Seaside Letters by Denise Hunter
I’ve been so busy but still found the time to do a little reading. I’m glad I did.
Again, this is the first book I’ve read by this author. I’ll read more of her stuff in the future. It’s not deep, but it’s a nice, light read for those times when you want to escape and relax — my #1 reason for reading.
The story follows Sabrina and Tucker, two single people whose lives have crossed and through secrets that are kept from each other. Each knows about the other but for their own private reasons are afraid to reveal the truth. The lies and secrets that haunt each character are evident throughout and you can see the pain that allowing these secrets to continue is causing each character.
I was drawn into the story and had feelings of frustration for both characters and what they were dealing with. The writing was good – you could sense the level of feelings between the characters and wanted to see them find happiness.
If you’re looking for deep, award-winning literature you might be disappointed with this book. If you’re looking for a light read, with a fun story line to take you away from the worries and stress of the day – you’ll be happy that you read this book.
As Christian literature I have to say that I almost felt like the faith aspects were almost an afterthought. And, I have to admit I was a little disappointed that some of the sin issues were almost glossed over or not even addressed.
Would I recommend this book? Yes. Would I suggest you run out and buy it tonight? Not really.
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Their letters could lead to lasting love . . . or expose Sabrina’s mortifying secret.
Sabrina Kincaid didn’t intend to fall for Nantucket native Tucker McCabe, the man she serves coffee to every morning—a man tied to a past she deeply regrets. But she has. And she’s fallen hard.
But she’s kept this a secret from her handsome customer. And now Tucker wants to hire Sabrina to help locate his friend “Sweetpea”—the mysterious woman he’s falling in love with online. Sabrina is not inclined to help, but if Tucker hires someone else, it could spell disaster. Because if someone else sifted through the emails and figured out the truth—then Tucker would discover that the person he’s trying to find is . . . her.
Faces in the Fire by By T.L. Hines
This morning I finished Face in the Fire by T.L. Hines. It’s my first book by this author but if this book is any indication of how he write is definitely won’t be my last.
The book follows four individuals through almost four separate stories and how their lives intertwine. The book genre is different from the normal book I’d pick up but I’m so glad I did. The narrative format of the book is unique and if not done right would have been horrid but this is done right. The random chapter numbering drove me nuts at first (it’s my “need for order” issue) but I quickly “got it” and it works.
Seriously, this is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I was entertained, I wanted to see what happened next, I couldn’t wait to finish the book but in a good way – I wanted to see what happened. To be honest, I can often tell you what’s going to happen in a book after the first few chapters. It wasn’t until the end of this book (last couple chapters) that I finally got the whole thing – which was good.
They book is described as suspense – I don’t know that I’d necessarily classify it that way but I can see that.
In all honestly, I can’t say enough about how great this book was. I’ll definitely be recommending it to friends.
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From the back cover
Four lost souls on a collision course with either disaster or redemption. A random community of Faces in the Fire.
Meet Kurt, a truck-driver-turned-sculptor with no memory of his past. Corinne, an e-mail spammer whose lymphoma isn’t responding to treatment. Grace, a tattoo artist with an invented existence and a taste for heroin. And Stan, a reluctant hit man haunted by his terrifying gift for killing.
They don’t know each other, at least not yet. But something–or someone–is at work in the fabric of their lives, weaving them all together. A catfish, a series of numbers scribbled on a napkin, a devastating fire, and something mysterious. Something that could send them hurtling down the highway to disaster–or down the road to redemption. But they won’t know which is which until they’ve managed to say yes to the whispers in their souls.
Fearless by Max Lucado
Max Lucado’s new book, Fearless, released today is designed to help you
find peace in the overwhelming fear that plagues our society today. Through scripture and looking to the Lord the book focuses on such “fearful” topics as death, self-worth, doubt, and finances. The books follows with a study guide to take what is discussed in each chapter to the next level either individually or in a group study atmosphere.
Did the book achieve what it set out to do? For me, unfortunately, no.
I will admit that I didn’t go into this book with a feeling of fear. It’s not something that I struggle with. Many of the books recommendations are things that come naturally to me. When my finances aren’t what they should be or the economy around me is crumbling I don’t feel an overwhelming fear and dread. It’s already second nature to me to look to the Lord and see the bigger picture and know that “this too shall pass”.
The book is well written. I felt it on the more basic side of Biblical teaching. When reading it I tried to think about who I wanted to share it with (I usually pass books on) my non-believing friends I’m not sure would “get it” I think there needs to be a level of belief for the advice to make sense. My more mature believing friends could possibly gain something from this book but I felt it had more elementary advice than where most of my peers are in their faith.
For someone who does deal with fear of what’s going on in today’s world I would recommend reading this book. It’s not a waste of time. As I mentioned, it’s well written, it flows very well. I think reading the book while going through the discussion guide would help someone who really wants to tackle the fears that could be plaguing your life.
I was really looking forward to reading this book (it’s actually my first Max Lucado book – I’ve heard him speak but never read one of his books) in the end though, I was overall a little disappointed.
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From the Jacket:
Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear
By Max Lucado
Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear.
They’re talking layoffs at work, slowdowns in the economy, flare-ups in the Middle East, turnovers at headquarters, downturns in the housing market, upswings in global warming. The plague of our day, terrorism, begins with the word terror. Fear, it seems, has taken up a hundred-year lease on the building next door and set up shop. Oversized and rude, fear herds us into a prison of unlocked doors. Wouldn’t it be great to walk out?
Imagine your life, wholly untouched by angst. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? If you could hover a fear magnet over your heart and extract every last shaving of dread, insecurity, or doubt, what would remain? Envision a day, just one day, where you could trust more and fear less.
Can you imagine your life without fear?
My First 5k
I’m doing my first 5k the end of this month. Why, I don’t know other than I want to do a 5k. It’s the first one and a friend is holding me accountable. Plus I paid my registration fees already.
I’d love your support! Here’s the link to my support page if you’re able to support financially. If not, I could still use the moral support.
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I recommend
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