Letters of Trust by best selling author Wanda Brunstetter is the first book in her Christian contemporary Amish series The Friendship Letters. This poignant novel is about a struggle some people have and its affects on the lives of loved ones besides themselves. The life lessons in this book are timeless.
This is the story of Amish newlyweds Eleanor and Vic Lapp. After their marriage they left Indiana and moved back to Vic’s hometown in Pennsylvania. Eleanor and her best friend, Doretta Schwartz, keep in touch with each other by writing letters. As best friends do, they pour our their hearts in these letters knowing their secrets will be kept confidential.
Life is going well for the newlyweds in Pennsylvania. Vic is working and has a ride there with a friend. His family loves Eleanor. Then, one day their lives change when a tragic accident happens.
The author did an amazing job with this heartbreaking story. The characters were realistic and easy to befriend. I love that some Pennsylvania Deutsch words were used. I was able to understand their meaning through the conversation.
In this novel, the subject matter was deeper and more serious than some of the author’s books and most Amish books. It was presented from both sides which I appreciated. This is a book that has stuck with me for days after finishing it.
I highly recommend this book. It is perfect for a reading group. There are discussion questions, author notes, and a recipe from the story included at the end. How fun would it be to eat a treat served in the book while discussing it?! I rate this 5 out of 5 stars. A copy was provided by Barbour Publishing, but these are my honest words.
The Scarlet Pen by author Jennifer Uhlarik is Book 12 in Barbour Publishing’s the True Colors Crimes series. Each book in this series is based on an unbelievable true crime.The books are all so different, but every one of them has captured my interest and kept me turning pages to see what would happen next. This one was just as riveting.
This is the story of Stephen Dee Richards and his childhood friend Emma Draycott. After having been apart for a few years they run into each other at church. After a brief period of becoming reacquainted they decide become engaged. Emma has always felt sorry for Stephen and stood up for him, but is that love?
Strange things begin to happen in places where Stephen has visited. Secret Service Agent, Clay Timmons, is called in to investigate. When he meets the Draycott family he is enamored with Emma, but she is engaged to the ever traveling Stephen. This historical account takes place in the 1870’s and spanned about three years. The characters are realistic and relatable.
The author has done an excellent job bringing this story to life. I became invested in it and the characters early in the book. This macabre story was unbelievable at times, but the author lists the facts in her notes. Even though the subject matter is not for the faint of heart, author Uhlarik skillfully and discreetly handled it with her deft pen. I was grateful for the minimum use of details. After the story is an Author’s Notes section, information on the author, and a preview of another of the True Colors Crime books.
There are many timeless life and spiritual lessons incorporated in this novel. Some of the first are about trusting your parents and God, not gossiping or telling someone else’s story, and being honest. There were no discussion questions, but this would make a nice reading group selection. There is so much to discuss! I highly recommend this for older teens or young adults and above because of the subject matter. It gets a 5 out of 5 star rating from me. A copy was received from the publisher, but these are my honest thoughts.
About the Book
Book: The Scarlet Pen
Author: Jennifer Uhlarik
Genre: Christian Historical Suspense
Release date: July 2021
Engaged to a Monster
Book 12 in the True Colors series—Fiction Based on Strange-But True History
Enjoy a tale of true but forgotten history of a 19th century serial killer whose silver-tongued ways almost trap a young woman into a nightmarish marriage.
In 1876, Emma Draycott is charmed into a quick engagement with childhood friend Stephen Dee Richards after reconnecting with him at a church event in Mount Pleasant, Ohio. But within the week, Stephen leaves to “make his fame and fortune.” The heartbroken Emma gives him a special pen to write to her, and he does with tales of grand adventures. Secret Service agent Clay Timmons arrives in Mount Pleasant to track purchases made with fake currency. Every trail leads back to Stephen—and therefore, Emma. Can he convince the naive woman she is engaged to a charlatan who is being linked a string of deaths in Nebraska?
Jennifer Uhlarik discovered the western genre as a preteen, when she swiped the only “horse” book she found on her older brother’s bookshelf. A new love was born. Across the next ten years, she devoured Louis L’Amour westerns and fell in love with the genre. In college at the University of Tampa, she began penning her own story of the Old West. Armed with a BA in writing, she has won five writing competitions and was a finalist in two others. In addition to writing, she has held jobs as a private business owner, a schoolteacher, a marketing director, and her favorite—a full-time homemaker. Jennifer is active in American Christian Fiction Writers and is a lifetime member of the Florida Writers Association. She lives near Tampa, Florida, with her husband, teenage son, and four fur children.
