July 2011
The following reviews, interviews and features are running on FaithfulReader.com for the month of July.
BROKEN WINGS by Carla Stewart (Fiction)
Everyone believes Brooke Woodson has found the perfect man --- a handsome lawyer with sights on becoming Tulsa's next District Attorney. If only Brooke felt more sure. If only her fiancé could control his anger. If only love didn't come with so many scars. With singer Mitzi Steiner's help, kindness and insight, Brooke will learn how to pick up the broken pieces of her life. Reviewed by Susan Miura.
DOUBLE TAKE by Melody Carlson (Fiction)
Rich city girl Madison Van Buren and plain Amish girl Anna Fisher are unhappy with their lives. When they happen to meet one day and realize how much they look alike, they decide to switch identities for one week. Will becoming someone else provide the contentment they seek? Reviewed by Lynda Schab.
DESERT GIFT by Sally John (Fiction)
Jillian Galloway is an expert on marriage. At least that’s what she thought before her husband announced he wanted a divorce. A trip to the desert gives Jill fresh eyes to see how she might be able to breathe new life into her dried-up marriage. Reviewed by Lynda Schab.
LIVE LOVED: Experiencing God's Presence in Everyday Life by Max Lucado (Devotional)
DOUBLE TAKE by Melody Carlson (Fiction)
Rich city girl Madison Van Buren and plain Amish girl Anna Fisher are unhappy with their lives. When they happen to meet one day and realize how much they look alike, they decide to switch identities for one week. Will becoming someone else provide the contentment they seek? Reviewed by Lynda Schab.
DESERT GIFT by Sally John (Fiction)
Jillian Galloway is an expert on marriage. At least that’s what she thought before her husband announced he wanted a divorce. A trip to the desert gives Jill fresh eyes to see how she might be able to breathe new life into her dried-up marriage. Reviewed by Lynda Schab.
Bestselling author Max Lucado’s latest release is a collection of brief devotions from six of his previous books. In typical Lucado-style of wisdom, wit and truth, you will discover how you can experience God’s love and presence in your everyday life. Reviewed by Lynda Schab.
HUNGRY FOR GOD: Hearing God’s Voice in the Ordinary and the Everyday by Margaret Feinberg (Christian Life/Spiritual Growth)
With rare insight into Scripture, human nature, and the heart of God, Margaret Feinberg invites you to discover the ways in which God speaks to you --- not from the top of a holy mountain, but in the midst of everyday life. Reviewed by Evelyn Bence.
LET GOD CHANGE YOUR LIFE: How to Know and Follow Jesus by Greg Laurie (Christian Life/Spiritual Growth)
Imagine what it would have been like to be a follower of Jesus; first-century Christians walked away from their old lives just to be where He was. The good news is that we, too, can participate in this lifestyle. Greg Laurie drills it down in three simple ideas: get to know Jesus, follow His plan for discipleship, and use it to tell others what we know. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
THE WAITING PLACE: Learning to Appreciate Life's Little Delays by Eileen Button (Christian Living/Essays)
In this beautiful collection of essays, author Eileen Button takes us on a journey through her life. Along the way, you’ll laugh and cry, but most of all you’ll learn to slow down and appreciate life’s little delays and recognize God’s hand in the waiting places. Reviewed by Lynda Schab.
OVERCOMING ANXIETY, WORRY, AND FEAR: Practical Ways to Find Peace by Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, with Ann McMurray(Self-Help)
A compassionate combination of common sense, biblical wisdom and therapeutic advice will free you from constant worry. Trusted author Dr. Gregory L. Jantz will help you identify the causes of your anxiety, assess the severity of your symptoms, and start down avenues for positive change. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
With rare insight into Scripture, human nature, and the heart of God, Margaret Feinberg invites you to discover the ways in which God speaks to you --- not from the top of a holy mountain, but in the midst of everyday life. Reviewed by Evelyn Bence.
LET GOD CHANGE YOUR LIFE: How to Know and Follow Jesus by Greg Laurie (Christian Life/Spiritual Growth)
Imagine what it would have been like to be a follower of Jesus; first-century Christians walked away from their old lives just to be where He was. The good news is that we, too, can participate in this lifestyle. Greg Laurie drills it down in three simple ideas: get to know Jesus, follow His plan for discipleship, and use it to tell others what we know. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
THE WAITING PLACE: Learning to Appreciate Life's Little Delays by Eileen Button (Christian Living/Essays)
In this beautiful collection of essays, author Eileen Button takes us on a journey through her life. Along the way, you’ll laugh and cry, but most of all you’ll learn to slow down and appreciate life’s little delays and recognize God’s hand in the waiting places. Reviewed by Lynda Schab.
