Reviews by mamaof4
A Hopeful Heart
On 6/12 mamaof4 wrote: “A Hopeful Heart” Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel by Amy Clipston, book review Hannah Glick has taken a job cleaning at the hotel in town to make enough money to keep the horse farm running, now that her husband has died. At first it was just a job, but now she enjoys getting out of the house ... A Hopeful Heart
Letters to Katie
On 5/1 mamaof4 wrote: This is the newest in the Middlefield Family Novels and we see many of the same characters as in previous books. Katherine Yoder has had her eye on Johnny Mullet since they were children in school together, and he has disappointed her so many times that she thinks she should give up, but does not want ... Letter's to Katie
A Dream So Big
On 4/4 mamaof4 wrote: “A Dream so Big” by Steve Peifer, book review “Our Unlikely Journey to end the Tears of Hunger” This non-fiction book chronicles the journey of the Peifer family from Dallas, TX to Africa and the impact that was made on the American family and the African children. Steve shares from his ... A dream so big
Days Like These
On 3/5 mamaof4 wrote: This book chronicles Kristian’s battle against cancer. It is really a series of blog posts and a journal that he wrote during his treatment and fight. There are also some entries written by Rachel, his wife, where she explains in more detail what he has written or just shares her view of the situation. ... Days Like These
Threads of Grace
On 2/2 mamaof4 wrote: “Threads of Grace” A Patch of Heaven novel #3 by Kelly Long, book review Grace was married off to an older wealthy Amish man at a young age to save her family’s farm. Silas was cruel and a loveless marriage resulted. But when Silas dies she is suddenly free. In a desparate act she takes her ... Threads of Grace a patch of heaven novel
Waiting for Morning
On 12/31 mamaof4 wrote: Molly is just trying to take care of her brother, Donny. Since she feels it is her fault that he is crippled, she has to sacrifice her happiness to provide for him after her mother and father both died. She discovers that she has a passable singing voice, so works in the saloon as a singer, although ... waiting for morning
An Amish Kitchen
On 12/12 mamaof4 wrote: “An Amish Kitchen” Three Sweet Stories to Nourish your soul- by Beth Wiseman, Kelly Long, and Amy Clipston. This book includes 3 stories set in the same Amish community with some overlapping characters. As with any Amish book, much detail is given to the food, meal times and church gatherings, many ... An Amish Kitchen
Every Perfect Gift
On 11/19 mamaof4 wrote: Every Perfect Gift” A Hickory Ridge Romance, by Dorthy Love, book review Sophie comes back to Hickory Ridge, where she grew up at the town orphanage, to run newspaper. Ethan is the architect who is building a new resort, Blue Smoke, that promises to save the town. They meet when Sophie comes to interview ... “Every Perfect Gift” A Hickory Ridge Romance, by Dorthy Love, book review
Isle of Shadows
On 11/6 mamaof4 wrote: “Isle of Shadows” by Tracy L Higley -book review Previously released as “Shadow of Colossus” this newly revised book is a backwards look at the week prior to the great earth quake of 277 B.C. on the island of Rhodes, in the Eagan Sea. The ancient world was as complicated as any modern-day ... "Isle of Shadows" by Tracy L Higley, book review
The Southern Foodie
On 9/5 mamaof4 wrote: “The Southern Foodie” by Chris Chamberlain, book review. Subtitle: 100 Places to eat in the south before you die (and the recipes that made them famous). Southern Food…Is your mind full of golden fried chicken, mashed potatoes, hush puppies, collard greens, mac and cheese, chocolate cake, and ... Southern foodie
You Be Sweet
On 8/10 mamaof4 wrote: “You Be Sweet” by Patsy Caldwell and Amy Lyles Wilson, book review “Sharing your heart one down-home dessert at a time” is the subtitle of this wonderful new book by the authors of “Bless Your Heart: Saving the World One Covered Dish at a time.” And this is just a “sweet” book, indeed. Patsy ... You Be Sweet
This Scarlet Cord
On 7/31 mamaof4 wrote: The Scarlet Cord" by Joan Wolf, book review I read this book on my new Kindle Fire, and as I am still getting used to the electric format, I was a bit distracted by that, but this is a great novel. We are all familiar with Rahab in the Bible as the harlot who saves Caleb and Joshua, but this story ... The Scarlet Cord
Faithful to Laura
On 7/13 mamaof4 wrote: “Faithful to Laura” by Kathleen Fuller, book review Laura grew up in the Amish community in Ethridge, TN, but has recently moved to follow Matt King, the Amish boy she has fallen for. But he does not love her! He is just using her to steal her heart and her family’s life savings. And then he ... Faithful to Laura
Running for My Life
On 6/29 mamaof4 wrote: “Running for My Life” by Lopez Lomong Several of my children run cross county so this book interested me. I was surprised how quickly I became caught up in the story and really enjoyed it. Lopez tells the heart wrenching story of being kidnapped from his parents at the age of 6 and taken to a ... Running for my life
Through Rushing Water