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Hello, Readers! For all who might never have read one of my stories or come across me, it’s great to meet you! I’m a wife, a mom, a (young!) grandma, and an author—among many other things. My author tagline is “Where Grit Meets Grace.” If you’re familiar with my writing at all, you’ll know that most of my stories at least touch on a bit of the difficult side of life. Death, abandonment, war, addiction, or who knows what else you might find. The Scarlet Pen is no different.
Given that this novel is the final installment in Barbour’s True Colors series, the story revolves around a true crime from history—in this case, the murders of serial killer Stephen Dee Richards—AKA the Nebraska Fiend. Anytime you’re dealing with someone so depraved as he, you’ll find plenty of “grit” to write about. But that’s only half of my tagline. Remember, it’s “Where Grit Meets Grace.”
While I love a story that delves into difficult topics and, in some cases, pushes the characters right to the edge of what they can handle, I also love a truly redemptive story. When I was asked to write for this series, the ideas that drew me the most were the ones that had something redeeming in the actual history. There were plenty of interesting historical killers I could’ve chosen where I could have manufactured a positive, even happy ending through the fictional characters in the book. In the case of Stephen Dee Richards, there was no manufacturing needed. The “grace” part was already written. The end of Stephen’s story is precisely why I chose to write about him. I hope you’ll find it as though-provoking and compelling as I did. Happy reading!
The Alamo Bride by author Kathleen Y’Barbo is Book Seven in the Christian historical romance fiction series Daughters of the Mayflower. Each book in this lovely series is tied together by heritage but may be read as a stand alone.
The first thing of notice is the beautiful cover. It vividly says Texas and 1800’s. If I chose books simply by cover, this one would make the cut. It is a 256 page paperback published by Barbour Books.
For me, it was a bit of a slow read at the beginning. It took me about a third of the book to become invested and then it morphed into a page turned. The story has been well researched. I learned some things about the time period and area that I did not know. Texas was a rugged, untamed land in 1836 as were the people.
The author does a wonderful job weaving her Christian message throughout this book. Characters mention trusting God and turning to Him. The message of faith is clear in this book. I did not have to search for it. This is also a book about family. It is refreshing to read a Christian fiction and know it is one. While the inspiration is clear, the book is not preachy or overbearing.
The author has written well rounded characters that are relatable and vividly described. They jumped off of the pages and were easy to imagine. Ellis, the heroine, is sassy and became someone I wanted to know. I became invested in her story, and then I did not want to put the book down.
There were twists, turns, surprises, romance, spying, intrigue, action, and history. Yes, that is a lot packed into one paperback book. I enjoyed it and definitely recommend it. Anyone that enjoys history, romance, or Texas will be thrilled to find this offering from talented author Y’Barbo. With the fighting I would not recommend it to young readers. It earned a 4 out of 5 stars from me.
A copy was provided by Barbour but no review was required. These are my own, honest thoughts.
About the Book
Will Ellis Lose All at the Alamo?
Ellis Dumont finds a man in New Orleans Grey unconscious on Dumont property in 1836. As his fevers rage, the man mutters strange things about treasures and war. Either Claiborne Gentry has lost his mind or he’s a spy for the American president—or worse, for the Mexican enemy that threatens their very lives. With the men of her family away, Ellis must stand courageous and decide who she can trust. Will she put her selfish wants ahead of the future of the republic or travel with Clay to Mission San Jose to help end the war?
Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo.
More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series: The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018) The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018) The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018) The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018) The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018) The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018) The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1836 Texas (February 2019)
About the Author
Bestselling author Kathleen Y’Barbo is a multiple Carol Award and RITA nominee of more than eighty novels with almost two million copies in print in the US and abroad.
A tenth-generation Texan and certified paralegal, she has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award as well a Reader’s Choice Award and is the winner of the Inspirational Romance of the Year by Romantic Times magazine.
Today I take a break from adulting and go back a few (quite a few) years to discuss a book I just finished that is aimed toward preteen and early teenage girls. This book was a 4-in-1 Mystery Collection of some of Bailey’s books. It is 386 pages so each tale is about 100 pages.
