The basics “Finding the Hero in your Husband” by Dr. Juli Slattery is a agreat book that offers insightful guidance about marriage. In this book, Dr. Slattery explores marriage and provides valuable advice on how to see the hero within your husband. Through her expertise as a clinical psychologist and …
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Welcome to the Book Review Roundup! Here, you will find a compilation of all the book reviews I have written at Write.Speak.Relate. Whether you are looking for tips for getting your teen to read, a heartwarming tale, or a thought-provoking non-fiction book, this roundup has got you covered. Grab a …
Background: Choose Joy Choose Joy is a nonfiction book is written by Kay Warren – wife to Pastor Rick Warren (think Purpose Driven Life) of Saddleback Church. The subtitle, Because Happiness Isn’t Enough, really sums up the core of this book. Our joy is different than circumstantial or situational happiness. …
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Book summary In Aftermath by Terri Blackstock, a young woman is plagued by an explosion that happened during a concert she attended. She escaped with her life, but her friends were not so lucky. The media immediately identifies the person they believe a local man, Dustin, is responsible. While the …
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Things I wish I’d known before my child became a teenager by Gary Chapman (yes, author of the 5 love language series) is a simple read with profound effects. Written with short chapters and easy to read language, you’re going to fly right through it. Topics include communication, psychology, faith, …
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God made every person unique and for a purpose. Each and every one of us is special and distinct in our own way. We each possess various attributes, traits, quirks, and qualities that make us stand out from the crowd. It is clear that God has taken careful effort to …
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Fiction Escape I love reading fiction as an escape. I read lots of nonfiction in many genres – for work, for writing, for relationship building – but fiction just warms my soul. Reading books about other people’s lives gives me an escape from the reality of life. And while I …
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The Good Dream by Donna VanLiere I recently listened to The Good Dream by Donna VanLiere (you might know her from her Christmas Hope series). SUMMARY: The Good Dream is about a single woman whose mother died and she’s now running their home by herself. She has a big garden, …
As a coffee drinker, the title grabbed my attention first. And honestly, unless I’m drinking an ICED coffee, then getting the coffee down before it’s cold is the name of the game. So grab a hot cup of coffee and come with me… Summary Open the door and you’ll hear …
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For some reason, summer seems to beg for a good book. Next to baking, reading is probably one of my favorite things to do. I love getting lost in a different world or learning something new. But it can be heard to find a good book, or know what to …
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