Saturday, November 10, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Mormons An Open Book What you really want to know Written By A Mormon-Anthony Sweat
I was really excited to read this when Deseret sent me a press release a few months ago. With Our Church being under a microscope these few months, especially with Mitt Romney running for President and now as our Republican Nominee, it is great to have this published, so as to give the public a true picture of who we are and who Mitt Romney is and stands for. Since I've had this remarkably well researched and well written book on us Mormons for several months, I've had great opportunities to share The Gospel.
This book has a very plain white cover with just the title, with the author listed on the inside. I liked the glossy cover, the glossy, colorful graphics throughout this book. It answers every question that non members would want to know. There is at least one area in each chapter that allows you to go online to read up on a regular Mormon, or as I have always referred to myself as a member of The LDS Church and which most people understand which Church that is.
Here are just some of the questions that are answered in this book. Are Mormons Christians? What happens inside LDS Temples? Do Mormons still practice plural marriage? Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith? Are Mormons told how to vote? Why do Mormons have such big families? What does it take to be a Mormon? Do Mormons believe the Book of Mormon replaces the Bible? Why don't Mormons drink coffee or alcohol? Why do Mormons baptize for the dead? What is the message of Mormonism? In all, there are 26 chapters. One major thing I like about this book, is how easy it is to read, as the author explains things clearly and with humor. I very highly recommend this book tlo everyone, Mormon or not. I would recommend this book in all LDS homes.
I give this book 5 stars.
I received my book from Ensign Peak.
Publisher: Ensign Peak
Published Date: April 2012
ISBN: 978-1-60908-811-8
246pp
I was really excited to read this when Deseret sent me a press release a few months ago. With Our Church being under a microscope these few months, especially with Mitt Romney running for President and now as our Republican Nominee, it is great to have this published, so as to give the public a true picture of who we are and who Mitt Romney is and stands for. Since I've had this remarkably well researched and well written book on us Mormons for several months, I've had great opportunities to share The Gospel.
This book has a very plain white cover with just the title, with the author listed on the inside. I liked the glossy cover, the glossy, colorful graphics throughout this book. It answers every question that non members would want to know. There is at least one area in each chapter that allows you to go online to read up on a regular Mormon, or as I have always referred to myself as a member of The LDS Church and which most people understand which Church that is.
Here are just some of the questions that are answered in this book. Are Mormons Christians? What happens inside LDS Temples? Do Mormons still practice plural marriage? Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith? Are Mormons told how to vote? Why do Mormons have such big families? What does it take to be a Mormon? Do Mormons believe the Book of Mormon replaces the Bible? Why don't Mormons drink coffee or alcohol? Why do Mormons baptize for the dead? What is the message of Mormonism? In all, there are 26 chapters. One major thing I like about this book, is how easy it is to read, as the author explains things clearly and with humor. I very highly recommend this book tlo everyone, Mormon or not. I would recommend this book in all LDS homes.
I give this book 5 stars.
I received my book from Ensign Peak.
Publisher: Ensign Peak
Published Date: April 2012
ISBN: 978-1-60908-811-8
246pp
Friday, August 31, 2012
Choosing Charity by Terri Ferran
CHOOSING CHARITY BY TERRI FERRAN
I had planned on having my son print my pdf on my new printer, but due to not having a cable for the printer and having already reading my copy on my monitor, decided to continue doing so.
In this last in the Trilogy, Kit really comes full circle when she receives a strange letter and request from her birth mom's attorney, requesting DNA evidence that she is indeed her biological daughter she tossed away in a dumpster outside a train station. Since she was planning a trip to Ventura to visit her newly divorced mother, she was able to schedule this meeting with the attorney and her biogogical mother at the same time. When she met Alicia, she couldn't believe how cold, arrogant and hateful her birth mother is. When she finds out all she wants from "Katherine" is part of her liver to save her sixteen year old daughter Charity's life and is willing to pay her for doing so, Kit turns her down and storms out of the office.
When Kit asks her new husband Adam for guidance and prays about it, she feels peace about it, knowing she needs to do this, but when meeting with Alicia again, makes the stipulation that she needs to meet Charity before she'll agree, and to know from Alicia why she threw her away. Alicia reluctantly agrees and Kit gets the DNA testing done, plus the further tests and is told she is a match, but is declined.
