Reviews by Meredith Drake
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Waiting for Morning
On 2/16 Meredith Drake wrote: Having worked in a saloon (while maintaining her morals) so that she can care for her younger brother Donny who is bound to his wheel chair, Molly is anxious to make a better life. Arriving to Cactus Patch Ranch, Molly works hard to prove herself so that she can have ownership of the ranch. Molly ... My Review of Waiting for Morning by Margaret Brownley
Every Perfect Gift
On 12/5 Meredith Drake wrote: The cover of this book was so beautiful that I had to know what Every Perfect Gift was about. I was certainly not disappointed with the story I found inside!Sophie Rollibard Caldwell has returned to Hickory Ridge, the town of her roots, where she spent some of her childhood in an orphanage before she ... My Review of Every Perfect Gift by Dorothy Love
You Be Sweet
On 8/14 Meredith Drake wrote: I think I have gained 10 pounds just by reading the recipes in You Be Sweet! The recipes in this cookbook sound amazing and I can't wait to test them on my family. There are many pictures of the sweet treats in this book and your mouth starts watering just by looking at them!A few of the recipes that ... My Review of You Be Sweet by Patsy Caldwell and Amy Wilson
Garden of Madness
On 5/2 Meredith Drake wrote: Garden of Madness was my first book to read by Tracy Higley. I was pulled into the story from the beginning pages and eagerly to find out what would happen until the very end. Taken from the book of Daniel, Garden of Madness takes the story of King Nebuchadnezzar and his seven years of insanity, and ... My Review of Garden of Madness by Tracy Higley
The Wedding Dress
On 3/23 Meredith Drake wrote: I absolutely loved this book! Charlotte owns a store that sells wedding dresses and making brides look perfect for their wedding day is Charlotte's passion. After a whirlwind romance of her own, Charlotte finds herself engaged to her best friend, Tim, yet she has been slow about making her wedding plans. ... My Review of The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck
Heart of Gold
On 2/18 Meredith Drake wrote: Robin Lee Hatcher's Heart of Gold is a love story set in the Civil War era. Shannon Adair moves with her father, a minister to an "uncivilized" area that is vastly different from her beloved Virginia where she grew up. Upon meeting Matthew Dubois, she is less than impressed. Matthew is a driver for Wells ... My Review of Heart of Gold by Robin Lee Hatcher
Beyond Molasses Creek
On 1/17 Meredith Drake wrote: Beyond Molasses Creek was not what I was expecting. From the picture on the cover, I thought the book was going to be about a young girl or young woman, however, the story is about a 60 year old woman. The story does a lot of flashing back to tell the story of her life, so in a sense, it does talk a ... My Review of Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz
Bittersweet Surrender
On 12/21 Meredith Drake wrote: Bittersweet Surrender by Diann Hunt is the story of Carly, the owner of a chocolate spa and her somewhat complicated life. What I loved about this book is that the author develops characters that feel very real. While the characters are interesting and fun, they also have depth and they deal with real ... My Review of Bittersweet Surrender by Diann Hunt
Heaven is for Real for Kids
On 12/2 Meredith Drake wrote: I had read the original version of Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo and really enjoyed it. When I saw that the version for kids was available, I could not wait to get it. When I read it to my children, they were captivated by the story. They loved the pictures and had many questions as we read the book. ... My Review of Heaven is For Real ... For Kids
Night Night Blessings
On 9/21 Meredith Drake wrote: Amy Parker's book, Night Night Blessings is a gentle book that you can read with your children. What I enjoyed most about the book is that it begins teaching kids to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness from an early age and to recognize the blessings that are around them. The illustrations are warm ... My Review of Night Night Blessings by Amy Parker
Gabby, God's Little Angel
On 9/21 Meredith Drake wrote: Gabby God'd Little Angel, Sent to Show God's Love by Sheila Walsh is a wonderful book that teaches kids a great lesson: God loves them so much that He sends His angels to protect them. My kids really enjoyed this book. It held their interest and had their attention the whole time I was reading. At the ... My Review of Gabby, God's Little Angel by Sheila Walsh
Thank You, God, For Blessing Me
On 9/21 Meredith Drake wrote: Thank You God For Blessing Me by Max Lucado is a short book featuring little Hermie. It is about 4 pages and would be ideal for a short story before bed with smaller children, setting the tone to calm them down before an evening prayer. It gives children ideas of things they can be thankful for in their ... My Review of Thank You God for Blessing Me by Max Lucado (a Hermie book)
100 Devotions, 100 Bible Songs
On 9/2 Meredith Drake wrote: I absolutely love this book. The devotionals are perfect, they give kids great topics to think about, without being too deep. One of my children is old enough to read and she loves reading this book. My other kids who cannot read enjoy hearing the stories. We have used this book for our family devotional ... 100 Read and Sing Devotions by Stephen Elkins
A Vision of Lucy
On 7/2 Meredith Drake wrote: This is my first book to read by Margaret Brownley. A Vision of Lucy is the third book in the Rocky Creek series. Having not read the first two, I have to say that I did not feel that this novel was dependent on the first two to know who the characters were. After reading the afterward by the author, ... My Review of A Vision of Lucy by Margaret Brownley
