Fredrik Backman is the GOAT. Seriously. This man gets people, especially me, and how our brains work. I have missed his writing so much so I just gulpFredrik Backman is the GOAT. Seriously. This man gets people, especially me, and how our brains work. I have missed his writing so much so I just gulped this short story down the minute I downloaded it. This story is both poignant and humorous, thoughtful and irreverent all at the same time. It's about a pile of garbage. It's about humanity. It's about life. ...more
Very dated information, not as much about mentoring as it is about women's friendships with other believers. Much of this advice and information is noVery dated information, not as much about mentoring as it is about women's friendships with other believers. Much of this advice and information is not relatable in 2024....more
Information in my book is really dated. Will not appeal to women of the present day. Also uses The Message as the Bible translation, which is just an Information in my book is really dated. Will not appeal to women of the present day. Also uses The Message as the Bible translation, which is just an inspirational paraphrase not something to study. ...more
Unfortunately, the really good parts of this book were overshadowed for me with the marriage advice. "Make yourself as attractive as possible. What kiUnfortunately, the really good parts of this book were overshadowed for me with the marriage advice. "Make yourself as attractive as possible. What kind of sight are you to behold when you say good-bye in the morning and hello in the evening? Cute, perky, somewhat put together? Or something else? Break some bad habits if need be but make yourself appealing to your husband." While I don't disagree with the overall sentiment (I don't want to look like a slob at any time) I don't feel like I need to be cute and perky for my husband. I'm a human and have human feelings of my own. ...more
A very personal story for the author. Relatable if you've gone through something that made you question God. Kind of dated now, but still worth readinA very personal story for the author. Relatable if you've gone through something that made you question God. Kind of dated now, but still worth reading....more
Lots of really dated, surface-level biblical interpretation. Some of the verses used to support the information are totally taken out of context to prLots of really dated, surface-level biblical interpretation. Some of the verses used to support the information are totally taken out of context to provide a patriarchal viewpoint. Not recommended....more
If you're a Disney fan and enjoy all of the foods they serve in the parks during the holidays--have I got a book for you!
Ashley Craft is a master at If you're a Disney fan and enjoy all of the foods they serve in the parks during the holidays--have I got a book for you!
Ashley Craft is a master at re-creating all of your Disney Parks holiday treats! The book covers the following Disney Parks: Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney Animal Kingdom, Disney California Adventure, Disney Springs/Downtown Disney, and Disney Resort Hotels. Then within each park, she highlights holidays and special events that feature unique food offerings: Valentine's Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, May the Fourth, Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Fourth of July, Pride Month, Lunar New Year, Easter, Thanksgiving and Mardi Gras.
The book is heavily focused on sweets, drinks, and snacks because isn't that what we all want for various holiday treats? However, there are quite a few savory offerings, and no matter which holidays you celebrate, there is a a delightful recipe for you to prepare and enjoy at home.
From Mickey Shamrock Milk Shakes to Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes to Heart Shaped Butter Cookies and Mickey Gingerbread, you don't even have to travel to experience your favorite Disney Parks holiday foods.
I personally find these recipes fairly simple, but not basic. I love the garnishing and how cute they are, Craft really spent time to replicate what the actual products look like and taste like.
The first book in Warren’s new Summer of Fire trilogy is an exciting look at the lives of smoke jumpers in Montana. Action-packed from start to finishThe first book in Warren’s new Summer of Fire trilogy is an exciting look at the lives of smoke jumpers in Montana. Action-packed from start to finish, this story will have readers holding their breaths to see if the characters come through safely. There’s a mystery cliffhanger and a wonderfully written romance. Warren has an amazing ability to convey a solid faith message without being preachy. Kate Burns returns to Montana in the wake of her legendary father’s death while fighting a fire. She comes face to face with Jed Ransom, the man she once loved, but their relationship fell apart after she refused to give up smoke jumping. Can they find common ground long enough to train the new recruits? - See more at: http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-rev...
