Reviews by Patricia L
When God Makes Lemonade
On 5/6 Patricia L wrote: Figuring a little encouragement is always nice to have, I opted to review When God Makes Lemonade: True Stories That Amaze and Encourage by Don Jacobson. What is it about? When God Makes Lemonade is a collection of short, non-fiction stories that all follow the same arc--- people are ... Book Review: When God Makes Lemonade
Days Like These
On 3/13 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, I was able to read and review Days Like These: Even in the Darkest Moments, Light Can Shine Through by Kristian & Rachel Anderson. My Rating: ***** (out of 5) What's it about? Days Like These is the account of Kristian Anderson's battle with cancer. It ... Book Review: Days Like These
Moon Over Edisto
On 2/27 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, I had the opportunity to read and review Moon Over Edisto by Beth Webb Hart. My Rating: **** What is it about? Told through multiple points of view, Moon Over Edisto centers around a young woman named Julia and her strained relationship with her former best friend, ... Book Review: Moon Over Edisto
20,000 Days and Counting
On 1/14 Patricia L wrote: Let's just say the New Year, cold weather and blanket of snow had me feeling a little "blah" and I was in need of a pick-me-up. That's why, when I saw the e-book 20,000 Days and Counting available at BookSneeze, I didn't hesitate to check it out. My Rating: **** What's it about? 20,000 ... E-Book Review: 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D Smith
Rudy
On 1/7 Patricia L wrote: When I saw the book Rudy: My Story by Daniel Ruettiger available on BookSneeze, I knew I needed to review it. My husband's hands-down, all-time favorite movie is Rudy. We own the DVD and, yet, if he's clicking through the channels and happens to land on the movie, he'll watch it every single ... Book Review- Rudy: My Story
Dear Deb
On 12/2 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, I recently received a copy of Dear Deb by Margaret Terry to read and review. My Rating: **** What is it about? Essentially, Dear Deb is Margaret Terry's memoir in the form of letters she had written to a woman in her church with cancer. When Margaret joined ... Book Review: Dear Deb
One Big Thing
On 10/24 Patricia L wrote: The last couple of weeks, while resting my back, I had plenty of time to read. One of the books I read was One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do by Phil Cooke. Thanks to BookSneeze, I had a complimentary copy to read & review. My Rating: **** (out of 5) What is ... Book Review: One Big Thing
Cruel Harvest
On 9/9 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, I was given a copy of Cruel Harvest by Fran Elizabeth Grubb with Bryan Reardon to read & review.What is it about? Cruel Harvest is Fran Elizabeth Grubb's memoir. In it, Grubb chronicles the abuse her family endured at the hands of her father and how she overcame ... Book Review: Cruel Harvest
The MoneySmart Family System
On 8/22 Patricia L wrote: In a world that exchanges less real money and more plastic & virtual money, it seems more important than ever to teach children the value of money and how to handle it. That's why, when I saw The MoneySmart Family System by Steve and Annette Econmides available on BookSneeze, I knew I ... Book Review: The MoneySmart Family System
Tough Guys and Drama Queens
On 8/4 Patricia L wrote: There was not a question in my mind whether or not I should request this book when I saw it available on BookSneeze. A book about navigating the teenage years with your children? Yes, please!Tough Guys and Drama Queens: How Not to Get Blindsided by Your Child's Teen Years by Mark Gregston answers ... Book Review: Tough Guys and Drama Queens
All Pro Dad
On 6/1 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, I received a copy of All Pro Dad by Mark Merrill to read and review.My Rating: ****I know, I know, I'm clearly NOT a dad but I was still looking forward to reading All Pro Dad. I've mentioned before that I subscribe to iMOM's Espresso Minute newsletter. Well, Mark Merrill's ... Book Review: All Pro Dad
Simple Secrets to a Happy Life
On 4/11 Patricia L wrote: I'm all for getting more "happy" into my life so when I saw this book available through BookSneeze, I knew I wanted to review it.Simple Secrets to a Happy Life by Luci Swindoll is part advice book, part reflection, and part slice-of-life. Swindoll has divided her book into 5 sections that ... Book Review: Simple Secrets to a Happy Life
Our Favorite Sins
On 3/8 Patricia L wrote: My second book review for this week is Todd Hunter's book Our Favorite Sins: The Sins We Commit and How You Can Quit. I was offered a free copy of this book to read and review thanks to BookSneeze.My Rating: ** (out of 5)What's it about? Okay, the title pretty much sums it up, but I'll re-cap ... Book Review: Our Favorite Sins
50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know