When the two sisters meet, it is instant love and friendship. When Alicia is told that Kit cannot donate part of her liver, she becomes irate, telling Kit she cannot ever see or talk to Charity again.
With her parents recently divorced and both seriously dating, Kit is having serious abandonment issues, but finally is ok with it, even when her dad remarries a lady in The Church. And, when Adam suggests a family fast for Charity when Charity takes a turn for the worse, her old friend Claire asks if she can donate and so does her dad and new stepmom.
When Kit gets depressed over Alicia's tirades, she finally prays about changing her feelings towards her and proceeds to write a letter to her, forgiving her for abandoning her in that trash can so many years ago. The ending may or not surprise you, but it is a powerful one. The scene towards the end in the grocery store is amazingly hilarious. Would never have thought something like that happening there, of all places. lol I would love to see that scene in a movie.
I would like to see a book on Charity and see if she and Mark get together after his mission and to see if Alicia comes around.
I give Charity 5 stars.
Publisher: Cedar Fort
Date Published: July 2012
ISBN: 978-1-
276pp
I had planned on having my son print my pdf on my new printer, but due to not having a cable for the printer and having already reading my copy on my monitor, decided to continue doing so.
In this last in the Trilogy, Kit really comes full circle when she receives a strange letter and request from her birth mom's attorney, requesting DNA evidence that she is indeed her biological daughter she tossed away in a dumpster outside a train station. Since she was planning a trip to Ventura to visit her newly divorced mother, she was able to schedule this meeting with the attorney and her biogogical mother at the same time. When she met Alicia, she couldn't believe how cold, arrogant and hateful her birth mother is. When she finds out all she wants from "Katherine" is part of her liver to save her sixteen year old daughter Charity's life and is willing to pay her for doing so, Kit turns her down and storms out of the office.
When Kit asks her new husband Adam for guidance and prays about it, she feels peace about it, knowing she needs to do this, but when meeting with Alicia again, makes the stipulation that she needs to meet Charity before she'll agree, and to know from Alicia why she threw her away. Alicia reluctantly agrees and Kit gets the DNA testing done, plus the further tests and is told she is a match, but is declined.
When the two sisters meet, it is instant love and friendship. When Alicia is told that Kit cannot donate part of her liver, she becomes irate, telling Kit she cannot ever see or talk to Charity again.
With her parents recently divorced and both seriously dating, Kit is having serious abandonment issues, but finally is ok with it, even when her dad remarries a lady in The Church. And, when Adam suggests a family fast for Charity when Charity takes a turn for the worse, her old friend Claire asks if she can donate and so does her dad and new stepmom.
When Kit gets depressed over Alicia's tirades, she finally prays about changing her feelings towards her and proceeds to write a letter to her, forgiving her for abandoning her in that trash can so many years ago. The ending may or not surprise you, but it is a powerful one. The scene towards the end in the grocery store is amazingly hilarious. Would never have thought something like that happening there, of all places. lol I would love to see that scene in a movie.
I would like to see a book on Charity and see if she and Mark get together after his mission and to see if Alicia comes around.
I give Charity 5 stars.
Publisher: Cedar Fort
Date Published: July 2012
ISBN: 978-1-
276pp
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Having Hope by Terri Ferran
HAVING HOPE BY TERRI FERRAN
When I signed on in July to be a part of this blog tour of Terri's last book in her Faith, Hope and Charity Trilogy, I was certain I would get the Hope and Charity books read and posted on my blog by my scheduled date, which is tomorrow. I have both Faith and Hope books and if you want to read my review on Faith, just click on my archives for '08. With me over my Chemo and cancer, I felt these two books would get read, but didn't bank on my getting very sick, not being able to do anything but sleep and vomit for two weeks straight, winding up in the ER twice and being admitted the second time for two days,winding up with a UTI and being given plasma and blood. I'm back to normal and am happy to announce both books are read. So, here are my reviews from the Teri with ONE R.
Kit Matthews has been waiting for two years for her missionary Adam Bridger. Of all days to get sick is the day Adam gets home, so she stays home. After Adam's been home for awhile, Kit feels she needs something to do with her life, but feels serving a mission isn't for her, but when her best friend Tara wants to go to Roumania for three months to work in a hospital and orphonge, she jumps at the chance to make a difference.