Did I enjoy these four mysteries? Absolutely. If I did I can imagine how much a preteen girl would. The young ladies in these books are diverse and have good Christian morals. Their characters are well defined making it easy to imagine and relate to each one.
The writing is very nice. It is smooth and easy to follow. The story flows and is interesting. Girls will find it easy to become invested in the lives of their new friends.
Each book has a mystery to solve from a different state in our Country. There is information provided about the area that readers might not previously know. Learning something new from a book is great! While the book isn’t preachy, it isn’t one you need to be concerned will lead your child or grand down a wrong path.
Girls will relate to situations, characters, and even locales in this delightful series. They will want to solve the mysteries along with the characters. I know that I did.
It would be a wonderful book to start an early teen reader group. Even a mother/grandmother reading and discussing it with their girl would open doors to many timely topics. Unfortunately there are no discussion questions in the book.
I highly recommend it. Grab a couple of copies and girls to start a young ladies reading group. Plant the seeds for the love of reading and books now. They will flourish in a garden with others. I gave this series a 5 out of 5 stars. If only these books had been around when I was younger!
A copy was provided by the publisher but I was not required to write a review. These are my own, honest words.
About the book:
GET A CLUE WITH THE CAMP CLUB GIRLS!
Join Bailey and the Camp Club Girls as they embark on a series of clue-filled adventures and crack the case in this entertaining and action-packed 4-in-1 mystery collection.
What’s the meaning of the mysterious messages beneath shaggy sheep coats at the Curly Q ranch? The Camp Club Girls are determined to uncover the clues as they investigate a strange string of events. Will the girls discover the whereabouts of eccentric millionaire Marshall Gonzalez?
Why are wild elk running amok in Estes Park? During a stay at the historic Stanley Hotel, Bailey and Kate encounter out-of-control stampedes that put the townsfolk and tourists in danger. Will the Camp Club Girls uncover the reason behind the unusual elk behavior before someone gets hurt?
Are the rumors surrounding a valuable turquoise mine true? When Bailey and Elizabeth travel to a Native American village in New Mexico to help out a distant cousin and her children in their pottery shop during the busy tourist season, mysterious rumors begin to stir. The Camp Club Girls have their suspicions about rightful ownership of the mine, but will they be able to prove it?
Who’s responsible for the peril at Mermaid Park? When Bailey and Sydney are invited to spend part of the summer with Bailey’s grandmother in Florida, both girls are fascinated by the local attraction—Mermaid Park. When curious and frightening events begin to take place, will the Camp Club Girls solve the mystery and save the park before time runs out?
About the Author
Linda McQuinn Carlblom is a Christian children’s writer and speaker who has loved kids ever since she was one. She has the uncanny knack of remembering how she felt as a child, which allows her to write with humor and empathy for her readers. Whether writing fiction or nonfiction, she writes with straightforward honesty that kids relate to. Her faith permeates everything she writes without being preachy or judgmental. If she’s not writing for kids, she loves writing to those who impact them most, their parents and teachers. After God, her top three loves are her family, reading, and cheesecake.
Learn more about Linda and her books at her website: http://www.lindacarlblom.com
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Amish fiction is one of my favorite genres. The Amish seem to live their lives for God and family. Doesn’t that sound perfect? A simple, idealistic life, but it is no different than ours. Their lives have troubles and conflicts, too, I’m sure.
Author Wanda Brunstetter has penned a multitude of books, the majority of them being Amish. She knows what she’s doing and does it exemplary. “The Forgiving Jar” is Book Two in her The Prayer Jars Series. It could be read as a stand alone but I highly encourage you to read book one first. It is fantastic.
Brunstetter has come up with an amazing story with this series. She is so gifted! I was captivated quickly in Book One. The characters have been well thought and described. It was easy to visualize each one and befriend them. Becoming invested in their lives happened in Book One and continued with this one.
Some of the things I enjoy about the author’s writing are the cooking and kitchen scenes. It is a family tale and families gather in the kitchen cooking and eating. She also has a strong Christian message along with scripture. There is no doubt that Mrs. Brunstetter is a Christian writer. This book has plenty of all of the above.
