Here are reviews of the books I finished recently:
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasa
Rating: 9/10
Review: A beautiful, yet heart breaking story that follows generations of African Americans from Africa to the United States. You follow generations of families as they endure (and sometimes conquer) the tragedies of war, slavery, drug abuse, and discrimination.
I listened to the audiobook and because the book shares the stories of so many characters over so many generations, it was a little hard to follow. If you are listening, I recommend you have a pen and paper nearby to help you keep it all straight.
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Before you Split by Toni Nieuwhof
Rating: 10/10
Review: This is one of the best marriage books I’ve ever read. I picked it up, not because I was ready to ‘split,’ but simply curious on the advice she’d give from the perspective of a divorce attorney, why NOT to split!!!
I had no idea how truly insightful and helpful this book would be to EVERY SINGLE MARRIED PERSON!
Do yourself and your marriage a favor and read this book!
I took SIX PAGES OF NOTES!!! Here are some highlights:
- Your marriage can go from that bad to this good. No matter how troubled or even chaotic your marriage may seem, you have more control over its future than you think.
- Ask yourself and people you trust: “What is it like to be on the other side of me?“
- Your spouse can’t make you happy. Happiness is something you bring to a relationship, not something you get from it.
- There’s danger in allowing the emotions you’re experiencing right now to lead you to make long-term decisions. Yes, your emotions are real. Examine them. Learn from them. But don’t give them the lead role.
- Marriage is two broken but loveable people.
- Find friends who will help you WIN in your marriage. Surround yourself with WISE, trustworthy, and objective friends who help you make better decisions. Your friends help you lean into or away from your marriage.
If you are married – READ THIS BOOK!
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Brother Andrew by Janet Benge
Rating: 9/10
Review: I’m so fascinated by the life of Andrew Van Der Bijl – just a regular man who wanted to make a difference in the world! He decided to smuggle Bibles into countries where people could not get them. Some churches were without any Bible, other churches were sharing just one single copy. The things Andrew saw and other things that happened are beyond explanation – a truly fascinating story!
Because “God Smuggler” by Brother Andrew is one of my favorite autobiographies, I decided to read this biography about him. I really enjoyed it because it shares stories I had not read in his book, as well as a different perspective on the stories I already knew.
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Help Club for Moms: The Wise Woman Stays
Rating: 10/10
Review: A great devotional book for moms of all ages. Inspiring and helpful!
I’ve just started the fall edition, The Wise Woman Knows. Click this link to buy the book and join in our Facebook group by clicking here.
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Books I read with my boys:
I survived the attacks on September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshish
Rating: 9/10
Review: This short chapter book gives kids a glimpse into what it must have been like to survive the terrorist attack on 9/11. It’s a fiction story that felt so real I thought it was non-fiction. The ‘I survived’ books are a little ‘harrowing’ with heavy topics, so I would only recommend them for kids ages 10 and up. Overall, it was an excellent story.
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Three Keys by Kelly Yang
Rating: 5/10
Review: My son and I couldn’t get enough of Book 1 (Front Desk), but we had to force ourselves to finish Book 2. This one felt like the author was trying to lecture the reader and push an agenda with a topic that is above the heads of kids reading it. Unfortunately, I don’t recommend it.
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