Reviews by Phillip Santillan
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What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
On 1/22 Phillip Santillan wrote: As a book review blogger for Thomas Nelson, I received Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend’s book, What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do earlier this week. I was surprised at how small the book was when I first got it. But this isn’t a review on how the ... What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do by Cloud and Townsend
The Search for God and Guinness
On 12/18 Phillip Santillan wrote: Disclaimer: For those who are offended by the idea of a book written how beer and the religion of Christianity may have relationship with each other, you are invited to read my review, but remember that this is a review…not an endorsement. With that said…my review! As the son of two parents whose conversion stories included ... The Search for God and Guinness
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 10/1 Phillip Santillan wrote: It’s not very often I pick up a book and read from cover to cover in one sitting. This time I did. All 255 pages of it. ok…I guess I did stop to make myself some ramen noodle soup, but other than that I was completely overwhelmed by Donald Miller’s new book. The truth is that ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
Faces in the Fire
On 9/14 Phillip Santillan wrote: The quote on the back of the book by Publishers Weekly in describing the author T.L. Hines states “Hines dialogue is darkly funny as he explores the depths o the humans desire for authenticity….Fans of breathless suspense that’s a little off center will enjoy” is very similar ... Book Review: Faces in the Fire by T.L. Hines
Fearless
On 9/8 Phillip Santillan wrote: When I received Fearless by Max Lucado in the mail, I was both excited about what this book would communicate, and hesitant to find what this book would confront – the fears of my own life. Max communicates beautifully that fear is a reality that confronts our lives, but it isn’t a reality that needs ... Book Review: Fearless by Max Lucado
Read and Share Toddler Bible
On 7/30 Phillip Santillan wrote: When I received the Read and Share Toddler Bible I didn’t really know what to expect. The first thing I realized that this book came with a bonus DVD of Bible stories and other features. I am a parent of a toddler, and I was already feeling good about what the arrival of this book meant. ... Book Review: Read and Share Toddler Bible
The Noticer
On 5/30 Phillip Santillan wrote: The Noticer is what I would most accurately describe as a modern day fable. But unlike a typical fable that helps children learn the lesson of what happnes if you cry "Wolf" too many times, The Noticer leaves you with wisdom that could possibly change your life. Don't be mistaken - this book is a wonderful ... The Noticer by Andy Andrews
The Principle of the Path (Hardcover)
On 5/7 Phillip Santillan wrote: With all the books that I’ve been reading recently, this one seemingly is the one that sums up the main theme of what I’m re-discovering. I use the word “re-discovering” on purpose. What Andy writes about in this book is simple. It’s so simple that when I tell you, you’ll ... Book Review: The Principal of the Path by Andy Stanley
Put Your Dream To The Test (Hardcover)
On 4/24 Phillip Santillan wrote: In John Maxwell’s newest book, Put Your Dream to the Test:10 Questions to help you see is and seize it, John tries to tackle the many questions about having life dreams/aspirations/goals and the path to pursue and hopefully achieve them. I’ll admit, the initial impression of what I thought the premise of this book would be ... Book Review: Put Your Dream to the Test by John Maxwell
The Word of Promise The Gift of Psalms
On 3/25 Phillip Santillan wrote: The Gift of Psalms is simply described as dramatic readings of portions of the book of Psalm. Dramatic is the key word because that's how many of the different passages are read. On this Audio set you will find many actors such as Gary Sinse from CSI: NY who read through the various passages. I admit, ... Good to read...ok to listen
The American Patriot's Almanac
On 1/8 Phillip Santillan wrote: When I received my first book as Thomas Nelson book review blogger, I was excited. What I received in the mail was The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America. The first thing I noticed was that this book was really well made. It have a Red cloth binding and the artwork on the front was ... My experience with The American Patriot's Almanac