Forgiveness is the major topic of the book. This is something we all deal with, and Amish seem to do a very good job forgiving. Other issues such as jealousy, acceptance, lying, and acceptance are broached. Deepening our walk with God and trusting Him are also in the book.
At the end of the book were two recipes. I am getting spoiled and was hoping for more. There is also a section with discussion questions. Yes! Questions for deeper study are so important and make it nice for a reader’s group. This is an encouraging novel.
I enjoyed this book and found I did not want to put it down. There are a few cliff hangers such as unknown identities that hopefully will be revealed. This book did have a twist or two making it fun.
Everyone will enjoy this delightful book. Whether you related to Grandma, Grandpa, Sara, Michelle, or someone else, you will find a friend in this book. Readers that like Christian, contemporary, Amish, encouraging books will devour it like this reader did. It is highly recommended along with book one. I give it a five out of five stars!
About the Book
Sara Murray had never met her mother’s parents and was surprised to learn after her death that they were Amish living in Pennsylvania. When she is finally able to make the trip to meet them, she is shocked to learn someone else has been living with them and pretending to be Sara. Sara can’t understand how quickly her grandparents are willing to forgive the imposter.
Secrets and deceit seem to follow Sara, and she is so tired of it. Though soon she meets Brad Fuller who is visiting her grandparents for during Christmas. She likes him a lot, but even he seems to pull away from her, not being totally honest.
Struggling, Sara finds an old canning jar hidden in the barn that is full of encouraging prayers. Can Sara find a way to forgive the past and move on to building new relationships?
This is Book 2 in the brand-new series, The Prayer Jars, from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter.
Book 1 — The Hope Jar (August 2018)
Book 3 — The Healing Jar (August 2019)
About the Author
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda’s stories consistently earn spots on the nation’s most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Nutrition is about what is in something that we put in our body. Like green beans or cookies. Everyone is aware of food nutrition, but are we aware of our spiritual needs? What are we feeding our soul? What do we give our young women to put into their hearts, minds, and spirits? I have just the thing.
The Devoted Life, a Creative Journal by Marjorie Jackson is delightful. It is marketed and labeled as being for teen girls, but any woman could use it. There are 31 devotions so this is a month of inspiration and encouragement.
The book itself is rather small and slender. It would easily slip inside a purse or tote. The cover is a sleek stylish imitation leather and doesn’t look like a young girl. There is an attached pink ribbon bookmark to keep reader’s place marked.
At the beginning of each section is the title along with small illustrations to color. The daily devotion consists of scripture followed by one-page commentary and three additional scriptures for in-depth study. There is room to journal any thoughts from the lesson or prayers.
This would make a wonderful small group study for older teens or young adult ladies. Actually any ladies’ group would enjoy it. Topics are relevant and timely. Friendship, family, relationships, God, trust, and prayer are just a sampling of the subjects tackled. Lessons are short enough to get finished in a little amount of time but long enough to teach readers. It has plenty of free “create your own” spaces.
The coloring and journaling devotional are becoming very popular. After looking at some others, I can honestly say this is one of the better ones. Don’t be misled when you thumb through it. It will look pale and drab. It is just a plain coloring journal. Wait until your creative ideas take over and colors bloom on the pages. It will be a masterpiece to treasure for years to come.
I highly recommend this lovely, God glorifying Journal. I have twin granddaughters and look forward to buying each of them a copy when they are a bit older. In fact, I plan on doing it with them. It would be a wonderful group project, gift, or something to buy yourself. I give this a 5 out of 5 stars and hope there are more to come.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, honest ones.
The Liberty Bride by author Marylu Tyndall is Book 6 in the Brides of the Mayflower series. If you have been following the series you know that different authors write each book. This one is set during the War of 1812. It is an action filled historical Christian romance from a talented writer.
Author Tyndall has a way of grabbing readers’ attention immediately and keeping it until the final page. This book was no exception. I became invested in the lives of Emeline Baratt and Owen Masters quickly. Tyndall has done her research in writing this well planning, organized, and penned novel. The descriptions took me to the 1800’s during time of war and turmoil.
Characters are relatable and endearing. They were well rounded and easy to imagine. They jumped from the pages and into my imagination. Through danger, intrigue, sadness, hardship, fear, and many other adventures, I shared the emotions they felt. I laughed out loud a few times and teared up, too.
