Reviews by Victor Gentile
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Rock Harbor Search and Rescue
On 5/2 Victor Gentile wrote: Having made a hit with adults in her Rock Harbor series Colleen Coble teams with Robin Carroll to give us a new heroine in Emily as part of the Rock Harbor characters. The minute I hear search-and-rescue I immediately feel the immediacy of the moment. Someone is missing, there is trouble involved and ... Book Review: “Rock Harbor Search and Rescue” By Colleen Coble and Robin Carroll
A Matter of Trust
On 4/21 Victor Gentile wrote: Yay, a brand new series from the writing team of Lis Wiehl with April Henry. Welcome Mia Quinn. Mia is a highly relatable character, she is a widow, has lots of debts, is trying to raise her son and is forced back into the work force. A murder is committed right before her ears, she is on the phone ... Book Review: “A Matter Of Trust” by Lis Wiehl with April Henry
Unglued Devotional
On 2/25 Victor Gentile wrote: Why do we need a new daily devotional? All of us have emotions. Sometimes our emotions overwhelm us and we become “Unglued”, we fall apart and these emotions take control. We either explode like an atomic bomb or we stuff that same energy inside us and make ourselves sick. We are imperfect people. ... Book Review: “Unglued Devotional” by Lysa Terkeurst
A Hero's Throne
On 2/3 Victor Gentile wrote: There is a land beneath Great Britain where visitors do not go. Both Daniel and Freya are needed to stop the mythical world from taking over ours. What has happened to Nidergeard and can these two fulfill their individual quests and wake the sleeping knights? I think Ross Lawhead has done a great ... Book Review: “A Hero’s Throne” by Ross Lawhead
Waiting for Morning
On 1/6 Victor Gentile wrote: No doubt about it I like Westerns. I grew up watching and reading a lot of them when I was younger and still watch and read them today. Margaret Brownley knows how to write a western. In her new book, “Waiting for Morning” Ms. Brownley gives us a working cattle ranch, a horseless carriage, a brother ... Book Review: “Waiting for Morning” by Margaret Brownley
Silent Night
On 12/8 Victor Gentile wrote: I made a mistake I have not read the previous five books in this Rock Harbor series, however, it is a mistake I intend to correct. Bree Matthews is search-and-rescue and she has Samson, her specially trained dog to help her. The minute I hear search-and-rescue I immediately feel the immediacy of the ... E-Book Novella Review: “Silent Night” By Colleen Coble
Twelve Unlikely Heroes
On 11/27 Victor Gentile wrote: Okay let’s do word association. When I say “Hero” what image pops into your mind? For some people the image might be Superman or Batman. For others it might be some valiant military figure. More than likely whatever image popped into your mind it was someone who got a lot of press. Most times ... Book Review: “Twelve Unlikely Heroes” By John MacArthur
Lovelier Than Daylight
On 11/7 Victor Gentile wrote: In “Lovelier than Daylight” Rosslyn Elliott not only gives us a great romance but a real piece of history. While her work is fiction this book is based on the lives of a real Johann and Susanna who went through much of the events depicted in the story. This story has such great themes such as the ... Book Review: “Lovelier than Daylight” By Rosslyn Elliott
Grace
On 10/9 Victor Gentile wrote: Max Lucado writes the greatest books in the world and this book is his best yet! Grace is a power that only comes from God. He says, “My Grace is sufficient for you.” That one verse should give us a clue that grace changes us in our circumstances and changes our lives. Max Lucado knows this to ... Book Review: “Grace” By Max Lucado
The Reason
On 9/29 Victor Gentile wrote: Sometimes all people need to stir up faith is a catalyst. In the case of this town in Michigan it is a lightning bolt that hits the church’s cross and sets it afire during a storm. William Sirls has loaded “The Reason” with images that are allegorical. It doesn’t take a lot of work to decipher ... Book Review: “The Reason” By William Sirls
The River
On 9/6 Victor Gentile wrote: Highly emotional trauma that is never truly dealt with that holds Gabriel in the past and prevents him from embracing his future. The River was there when the trauma occurred and the River is there when he makes the attempt for healing. “The River” is a marvelous read full of atmosphere and details. ... Book Review: “The River” By Michael Neale
You Be Sweet