OVERCOMING ANXIETY, WORRY, AND FEAR: Practical Ways to Find Peace by Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, with Ann McMurray(Self-Help)
A compassionate combination of common sense, biblical wisdom and therapeutic advice will free you from constant worry. Trusted author Dr. Gregory L. Jantz will help you identify the causes of your anxiety, assess the severity of your symptoms, and start down avenues for positive change. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
Special Contests and Features
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THUNDER OF HEAVEN: The End Series, Book 2 by Tim LaHaye and Craig Parshall (Thriller)
The End Series by New York Times bestselling author Tim LaHaye and Craig Parshall is an epic thrill ride ripped from today's headlines and filtered through Scriptural prophecy. As world events begin setting the stage for the “end of days” foretold in Revelation, Joshua Jordan must weigh the personal price he must pay to save the nation he loves. THUNDER OF HEAVEN appeals to the tens of millions of readers who have already made Tim LaHaye a household name and one of the bestselling authors of all time.
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The End Series by New York Times bestselling author Tim LaHaye and Craig Parshall is an epic thrill ride ripped from today's headlines and filtered through Scriptural prophecy. As world events begin setting the stage for the “end of days” foretold in Revelation, Joshua Jordan must weigh the personal price he must pay to save the nation he loves. THUNDER OF HEAVEN appeals to the tens of millions of readers who have already made Tim LaHaye a household name and one of the bestselling authors of all time.
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LION OF BABYLON by Davis Bunn (Thriller)
Marc Royce has been a State Department agent involved in covert operations---that is, until personal issues lead to his dismissal. When Alex Baird goes missing in war-torn Baghdad, State comes calling again. Alex is a CIA agent---and a close friend of Royce. Three others have also dropped out of sight---a nurse, an aid worker, and a wealthy young Iraqi. Are these cases linked? Rumors circulate about a kidnapping conspiracy, yet both American and local officials refuse to pursue it.
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Marc Royce has been a State Department agent involved in covert operations---that is, until personal issues lead to his dismissal. When Alex Baird goes missing in war-torn Baghdad, State comes calling again. Alex is a CIA agent---and a close friend of Royce. Three others have also dropped out of sight---a nurse, an aid worker, and a wealthy young Iraqi. Are these cases linked? Rumors circulate about a kidnapping conspiracy, yet both American and local officials refuse to pursue it.
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SHADOWS ON THE SAND: A Seaside Mystery by Gayle Roper (Mystery)
Carrie Carter’s small café in Seaside, New Jersey, is populated with a motley crew of locals, although Carrie only has eyes for Greg Barnes. He’s recovering from a vicious crime that three years ago took the lives of his wife and children --- and from the year he tried to drink his reality away. While her heart does a happy Snoopy dance at the sight of him, he never seems to notice her, to Carrie’s chagrin. When Carrie’s dishwasher is killed and her young waitress disappears, Greg finds himself drawn into helping Carrie solve the mysteries…and into her life.
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Carrie Carter’s small café in Seaside, New Jersey, is populated with a motley crew of locals, although Carrie only has eyes for Greg Barnes. He’s recovering from a vicious crime that three years ago took the lives of his wife and children --- and from the year he tried to drink his reality away. While her heart does a happy Snoopy dance at the sight of him, he never seems to notice her, to Carrie’s chagrin. When Carrie’s dishwasher is killed and her young waitress disappears, Greg finds himself drawn into helping Carrie solve the mysteries…and into her life.
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LOOK TO THE EAST: The Great War Series, Book 3 by Maureen Lang (Historical Romance)
At the dawn of the First World War, the French provincial village of Briecourt is isolated from the battles, but the century-old feud between the Toussaints and the de Colvilles still rages in the streets. When the German army sweeps in to occupy the town, families on both sides of the feud must work together to protect stragglers caught behind enemy lines.
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At the dawn of the First World War, the French provincial village of Briecourt is isolated from the battles, but the century-old feud between the Toussaints and the de Colvilles still rages in the streets. When the German army sweeps in to occupy the town, families on both sides of the feud must work together to protect stragglers caught behind enemy lines.
