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My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2016 Genre: Christian; Non-Fiction Blurb: We don't need to look far to realize that not all women live with the same opportunities and confidence. THE SISTERHOOD invites women to explore and expand what they believe about God, themselves, and their responsibility to the world around them. Tracing the rise of Hillsong Church's global Sisterhood movement, author Bobbie Houston challenges women to join her in creating a new era of outreach. Readers will learn how to embrace their individual gifts and value as women, growing seeds of change into greater possibilities for women everywhere. If one woman can change her world, then only heaven truly knows what an entire company of women can achieve. About the Author: Bobbie Houston, together with her husband Brian, is the founder and Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church. Bobbie also founded The Colour Sisterhood foundation in 1997, a worldwide movement of women united to make a diffe...

Book Cover My Copy of the Book QUICK NOTE: I'M GOING TO BE DOING TWO REVIEWS ON THE BLOG TODAY Blurb (Two Girls in a Cafe): A young man becomes the subject of a contentious conversation between Felicity and Ruth. They have different impressions about the man´s character. The question is whether both girls have the right end of the stick. An intriguing short story with a twist - "Contemporary, witty, honest and ironic". Blurb (A Dream Come True): A Dream Come True by Jeryn Alise Turner dives into the deep aspects of one of the most important relationships a woman can have; the one with her mother. The setting of this book is Peru, a mecca of spirituality, and involves a time traveler experience. This book portrays the strong spirit of women and the sacred bond and strength that exists when they come together.  On their trip to Peru, a mother and daughter take an excursion to the Sacred Valley where they have an honest conversation about their liv...

Book Cover Year Published: 2016 Genre: Contemporary; Inspirational Blurb: Shattered with the disturbing loss of both her parents, Cathy struggles with her identity asking every morning as she looks in the mirror Who Am I?  Riddled with guilt and plagued by the issues left unresolved with her mother's disappearance, she reluctantly pushes outside the box she has created for herself. Rescued from her isolation by a new friend named Jane, Cathy begins to break free of her shell through Jane's insistence that the world's adventures are to be embraced.  Further, challenged by a demanding, creative writing Professor, Cathy discovers the cathartic effects of writing as she pours her thoughts and feelings onto paper, transforming not only the blank piece of paper but also herself.  As if emerging from a fog, Cathy's recovered memories enable her to look within and begin to piece together the shards of her shattered life.Through her small network of friends and ...

Book Cover Year Published: 2016 Genre: Contemporary Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Jamil Ramos grew up on Alabama’s Gulf Coast believing his mom, Loretta, was his only living relative. She put a trumpet in his hands as a toddler and sparked his love of jazz. But when Loretta drops a bomb on Jamil from her deathbed- she’s not his mama and his daddy is still alive, living in Charleston, S.C. – his world is turned upside down. Now, with the only mama he’s ever known gone and the Loyola University trumpet audition less than a week away, Jamil has trouble feeling his music. When his band teacher tells him to get it together, Jamil decides to hitchhike to South Carolina over to find his father and get his questions answered. All he has is a name –Leon Ramos. About the Author: A North Carolina native and a professional archaeologist, Lisa now works in Idaho and writes young adult fiction. Connect with the Author: Twitter:  Lisa T. Cresswell Twitter Facebook:  Lisa T....

Book Cover Year Published: 2017 Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction, Inspirational Blurb: 'The ability of the horse to sense emotion, energy and spirit is way beyond what most of the human world realises.' When Pam’s mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she began to notice the way her horse responded to her emotional turmoil. Thus began an exploration into the spiritual relationship between horses and humans and their infinite capacity to help us heal. Building on her remarkable discoveries, Pam began her pioneering work as a horse-led coach and therapist. By sharing her own path to redemption through personal tragedy, and other stories of healing inspired by the incredible interactions she has observed between horse and human, Pam puts forward her uplifting insights about the true nature of the horse, setting out some simple principles to help the reader transcend life's challenges.  A must-read for those wishing to understand the spiritual connection be...

Book Cover Year Published: 2017 Genre: Non-Fiction; Self-Help Blurb: Do you find that you are always your own worst critic? Are you stuck in a constant state of rumination? Have you found that the amount of stress you've built up prior to an event has been overwhelming, only to realize that it was almost meaningless when the event actually occured?  If so, there is nothing wrong with you! In this book, you will learn how to greater accept yourself for the person that you are today, and learn to shift your mindset so you can destroy these mental hurdles! Greater "self-acceptance" is not just some buzzword used to sound deep or exciting. It is a critical mindset shift that, as the title suggests, will help you change your life and reduce your stress forever. Many clients report that the techniques performed in this book have improved them for the rest of their lives. There are multiple exercises in this book that will help you train your mindset to...

