Amity and Sorrow by Peggy Riley is the story of a mother who takes her two daughters and drives away from a cult compound. The mother is sure the father is going to come after them. The one daughter embraces the new life, even though she knows nothing about the outside world. However, the other daughter wants to go back to the life she has always known in the compound.
I enjoyed this book. It went fast and for this author's first book, I think she did really well!
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
"Amity and Sorrow" by Peggy Riley
Labels:
abuse,
contemporary fiction,
cult,
family,
mothers and daughters,
religion
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tuesday Teasers: Memoir, Fiction, Christian Romance
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along, so I thought I would play for fun! Just do the following
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page (well, we cheat and choose specific ones)
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teaser.
Gerard's:
It made our own bodies feel different, knowing that Laura's was about to be cut open. I knew she could die and tried to understand that fact.From page 80 of The Shape of the Eye by George Estreich. (a memoir)
All of this is her fault. If she hadn't taken the wrist strap off, her sister wouldn't have run.From page 8 of Amity and Sorrow by Peggy Riley. (Her first novel) Review of this will be up tomorrow.
Karen's:
The look of astonishment on her face made him burst into laughter. Daniel wrapped his arms around her and kissed her.From page 84 of Safe In His Arms by Colleen Coble. (Cowboy Christian romance)
CHECK OUT OUR GIVEAWAYS FOR HER AND BUNKER HILL. SEE LINKS ABOVE THIS POST. Happy Reading!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
What Is Your Favorite Magazine?
If you are a reader like me, you probably read magazines too. I think BEST FRIENDS MAGAZINE is one of the best ever! I read it cover to cover because the articles on all the animals they have at their shelter are always interesting with cute pictures as well! They do a very good job and I am so glad that I support them. Give it a chance by making a donation. You will feel good and it will put a smile on your face--it does mine! You can donate and read all about them at www.bestfriends.org (I believe you get the magazine free when you donate.)
(Gerard's review)
What is your favorite magazine? Are you a supporter of Best Friends? Have you read the Best Friends magazine? Happy Reading!
(Gerard's review)
What is your favorite magazine? Are you a supporter of Best Friends? Have you read the Best Friends magazine? Happy Reading!
Saturday, April 27, 2013
"Bunker Hill--A City, A Siege, A Revolution" by Nathaniel Philbrick
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Bunker Hill--A City, A Siege, A Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick brought me up to speed on my limited knowledge about Bunker Hill and Benedict Arnold. I always enjoy books that I can learn more about historical events and this was no exception. Now I feel like I know the full story! The first hundred pages were a bit dry reading; however, once it got closer to the battle of Bunker Hill, things really picked up. The story about the battle was eye-opening and riveting! I you are a fan of historical reading, you will love this book!
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)
We received a free copy of this book for review but was not compensated. This in no way influenced my review of this book.
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
Labels:
giveaway,
historical,
history,
non-fiction,
war
Friday, April 26, 2013
"WAVE" by Sonali Deraniyagala
Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala is the true story of how she lost her whole family one morning due to a tsunami. She was able to somehow survive. You can really feel the love she had for her family and the heartbreak of losing them followed by anger that she is the one left. I read this book in just one day. It’s a very interesting read!
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
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