Beth Webb Hart wrote an enjoyable story in Moon Over Edisto. The characters are all dealing with the effects of divorce, each handling things in their “own style.” I enjoyed the way that the author let us see things through the characters’ eyes…dedicating chapters to various characters, moving the story along its journey. The setting in South Carolina’s low country was described so that readers will be able to “see” just where events are occurring. I really enjoyed Julia and all that she brought to the story…the struggles that she faced in her life and the decisions that she had to make. It is true to life in that we never know from one day to the next just what life is going to present to us. I found myself wanting to get back to this book and felt very connected to the characters.

I just finished reading CHERISHED by Kim Cash Tate. The first time that I picked up this book to give it a read, I just could not get into it. I can’t tell you the reason for sure…whether it was the book or just me. This time, however, I was committed to accomplishing the read, and I’m happy to say that I enjoyed the book. The characters came to life for me this time around and pulled me into their story. The fact that this isn’t a “fairy tale” in that the characters have flaws and “histories” that they need to learn to give over to God to be able to move on with their lives in the direction that He leads them, makes it believable. The journey that they must take to accomplish that seemed realistic to me. Any book that brings me to tears says something for the writer’s ability to grab their readers. I like the family and friendship relationships that are happening in the book. They portray what many people find in the Christian community. The morals and values are ones, which we all should be trying to emulate. Cherished is a book that I will cherish in my memory as an enjoyable read that I will recommend for others to do the same. Thank you, Book Sneeze, for giving me this book for review.

Same Kind of Different As Me

This is the most recent Book Sneeze book that I've had the pleasure of reading. It is a true story about a friendship that grows between two very unlikely men, and the woman that brings them together. Which of your friendships do you think is the one that would be considered the "most unlikely" friend. Tell us why. Read my review on my Book Sneeze page of my website. I was given this book by Thomas Nelson Publishing as part of their BookSneeze.com blogger program and had the right to share my review, whether positive or negative.

Same Kind of Different as Me is a good read that tells the true story of Ron Hall and Denver Moore. Readers soon find out that these two men come from two very different worlds. Each man tells his story and the authors let us in on how their two lives intersect. Denver is a poor black man referred to as a modern-day slave and readers will find his life’s story is the most interesting to read. Readers will experience many emotions learning all about this man. The flipside of Denver’s story is that of Ron’s, the rich white man. I found his chapters in the book not to be as enjoyable to read. It is because of Ron’s wife, Deborah that the two men’s lives intertwine. There is a lot of Christian theology shared throughout this book, some of it a bit questionable. It’s worth the read and knowing that it is a true story of friendship across racial and socio-economic lines makes it most interesting. I appreciated knowing that the proceeds of the book have been dedicated to help “carry on Deborah’s vision of helping the Lord’s most unfortunate children.”

How Should A Christian Live? by Brenda Noel

How Should A Christian Live? by Brenda Noel is a devotional and journal revolving around First Corinthians through Philemon and is geared toward middlers to high schoolers. There is an accompanying six-hour audio (CD/MP3) so teens can listen to the corresponding scriptures for the twelve session journal. Between each of the study sections there are eight journal pages. Each session is divided into these sections: Get It!, Grab It!, Hold It!, and Give It! There are also games and word activities provided for teens who would enjoy those, too.

For those students wanting to learn about Christian living, this is a good resource. It would work for small groups, Sunday School classes, and even individuals. Having the scriptures on audio will help reluctant readers and also make the Bible available for a “mobile” listening session. This is a good resource for anyone needing the basics for Christian living.

I was given this book by Thomas Nelson Publishing as part of their BookSneeze.com blogger program and had the right to share my review, whether positive or negative.

What is your favorite book?

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