She prays about her decision, letting doubt creep in. With help from her parents, she is able to borrow half the money. Tara's cousin Amanda and her friend Kellie also sign up and the four girls embark on a life changing journey.
Kit was able to send e-mails to Adam, her mom and to Adam's teenaged sister to keep updated on things at home. She gets attached to a few babies and chldfren,feeling sad for all the neglect and lack of love.
Kit shares her testimony with members of the branch and also meets Marcel, a medical student she shares a love for the children with and also shares the Gospel with. When Marcel shows a side of himself that shocks Kit,she wonders if he's being honest about his feelings about being baptized for the right reason.
When she gets news from home that her family is deteriating, she wonders if she needs to leave Roumania.
She learns that she has made a difference, but not in the way she thought. I loved this book, but felt her insecurities a little much with her strong testimony. I couldn't stand Amanda. Thought she was very selfish and immature.
I give this 5 stars.
I received this book from Terri back in '09.
Publisher: Bonneville Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN: 978-1-59955-233-0
276pp
When I signed on in July to be a part of this blog tour of Terri's last book in her Faith, Hope and Charity Trilogy, I was certain I would get the Hope and Charity books read and posted on my blog by my scheduled date, which is tomorrow. I have both Faith and Hope books and if you want to read my review on Faith, just click on my archives for '08. With me over my Chemo and cancer, I felt these two books would get read, but didn't bank on my getting very sick, not being able to do anything but sleep and vomit for two weeks straight, winding up in the ER twice and being admitted the second time for two days,winding up with a UTI and being given plasma and blood. I'm back to normal and am happy to announce both books are read. So, here are my reviews from the Teri with ONE R.
Kit Matthews has been waiting for two years for her missionary Adam Bridger. Of all days to get sick is the day Adam gets home, so she stays home. After Adam's been home for awhile, Kit feels she needs something to do with her life, but feels serving a mission isn't for her, but when her best friend Tara wants to go to Roumania for three months to work in a hospital and orphonge, she jumps at the chance to make a difference.
She prays about her decision, letting doubt creep in. With help from her parents, she is able to borrow half the money. Tara's cousin Amanda and her friend Kellie also sign up and the four girls embark on a life changing journey.
Kit was able to send e-mails to Adam, her mom and to Adam's teenaged sister to keep updated on things at home. She gets attached to a few babies and chldfren,feeling sad for all the neglect and lack of love.
Kit shares her testimony with members of the branch and also meets Marcel, a medical student she shares a love for the children with and also shares the Gospel with. When Marcel shows a side of himself that shocks Kit,she wonders if he's being honest about his feelings about being baptized for the right reason.
When she gets news from home that her family is deteriating, she wonders if she needs to leave Roumania.
She learns that she has made a difference, but not in the way she thought. I loved this book, but felt her insecurities a little much with her strong testimony. I couldn't stand Amanda. Thought she was very selfish and immature.
I give this 5 stars.
I received this book from Terri back in '09.
Publisher: Bonneville Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN: 978-1-59955-233-0
276pp
Sunday, May 20, 2012
The Most Important Catch by Jaclyn M. Hawkes
The Most Important Catch by Jaclyn M. Hawkes
When I was asked to be a part of the blog tour for Jaclyn's new upcoming book, I wasn't sure that Lexie added me, so was thrilled she had me slated for the tour, but had tried contacting me through my FB page, which I hadn't been getting messages from. I want to say how very much I enjoyed this rollicking novel that has everything you could want or dream of in a novel.
For starters, we have Miss Kelly Campbell, an RN working at a Psych Facility in Chicago, where she is suscpicious of a doctor she's been dating. She's overheard conversations about a couple of mysterious deaths from reading medical files and when the Spirit keeps prompting her to do something, she goes to her Uncle Roy, who suggests she go to the police, then she realizes her life is in danger, so goes to her cousin's motorcycle shop to borrow an old bike to disappear with. With the full leatherings she needs and a tinted helmet, Kelly is able to disguise herself, esp with her beautiful reddish-brown long hair.
When she finds herself out of gas in the middle of nowhere in North Carolina, she is befriended by none other than the most eligible NFL player in the League, who plays for the Carolina Panthers. Robby has just bought himself a run -down farmstead and hires Kelly as a caretaker. To his utter amazement, she turns his farmhouse into a home.