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FREEDOM’S STAND by Jeanette Windle (Fiction)
Jamil renounced a life of jihad when he encountered the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, but villagers and authorities in the hills of Afghanistan respond with skepticism…and even violence. Relief worker Amy Mallory is shocked by the changes in her organization --- changes with dire implications for the women and children under her care. And concern for her former assistant, Jamil, weighs heavily on her heart.
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Jamil renounced a life of jihad when he encountered the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, but villagers and authorities in the hills of Afghanistan respond with skepticism…and even violence. Relief worker Amy Mallory is shocked by the changes in her organization --- changes with dire implications for the women and children under her care. And concern for her former assistant, Jamil, weighs heavily on her heart.
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GROWING UP AMISH: A Memoir by Ira Wagler (Memoir)
One fateful starless night, 17-year-old Ira Wagler got up at 2 AM, left a scribbled note under his pillow, packed all of his earthly belongings into a little black duffel bag, and walked away from his home in the Amish settlement of Bloomfield, Iowa. Now, in this heartwarming memoir, Ira paints a vivid portrait of Amish life --- from his childhood days on the family farm, his Rumspringa rite of passage at age 16, to his ultimate decision to leave the Amish Church for good at age 26.
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One fateful starless night, 17-year-old Ira Wagler got up at 2 AM, left a scribbled note under his pillow, packed all of his earthly belongings into a little black duffel bag, and walked away from his home in the Amish settlement of Bloomfield, Iowa. Now, in this heartwarming memoir, Ira paints a vivid portrait of Amish life --- from his childhood days on the family farm, his Rumspringa rite of passage at age 16, to his ultimate decision to leave the Amish Church for good at age 26.
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PATTERN OF WOUNDS: A Roland March Mystery by J. Mark Bertrand (Mystery)
It's Christmas in Houston, and homicide detective Roland March is on the hunt for a killer. A young woman's brutal stabbing in an affluent neighborhood bears all the hallmarks of a serial murder. The only problem is that March sent the murderer to prison 10 years ago. Is it a copycat---or did March convict the wrong man?
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It's Christmas in Houston, and homicide detective Roland March is on the hunt for a killer. A young woman's brutal stabbing in an affluent neighborhood bears all the hallmarks of a serial murder. The only problem is that March sent the murderer to prison 10 years ago. Is it a copycat---or did March convict the wrong man?
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CHASING SUNSETS: A Cedar Key Novel by Eva Marie Everson (Romance)
Kimberly Tucker's life hasn't turned out the way she thought it would. While her ex is living it up, she struggles to understand what went wrong. When her two sons end up spending five weeks of summer vacation with their father, Kim plans a respite at the family vacation home on tiny Cedar Key. As she revisits the long-forgotten past, she discovers that treasures in life are often buried, and sometimes you do get a second chance at love.
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Kimberly Tucker's life hasn't turned out the way she thought it would. While her ex is living it up, she struggles to understand what went wrong. When her two sons end up spending five weeks of summer vacation with their father, Kim plans a respite at the family vacation home on tiny Cedar Key. As she revisits the long-forgotten past, she discovers that treasures in life are often buried, and sometimes you do get a second chance at love.
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THE BLESSED by Ann H. Gabhart (Historical Romance)
It is 1844 and Lacey Bishop’s life is a tangled mess. Estranged from her own family and married to a man she can never love, Lacey’s only comfort is being mother to a little girl who was left on the doorstop. When her husband decides to move the family to a Shaker village, Lacey is not prepared for the new life that awaits her. In the midst of her deep loneliness, Lacey finds herself drawn to a young Shaker man. But of course any notion of love between them is only a forbidden dream. Not only is she already married, but the Shakers believe marriage is a sin. Will Lacey ever find true happiness in this strange place?
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It is 1844 and Lacey Bishop’s life is a tangled mess. Estranged from her own family and married to a man she can never love, Lacey’s only comfort is being mother to a little girl who was left on the doorstop. When her husband decides to move the family to a Shaker village, Lacey is not prepared for the new life that awaits her. In the midst of her deep loneliness, Lacey finds herself drawn to a young Shaker man. But of course any notion of love between them is only a forbidden dream. Not only is she already married, but the Shakers believe marriage is a sin. Will Lacey ever find true happiness in this strange place?
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