"Magnetic" Book Review

Magnetic By Lynn Cowell

                This book is amazing. It was well written and really captures your heart. When I began reading this I had high hopes for it, and man did it deliver.  It goes through every one of the fruit of the spirits in quick easy to read chapters. The chapters are not at all boring; it really takes the view of a young teenage girl and is very relatable.                                                                 Each chapter goes through a different Fruit of the Spirit, targeting many things teenage girls struggle with. The first chapter focuses on the characteristics of a true gorgeous girl. The chapter that spoke most to me was chapter three. This chapter focused on joy. It mentions in the chapter that many girls base their joy on getting what they want. That could be having a boyfriend, getting the most fashionable clothes, or getting a car, etc. None of these things are necessarily bad, but sometimes we can base getting these things whether or not we would be happy. So many girls say, “Well if I had a boyfriend I would be happy”. Is this saying you are nothing if you don’t have a boyfriend, that you will be unhappy if you don’t get one? Too many girls are guilty of thinking this way. They think once they get a boyfriend everything will be right in the world. But most of the time were looking in the wrong places to find true joy. We need to take a step back and remember what Jesus did for us. We need to be finding true joy in THE joy-giver. It’s only when we look to God for joy that will we be truly happy.                                                                                                                                                                        This is a great book to go through with a small group of girls or just your own daughter. If she has been struggling with her walk with God or just wanting to grow in her walk with Lord, this book is perfect. I encourage mothers to read it along with their daughters, because even you could get something out of this too.                                                  Overall I rate this book a five out of five stars.

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"The Daughter of Highland Hall" Book Review

                               The Daughter of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky

                “The Daughter of Highland Hall” is the second book in the Edwardian Brides series. I have read the first book in the series, The Governess of Highland Hall and thoroughly enjoyed it. The second book focuses on Katherine Ramsey, the cousin of Sir William Ramsey, the estate owner of Highland Hall.                                I was overjoyed when I received this book in the mail; I couldn’t wait to continue with the life of the Ramsey’s. I enjoyed the first one so much I didn’t want the book to end. The second book focuses more on Katherine Ramsey, other than William Ramsey. I was a little disappointed that he would not be one of the main characters in this book, like he was in the first. Although you do see how the events of the first book are completed they are left more on the back burner. All the focus is Catherine Ramsey’s debut. That being said I did enjoy Catherine’s story, but I hope for a little more of William in this book.                   It was an enjoyable read and would recommend it to anyone that enjoyed the first one or just really enjoys reading historical romance books. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I rate the book a 4 out of five stars.  

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"Where Treetops Glisten" Book Review

Where the Treetops Glisten

                Where the Treetops Glisten is a great book to read to get you in the Christmas mood. It consists of three short stories set in during World War II.  All three short stories focus on one family, the Turner family.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   White Christmas by Cara Putman

Abigail Turner is a college student at Purdue University.  Abigail’s recent loss of her boyfriend to the war has left her unsure of her future. She has vowed not to get involved with another man until the war ends. But when Jackson Lucas arrives in town with serious law problems, she knows the best person to help him with it, her father. As her father begins to solve Jackson’s problems, Abigail and Jackson become close friends. Abigail soon finds herself going back from her vow.                                                                                                    I’ll be home for Christmas by Sarah Sundin

“I’ll be Home for Christmas” follows Abigail’s brother Pete, a fighter pilot in the war. After getting a release from being a fighter pilot, Pete goes home just in time for Christmas. When he returns home he meets a little girl in need of a friend. But when he meets the little girl’s mother, things begin to change. He is determined to prove to the little girl’s widowed mother that he is a changed man and not at all like the boy she used to know.                                                                                                                                                                       Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Tricia Goyer

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas follows Abigail and Pete’s little sister, Merry. Merry works as a combat nurse to wounded soldiers in the Netherlands. She begins to feel home sickness with the approaching date of Christmas. Especially since she recently went through a terrible breakup with a German named David.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               I loved every one of these stories. Although at times I felt like the story was being rushed or it was quick to end. But that is to be expected with short stories. That being said I still enjoyed these stories and recommend it to anyone wanting to read a good Christmas book.   This is a great book to read to get you in the Christmas mood; I know it did for me.  I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.

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"Thief of Glory" Book Review

                When I received this book from “Blogging for Books” I was excited to start it knowing it was something different from what I’ve ever read. I’ve read many historical fiction books, but this one was different. The story was told from the perspective of a ten-year old boy in World War II. But it’s not your average World War II story. This one is quite different from any I’ve read before.                                                          It follows ten-year old Jeremiah living in the Dutch East Indies with his family. Jeremiah lives a pretty peaceful and comfortable life for a ten-year old boy. Until the Japanese invade.  Little did he know his life would be changing dramatically very soon.                                                                                                                          Jeremiah and his family are sent to a camp to live at, but his father and older brother are separated from the rest on them. He is alone with his mother and younger siblings.  He feels as if he should take the position of his father and older brother since they were separated.                                                        In the camp they experience starvation, and cruel treatment. But in the middle of all the chaos Jeremiah somehow finds a way to learn more about his mother he loves so dearly.                                                  A great coming of age story. I give it four out of five stars.

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"Treat Yourself" Book Review

Treat Yourself by Jennifer Steinhauer

Treat Yourself is a fun recipe book that will leave reminiscing with the past. The recipes featured in this book are all those sweet treats we enjoyed as kids.                                                                                                                             When you first open up Treat Yourself you are welcomed with amazing pictures of treats that will leave your taste buds watering.  By the end of looking through it you will have promised yourself that you would try to make every single recipe in there. I know I did. All the recipes have clearly written instructions so you don’t miss one step. The layout is understandable and is easy to read every recipe.                     Some of the recipes that are featured in this book are; Twinkies, Nutter Butters, Moon Pies, and so much more. You’ll want to make every recipe and show off to all your friends. And who knows you may even like it better than the original. And hey, at least you can say you made them.

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