Reviewing BLOOD and BONE by Don Hoesel

Reviewing BLOOD and BONE by Don Hoesel This is a very good fiction book and I emphasize the word 'fiction'. This is a very fast-paced book with lots of twists. On the negative side, readers must remember this is not scriptural but has references to the scriptures. With that in mind you will enjoy the exploits of Jack Hawthorne and his wife Espy. I would recommend reading the previous books in the Hawthorne adventure series first. There is a very good ending to the book that both my husband and I enjoyed. I received this book free from Bethany-Baker Publishers for review without any restrictions as to my opinion. BevK IBELIEVE2

Reviewing THE LIVING ROOM by Robert Whitlow

Reviewing THE LIVING ROOM by Robert Whitlow This book was different from the other Whitlow books, and at first it was quite catching when you realized what the "living room" was and how it worked. I appreciated early on in the book when the statement is made, 'is your relationship with Christ your own or handed down from your parents'... That was an apt thought provoker for all readers and worthy of answering. Another interesting point was made with the statement, 'I'd rather be warned about a danger that can be avoided than have to pray for a miracle when disaster strikes.' I tend to like books that make one 'think' and this one did that. Later on in the story when the activities of a teen was in question, the statement was made 'it is important for ... her to know her father cares about what she does, where she goes, and who she is with'... I thought this was an excellent point, and appreciated that fact. More parents should be involved with their children these days and not be afraid to let them know that they are, and it's because they care. It is important to teach responsibility for actions, and if they know the parent 'cares' they might be more willing to listen to Godly advice. All this having been said, my ultimate impression of the book was that it was too repetitive, and you could guess where it was going. The 'ending' was predictable and only led you to believe it would go on and on and on... and I would not want to read a sequel! It has a beautiful cover! I was given this book to read for review without any restrictions on my opinion, by BookSneeze. BevK IBELIEVE2

Reviewing ANGELS IN THE FIRE by Dann Stadler, a WI author

Reviewing ANGELS IN THE FIRE by Dann Stadler, a WI author!
    This is a book that is hard to put down.  The things that happen to the Stadler family  will make you think, "if God sent an angel, why not spare them...?" and to the reader's surprise, that is one of the questions the author addresses!  The photos included throughout the book are excellent as well.
    I loved the part when, after being burned and physically broken, [multiple broken bones] the couple finally 'see' each other, he states that the meeting "surpassed our wedding day... that ceremony merely made us husband and wife; living through this nightmare forged a stronger, unbreakable bond between us...her heart beats deep within my soul... we are ONE."
      What a picture of love!  Also the reuniting with their toddler...will she even recognize her 'daddy'?  But she does not forget his voice... tremendous.
    I also appreciated his honesty in relating to the visions and experiences his wife had, when he states "I've never had the angelic experiences that Tracey has...but I KNOW ..." and when he prayed for daughter #3, again, he says "I know ..." and that is the attitude we all need in our faith.  We are all special to God and we need to know and remember He is with us in and through all that comes our way.
    I highly recommend this book. It was given to me by Bethany House Publishers for review without any limitations as to what I would say.

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