Review: With Love From the Inside by Angela Pisel

With Love from the Inside by Angela Pisel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hiding from your past is never a good thing. But when you've done it for as long as Sophie has, you get good at it. When life catches up with you and you are faced with choosing your past or your present, which will you choose?

I loved the way that this book had two narrators, one for the mother and one for the daughter. They both lent a great deal to the book. I enjoyed watching Sophie grow into the knowledge that you can only hide for so long until you have to make a choice between what's good and what's right. Can she have both of them?

Grace's only mistake was time. Time to get the right information into the right hands. Was she able to do it? Could her daughter, who she hasn't seen in many years, help in any way? Only time will tell, but does she have it?

A true tale of love, loss, and renewal. Ms. Pisel did a great job writing this book and I can't wait to read more from this author.

Bring tissues.

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Review: Saving Jason by Michael Sears

Saving Jason by Michael Sears
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Wow, it's taken me a very long time to finish the book. Thanks to Goodreads I'm able to tell you that the book didn't really take off until about 35% of the way through the book. I enjoyed the premise of the book, but I just feel that there was too much of a build up to the big parts and a slam down into the dark abyss afterward. Then you're back at the same pace until the book is finally concluded with a very quickly laid out plot to bring down the bad guys that I didn't quite grasp.

I was very impressed with Mr. Sears' understanding of an autistic young boy. It had to have been derived from a personal understanding. Bravo Mr. Sears, Bravo.

Based on the experience with this book from Mr. Sears, I fear I would not try to read another one of his books.

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************ I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

Review: Beyond Suffering Bible

Beyond Suffering Bible-NLT: Where Struggles Seem Endless, God's Hope Is Infinite by Joni and Friends Inc.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I've spent most of my adult life suffering in one way or another. Whether it be emotional, or physical pain, it didn't matter. And it hasn't been any easier the past 10-12 years. I've been really ticked off at God and what he "did" to me. Because what Daddy (what one of his names (Abba) means) would allow such pain and suffering to exist in the world. Especially while there are those that are good. Truly "bad" (subjective to each person) people seem to live long lives and they don't seem to deserve it. So why? Why would God allow it? This bible helps to put pain and suffering into perspective so you can understand the love that God has for us and that he really doesn't want you to suffer. I still have questions for God, things I don't understand, but that's where faith comes into play. Hopefully, this bible will help me to understand and gain a little more faith with each and every read.

I enjoyed the Connection Points, beginning of chapter intros that show how suffering and disabilities are focused on, and devotionals that are peppered through the pages. I'm glad that I was given the chance to review this bible. Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for giving me the opportunity.

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Review: The adventures of Blitz and Uncle Drake - The Beginning

The Adventures of Blitz and Uncle Drake by Peter S Leriget
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an adorable book. Blitz and Pete were a team. They didn't know that they could have a friend like Uncle Drake. Uncle Drake had a rough life, and Pete took him in and showed him what a real family could be. Blitz now had a friend to look up to.

Mr. Leriget has brought us a tale of friendship, heroism, hope and trust. This story was such a delight. I was sad to see the book end, and can't wait for the next book to come out.

My only complaint with the book is the fact that the language was a little juvenile, even for a children's book. I think the author may have underestimated the intelligence of the children that will read this tale. But that issue is only slight in comparison to the tale that was told.

Kudos Mr. Leriget, kudos.

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************ I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

Review: That Which Does NOT Destroy Me by Daria Wagoner

Title: That Which Does NOT Destroy Me

Author: Daria Wagoner

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Review:

That Which Does Not Destroy Me by Daria J Wagoner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

If I could have rated this book a three and a half I would have. Not that the book was bad, but I felt there needed to be a let down (or a bring up) from the horrors that this poor woman has been through.

I also think that this book should come with a trigger warning when sold.

I love the fact that this author was able to put down into words all that she has been through in life. I can only imagine the heartbreak she had to go through to relive it. I applauded her for surviving the life she lived and living a better life after.

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************ I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

Review: The Moonlight Prince (Vampire Girl #4) by Karpov Kinrade

Title: The Moonlight Prince (Vampire Girl #4)

Author: Karpov Kinrade

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I was an ordinary girl, living an ordinary life, until I sold my soul to save my mother.

Review:

Moonlight Prince by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A beautiful book with well thought out characters. I feel that this book was rushed to the finish line too quickly. There was so much more that could have been revealed in this series considering how many brothers there were to work with. As for a finale to a series...I wasn't overly thrilled. There were so many questions I felt could have been answered. I hate to give the rating that I have because I know how wonderful the other three books were, but I feel I have no other choice. I would not in any way dissuade a reader from reading this book if there other three had been read, just know that the premise is not as solid as the previous books.

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Review: The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a delight for this last book in the All Souls Trilogy. Just when you think that the characters can't possibly grow any further, and there isn't any more that can be done Ms. Harkness pulls out a twist that can't be denied. I love how Diana is unable to live without Matthew and vice versa, not for the same reasons, but because they both are a type of medicine for each other. The Bishop-Clairmont family grows by leaps and bounds in this book with happy reunions and not so happy ones. But in the end most of the people who deserve to have it "stuck to them" get what they deserve. I feel though that there is a loose end hanging with one of the bad guys and that this trilogy could have become more of a series instead. Thank you, Deborah Harkness, for giving me the best books of 2016, and so far the best book of 2017. I hope that your endeavors are not finished, you are far too talented.

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************ I borrowed this book from the North Country Library System. Thank you to the Blind and Disabled program for all that you do.