As I love the country, I absolutely loved how she took it upon herself to do all the fixings for the most part. Jaclyn was so good at having Kelly and Roddy listening to the promptings of the Spirit in helping them each to find peace. With the added real-life panther added to the mix was brilliant. The comedic scenes were perfect, kept me laughing long after the scene was over.
For me, I felt Kelly was too pig-headed to realize why Roddy loved her for who she was, not those female bimbos who cling to professional athletes like flies.
When the danger gets closer, Kelly has to run again, but with the help of Roddy and his friends, she is safe to come home to her family and to find the peace, love and happiness she has wanted.
Lexie asked me to share a bit about my dad being an NFL Official for 22 active years on the field and his last 5 years in the Administrative end of things. He played football at Fremont High in East Los Angeles in the 40's. played college ball at Compton Junior College for the well-known coach Tay Brown, then went on to play for the Occidental Tigers in L.A., where he was All-American and almost signed with the Rams in the 50's. He taught high school at Narbonne in Lomita, then transferred to Harbor College in Wilmington, where he taught and coached most sports. He started his officiating career off by working high school games, then small colleges, where he worked his first Rose Bowl Game on Jan 1, 1970, then began his long career with the NFL, working a play-off game every year except his first. He worked 2 Super Bowl's, the 18th and 23rd and worked a few Pro Bowls and also worked 3 Battle of The Network Stars during the late 70's, early 80's. During his last 5 years, he wrote The Rule Book, observed officials and graded them and conducted officials clinics twice every summer with long exams. Since I grew up watching my dad playing college ball, I grew up loving the game and other sports. My hubby and I went to the last Battle of The Network Stars at Pepperdine, meeting several celebrities then and before. One of my favorite football players my dad introduced me to and that was John Cappelletti, who played for the LA Rams then and was the Heisman Trophy winner from Penn State in '73. If you want to read or see Something For Joey, the true story about John and his younger brother, I'll have my review up on Teri's Silver Screen soon.
If you like suspense, drama and comedy all wrapped up in one, you'll love this newest offering from Jaclyn Hawke.
I received my review copy from Jaclyn.
I give 5 HUGE stars to this book.
Publisher: Spirit Dance Books
Date Published: March 2012
ISBN: 978-0-9851648-0-5
296pp
When I was asked to be a part of the blog tour for Jaclyn's new upcoming book, I wasn't sure that Lexie added me, so was thrilled she had me slated for the tour, but had tried contacting me through my FB page, which I hadn't been getting messages from. I want to say how very much I enjoyed this rollicking novel that has everything you could want or dream of in a novel.
For starters, we have Miss Kelly Campbell, an RN working at a Psych Facility in Chicago, where she is suscpicious of a doctor she's been dating. She's overheard conversations about a couple of mysterious deaths from reading medical files and when the Spirit keeps prompting her to do something, she goes to her Uncle Roy, who suggests she go to the police, then she realizes her life is in danger, so goes to her cousin's motorcycle shop to borrow an old bike to disappear with. With the full leatherings she needs and a tinted helmet, Kelly is able to disguise herself, esp with her beautiful reddish-brown long hair.
When she finds herself out of gas in the middle of nowhere in North Carolina, she is befriended by none other than the most eligible NFL player in the League, who plays for the Carolina Panthers. Robby has just bought himself a run -down farmstead and hires Kelly as a caretaker. To his utter amazement, she turns his farmhouse into a home.
As I love the country, I absolutely loved how she took it upon herself to do all the fixings for the most part. Jaclyn was so good at having Kelly and Roddy listening to the promptings of the Spirit in helping them each to find peace. With the added real-life panther added to the mix was brilliant. The comedic scenes were perfect, kept me laughing long after the scene was over.
For me, I felt Kelly was too pig-headed to realize why Roddy loved her for who she was, not those female bimbos who cling to professional athletes like flies.
When the danger gets closer, Kelly has to run again, but with the help of Roddy and his friends, she is safe to come home to her family and to find the peace, love and happiness she has wanted.
