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"It Happened In Italy"

2010-03-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

"It Happened In Italy" written by Elizabeth Bettina is an eye-opening read on the history of the Jews in Italy. This is a part of World War II not usually presented, I never even thought of Jews being in Italy. This book will make you question, why Italy saved her Jews, and the rest of Europe didn't.
This is also a very quick and enjoyable read that I would recommend to any history buff.

book reviewer - The Noticer

2009-05-31T16:00:00.000-07:00

I honestly did not enjoy Andy Andrews' "The Noticer." I thought that the book was corny and predictable filled with characters that I could not relate to. Since I enjoy books with characters I can relate to and connect with, this book was difficult for me to really get into.

book review - in the footsteps of paul

2009-05-31T15:57:00.001-07:00

Ken Duncan follows the travels of St. Paul as recorded in Acts. These travels of St. Paul are beautifully represented by Duncan’s photography. Accompanying Duncan’s beautiful and gentle photography are quotes from the Bible and narrations of Paul’s journey.
Paul’s journey comes from the past into the present as Duncan captures scenes of antiquity as well as scenes of the modern world where Paul walked. This book captures wonders of God as well as wonder of the ancient world.
As the reader looks at the photography and reads the words of Paul the man and Paul the Saint can be seen, heard and felt. I recommend this book for the beauty of its photography alone. Yet, the greatest aspect of this book is the wonder of its simplicity which reflects the life of Jesus through the words and teaching of St. Paul.

Book Review - The Great Eight

2009-04-01T13:39:00.001-07:00

The Great Eight is Scott Hamilton at his best as he uses the familiar figure eight into a symbol of eight steps to happiness. The skating fan will not be disappointed as Scott waves familiar and some unfamiliar biographical skating stories throughout the book. It is from these experiences that Hamilton created his eight steps to finding happiness.
What makes this book a good read is, of course, the voice and wit of Scott Hamilton that takes the reader from the pinnacle of a gold medal champion to being both a cancer and a brain tumor survivor. Scott teaches the reader the handle the ups and downs of life with grace, humor, and faith, qualities not always able to be produced by Scott himself. As each chapter presents a step to happiness, the reader hears not only the familiar Scott the skater, but also Scott the philosopher and most surprisingly, Scott the Christian.
If The Great Eight does not lead you to the secrets of happiness, it will at least leave you with a smile – just look at Scott on the cover!