My favorite things with historical Christian books are for them to teach me something and not hide the fact they are Christian books. Give me inspiration and scripture. I am happy to report The Liberty Bride passed both with flying colors. I learned about life at sea and much about the War of 1812.
Some situations and circumstances are relatable as far as the faith aspect. The characters have issues with obedience, trust, and faith. Who hasn’t at one time or another. I enjoyed watching their faith journey grow.
This is a great book. It was a page turner for me. After the story readers will find an index which includes the historical section as well as a biography. Be sure not to skip that. Don’t worry that this is Book 6 if you haven’t read the others. It can be read as a stand-alone.
I definitely recommend this book. Fans of the author will be thrilled with it. Readers who enjoy Christian historical, adventure that includes romance set during a war will love this latest installment to the Series, too. Reading groups that enjoy historical fiction will devour it. It gets a 5 out of 5 Stars from me. I was provided a copy from the publisher but was not required to write a review. These are my own, honest opinions.
The Cumberland Bride by author Shannon McNear is Book 5 in the Daughters of the Mayflower Series. This 256 page Christian historical novel was filled with adventure, romance, and of course history. Even though it is Book 5, readers that have not read the first four will be able to follow it without any issues.
Shannon McNear is a new author to me. I enjoyed her style of writing. The story caught my attention within a few pages and strongly held it until the end. Her style is easy to understand, flows smoothly, and I could tell this book had been well researched. I love a book that teaches me things, and this one did just that. Another thing I want from a Christian book is inspiration. This one provided that, also. The descriptions were detailed without being overlong. This book swept me back in time to 1794 and I was able to go on a journey in the wilderness. It took me through some twists and turns, emotions were raw at times, but I loved this captivating book.
The Cumberland Bride is the tale of Kate Gruener. Kate her family are venturing from Bean’s Station, Tennessee, through the Cumberland Gap into the wilderness of western Kentucky. It is also the story of Thomas Bledsoe, the scout for their party. Thomas has experience with Indians. As one might think, their journey is filled with adventure, danger, thrills, and peril. It is also filled with faith, hope, love, trust, and prayers to God.
The author has done a wonderful job with her characters. They are relatable, well rounded, and feel like friends. I could feel their emotions coming through the pages. Conversations sounded authentic. The love story was one of the best I have read in a while. All in all this is a charming book that begs to be read in one sitting. If only life would have cooperated, I would have done just that. It took me two days to read it, and I set it down begrudgingly.
I highly recommend this to anyone that likes historical fiction or historical romance. It is a page turner that you will learn from and provide you with reading enjoyment. If you like Colonial times, Appalachian Trail, or early Tennessee and Kentucky books, please don’t miss this one. It gets a 5 out of 5 star rating from me. I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and all opinions are my own honest ones.
Indivisible by author Travis Thrasher is based on a true story and positively powerful. It was based on the movie by David Evans, which I have not seen yet. The 336 page book by Barbour Publishing took me through a plethora of emotions as I read nonstop. It captured me early and I willing stayed until the end.
Opening the book is a forward stating this book is dedicated to the chaplains of the US Armed Forces and soldiers who valiantly serve to protect our freedom. Amen. Where would any of us be without them? Indivisible broaches many relevant topics and issues that our servicemen and their families face. After reading it, I had a little better understanding of the trials and trauma facing them. However, I said “little” because I cannot imagine going through the ordeal myself.
This is a God glorifying tale of husband and wife, Darren and Heather Turner. He is a Chaplain. Their relationship and marriage is definitely strained and changed by his deployment. How could anyone go overseas and come back the same person? PTSD is discussed. Yes, it is real and terrible. Spouses left behind, trying to support one another while raising children alone and feeling neglected is another topic. That really made me think. How many times would I have missed my husband had he been gone? Every single one. Indivisible does a good job showing the left at home spouse’s side, too.
My emotions were raw by the time I finished this book. The author did an exemplary job writing this. I highly recommend this book. If you have someone in service this may touch a little close to home, but it is wonderful. A worthy read that is so hard to put down. My mind keeps revisiting it even though ai finished the book days ago. Definitely a 5 out of 5 star book. I received copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. This is my own, honest review.
A novelization of the film Indivisible, this is a story of love and marriage and finding each other all over again.
