Thanks for sharing your story. Everyone will enjoy this book. It reads like fiction, but you know it's not. I hated to see it end. It's just incredible!
(Gerard's Review 8/18/08)
A Fascinating and Shocking Story!
This was a long story of how Elissa grew up in the FLDS community, how her life was controlled by a man called "The Prophet" whom she was taught to believe spoke for God and how she eventually broke free. She was forced to marry at age 14 against her will, was raped and finally left the community and brought charges against "The Prophet." This book gives the reader an inside look into the workings of a polygamous cult and shows how difficult it is for people to leave. It is shocking that this really happened in America in recent times.
(Karen's review 8/18/08)
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