On 8/21 Victor Gentile wrote: “You Be Sweet” is a cookbook. But not just any kind of cookbook. In addition to the marvelous recipes there are stories, really good stories written by Amy Lyles Wilson. They are all a lot of fun however the one I seem to like best is Chapter 8, When Neighbors Give You Lemons when a neighbor brings ... Book Review: “You Be Sweet” by Patsy Caldwell and Amy Lyles Wilson
Eyes of Justice
On 4/10 Victor Gentile wrote: “Eyes of Justice” is a thriller, which simply means that everyone is in grave danger from, practically, the beginning. And not just in danger the danger is so real this time that one of the team actually dies. The reader is hardly given a chance to catch their breath as the remaining ladies use ... Book Review: "Eyes of Justice" by Lis Wiehl with April Henry
The Coming Revolution
On 2/3 Victor Gentile wrote: Dr. Lee states that, "Revolutions don't just happen. They happen because of widespread frustration and a history of disappointments, insults and provocations of many kinds that eventually compel people to respond." In "The Coming Revolution" Dr. Lee spells out just why America is poised for a new revolution ... Book Review: "The Coming Revolution" By Dr. Richard G. Lee
Then Sings My Soul Book 3
On 1/7 Victor Gentile wrote: Robert J. Morgan in his new book, "Then Sings My Soul" Book Three in his Then Sings My Soul series published by Thomas Nelson explores the stories of our songs: drawing strength from the great hymns of our faith. Hymns seemed to have run into disfavor with the Church and many churches do not sing these ... Book Review: "Then Sings My Soul" (Book Three) By Robert J. Morgan
Smitten
On 12/8 Victor Gentile wrote: Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter and Diann Hunt in their new book “Smitten” Book One in the Smitten series published by Thomas Nelson takes us to Smitten, Vermont. From the back cover: "Welcome to Smitten, Vermont. With the help of four friends, it's about to become the most romantic ... Book Review: "Smitten" By Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter and Diann Hunt
Lonestar Angel
On 10/30 Victor Gentile wrote: Colleen Coble in her new book “Lonestar Angel” Book Four in the Lonestar series published by Thomas Nelson takes us to Bluebird, Texas. From the back cover: "Five years ago Eden and Clay Larson's baby was stolen and never found. Eden blamed herself, Clay lost himself in work. Their young and rocky ... Book Review: "Lonestar Angel" By Colleen Coble
The Realms Thereunder
On 9/5 Victor Gentile wrote: Ross Lawhead in his new book “The Realms Thereunder” Book One in The Ancient Earth Trilogy published by Thomas Nelson introduces us to the world of Nidergeard. There is a land beneath Great Britain where visitors do not go. While on a school trip both Daniel Tully and Freya Reynolds were taken ... Book Review: "The Realms Thereunder" by Ross Lawhead
J.R.R. Tolkien
On 8/8 Victor Gentile wrote: Mark Horne in his new book “J. R. R. Tolkien” published by Thomas Nelson gives us a biography of the amazing author as a part of the Christian Encounter Series. Not many authors are known by their last name but Tolkien is one of those elite. There are biographies that are thick and heavy and, I ... Book Review: "J. R. R. Tolkien" by Mark Horne
A Place Called Blessing
On 7/5 Victor Gentile wrote: John Trent with Annette Smith in their book “A Place Called Blessing” published by Thomas Nelson take us to the place Where Hurting Ends and Love Begins. "A Place Called Blessing" is a fictional story based on the book, "The Blessing" by John Trent and Gary Smalley. Josh is the star of the book ... Book Review: "A Place Called Blessing" by John Trent with Annette Smith
Cure for the Common Life
On 6/19 Victor Gentile wrote: I understand that on the Basketball Court there is a spot from which a player can do no wrong. Every time, without exception, the player, when he hits this one spot, can stand, toss and, without fail, dunk the ball in the basket. This spot is called that players, "sweet spot" In "Cure for the Common ... Book Review: "Cure For The Common Life" By Max Lucado
Beyond All Measure
On 5/27 Victor Gentile wrote: Dorothy Love in her new book, "Beyond All Measure" Book One in the Hickory Ridge Romance series published by Thomas Nelson takes us to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee in 1871. Ada Wentworth has been attacked by life. She has lost her family, her fiance and her fortune and now feels that the only person she ... Book Review: Beyond All Measure By Dorothy Love
Jolt!