Spring for Susannah
On 6/4 Meredith Drake wrote: Spring for Susannah by Catherine Richmond is the story of Susannah, who travels to Dakota territory to marry the brother of her minister. She has never met her future husband, but has agreed to marry him based on the recommendation of her pastor and his wife since she hold them both in high regard. When ... My Review of Spring for Susannah
The Skin Map (Trade Paper)
On 5/16 Meredith Drake wrote: The Skin Map by Stephen Lawhead is a fantasy novel in which we meet several characters, centering around Kit and his girlfriend Wilhemina, who travel through time. One day, Kit, who is in modern day London, meets a mysterious old man who claims to be his great grandfather who travels throughout time. ... My Review of The Skin Map by Stephen Lawhead
Beyond All Measure
On 5/10 Meredith Drake wrote: Beyond All Measure by Dorothy Love is one of those stories that easily sweeps you away into its pages. Lovely Ada Wentworth has left her home in Boston to become a companion for an elderly lady in Tennessee. When Ada arrives in Hickory Ridge, the situation that meets her is not what she had been told. ... My Review of Beyond All Measure by Dorothy Love
The Book that Made Your World
On 5/9 Meredith Drake wrote: The Book That Made Your World by Vishal Mangalwadi explores how the Bible is the primary influence of Western civilization today. The author is very well spoken and his attention to research and documentation is very evident. Vishal Mangalwadi is from India and so his perspective is unique and I was ... My Review of The Book that Made Your World by Vishal Mangalwadi
Save Your Marriage in Five Minutes a Day
On 5/1 Meredith Drake wrote: Save Your Marriage in Five Minutes a Day by Bonnie Jacobson and Alexia Paul is a book that offers "simple strategies to transform your relationship." I have to say that I was disappointed with this book as a whole. When I received it for review, I was looking forward to reading it and seeing what ideas ... My Review of Save Your Marriage in Five Minutes a Day
The Final Summit
On 4/13 Meredith Drake wrote: The Final Summit by Andy Andrews is the story of the last traveler, David Ponder, who is assigned to lead a summit of all the travelers to find the principle that will save humanity. I so enjoyed reading about the historical figures that were brought into the story and how the author described them. ... My Review of The Final Summit by Andy Andrews
The Lightkeeper's Ball
On 4/7 Meredith Drake wrote: I had not read any books by Colleen Coble, but now I intend to read more! The Lightkeeper's Ball kept me interested until the very last page. The author has a beautiful writing style. The historical time setting for the story was described very well and it was obvious that the author had researched the ... My Review of The Lightkeeper's Ball by Colleen Coble
Couples Who Pray
On 3/15 Meredith Drake wrote: I was eager to read Couples Who Pray by Squire Rushell and Louise DuArt. Having read several books on prayer prior to this one, I thought that the title presented a different perspective on prayer than those I have read in the past. In my opinion, this book is a great foundational book for couples who ... My Review of Couples Who Pray by Squire Rushnell
Regret Free Parenting
On 2/18 Meredith Drake wrote: Regret Free Parenting by Catherine Hickem was such an encouraging book. It is honestly one of the best parenting books I have read in a long time. I'm sure that I, like most moms, worry if the principles that I am teaching my children are taking root in their heart and not just their head. In this ... My Review of Regret Free Parenting by Catherine Hickem
Read and Share: The Ultimate DVD Bible - Volume 2
On 2/4 Meredith Drake wrote: I was excited to receive a copy of The Ultimate DVD Read and Share Bible from Book Sneeze to review since I have small children. My five year old watched the DVDs as soon as the package came in the mail and loved them. She wanted to watch them over and over since then. I found the book and DVD combo ... My Review of The Ultimate DVD Read and Share Bible
A Billion Reasons Why
On 1/18 Meredith Drake wrote: I was excited to read A Billon Reasons Why by Kristin Billerbeck. I have to say that from the first page, the book had my attention and kept it until the end of the story. Billerbeck has created fun and interesting characters that you feel like you know from the moment you meet them. I loved how the ... My Review of A Billion Reasons Why by Kristin Billerbeck
Voices of the Faithful - Book 2
On 1/5 Meredith Drake wrote: Voices of the Faithful (Book 2) compiled by Kim P. Davis was created by Beth Moore. This is a book that tells stories about different missionaries and Christians from all over the world. There is a devotion for each day of the year and each month focuses on a different theme such as prayer, divine appointments, ... My Review of Voices of the Faithful Book 2
On This Day in Christian History
On 11/27 Meredith Drake wrote: On This Day In Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs, and Heroes by Robert Morgan has a story for each day of the year. Although I have not read the entire book, I have read several weeks worth of stories. I was happy to find a creative blend of stories ranging from ... My Review of On This Day in Christian History
Heaven is for Real
On 11/1 Meredith Drake wrote: I was really excited to review Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo for BookSneeze. This book is the true story of a little boy who, during a surgery, has an out of body experience and returns with stories about being in Heaven and meeting Jesus as well as family members who had already passed away. The ... My Review of Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo