Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop have joined forces to create "The Book of Life Recovery", which is a Biblical based companion to the 12 step program for recovering from addiction. This book uses personal stories of addiction and recovery, coupled with Biblical support to instill hope and restore faith in those who are recovering from addiction, or for those who have loved ones who are struggling with addiction. This book uses scriptural references and Bible stories to support the addict in creating a new lifestyle based on their faith.
I thought that "The Book of Life Recovery" is a great resource for those suffering from addiction, trying to recover from addiction, or loved ones of those who are addicted. The book offers Biblical insights, as well as Bible studies with self assessment questions for the addict to really evaluate their own choices and personal situation. Addiction is something that can really take over your life, and I thought that this book really offers a lot of information, hope, and support for those who are struggling.
I liked that each chapter represents one of the twelve steps, so that the reader can absorb each step one at a time, without feeling completely overwhelmed. The Biblical references are easy to understand, but really contribute to the content of the steps. I would give this book a 5/5.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not under any obligation to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this post are solely mine.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
How To Be A Child of God
David Howell's book, "How To Be A Child of God", is a comic book style short book all about salvation. This book is very short - only 37 pages, and has a small amount of actual reading to it. The majority of the pages are filled with vivid illustrations. This book reminds me of the religious tracts that my grandmother used to leave on the table at restaurants, only more appealing. The book mainly focuses on the salvation granted to us from God, but also gives a short crash course in Christianity, and how to live as a child of God. I liked the colorful illustrations, which really helped tie it all together, and make it have more of a comic book feel - I think this would especially appeal to middle school and high school children who may be considering becoming Christians. I think this would also be a great way to introduce someone to Christianity, without overwhelming them with principles, and ideals. I would highly recommend this book - I thought it was great!
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book from BookCrash.com for free in exchange for an honest review. I did not have to write a positive review.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book from BookCrash.com for free in exchange for an honest review. I did not have to write a positive review.
KJV Bride's Bible
The KJV Bride's Bible is a traditional King James Version Bible, trimmed in a white, decorative cover, with a few pages at the beginning of the Bible dedicated to penning your wedding day memories. The Bible is a red letter version, with an extensive concordance, as well as several colorful maps to help you understand the lands as they were during Biblical times. As a Bible, this is a traditional Bible, but much smaller - this Bible is more the size of a novel, which makes it easy to take it with you when you are on the go. The cover of this Bible is beautiful, with a white, flowery design that makes it very feminine. The type of the Bible is smaller, which is to be expected considering the significantly smaller size of the Bible. Overall, I would say this would be a great gift for any bride.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BookSneeze.com in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BookSneeze.com in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tough Guys & Drama Queens
Mark Gregston's book, "Tough Guys & Drama Queens" is a book written to help parents avoid the pitfalls of their children's teenage years. What I really enjoyed was that Gregston was in touch with today's society and culture, and really understood the pressure that is placed on teenagers to act a certain way. It becomes vital for us as parents to help our children develop a strong moral compass, in order for them to make good decisions. The book focuses on parenting techniques, and really delves into which ones work and which ones don't. I really thought this was a great book, and would highly recommend this book to anyone with kids who are approaching the teenage years.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Jackson
"Jackson : The Iron Willed Commander" by Paul Vickery is another installment in The Generals series of books. The book profiles Andrew Jackson, from early childhood through his presidency and ensuing legacy. What I love about this series of books is the focus on the early lives of these great men in our history. Nearly everyone knows some of Andrew Jackson's most important career achievements, including that he was the 7th President of the United States. But the human element of some of the facts about his earlier years are absolutely fascinating. For example, as a young man Jackson fought cocks, drank alcohol, and gambled! Who would have thought that such an upstanding man would have had such a rowdy spirit in his earlier years! I also found it very interesting that he married a woman who was divorced, believing that the divorce had been finalized, only to discover two years after he married her, that the divorce had not been finalized. I thought this book was well written, and I really enjoyed how all of the little details about Jackson's life come together to give a surprising and interesting picture of the man that is counted among the greatest Generals in our nation's history. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in history or Presidential history.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BookSneeze.com's Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BookSneeze.com's Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Implosion
Joel C. Rosenberg's newest book is called "Implosion: Can American Recover from its Economic & Spiritual Challenges in Time?"
This book is an analysis of the current economy, spiritual disposition, and historical accounts of the United States. Rosenberg's book makes his case that we are currently living in the End Times that the Bible warned us about. By using specific situations in American history, and linking events in our timelines with Biblical prophecy and warning, Rosenberg makes a very convincing argument.
Rosenberg uses examples such as the United States' relationship with Israel, as well as the rebirth of Israel and the Biblical implications of that relationship. Rosenberg discusses life in the last days, and the need for believers to analyze the times and be aware of the signs. Rosenberg also discusses financial fallout, war, terrorism, and natural disasters linked with prophecy to prove his point.
This book was a very interesting read, that opened up my mind and linked a lot of events with Biblical warnings. What I appreciated about this book was that Rosenberg had clearly done his research - this book uses fact, coupled with Biblical Scripture to make the case that the United States is currently on the edge of a cliff, and monumental change is inevitable.
I would recommend this book for any citizen who has genuine concerns about the Biblical era that we appear to be living in.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a favorable review.
This book is an analysis of the current economy, spiritual disposition, and historical accounts of the United States. Rosenberg's book makes his case that we are currently living in the End Times that the Bible warned us about. By using specific situations in American history, and linking events in our timelines with Biblical prophecy and warning, Rosenberg makes a very convincing argument.
Rosenberg uses examples such as the United States' relationship with Israel, as well as the rebirth of Israel and the Biblical implications of that relationship. Rosenberg discusses life in the last days, and the need for believers to analyze the times and be aware of the signs. Rosenberg also discusses financial fallout, war, terrorism, and natural disasters linked with prophecy to prove his point.
This book was a very interesting read, that opened up my mind and linked a lot of events with Biblical warnings. What I appreciated about this book was that Rosenberg had clearly done his research - this book uses fact, coupled with Biblical Scripture to make the case that the United States is currently on the edge of a cliff, and monumental change is inevitable.
I would recommend this book for any citizen who has genuine concerns about the Biblical era that we appear to be living in.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a favorable review.
Grant
"Grant" is yet another installment in "The Generals" series of books, written by Mitchell Yockelson. What I absolutely love about this series of books is the wide angle that the writers use - examining not only the military career of the chosen general, but their personal life and accomplishments as well. "Grant" is no exception to this pattern. This book begins with the early life of Ulysses S. Grant, which really shows the reader a more personal side of someone who is so celebrated for military achievements. I loved that this book really allows you to connect with Grant in a completely different way. Nearly everyone knows of Grant's success in the United States military, but did you know that he hated to hunt in his younger years? Or that he enjoyed swimming? Creating this personal, very human element in the biography of Grant really creates a connection with the reader. I thought this book was very well written, completely accurate, and even entertaining! I would highly recommend this book to any history lover in your life - I give this read 5/5!
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a favorable review.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a favorable review.
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