Tolkien

Tolkien How an Obscure Oxford Professor Wrote The Hobbit and Became the Most Beloved Author of the Century
Devin BrownAbingdon Press
Abingdon Press
Pub Date   Oct 21 2014

This is a brief but well written biography of Tolkien.   It shows how he was able to go from an obscure Oxford Professor to one of the best loved authors of all time.

I love the way this book allows us to get a glimpse into Tolkiens life and his work.  We learn The Hobbit may have been published by accident but it would become a happy accident for Fans of the Hobbit. 

I would recommend that if you are a fan of Tolkien you should read this book to learn more about how he got his start.

Five out of five Stars for a well written biography

Book Review: Storm

Storm

Thomas Nelson--CHILDREN'S

Thomas Nelson

Evan Angler

Copyright 2013

If you like Science fiction stories with a message then Storm is a book you are sure to enjoy.  And if you like end time stories this is a novel you are sure to enjoy.

This novel has a bit of everything from end time prophecies.

This novel shows us a society where people are marked and watched a society where mysterious fevers end in death.  

I give this novel five out of five stars. 

Happy Reading! !!

Book Review: The Jew Named Jesus

 
The Jew Named Jesus
Discover the Man and His Message
Rebekah Simon-Peter

Copyright 2013

This book shows us the importance of having a good relationship between Christians and Jews and it dispels many myths of the relationships.

We are encouraged to move passed the ideas that Christians and Jews hate one another, it will dispel common misconceptions of how Jews and Christians always hate each other.  Granted Christians and Jews have had there problems in the past but we are reminded in this book that Jesus was in fact a Jew.

I give this book five out of five Stars.

Book Review: Solomon's Song

Solomon's Song
Roberta Kells Dorr
Moody Publishers
River North

1989, 2014

Solomon's Song will take you back to the days of Solomon. This book shows us a King who in many ways thought ahead of his time.

Solomon's Song takes us into the life of the King and the poet Solomon.

When Solomon goes to Egypt before becoming King he faces temptation  like he has never faced before.

If you are a fan of Biblically based historical fiction as I am than Solomon's Song is a book I would recommend you add to your library.

This book has a little bit of everything, Kings and Queens, true love, faith and history.  

I give Solomon's Song five out of five stars.

Happy Reading! !!

Book Review: Hacked

Hacked

Amazon

Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Members' Titles

Copyright 2013

A reporter finds himself in danger when he is reporting on a series of muggings and lootings.

If you enjoy books that deal with Hacks, Private Eyes and Billionaire s with evil intentions then Hacked is a book you will want to read.

I would recommend this book to 18 and over because of the strong language and subject matter.

Four out of Five Stars...

Book Review: Trial Trauma

Trial Trauma
Healthy Spirituality for Empowered Living
Dr. Sharon Mancha
Wilhelmina Publications
Bookmasters, Inc

2013

This is a book about getting throughthe trials and traumas we face in life with the gift of our Faith.

The author reminds us that there is a difference between trial trauma and trial drama.    We are also reminded that part of getting passed the Trauma Drama involves forgiving ourselves for the mistakes we made as well as forgiving others.

If you are going through a difficult time and need to be reminded that with Faith you can get through then Trial  Trauma is a book you need to read.

I give this book Five out of Five Stars.

Book Review:The Cure for the Perfect Life

The Cure for the "Perfect" Life
12 Ways to Stop Trying Harder and Start Living Braver
Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory
Harvest House Publishers
Pub Date   Aug 1 2014

This is a wonderful book that reminds us that the idea of a perfect Christian is nonsense.  In fact a line early in the book puts it this way Perfectionism is not Christian it's crazy.

We are reminded that perfectionism is not the same as striving ty o do better or grow closer to Christ those are things that we should do but perfectionism takes things to a whole new level.

This book reminds us that we do not have to be perfect but it gives us tips to improve ourselves tobe better people and better Christians.  

I give this book five out of five stars...