On 12/5 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, I was provided a copy of 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know by Kay West. My Rating: **I really wanted to like this book. I liked the hip Chevron cover, I liked the idea of a modernized Miss Manners... and I thought it'd be good for my daughter to get some pointers from ... Book Review: 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know
One Call Away
On 8/31 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, I had the chance to read a copy of One Call Away by Brenda Warner. Before I get into the actual review, I feel that I absolutely must start with a little bit of background. When I logged onto BookSneeze to peruse the selections, I saw Brenda Warner's face on the cover ... Book Review: One Call Away by Brenda Warner
A Place Called Blessing
On 8/10 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, A Place Called Blessing by John Trent & Elizabeth Smith was one of the books on my to-read list this summer.My Rating: *** {out of a possible 5}What's it about? A Place Called Blessing is a sort of follow-up or companion piece to The Blessing. The book is about a ... Book Review: A Place Called Blessing
Daddy Dates
On 6/16 Patricia L wrote: Just in time for Father's Day, I have had the opportunity to read and review Daddy Dates: Four Daughters, One Clueless Dad, and His Quest to Win Their Hearts: The Road Map for Any Dad to Raise a Strong and Confident Daughter by Greg Wright {which might just qualify for the longest title ever for a book}.My ... Book Review: Daddy Dates by Greg Wright
Pujols
On 4/7 Patricia L wrote: Thanks to BookSneeze, I was provided a copy of Pujols: More Than the Game by Scott Lamb & Tim Ellisworth to read & review.Okay, before I even get into the review, let's just get the obvious out of the way... this looks like a realy weird book choice for me. Let me explain. My hometown is in Illinois, ... Book Review: Pujols: More Than the Game
An Amish Love
On 1/31 Patricia L wrote: I received a copy of An Amish Love a little while back to read and review. With the craziness of the holidays {followed by the general laziness that set in post-holidays}, it took me awhile to actually sit down and start reading.My Rating: **** (out of 5)What's it about? An Amish Love is a collection ... Book Review: An Amish Love
Outlive Your Life
On 11/21 Patricia L wrote: I recently received a copy of Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado to read and review. The timing was perfect because the women's group at my church had just decided to make this their book for discussion. My Rating: *** 1/2 (out of 5) What's it about? Outlive Your Life is a sort of call to action. Max ... Book Review: Outlive Your Life
The Nativity Collection
On 10/8 Patricia L wrote: It seems a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but thanks to BookSneeze, I recently received a copy of The Nativity Collection: Six Stories That Share the Smiles, the Heart, and the Hope of Christmas by Robert J. Morgan to read and review.I love Christmas books and have quite an extensive collection. ... Book Review: The Nativity Collection
One Hand, Two Hands
On 9/3 Patricia L wrote: I recently received a copy of One Hand, Two Hands: Oh the ways we can help with our hands! by Max Lucado to read and review. My Rating: ***1/2 {out of 5}This sweet picture book tells little ones good ways in which they can use their hands. With rhyming, sing-song words, a little girl ... Children's Book Review: One Hand, Two Hands
Let's Do Lunch
On 8/17 Patricia L wrote: I was recently provided a copy of the book Let's Do Lunch! by Roger Troy Wilson to read and review. I was intrigued by the book because Wilson maintains (on the book's cover) that you can lose weight without cutting carbs or calories. He also lost loads of weight and kept it off for over 15 years. ... Book Review: Let's Do Lunch!
Same Kind of Different As Me
On 7/28 Patricia L wrote: I recently received a copy of Ron Hall & Denver Moore's book Same Kind of Different as Me to read and review. I was pretty psyched to get a chance to read it because one of my book club gals has had it on her list of must-reads for a few months now.My Rating: ***** (out of 5)What's it about? ... Book Review: Same Kind of Different As Me
I Am Hutterite
On 5/29 Patricia L wrote: Right around the time I got home from the hospital with the Caboose, I received a copy of I Am Hutterite by Mary-Ann Kirkby to read and review. It's a memoir (I've been on quite a non-fiction kick lately).My Rating: **** (out of 5)What's it about? I Am Hutterite is Mary-Ann Kirkby's memoir of ... Book Review: I Am Hutterite
The Money Answer Book
On 5/1 Patricia L wrote: Recently, I received a copy of Dave Ramsey's book The Money Answer Book to read and review. I've heard of Dave Ramsey and seen his face on posters & fliers at many of the churches in my area advertising his Financial Peace University. I'd also listened to his talk radio program ... Book Review: The Money Answer Book