Reviews by Rick Hogaboam
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No He Can't
On 11/2 Rick Hogaboam wrote: Kevin McCullough predicted the rise of Barack Obama before he was taken seriously as a presidential candidate. He followed Obama early on in his career as a community organizer in Chicago and predicted in 2006 that he would be a major player in the 2008 elections. McCullough lists some factors contributing ... No He Can't Breeds More Cynicism
The Sacred Meal
On 6/2 Rick Hogaboam wrote: Gallagher, Nora. 2009. The Sacred Meal. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, TN I want to thank Thomas Nelson and Booksqueeze for providing this book for review. At the same time, I wish Thomas Nelson did not publish this book. I know those are strong words, but this book is borderline heretical, if not heretical. I would gladly ... Book Review of Nora Gallagher’s “The Sacred Meal”
Beyond Opinion
On 4/17 Rick Hogaboam wrote: I want to thank the fine folks at Thomas Nelson for providing this review copy. Ravi compiles a great group of folks to author the various chapters in this volume and they all represent their assigned topics quite well. While all of the contributors and chapters were great in content, I wish to briefly ... "Beyond Opinion" will be referenced in years to come
Dred Scott's Revenge
On 6/29 Rick Hogaboam wrote: “Dred Scott’s Revenge: A Legal History of Race and Freedom in America” by Andrew Napolitano (2009). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson. A review by Rick Hogaboam for Booksneeze as part of their blogger program. I rarely read books apart from the topics of theology, Biblical study, etc., but chose to delve into a something that has ... Review of Andrew Napolitano’s “Dred Scott’s Revenge” (Chp. 1 “Slavery Comes to the New World”)
Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure (DVD)
On 3/30 Rick Hogaboam wrote: Okay, so I watched this flick with the kids the other day and thought I’d share some thoughts on it. It’s a short animated film for children. The plotline basically centers on two brothers, Skeeter and Sinclair, who are very different in makeup, with Skeeter feeling inferior to his adventurous ... Review: “Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure”
For The Tough Times
On 2/24 Rick Hogaboam wrote: I have never read a Max Lucado book before and must admit that I thought it would be a waste of time. I was pleasantly surprised by most of what Lucado had to say. For one, Lucado adresses the issue of tragedy and pain by beginning with God. He doesn’t even emphasize God’s imminence,nearness, or ... Highly Encouraging, Decent Theology, Commended With Some Disclaimers
The Truth About You
On 12/17 Rick Hogaboam wrote: More information about this book can be found at the publisher’s site: http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/custom/top_titles/The_Truth_About_You_Marcus_Buckingham.asp The author, Marcus Buckingham, offers yet another title in what is becoming an increasingly popular genre of “self help” or ... Book Review of Marcus Buckingham’s “The Truth About You”