Wings of a Dream
by Anne Mateer
Paperback, 319 pages
Published September 1st 2011 by Bethany House Publishers
ISBN 0764209035 (ISBN13: 9780764209031)
primary languageEnglish
From Goodreads:
Rebekah Hendricks dreams of a life far beyond her family's farm in Oklahoma, and when dashing aviator Arthur Samson promised adventure in the big city, she is quick to believe he's the man she's meant to marry. While she waits for the Great War to end and Arthur to return to her so they can pursue all their plans, her mother's sister falls ill. Rebekah seizes the opportunity to travel to Texas to care for Aunt Adabelle, seeing this chance to be closer to Arthur's training camp as God's approval of her plans.
But the Spanish flue epidemic changes everything. Faced with her aunt's death, Arthur's indecisiveness, and four children who have no one else to care for them, Rebeka is torn between the desire to escape the type of life she's always led and the unexpected love that just might change the dream of her heart.
My Opinion:
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK! Its nothing like any of the other books i have been reading lately and i must say it was a welcomed change!
I feel in love with Rebekah and all the childnen right from the start! This was a beautiful write and i dont want to give the story away but she faces alot of tough stuff and it makes it even worse cause of the time era she was in. She is a brave woman and does what im sure very few other girls at her age would agree to do in this time period. I would have done it tho.
Wings of a Dream made me laugh, made me angry and had me in tears all at the same time! Anne made sure you knew each character of her book inside and out you learn their fears and dreams and its like your right living life right beside them all.
I could not put this book down once i picked it up and had it read in one setting. I honestly hope that there are a few more books after this one.
This was a great read and i highly suggest that you read it!
I received Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer from Bethany House Publishers for review.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook: Slaying the Living Dead Within
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook-BY Jeff Kinley
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595554386
ISBN-13: 978-1595554383
From Good reads:
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook delivers a fresh, relevant look at the doctrines of sin, grace, and salvation.
Ben Forman was just an ordinary guy, a young professional starting his first job and falling in love with his girlfriend. Living in the outskirts of a southern city, he didn't think the zombie activity so common in the major cities would hit so close to home. But it was becoming clear that the mysterious infection reanimating the deceased was a growing epidemic across the country. The question was, would he stay alive or become the undead?
In this one-of-kind approach to teaching about sin, grace, and salvation, The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook tracks the fictional life of Ben Forman and offers solid Bible teaching to help readers understand the gravity and consequences of life without God, of life as a zombie. Ephesians 2:4-5 says, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Without the salvation Jesus offers, we are all as good as dead. But as this book teaches in a winsome, cutting-edge, culturally relevant style, anyone can kill the zombie inside, escape the clutches of the undead, and come alive by the supernatural power of God's salvation.
My Opinion:
Wow I did not know what to expect really when i picked up this book but i have to say i liked it quite a bit.. I wont lie I wanted it mainly for the title and the cover lol but i really enjoyed both the fiction and non fiction parts of the book ..and i liked how it went from the zombie story and then to a non fiction explanation of it and the book really makes you think at least i know it made me think..I love how the its uses the use of zombies to describe the inner demon we all have in ourselves and alot of the points are valid and i would have to agree.
I personally really enjoyed getting to know Ben and the rest of the characters in the book.. i have such a hard time with reviews cause it seems like everything i want to say is going to some way or another give away the story. Im just happy to say im glad that we dont live in a world with the zombies that Ben lives with but I guess in all reality those Zombies would be better to live with the ones that we do live with!
My Rating would be 4 stars just because i hate the ending of the Zombie story!
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher Thomas Nelson through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595554386
ISBN-13: 978-1595554383
From Good reads:
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook delivers a fresh, relevant look at the doctrines of sin, grace, and salvation.
Ben Forman was just an ordinary guy, a young professional starting his first job and falling in love with his girlfriend. Living in the outskirts of a southern city, he didn't think the zombie activity so common in the major cities would hit so close to home. But it was becoming clear that the mysterious infection reanimating the deceased was a growing epidemic across the country. The question was, would he stay alive or become the undead?
In this one-of-kind approach to teaching about sin, grace, and salvation, The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook tracks the fictional life of Ben Forman and offers solid Bible teaching to help readers understand the gravity and consequences of life without God, of life as a zombie. Ephesians 2:4-5 says, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Without the salvation Jesus offers, we are all as good as dead. But as this book teaches in a winsome, cutting-edge, culturally relevant style, anyone can kill the zombie inside, escape the clutches of the undead, and come alive by the supernatural power of God's salvation.
My Opinion:
Wow I did not know what to expect really when i picked up this book but i have to say i liked it quite a bit.. I wont lie I wanted it mainly for the title and the cover lol but i really enjoyed both the fiction and non fiction parts of the book ..and i liked how it went from the zombie story and then to a non fiction explanation of it and the book really makes you think at least i know it made me think..I love how the its uses the use of zombies to describe the inner demon we all have in ourselves and alot of the points are valid and i would have to agree.
I personally really enjoyed getting to know Ben and the rest of the characters in the book.. i have such a hard time with reviews cause it seems like everything i want to say is going to some way or another give away the story. Im just happy to say im glad that we dont live in a world with the zombies that Ben lives with but I guess in all reality those Zombies would be better to live with the ones that we do live with!
My Rating would be 4 stars just because i hate the ending of the Zombie story!
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher Thomas Nelson through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
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