My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2014 Genre: Religious; Non Fiction Blurb: Are you living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul?  Lysa TerKeurst is learning that there is a big difference between saying yes to everyone and saying yes to God. In The Best Yes she will help you: Cure the disease to please with a biblical understanding of the command to love. Escape the guilt of disappointing others by learning the secret of the small no.  Overcome the agony of hard choices by embracing a wisdom based decision-making process.  Rise above the rush of endless demands and discover your best yes today. About the Author: Lysa TerKeurst  is the New York Times bestselling author of "Made to Crave" and "Unglued" as well as 14 other titles and a speaker who helps everyday women live an adventure of faith through following Jesus Christ. As president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa has led ...

My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2014 Genre: Non Fiction; Inspirational; Motivational Blurb: In this New York Times bestselling sensation, founder and Executive Chairman of Nasty Gal Sophia Amoruso shares her story and inspires women everywhere to join the #GIRLBOSS movement. In the space of ten years, Sophia Amoruso has gone from high-school dropout to founder and Executive Chairman of Nasty Gal, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Sophia's never been a typical executive, or a typical anything, and she's written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success. Filled with brazen wake-up calls, cunning and frank observations, and behind-the-scenes stories from Nasty Gal's meteoric rise, #GIRLBOSS covers a lot of ground. It proves that success doesn't come from where you went to college or how popular you were in school. Success is about trusting your instincts and following your gut, kn...

My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2012 Genre: Christian; Non-Fiction Blurb: Grace. We talk as though we understand the term. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. Musicians speak of a grace note. We describe an actress as gracious, a dancer as graceful. We use the word for hospitals, baby girls, kings, and premeal prayers. We talk as though we know what grace means. But bestselling author Max Lucado says we’ve settled for a wimpy grace, a goldfish grace that sits in a bowl on the shelf and never causes trouble or demands a response. Now available as a trade paperback, Lucado's bestselling book reminds readers that there’s more to grace than we’ve ever imagined. In this cornerstone message of Lucado's ministry, he challenges readers to not only receive grace but also to be changed by grace. Shaped by grace. Strengthened by grace. Emboldened by grace. Softened by grace. Snatched by the nape of their neck and shaken to thei...

My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2016 Genre: Christian; Nonfiction Blurb: Your life is filled with pressure and pain and heartache and disappointment. So was His. If you’ve ever tried to pick up the shattered pieces of your life and put them back together again without help, you know it’s an impossible task. When you lose your job, when divorce divides your family, when a loved one commits suicide, or when cancer claims a friend, it’s easy to lose perspective and abandon hope. According to Jon Weece, Christianity does not require you to smile through your pain, much less praise God for tormenting you. God doesn’t enjoy your suffering. But he does understand it—and he knows exactly how to fix it. That’s what Me Too is all about: A God who turned the ugliness of the cross into a spectacle of eternal beauty. An all-powerful Lord who will do the same with the pain of this world. An eternal Father who specializes in wiping away tears and putting you back together aga...

My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2016 Genre: Autobiography; Inspiration Blurb: Molding My Destiny is Patrice M Foster's story of overcoming depression. Her Journey from rock bottom and back, determined to beat the odds. She forged ahead, not only surviving, but thriving. Through forgiveness, acceptance and determination healing began. Her memoir details her battle through poverty, neglect, and abuse. You can either plunge to the depths, forever swallowed by the darkness of depression or, you can climb out inch by agonizing inch and survive...and even thrive. About the Author: Patrice has written two books one A Guide to Teenage Depression & her current book title Left across the Border both are available at Amazon.com for purchase. Aware of the poor treatment encountered by nurses, in 2000, she established her company, Respect Medical Services, through which she committed herself to improved the working conditions and compensation of medical personnel. He...

Blurb: Are you suffering from a personal energy crisis?Are you constantly running through your day, feeling chronically exhausted? Are you desperately overcommitted? Do you find yourself sacrificing your health, family time and quality of life just to meet the never-ending demands on your time? Are you exhausted when you go to bed at night and still tired when you awake? If the answer is yes to any of the above questions, then you may be suffering from a personal energy crisis. Unfortunately, this way of living — and working — not only robs us of our health and puts a strain on time and energy resources, it blocks our access to our most essential sources of energy, leaving us feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally drained. In his new book, Energize Your Life, Dr. Del shows you simple things you can do everyday to fuel your life and work with positive energy. Drawing from his years of experience consulting with executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners, career cha...