Monday, June 27, 2011

Misunderstandings!

Beyond All Measure
By Dorothy Love

Life is what happens while we are making plans.

Don't put much stock in first impressions.

Sometimes life throws us a curve.

Things aren't always what they seem.

This was an enjoyable tale set in post civil war days when sentiment ran high. 
Miss Ada Wentworth was hired to care for Mrs. Lillian Willis, but the job wasn't fully outlined in her correspondence with the former aide -- she didn't know what she had agreed to do. Ada liked to make hats and she did it well. She had never had to support herself before, but she knew she could make a living being a milliner.

Wyatt Caldwell, Mrs. Lillian's nephew, having served in the Confederate Army, had a strong dislike for Yankees, and had a hard time accepting Miss Wentworth.

Be sure to finish the book to see how friendships grow and ideas change.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Be a Blessing!

A Place Called Blessing
By John Trent and Annette Smith

I really enjoyed reading this book! I read it in less than four hours, it almost read itself!
I hope than I can be a better influence on others lives after reading this!

Our society for generations has been centered on themselves, not caring for anyone but me. Every decision and action is based on what will it mean for me, how will I benefit, what do I want?

When we open our eyes to the needs of others, we can see how others hurt, their talents and potential.

The story itself is very compelling, and the study questions are very thought provoking.

A very good read! I highly recommend this book! 

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Appreciated!

The Quotable Rogue: The Ideals of Sarah Palin in Her Own Words
By Matt Lewis

I am a Palin fan!
What I enjoy about this book is we have a record of what she has said in the context of when she said it.  I also like the last chapter that quotes what others have commented about her.

I am so disappointed in how she was treated and portrayed in the presidential campaign by the media.  I felt she was discriminated against unfairly. I hope that she will again run for office and get an equal representation from the media.  I feel that our news sources should give us objective reporting, not attack individuals unfairly and dishonestly.

Thank you, Matt Lewis and Thomas Nelson Publishers for your part in representing this lady by printing her own words, not fabricating unfavorable reports.