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November 2010

The following reviews, interviews and features are running on FaithfulReader.com for the month of November.

The 80-mile journey of a common carpenter and a peasant girl is one of the most powerful stories in history. As books go out of print and stories fade from memory, Mary’s delivery inside a barn continues to bless people and inspire hope around the world. Accompanied by moving and beautifully rendered illustrations throughout, Donna VanLiere’s retelling of the Nativity shows that it is still alive today. Reviewed by Susan Miura.

Traditional shops on an unnoticeable street attract a unique brand of visitors: these are young, single folks who are exceptionally devoted to Christ. The mysterious owners of these quaint, varied shops collaborate to sponsor an annual Christmas ball --- a festive event that will join a cute couple for the holidays. Reviewed by Melanie Smith.

Alexander Madison is part lawyer, part pastor, and part con artist. When a Muslim imam is accused of instigating honor killings, Alex must decide whether to take the case that every other lawyer in town is running away from. He doesn’t realize until it’s too late that defending the imam may cost him the one thing in life he cares about most. Reviewed by Maggie Harding.

Admitting herself into rehab for her alcoholism is the easiest step Leah Thornton will take on her road to recovery. However, taking an honest look at her life through sober eyes and identifying the motivations behind her addiction will require more courage and strength than Leah knew she had. Reviewed by Lynda Schab.


Spiritual seeker Philip Yancey has always struggled with questions of Christian faith --- including the practical value of belief in God. His search for answers took him to some of the world’s most haunting places, and everywhere he went, he found that faith still works. This is the story of his journey: a testimony of grace that will convince everyone in need of assurance that their faith really matters. Reviewed by Margaret Oines.

Through touching true stories and inspiring insight, Debbie Macomber --- best known for her fiction writing --- takes readers on a journey to discover the shaping influence others have on us and the power we have to shape and influence those whose paths cross ours. Reviewed by Evelyn Bence.

HEAVEN IS FOR REAL is the true story of the four-year old son of a small-town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. The family didn't know what to believe, but soon the evidence was clear. Reviewed by Michele Howe.

According to surveys, 84% of Christians misunderstand the meaning of the word righteousness. Referring to God’s restoration of our sinfulness instead of personal piety, pastor Chris Seay reminds us that Jesus breathed life and light into the depths of darkness. Whether it's building a park bench at a bus stop or bringing groceries to the sick, Christ’s gospel is the true Christianity --- and it restores the heart, mind and body. Reviewed by Michele Howe.


Women need love. Men need respect. Sounds straightforward enough, right? Yes and no. According to Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, this age-old biblical concept is both simple and complicated. This illustrated gift book offers excerpts and highlights from Dr. Eggerichs’s bestselling marriage book, LOVE AND RESPECT. Reviewed by Lynda Schab.


Special Features
In anticipation of Christmas, we at FaithfulReader.com have assembled a number of inspirational titles that are sure to remind you of “the reason for the season.” In this roundup, you’ll find heartwarming and original tales of both fiction and nonfiction. There are snow-day revelations, Yuletide mysteries and romances, daily devotionals for Advent preparation, and guides to holiday hymns. Whether you share these books with your loved ones or use them for your own spiritual nourishment, we hope they will warm your heart and renew your spirit as you get ready to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
-Click here to read our 2010 Christmas roundup.


Christmas is approaching, and Lena Markham finds herself penniless, friendless and nearly hopeless. She is trying to restart her life, but job opportunities are practically nonexistent. When a secondhand red coat unexpectedly lands her a job as Mrs. Santa at a department store, Lena finally thinks her luck is changing. But can she keep her past a secret? Reading CHRISTMAS AT HARRINGTON’S, a story full of redemption and true holiday spirit, will be your newest Christmas tradition.
-Click here to read the study guide for CHRISTMAS AT THE HARRINGTON'S.
-Click here to read more about CHRISTMAS AT THE HARRINGTON'S.
-Click here to read a review of CHRISTMAS AT THE HARRINGTON'S.
-Click here to read Melody Carlson's bio.


Ride shotgun alongside Vashti Edwards, saloon girl turned stagecoach driver, as she tries to redefine her life into a brave Christian citizen. Watch as Griffin Bane, local blacksmith and stagecoach manager, wrestles with his attraction to her. When a gang of outlaws target the stagecoach line, will The Ladies' Shooting Club come to their friends’ aid again, saving Vashti and Griffin to build a future together?
-Click here to read more about THE BLACKSMITH'S BRAVERY.
-Click here to read an excerpt from THE BLACKSMITH'S BRAVERY.
-Click here to read Susan Page Davis's bio.



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