Ron Marasco's "The Dog Who Was There" will soften the Hardest Heart

                     Author Ron Marasco's "The Dog Who Was There" will soften the hardest heart.  Those who know the real unconditional love of a pet will agree this was the perfect choice for a lead character in this novel.  Barley comes from painful beginnings having no home and knowing real hunger.  Barley longs to meet the special teacher from Galilee.  Along his journey he befriends a petty criminal.  They face adversary and difficulty together but there is much hope awaiting him.  This fictional story shares the utmost joy when Barley bears witness to Jesus Christ.  This book is heart wrenching and heart warming at the same time.  I was given the wonderful opportunity to review in exchange for my thoughts.  Many will fall in love with Barley and it's a story that should be shared among generations.  I was given the ultimate opportunity to review this novel for BookLook

bloggers in exchange for my thoughts.  Very inspirational.

Readers Cannot Put Down The Polygamist's Daughter

Anna LeBaron's true account of her life is so surreal that I had a hard time believing it.   Her father was known as the prophet of evil, Ervil LeBaron who not only had multiple wives but who was also a murderer.  Contrary to what any religion would enforce, Anna lives in a constant state of fear.  Under the guise of a branch of Christianity, Ervil dances with the Devil.  Readers won't be able to put this book down.  I, personally, have a great distaste for anyone who uses religion to appear one way when in reality they are out to destroy.  My heart broke for Anna.  This book proves not to judge a book by its cover and also that the human spirit can overcome much.  I was given the awesome opportunity to read this book for the Tyndale Blogging Network in exchange in my personal thoughts.  Not for the faint of heart.

In addition to excellent short stories, there is a lot of fun facts to learn from. Hands down, I definitely recommend~

Amish fan's will delight in "An Amish Market" which includes four love novels contributed by Kathleen Fuller, Vannetta Chapman, Amy Clipston and Kelly Irvin.  This is a very impressive collection with extra treasures within it's pages.  Readers will find a mini-glossary of the German dialect spoken by the Amish.  There is a small chapter filled with Amish recipes.  A great feature for book club readers is the added questionaire after each book.  A brilliant add to the "Love Birds" section is an Amish Heirloom family tree which is a real help to it's readers.  Each author has their own feature page with their lists of publications. All these extra little goodies shouted "perfect" to me.  I was given the honor to read and review this book for  Book Look Bloggers. 

Abby Johnson Takes Stand Against Abortion

As a former Planned Parenthood Leader, Abby Johnson did everything to justify the reason she was assisting in abortion so that she could live with her conscious.  She would fool herself by telling herself that if she didn't help these women out that they would go to an illegal abortion doctor and possibly die.  She even convinced herself that she was doing God's will and would attend churches which purposely didn't have a strong stand against abortion.  In her true account "Unplanned" Abby reveals what opened her eyes to the real dangers and damages of abortion and how she was spiritually transformed.  Her testimony is strong and loud and she shares that everything about Planned Parenthood is a lie.  I was given the opportunity to read this tremendous experience from Tyndale Blog Network in exchange for my honest opinion.  I highly recommend this book.

The 13th Gift Will Renew Your Belief That There Is Still Good in the World

Joanne Huist Smith's The 13th Gift proves that there are still good Samaritan's in the world and that Charity conquers all.  This true account of a Christmas Miracle can be read at any time in the year.  Anytime you need a lift for your spirit.  The writer retell's of her first Christmas after the death of her spouse when she feels overwhelmed and totally alone.  She wants to make the Holiday's special for her children but funds are strained.  When word spreads among friends and neighbors, they get together to make Christmas special for her and the children.  A very touching book with a powerful message.  One that I can read over and over again.  I was fortunate to review this book for Blogging for Books.  To read more about the author .

RICH IN SPIRIT

  Brenda Spahn thought she had her entire life planned out.  Being denied the priviledges of nice material items while growing up her only goal was to become rich someday.  Her determination and hard work bring her to her goal until one day she loses it all,  Her true story of how God transforms her thoughts to a higher calling to help others is included in this stellar book "Miss Brenda and the Loveladies~ One woman's brush with prison...A Community of Women fighting the odds for survival on the outside...".  The author discovers the meaning of being "rich in spirit" and how living and giving for God has greater rewards than material things.  I was given the awesome opportunity to read Ms. Spahn's journey from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest thoughts,  I highly recommend her story as it is full of hope and will inspire all who read it.  Read about the Lovely Ladies center on the
Author's website