When Darren deploys to Iraq during the surge of 2007, he leaves behind his loving and supportive wife, Heather, and their three small children. Their marriage is the envy of the base, both believing strongly in the calling to serve in the military. Darren knows he’s there to support the troops in their darkest moments as their chaplain, but what he doesn’t realize is that he will face his own dark moments, which will have lasting effects on his marriage.
Meanwhile, Heather is creating a community among the other wives and families left behind. She rallies support back home, realizing the dangers the men and women serving overseas are facing, but she also begins to notice a change in Darren during their brief conversations. When he returns, he is no longer the man who left-the man Heather married. His greatest fear is letting her down, but instead of opening up to her, he shuts her out. Their marriage was so strong before. But how can they get back to where they were . . . or find a new way forward?
Indivisible is a story of sacrifice, marriage, and faith that will leave audiences full of hope even amid their most challenging times.
We are excited to announce that this book is going to be a major motion picture!
This book is based on a true story, so we’d love for readers and moviegoers to meet the real Darren and Heather Turner:
Darren and Heather Turner both grew up in Georgia, and met in 1999 when Darren was working in campus ministry at the University of Georgia. (Darren is still a Bulldog at heart.) Heather was working as a recruiter for an organization that sends English teachers overseas, and Darren had just returned from a year teaching English in Mongolia when they met. Married that same year, they served another six years together in campus ministry and added three children to their family. Through the husband of a friend of Heather’s, Darren learned that opportunities existed for service as a military chaplain. In 2006, Darren completed seminary, was commissioned in the Army, and deployed almost immediately. Their family’s experiences from this timeframe are the basis of the new movie INDIVISIBLE. Darren, who is on active duty, and Heather are passionate about serving military families, marriage counseling, and leading marriage retreats. The Turners currently live in North Carolina with their children Elie, Samuel, and Meribeth.
Bestselling author Travis Thrasher has written over 50 books and worked in the publishing industry for over twenty years. He has written fiction in a variety of genres, from love stories and supernatural thrillers to young adult series. His inspirational stories have included collaborations with filmmakers, musicians, athletes and pastors. He’s also co-written memoirs and self-help books. His novelizations include Do You Believe? and God’s Not Dead 2. Upcoming releases in 2018 include The Black Auxiliary about the lives of the other 17 American black athletes who competed with Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Travis lives with his wife and three daughters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Let me ask you a personal question. How authentic are you? Perhaps being authentic and allowing people to know the real you is frightening. If so, this will be a book that you will enjoy. I certainly did. At times I felt like it was written just for me. Other times I would nod my head knowingly in understanding having traveling that road. Whether you are a reformed scaredy cat or struggling to find your footing, this book is a mind opening, thought provoking, helpful book taking biblical wisdom.
“Unafraid – Be you. Be authentic. Find the grit and grace to shine.” by author Carey Scott is a delightfully encouraging book by Barbour Publishing, Inc. This 256 page paperback was filled to the brim with inspiration and words to ponder long after the book has been finished. It is a book I will keep around to share with others or read again when I need it.
This is an extremely well written book. It was well thought, planned and organized. The author’s style of writing is nice and easy to read as well as understand. I felt like I was chatting with a new friend over coffee. It was lovely to read some of the thoughts and ideas shared. The author did her research and uses Biblical truths for encouragement and teaching. For me that is crucial for any Christian book, fiction and non-fiction.
This book was extremely uplifting and inspired me to persevere, trust My Heavenly Father’s direction, and be the person I was created to be. Failures happen and it is best to learn from them instead of sweep them under the rug. The most important thing I took from this book was to be myself. Don’t be afraid to be myself, to be authentic. If I am having a good day, share the joy. If I am having a bad day, don’t brood but don’t say everything is just fine.
Practical tips and tricks that can be applied are presented. These are jewels that you will use now and want to share with friends. This is a helpful book that would make a fabulous book club read. Even if you just gather a few friends for some positive reinforcement, read this book together and discuss it. You will be enriched.
I highly recommend this terrific book. Five out of five stars were gladly given for the rating. Anyone or group would benefit from the wisdom, biblical teachings, and encouragement gleaned from it. A copy was provided by Barbour Publishing for my honest review.
Abba's Prayer Warrior Princess 