On 6/19 mamaof4 wrote: “Through Rushing Water” by Catherine Richmond- book review Sophia had her future planned out. Rexford Montgomery, US Congressman, would ask her to marry him; and she would be his wife, run his household, be an asset to his career, have his children, and everything. She dressed carefully for dinner, ... "Through Rushing Water"
Hope Springs
On 5/26 mamaof4 wrote: “Hope Springs” by Kim Cash Tate- book review Hope Springs becomes the center of the universe for the family of Grandma Geri gather around her for the Christmas holidays and the dire announcement of lung cancer. Everyone has to evaluate their place in the family, community, church and God’s will ... "Hope Springs" by Kim Cash Tate- book review
Heaven in her Arms
On 4/23 mamaof4 wrote: “Heaven in Her Arms” by Catherine Hickem- book review Mary, the mother of Jesus, is probably the most famous mother of all times. Her story is unique in many aspects and her life impacts many still today. Hickem’s new book is a detailed study into various areas of Mary’s life as she was Jesus’ ... "Heaven in her arms"
Brush of Angel's Wings
On 3/28 mamaof4 wrote: “Brush of Angel’s Wings” by Ruth Reid, book review. Book #2 in the Heaven on Earth series. This novel is the latest Amish story by Ruth Reid and picks up where the first book ended, with Rachel dealing with the death of her brother and taking his place doing farm chores with her father. All ... Brush of angel' wings
Three Hearts DVD
On 2/29 mamaof4 wrote: "Three Hearts" DVD, Samaritan's Purse Project- Cissie Graham Lynch. "A world away, three children need a miracle. How far would you go to save a life?" quote from DVD cover. This documentary produced by Samaritan's Purse chronicles the Children's Heart Project which identifies children in developing ... Documentary of Three Hearts project- inspiring
Heart of Gold
On 2/4 mamaof4 wrote: Heart of Gold” by Robin Lee Hatcher- book review “Heart of Gold” is the newest novel by Robin Lee Hatcher. The setting for this historical novel is Idaho territory, 1964. Delaney Adair has taken the pastor position for Grand Coeur and brought his 25 year old daughter, Shannon. The Adairs have ... Great read for a winter afternoon
Then Sings My Soul Book 3
On 1/16 mamaof4 wrote: “Then Sings My Soul” by Robert J Morgan, book review This is the third in a series that tells the stories behind some of the famous hymns. Morgan has chosen some well know and others that may not be familiar to the reader. In this book he organizes them chronologically from 100 AD to the current ... More hymn stories- great read
First Date
On 12/30 mamaof4 wrote: “First Date” by Krista McGee, book review. This contemporary novel for young adults is well written and just fun to read. Addy is chosen by her school principal to represent her school on the new reality show “The Book of Love” which will chose the date of the president’s son for his senior ... Modern Ruth story
Going Deep
On 12/14 mamaof4 wrote: “Going Deep” by Gordon MacDonald. This newest book by MacDonald is a continuation of the story of a fictional church going through growth. Rather than the typical book on how to grow your church MacDonald uses a novel approach, so it is a bit easier to read. He uses real characters with names ... Going Deep, Cultivating Deep People
Nearing Home
On 11/22 mamaof4 wrote: Billy Graham is such a well-known and very talented gospel preacher, that it will truly be a sad day when he finally is called home to heaven. Perhaps in the last book he will write, Mr. Graham reflects on his life and how he has lived. Now that he is in his early 90′s he knows he is about at the ... finishing well
The Lucado Inspirational Reader
On 11/8 mamaof4 wrote: Gifted and talented Max Lucado has written numerous books that have challenged and inspired us over the years. Now he has compiled many of the best stories, sayings, quotes and scriptures in one place. The gift style hard back book is 451 pages of encouragement, organized by alphabetical theme, and ... The Lucado Insprational Reader
The Encounter
On 10/31 mamaof4 wrote: “The Encounter” by Stephen Arterburn. Thomas Nelson Publishers. Religion/ Christian Living/ General. $15.99 US “The Encounter” is a parable. For those not too familiar with that term, it is a story that teaches a lesson. In this case, the story is of forgiveness given and received. The parallel ... The Encounter by Stephen Arterburn
The Book of Man
On 10/20 mamaof4 wrote: This large (575 page) book is the newest in the motivational books by William J Bennett, and this time is directed toward men. In the introduction he states that boys become men and this book is designed to help them on that journey. The book is divided into several chapters that cover all aspects ... The book of man- great read for men of all ages
America: The Last Best Hope (Volume III)
On 10/10 mamaof4 wrote: American: The Last Best Hope” Vol 3, by William Bennett, is the 3rd in a series tracing the history of our great nation and brings us up to modern times ( if you are reading this in 2011). The author who brought us “The Book of Virtues” has again delivered an inspiring collection of articles to ... America: The Last Best Hope Vol 3