Nightflower of Comanche Mound by Katlyn Bates is a coming-of-age story with a distinctly different flavor. Charley Kensey is sixteen and, with her father no longer part of the family, is vainly searching for familial connection and her place in the world. She invites herself...

David Eckman draws from his own experiences and those of others in Knowing the Heart of the Father. He begins his book by explaining why God is worthy of being called Father. Eckman explains four experiences that are essential to living a full Christian life. 1.       Sense...

We can allow our emotions to be a positive or a negative part of our lives; it all depends on whether we choose to learn from them. Dr. David Hawkins exhorts that we should learn to examine our emotions. Emotions can assist us in “settling...

“Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me” is not a true statement. As the shortest person in my class I was often the brunt of short jokes. While as an adult I know they were not meant to be...

To every action there is a reaction. It is cause and effect. Gas prices go up, and up and up. It affects many aspects of our world. It affects how we live. Gas prices affect whether we travel which affects...

MK Mueller offers readers a change of attitude. Mueller defines attitude as “FGH: Forgiveness of the past, Gratitude for the present and Hope for the future.” She has developed the “8 High-Ways Process to a positively powerful life.” 1. Get the picture 2. Risk 3. Full Responsibility 4. Feel...

The authors encourage "thoughtful impulsiveness" in their guide to exploring retirement activities and options. The book is highly reader-friendly and very easy to follow. The Gussins both had highly demanding jobs in the field of science and medicine and opted to explore other avenues during a...

I was pleased to do a review of Queen Latifah’s 4 CD’s about her life.”PUT on YOUR CROWN: Life Changing Moments on the Path to Queendom" fits what I do on my radio show. I interview people who have the courage and intelligence to change...

Most everyone is familiar with the abduction of Adam Walsh in 1981, and the show, America’s Most Wanted, that came about from the tragedy of his abduction. Closure was brought to the case 25 years later. Bringing Adam Home describes Adam's abduction, but its main...

Lisa Bevere, in "Lioness Arising", starts her book with a 'vision/dream' she experienced when she was pregnant with her fourth child. She was standing in some heavenly realm, a place of illumination without glare. The colors were so concentrated that she was unable to describe...

In "The Compassionate Rebel Revolution: Ordinary People Changing the World" you will meet people who are stepping out of their comfort zones to meet the needs of others. The first section of this book shares the stories of ordinary people who became heroes at ground...

Barry Finlay reached retirement age, content with his lifetime achievements. However, circumstances beyond his control were fixed on thrusting him into a whole new challenge. He and his son, Chris, made the decision to climb Kilimanjaro! Why and how are outlined extensively, with much detail...

Authors Aaron J. Cox and Gregory L. Wright write from experience. They do not claim to have degrees in psychology or that they are renowned therapists. Instead they are individuals who have faced bad relationships and survived. The titles of the chapters worried me at...

"Shifted Perspective" is a clean and entertaining tale that will take the reader to a place with shape shifters that are not of the normal kind. It is a good story, well thought-out, and a must for readers of any age. This book is a...

If you are one of the legions of people who have experienced a job loss, then you have to rethink, regroup and recharge with Sean Ashleigh Russell’s “Getting Fired Up: A Manual for Self Exploration in Your Time of Job or Life Change.” Russell, a...

If you have ever thought, “I’m stuck with my life” or “it’s too hard to get what I want,” where did these assumptions come from? “Letting Go for Fun & Profit” offers a layman’s guide to neuroplasticity and how it benefits your life. This daunting...

Your Self Miracle - The Ultimate Success Coaching Guide That Will Change Your Life is a self help/inspirational book by Graham Bowall. Bowall outlines a simple, easy to use plan to achieve your goals. He also outlines some pitfalls to avoid (setting goals you can’t...

Keeping Hope Alive is an inspirational novel by Somalian author Dr. Hawa Abdi. Sarah J. Robbins has done an excellent job of translating the book to highlight the personality and strength of the author. Dr. Abdi was born into a strong family in which education...

Success Against All Odds by Regina Ozoemela is an interesting book by a woman who has seemingly overcome great and some would even say extreme challenges to be self-supporting. Coming from Nigeria, she found herself abandoned by her husband and his family and left with...

10 Day Without: Daring Adventures in Discomfort That Will Change Your World and You by Daniel Day is a conversationally toned book which introduces readers to a positive Christian lifestyle. It also helps readers develop knowledge of fundraising for those in need, and become closer...