My heart aches for Debbie Williamson. Abuse was inherited in her family. Three generations of women were brutalized; I wonder if there were more. When a child is abused, her/his future is changed, and their children’s future is changed. Debbie’s uncle raped her. There are...

Shiniest Jewel is the heartwarming memoir of Marian Henley. Through her own drawings, Henley shares the story of adopting her beautiful son, William. 49-year-old Henley longed for a child. After much thought and contemplation, she applied for an international adoption. The agency made...

Mr. Carroll, I offer you my condolences. I can only imagine the pain you have suffered. My first reaction to Rabies Mom was that the author was angry. Well, he has a right to be angry. Courts may say they rule in the best interest of...

When I began this book, it was with preconceived notions. I expected a feel-good book. I know several families that have adopted “international” children. The children are loved and well cared for. I find it disconcerting that anyone would treat a child the way Mary/Hien...

In my eyes, William G. Boykin is a great American hero. Boykin never wanted to be in the spotlight. However, when he accepted a position offered to him by Donald Rumsfeld, the media sought to destroy his reputation. The evangelical Christian had his faith tested...

Life Is Mostly Edges is the beautiful memoir of Calvin Miller, author and professor. I was struck by his poignant look at a postage stamp……”For life is mostly edges. It is small—like a postage stamp…and I liked the middle of my stamp more than the...

Life Interrupted: It’s Not All About Me, by Chris Tatevosian, is an autobiographical account of the author’s life with Multiple Sclerosis; it is written from the heart. The author shares how he was diagnosed at a time in his life when he had dreams and...

Faith Evans opens her heart in Keep The Faith I felt very out of touch with the world when I began this book. I admit I had no idea who Faith Evans is or who Big was. Ok. I am also admitting my age at...

At age fifteen she ran away from home and ended up in a homeless shelter. At age nineteen she left the shelter never expecting to return. Twenty years later, she is known as the bead lady. At the shelter, each volunteer has a shtick, something...

This is an emotionally-charged book. Alexandra Tesluk’s childhood was one of abuse; it almost broke her spirit, but not quite. People with less resilience would have shattered under the cruelty she lived with daily. The story begins by describing life with a cold and distant...

A Full House But Empty is a story that will bring a smile to your face and tears to your eyes. Angus Munro writes with great humility. I found myself respecting him more and more as I read his memoir. He calls himself a neat freak....

I love a good medical thriller; it is one of my favorite genres. Peaceful Endings did not disappoint me. The setting is Rhode Island. The story takes place over a 60-hour period. The hospitals are full of patients complaining of extreme thirst and profuse sweating...

June, a young homeless woman, dies. The hospital suspects cardiac arrest caused by a drug overdose. . Her friend, Greg, is distraught. He knows she was not a drug user, but he does not know where to go to seek help until he meets Therese...

Legs Talk is filled with photographs of…legs. There are few words, but they really are not needed; the visuals says it all. The photos are all black and white. Legs Talk narrates the story of a relationship. This book would make a great gift. My...

George is a hypochondriac who spends a great deal of time at various hospitals, because he suffers from anxiety attacks. He loves his wife, Peg, who he also believes is to blame for much of the problems in his life. He wants and needs to...

The Indians assisted settlers, teaching them how to raise crops and even sharing their food with them. In return, the white man looked on the Indians as savages and treated them like animals. The American government, on more than one occasion, cheated the Indians. Eventually,...

Mystery writer, Christy Castleman was always curious and loved to solve puzzles. Christy was working in her aunt’s shop “I Saw It First,” when a young girl named Zeffie came in with an old jewelry box. She girl wanted to sell the box so that...

Many people including pastors shun the book of Revelations. I teach an adult Sunday School Class. I’ve wanted to do a study of Revelation for several years but class members are afraid that will become "bogged down," confused, or fixated on the topic. The book...

According to www.dictionary.com the definition of a Christian is: a person who exemplifies in his or her life the teachings of Christ. Most Christians strive to be Christ- like, but there are always those who stand out in the crowd. Their behavior is anything but...

Inherited Enemies: Through My Father’s Eyes clearly demonstrates that emotions are passed from generation to generation. We share with our children the events that affected our lives. Hence, our memories affect our children’s lives. Do not misunderstand me, I am not discouraging parents and grandparents from...