On 4/27 Victor Gentile wrote: The Dictionary defines "jolt" as, " to disturb the composure of". The image that comes to mind for me is that of the old cartoons. Invariably there would be a character that would be would be hit by lightning. One moment he would be fine, the lightning would strike and then we would see him with his ... Book Review: Jolt By Phil Cooke
Max On Life
On 4/18 Victor Gentile wrote: Max Lucado has a new book, "Max On Life" published by Thomas Nelson. I have read that Max Lucado is called America's Pastor and after reading this book it is even more true. Have you ever attended a class, maybe for work, and the teacher asks any questions? Everyone looks around the room and there ... Book Review: Max On Life By Max Lucado
The Final Summit
On 4/11 Victor Gentile wrote: Andy Andrews first introduced us to David Ponder in "The Traveler's Gift". Now, it is twenty-eight years later and the Archangel, Gabriel, appears again to David with an urgent mission. There is going to be a summit, a final summit, and the results will determine if there will be a future for humanity ... Book Review: The Final Summit By Andy Andrews
A Conversation with God
On 3/16 Victor Gentile wrote: Ever go to a party where a famous person was in attendance or a weekend seminar and stay up for the late night visit with the speakers? If so then you know that everyone gathers around the speaker and listens to what that person has to say and then others get to ask their own questions. It is always ... Book Review: A Conversation With God By Alton Gansky
Then Sings My Soul Special Edition
On 11/6 Victor Gentile wrote: Robert J. Morgan in his new book, “Then Sings My Soul (Special Edition)” Book Three in his Then Sings My Soul series published by Thomas Nelson explores the stories behind some of our best loved hymns. Hymns seemed to have run into disfavor with the Church and many churches do not sing these wonderful songs ... Book Review: Then Sings My Soul (Special Edition) By Robert J. Morgan
Love on a Dime
On 10/27 Victor Gentile wrote: Cara Lynn James in her new book, “Love On A Dime” Book One in her Ladies Of Summerhill series published by Thomas Nelson takes us to 1899 Newport, Rhode Island. Lilly Westbrook has a secret identity: she writes dime novels under the nom de plume (pen name) of Fannie Cole. This may not shock us ... Book Review: Love On A Dime By Cara Lynn James
Plan B
On 9/22 Victor Gentile wrote: I had the privilege of interviewing Pete Wilson, on our radio show "Kingdom Highlights", for his new book, "Plan B" What do you do when God doesn't show up the way you thought He would? published by Thomas Nelson. Let me start out by saying that there are some books, not many, that need to be read many, ... Book Review: Plan B by Pete Wilson
Facing Your Giants
On 4/1 Victor Gentile wrote: I got the chance to read “Facing Your Giants” by Max Lucado published by Thomas Nelson. I have read that Max Lucado is called America’s Pastor and after reading this book I can understand why. “Facing Your Giants” is not just about the story of how David defeated Goliath, though that is what one of the ... Book Review: Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado
The Word of Promise New Testament
On 1/22 Victor Gentile wrote: Thomas Nelson has published an audio version of the New Testament entitled: “The Word of Promise”. Now before you pat your mouth and yawn I want to assure you that a version similar to this has never been done before. Yes, there have been audio versions done, many by very fine speakers; there have even ... Audio Book Review: The Word Of Promise New Testament
A Man of His Word
On 1/12 Victor Gentile wrote: Kathleen Fuller has a new book, “A Man Of His Word” published by Thomas Nelson and it is a gentle love story set against the backdrop of the Amish society of Middlefield, Ohio. In simple terms it is the story of a Moriah who marries Levi and thinks that her life is complete when she finds ... Book Review: A Man Of His Word by Kathleen Fuller
Fearless
On 9/8 Victor Gentile wrote: Max Lucado has a new book, "Fearless" Imagine Your Life Without Fear published by Thomas Nelson. I have been following the Lord since 1981 and have been reading Max Lucado since equally that long. I feel that "Fearless" may be his best work ever and that is saying something as his body of work is considerable. ... Book Review: Fearless by Max Lucado