Lexie asked me to share a bit about my dad being an NFL Official for 22 active years on the field and his last 5 years in the Administrative end of things. He played football at Fremont High in East Los Angeles in the 40's. played college ball at Compton Junior College for the well-known coach Tay Brown, then went on to play for the Occidental Tigers in L.A., where he was All-American and almost signed with the Rams in the 50's. He taught high school at Narbonne in Lomita, then transferred to Harbor College in Wilmington, where he taught and coached most sports. He started his officiating career off by working high school games, then small colleges, where he worked his first Rose Bowl Game on Jan 1, 1970, then began his long career with the NFL, working a play-off game every year except his first. He worked 2 Super Bowl's, the 18th and 23rd and worked a few Pro Bowls and also worked 3 Battle of The Network Stars during the late 70's, early 80's. During his last 5 years, he wrote The Rule Book, observed officials and graded them and conducted officials clinics twice every summer with long exams. Since I grew up watching my dad playing college ball, I grew up loving the game and other sports. My hubby and I went to the last Battle of The Network Stars at Pepperdine, meeting several celebrities then and before. One of my favorite football players my dad introduced me to and that was John Cappelletti, who played for the LA Rams then and was the Heisman Trophy winner from Penn State in '73. If you want to read or see Something For Joey, the true story about John and his younger brother, I'll have my review up on Teri's Silver Screen soon.
If you like suspense, drama and comedy all wrapped up in one, you'll love this newest offering from Jaclyn Hawke.
I received my review copy from Jaclyn.
I give 5 HUGE stars to this book.
Publisher: Spirit Dance Books
Date Published: March 2012
ISBN: 978-0-9851648-0-5
296pp
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Melinda and The Wild West:: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho by Linda Weaver Clarke
Melinda and The Wild West: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho by Linda Weaver Clarke
This is the first in this Bear Lake Saga that takes place amidst the breathtaking mountains Bear Lake, Idaho in the late 1800's.
Melinda Gamble, who has been raised back east in Boston, comes west to take on the wild west and teach in a one room schoolhouse. She meets Gilbert Roberts, a rugged rancher and widower, who is afraid of committment, so is afraid to let his feelings for Melinda be known. She takes Jenny, Gilbert's rebellious 8 year old daughter, under her wing, knowing she just needs a woman's touch to earn her trust and and love.
Linda weaves a down-home country feeling story with some great facts surrounding Bear Lake. We read about a real life bank robbery by Butch Cassidy and his gang, learn how the pencil came to be and share Melinda's harrowing experience with a grizzly. When her Uncle William is injured during a blizzard, she goes for help and winds up in a distressful situation, but Gilbert is there to keep her safe.
I really liked the historic facts blending fact and fiction and how Linda weaves the narrative with the setting, making it feel you're right there along side the characters, feeling their emotions. And, the fact the romance is so refreshing. So, if you enjoy old-fashioned, home-spun stories, you'll love this book. There are four more books in this series, so you'll be in for a treat with excitement, adventure and romance.
I received my review copy from Linda.
Publisher: American Book Publishing
Date Published: Dec 28 2006
ISBN: 1-58982-367-2
267pp
This is the first in this Bear Lake Saga that takes place amidst the breathtaking mountains Bear Lake, Idaho in the late 1800's.
Melinda Gamble, who has been raised back east in Boston, comes west to take on the wild west and teach in a one room schoolhouse. She meets Gilbert Roberts, a rugged rancher and widower, who is afraid of committment, so is afraid to let his feelings for Melinda be known. She takes Jenny, Gilbert's rebellious 8 year old daughter, under her wing, knowing she just needs a woman's touch to earn her trust and and love.
Linda weaves a down-home country feeling story with some great facts surrounding Bear Lake. We read about a real life bank robbery by Butch Cassidy and his gang, learn how the pencil came to be and share Melinda's harrowing experience with a grizzly. When her Uncle William is injured during a blizzard, she goes for help and winds up in a distressful situation, but Gilbert is there to keep her safe.
I really liked the historic facts blending fact and fiction and how Linda weaves the narrative with the setting, making it feel you're right there along side the characters, feeling their emotions. And, the fact the romance is so refreshing. So, if you enjoy old-fashioned, home-spun stories, you'll love this book. There are four more books in this series, so you'll be in for a treat with excitement, adventure and romance.
I received my review copy from Linda.
Publisher: American Book Publishing
Date Published: Dec 28 2006
ISBN: 1-58982-367-2
267pp
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