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The first book in Warren’s new Summer of Fire trilogy is an exciting look at the lives of smoke jumpers in Montana. Action-packed from start to finish, this story will have readers holding their breaths to see if the characters come through safely. There’s a mystery cliffhanger and a wonderfully written romance. Warren has an amazing ability to convey a solid faith message without being preachy. Kate Burns returns to Montana in the wake of her legendary father’s death while fighting a fire. She comes face to face with Jed Ransom, the man she once loved, but their relationship fell apart after she refused to give up smoke jumping. Can they find common ground long enough to train the new recruits? - See more at: http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-rev......more
Overall this is a lovely, contemplative story that will cause readers to think about fear and how to surrender that fear to God. The characters are goOverall this is a lovely, contemplative story that will cause readers to think about fear and how to surrender that fear to God. The characters are gorgeously portrayed and readers will feel invested in their ultimate outcomes. See full review on my blog: https://lifefullybooked.com/2017/10/1...
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Overall this is a lovely, contemplative story that will cause readers to think about fear and how to surrender that fear to God. The characters are gorgeously portrayed and readers will feel invested in their ultimate outcomes. See full review on my blog: https://lifefullybooked.com/2017/10/1......more
I went through this "journey" a number of years ago (well, I started it and I think I made it 2 weeks in) and while I believe that the author's intentI went through this "journey" a number of years ago (well, I started it and I think I made it 2 weeks in) and while I believe that the author's intentions are good, I'm not sure how truly knowledgeable she is about the things she recommends. Either be a book helping someone to focus on their spiritual health or work on physical health. The two things, especially what she recommends for this book, are nearly impossible. I don't know what her health qualifications are, but many of the recommendations for diet seem pulled out of thin air. Many of these supplements she recommends, exercises, etc. come from a place of extreme privilege. I mean, even finding these items online are not easy, and you have to have the funds to purchase them in the first place. Same with exercise equipment. Like I said, especially with the scripture and prayer, I believe her heart is in the right place. But if you want to feel like a failure before you even start, then you might get something out of it. ...more
Very simplistic. As if every trauma in life can be solved by prayer and reading Bible verses. Yes, I do think those things are important, but what if Very simplistic. As if every trauma in life can be solved by prayer and reading Bible verses. Yes, I do think those things are important, but what if you have major problems? These are nice stories and examples, but I wanted more from it. ...more
I'm sure this book has some good things to say, but it's very, very, very "churchy" for lack of a better word. I'm aspirational when it comes to hospiI'm sure this book has some good things to say, but it's very, very, very "churchy" for lack of a better word. I'm aspirational when it comes to hospitality, but this book, while probably very well intentioned and has been held up as the gold standard for books on hospitality, is just too much. It over-reaches on things like helping others and is quite dated with its terminology for the present day church. We need to meet people where they are, not preach at them. ...more
I dislike being called a chick. I feel like it dumbs women down. This is a very casually written chatty-style book that didn't connect with me. The maI dislike being called a chick. I feel like it dumbs women down. This is a very casually written chatty-style book that didn't connect with me. The marriage chapter is cringy. Nope. ...more
I'm way past the mommy stage of life, so that might have affected my perspective, but Terkeurst is a great writer with lots of insightful things to saI'm way past the mommy stage of life, so that might have affected my perspective, but Terkeurst is a great writer with lots of insightful things to say. Good book for those at the overwhelmed stage of parenthood (although those are the women who won't have time to read this)...more
Cute book of stories, recipes, and other tidbits about friendship and celebrating friendship. Nothing that groundbreaking or fantastic, but overall enCute book of stories, recipes, and other tidbits about friendship and celebrating friendship. Nothing that groundbreaking or fantastic, but overall enjoyable....more
This is a good book if you feel stuck and are looking for more direction. I am not totally sure that all of the chapters fit with being over-scheduledThis is a good book if you feel stuck and are looking for more direction. I am not totally sure that all of the chapters fit with being over-scheduled, but the chapters are short and emphasize self care and focus. Kind of basic but some can be helpful. ...more
If you find that you're too busy and frazzled to pray, think, and journal, this book might help. Each day has a short reading with prayer prompts, refIf you find that you're too busy and frazzled to pray, think, and journal, this book might help. Each day has a short reading with prayer prompts, reflection questions, and journal prompts. Gives food for thought and contemplation. ...more
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