Sunday, May 3, 2015

Review: Same Kind of Different as Me


Same Kind of Different as Me
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I would give this 4.5 stars. I really loved this book. The more I think about it, the more I keep learning from their story. Denver Moore was homeless. He had lived in ignorance and learned that to survive in life, he had to be tough and mean and disconnected. Ron Hall started out humbly enough but stumbled into the world of wealth, and was quite happy to be there. But his wife led him and their family in a different direction, a direction that taught Ron about compassion and trust. This truly is an amazing story filled with happy and painful moments. A couple of quotes I loved:

"The Word says God don't give us credit for lovin the folks we want to love anyway. No, He gives us credit for loving the unlovable. The perfect love of God don't come with no conditions.”—Denver Moore

"Our limitation is God's opportunity. When you get all the way to the end of your rope and there ain't nothin you can do, that's when God takes over.”
― Denver Moore

“Ever man should have the courage to stand up and face the enemy,' I said, 'cause ever person that looks like a enemy on the outside ain't necessarily one on the inside. We all has more in common that we think. You stood up with courage and faced me when I was dangerous, and it changed my life. You loved me for who I was on the inside, the person God meant for me to be, the one that had just gotten lost for a while on some ugly roads in life.” —Denver Moore



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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Exciting News!

I've done many things in my life: ran two half-marathons, hiked to the Ink Pots in Banff Canada, served an eighteen-month mission for the Church, graduated from college, went on several road trips, and entered my photography in an art show. And now I can add to that list being a published author.

Yes, indeedy! I wrote a Christmas story and it's being published by Cedar Fort Publishing. And it will be available this October! Below is the cover.



Isn't it great? The designer did such a wonderful job. Well, more details to come later. Happy Sunday!

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Review: Decision Points


Decision Points
Decision Points by George W. Bush

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This book is a fascinating perspective on George W. Bush as he explores and reveals some of the decision points of his life that led him to and influenced the presidency. I really liked this book, although I struggled through some of the chapters about war. Overall, I came away with a better sense of what it takes to be president and felt a greater respect for the 43rd president. What impressed me most, though, was his decision to quit drinking and become closer to God. I didn't agree with some of his decisions, but feel that Bush always sought for the best of the American people. Great read!



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Sunday, April 5, 2015

Review: Olivia Forms A Band


Olivia Forms A Band
Olivia Forms A Band by Ian Falconer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I love Olivia! She's so funny and cute. This is a great book!



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Review: Stick!


Stick!
Stick! by Andy Pritchett

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Very easy book to read for beginning readers. Great illustrations and a good little message about friends.



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Review: Santa Duck


Santa Duck
Santa Duck by David Milgrim

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Maybe it's because I like ducks and Christmas, but some reason this book really tickled my funny bone. I super l liked it!



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Review: Thank You, Miss Doover


Thank You, Miss Doover
Thank You, Miss Doover by Robin Pulver

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



An adorable book that teaches kids how to write a thank-you note. Pretty funny, but at the end it was just all right.



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