Dirty Little Angles

By Chris Tusa

paperback

This is not an ordinary novel.It sends many messages to thwe reader.the story is told from the point of view of a 16 year Hailey Trosclair.a teenager who has seen her share of misery. She has a father who is an alcoholic and unemployed which has brought the family to financial ruin.Her mother who is depressed after having a miscarriage and leaving the children to grieve in a different manner.

There is a man Moses Watkins who Hailey trust and puts her faith in.He turns out to be a religious con-artist.

This story makes you glad of the environment you grew up in if different from this.

This book is under 200 pages but is a good read and I would recommend it.It is not for teens ,it contents .sexual content,drugs and violence.It was sent to me from the author Chris Tusa for my review.Through Smash words.

The Inconvenient Marriage of charlotte Beck

 

         By Kathleen Y’Barbo

                                                              337 pages paperback

                                                    ISB N 9780307444820

Charlotte Beck was being talked to be a proper lady as she entered adulthood,but she had a stubborn,independent spirit that held her back.

Her father grew tired of her behavior and thought it might be a good idea for Charlotte to get married.He offered Alex a man she barley new a deal to marry her.Alex’s family was in financial ruins and this would help them out.

But Charlotte wanted to go to collage to study painting.They both agreed to the marriage but had privately plan to annul the marriage.

This book is filled with excitement,romance and humor.It was delightful to read.I high recommend this book.

This book was sent to me free from blogging for books for my review.The options are my own.

A VISION OF LUCY

by Margaret Brownley

303 Pages

This book is about Lucy Fairbanks and her love of photography.Despite her father not being supportive of her doing this.

I love the characters the author created.They are witty,fun,funny,and nosey.They fit the story line perfectly.

From the very begin Lucy is getting in trouble.One time she falls out of a tree on top of a stagecoach which is being robbed and scars the horses which leave the bandits behind.

She meets a man David and the truths they discover forever changes their lives.

there is a lot history on photography that makes  you realize how dangerous photography was.

There is also sweet romance,mystery,and spiritual lessons.

This book was sent to me from BookSneeze for my review.It was published by Thomas Nelson publishers.The options are my own.This book is a keeper.

YOU WERE BORN FOR THIS

            by Bruce Wilkinson

sent to me

you were born for this is a wonderful guide on how to deliver miracles and be a blessing to other people.Bruce Wilkinson  believes there are 7 keys to unlocking miracles.'

They are: The master key

               The people key

               The spirit key

               The risk key

               the money key

             The dream key

             The forgiveness key

He  brings up examples from his own life when he responded to gods nudges.

He mentioned about having a god pocket. he thinks everyone should have one.this money is set a side to bless others with,it is not for tithes.This can be as little as five dollars.It is a book filled with hope and insertions refection's and personal challenge.What I learn from this book is to try to help people.

This book will inspire you as you read about the real stories and how just one person can make a difference in someone's life. You have to recognize Gods gentle nudges to be a blessing to others.

this is a very good book and very inspiring.This book was

to review from Water brook Multnomah.the options here are my own.

SPRING FOR SUSANNAH

           BY Catherine Richmond

                                                           ISBN

                                                      978-1-59554-924-2

Susannah is a mail-order bride.The story takes place in the 1870’s and the story line is about two years long.

After Susannah father  dies.she has no one.When the local preacher approaches her about being a mail-order bride to his brother who is in North Dakota she accepts the proposal.

Susannah and the ministers brother,Jess are opposites  when it comes to personality.She is quite and Jess is very livelily.

Susannah is a girl who has always dreamed of falling in love. you get attached to her and feel sorry and happy for her.

As time passes their love begins to grow and they learn to trust in each other.

This story  is of spiritual growth.Susannah feels at the begin that she has been abandon by god,and not sure if she even believes in him anymore. It is Christian in content.You have to believe in love in order to get attached to this story.

this is A very good book.It was sent to me free of charge from Book Sneeze to review .The opinions are my own.Catherine is a very talented writer.

PLAIN WISDOM

    by Cindy Woodsmall & Miriam Flaud

ISBN 978-0-307-45934-3

pages 224

This book is divided into about 50 devotionals and has recipes also.The devotionals have beautiful life lessons.It is not fiction it is part memoir and part devotional,literature and a how to book.It is very authentic feeling because Miriam is Old Order Amish.

She speaks honestly about the blessings and challenges of her days.Both women respect each others lifestyles and have learned from each other.

Cindy shares how she balances parenting,homeschooling  and a career.They both also talk about marriage,cooking,gardening,cleaning,children and careers. they discuss some of there private struggles they have.What drew these two women together  was the respect and love believers  have for a kindred spirit that comes from having the same God.They hope readers will feel their spirit of sisterhood.

Disclaimer:this book was send to me free of charge from Waterbrook Multnomah publishing for my review.All the opinions are my own.

THE PROMISE OF AN ANGEL

Ruth Reid

     ISBN:9781595547880

   paperback,296 pages

  Thomas Nelson Publisher

This is something different in an Amish book.It takes place in Michigan.When the story begins Judith is telling the children stories while they are having a barn raising at her home.

Judith little brother slips away and tries to put a nail in the roof of the barn and falls off.He is paralyzed in his legs ,Judith sees an angel who tells her he will walk again.But no one believes her except the Bishops son.The people soon thing thing she is making up story's and don’t want her to watch their the children.they think she fells guilty because she was watching  her brother when he fell.They soon shunned her for awhile.She is comforted by Andrew the bishops son and the angel that keeps visiting her.She is trying to keep her faith.

There is also Romance in the story.Judith always thought she would marry Levi but he shared a night with her sister.He said they only kissed ,but for Judith this is the same as him cheating on her.

 

This is a good book and I would like to read more of Ruth Reid’s books.