Reviews by Tony Brackemyre
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gods at war
On 5/30 Tony Brackemyre wrote: Idols are defeated not by being removed, but by being replaced.” Kyle Idleman ends many of the chapters in Gods At Warwith that phrase. Through this offering, Idleman seeks not only to help the reader identify what idols strive to take the place of God in his/her life, but what steps to take to remove ... Gods At War
Draw the Circle
On 5/8 Tony Brackemyre wrote: I was pretty excited when I saw that Draw the Circle was an available book in the BookSneeze list. I’ve read all of Mark Batterson’s previous books and appreciate his writing style. Several months ago I was able to purchase multiple copies of The Circle Maker to make available to some of our leaders ... Draw the Circle
Jesus Is
On 4/1 Tony Brackemyre wrote: Along with a cool title (and a cool book cover), Judah Smith’s latest book was a good read. While I don’t think he really said anything brand new, he does write about Jesus in a fresh way to remind us of not only of who Jesus is, but how He looks at us. I appreciated Smith’s transparency about ... Jesus Is _____________________________
Who Do You Think You Are?
On 3/20 Tony Brackemyre wrote: In his latest offering, Mark Driscoll writes about the importance of finding our identity in Christ and not in our accomplishments or failures. Through the pages of the book Driscoll shares stories from people who have wrestled with their identity in Christ in light of past experiences. One woman talks ... Who Do You Think You Are – a review
Red Letter Revolution
On 12/3 Tony Brackemyre wrote: Red Letter Revolution is probably one of the most interesting books that I have read this year. It was both interesting and challenging as the two authors approached life with the question, “What if Jesus really meant what He said?” They didn’t shy away from any topics, but dealt with the issues ... Red Letter Revolution
Heaven Changes Everything
On 10/29 Tony Brackemyre wrote: My mom passed on the book Heaven is for Real after she read it and it was also the first e-book I bought for my wife when she got an eReader. While a book about people who go to heaven and return to tell about it is met with skepticism, I enjoyed reading this book. One of the things that I appreciated ... Heaven Changes Everything review
Rudy
On 9/26 Tony Brackemyre wrote: I remember sitting in my basement flipping channels and came across the movie, “Rudy.” I had heard of the movie, knew the basic story behind it, but had never watched it before. I think it was a Saturday afternoon and I didn’t have anything else going on. I decided to watch it…and loved it. Seeing ... Rudy, Rudy, Rudy - the book
Surfing for God
On 8/17 Tony Brackemyre wrote: A hundred years ago, G.K. Chesterton wrote, “Every time a man knocks on a brothel door, he is really searching for God.” That summarizes well the premise of author Michael John Cusick in his book Surfing For God. The book is an honest and open look at a problem with which so many men face. Cusick ... Surfing for God - a review
Love Does
On 5/22 Tony Brackemyre wrote: Whim·sy [hwim-zee, wim-] noun: capricious humor or disposition; extravagant, fanciful, or excessively playful expression Throughout his book Love Does, Bob Goff uses the word whimsy to describe the kind of life that love does. After reading some of his stories and escapades, including running up ... Love Does
Crater
On 4/25 Tony Brackemyre wrote: I've really enjoyed reading Homer Hickam's previous works, including October Sky, The Coalwood Way, Sky of Stone and The Keeper's Son. His love of space and rockets, along with his mining background, really come out in his Coalwood series. It took me a little while to get into Crater as it seemed Hickam ... Crater: A Helium-3 Novel review
The 13th Tribe
On 4/10 Tony Brackemyre wrote: Until I received this book through my participation in BookSneeze, I had not heard of this title nor read anything by Robert Liparulo. Although I was unfamiliar with the author or the book, it didn’t take me very long to get drawn into the storyline. The story is categorized as Christian fiction ... The 13th Tribe review
The Final Summit
On 12/5 Tony Brackemyre wrote: Prior to receiving my copy of The Final Summit I had not had opportunity to read any of Andy Andrews’ works. I heard him speak (via video) several years ago and heard that The Traveler’s Gift was a good read, but I never moved past the intention to read it. Although I didn’t have the benefit ... The Final Summit review