Monday, July 08, 2013

You won't see it coming

I grabbed Dead Lawyers Tell No Tales off the Tyndale Blog Network shelf because it was the only thing that remotely interested me the day I picked it out. How happy I was to have chosen once I finished reading it.

Randy Singer's writing style definitely brings John Grisham to mind, but  it is also unique in it's own right. Singer uses a different style of phrasing, and while I don't know much about his other works it set this piece off nicely.

Following the ex-con turned lawyer through all the marvelous twists and turns really gets to be something and you'll find yourself reading when should really be doing something else, like sleeping.

But the best part of this book comes at the end, not because it's over, but because you won't see it coming.

I receieved a copy of this book for free from the Tyndale Blog Network in exchange for my honest review of the work.

American Phoenix Reviewed

Upon first beginning Jane Hampton Cook's American Phoenix I thought I might be reading about a treacherous journey through the European countryside. What I found, however, was a story of honor, fortitude, valiance, bravery, and highly notable patriotism.

If you are not familiar with the exploits of the United States of America's sixth President, this book would be a wonderful way to avail yourself of that knowledge.

A word to the wise and would-be reader though. American Phoenix is no light undertaking. The main girth of the book stands in a well over four hundered pages and there is some very heady content throughout.

All that having been said, this is an excellent read. Though it may take you a couple of weeks to pour over the numerous pages within.


I received a copy of American Phoenix by Jane Hampton Cook throught Thomas Nelson's BookSneeze program. The copy was given me in exchange for my honest review of the work.

Monday, April 22, 2013

7 Men Will Inspire You

I recently received, and finished reading, 7 Men by Eric Metaxas. All I can say is, "Wow."

Yes, the book really is that good a read. Metaxas does a great job of blending historical fact with historical narrative. While he definitely  does include his personal beliefs in the book, it is not done in an overt way. Rather, it's very tasteful and matter-of-fact. And it is always in keeping with the narrative of each of the men the book touches on.

From George Washington to Chuck Colson you will learn things you likely never knew, or even heard about, before. The book will keep you engaged.

If you find on chapter less than interested take Metaxas suggestion and skip around the book. It really does read as 7 seperate stories, just as he claims it can in the introduction.

For me personally, I learned a great deal about Jackie Robinson and the struggles he faced while trying to make Major League Baseball a completely integrated part of life in the world. He didn't feel it had been accomplished yet when he passed away, and I found that sad considering how many years had passed and how much he personally sacrificed to that end.

If you looking for some direction in your own life, or just a few inspirational tales, this book is more than worth the time it will take you to get from cover to cover.

I was given this book through Thomas Nelson's BookSneeze program in exchange for my honest review of the material. I was not required to provide positive feedback.

Friday, April 05, 2013

The Coming Revolution might leave you wondering...

I read through a great deal of Dr. Richard G. Lee's The Coming Revolution, and while he and I are in the same camp of opinion, it seems as though he's willing to make almost any comparison to get his point across. There are points in the book where I was astounded by some of his claims, and while I do want to believe these are historically factual, I'm not sure they would help you win any arguments for Dr. Lee's case.

That being said, if you want some affirmation of your belief that this country has skewed it's moral compass greatly through the years, this is definitely a book for you. If you're a history guru, also a book for you. If you think that everything in America is just swell, might not be for you. Then again, it could just change your mind. Who am I to say?



I was given this book through Thomas Nelson's BookSneeze program in exchange for my honest review of the work.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Resignation of Eve reviewed

I was given this book through the Tyndale Blog Network in exchange for my honest review and opinion of the work. You can check out the first chapter courtesy of them if you like.

Here's what I can tell you, if you're a woman, I hope you'll read this book and find a story you connect with. If you're a man, I hope this book will seriously change your perspective.

Yes, this is a book about people who are, or have been, involved in a Christian church at some point in their lives, but don't let that disuade you from reading it. This book may speak to you more than you'd think.

Jim Henderson does an excellent job of covering all walks of faith, including those who've walked away from faith altogether. I wish he'd have included a few more examples of that particular circumstance, however I understand that he probably had some space and publisher constraints. That being said, the time he does spend on the subject makes me wish he dedicate an entire book to people who have been involved in church only to be turned off completely from ever attending again.

What I found in this book what Henderson attempteing to get to the truth of the matter. Why do women give up on, stay quiet in, and sometimes even flee the church as it is run today.

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