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Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Childs Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days 19 reviews
Dr. Kevin Leman
Revell, 2008
Several new kids!
Excellent book! I am the mom of 11- and 15-year old boys, 17- and 19-year old girls (one away at college). I read the book in three days and began to implement the straight-forward suggestions. I saw results in one day! After two days my 15-year-old son asked if I was trying out what I was reading. I told him I was and asked what he noticed. He said, "Well, we are arguing with you a lot less." ...
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The Shack 595 reviews
William P. Young
Windblown Media, 2007
Changes everything
I was afraid to pick up this book. It was given to me by a friend who knew the desperate state I was in. I have been furious with God and didn't know where to put that into what I know to be true. I have finished the book, with weeping, and I believe a healing process has begun that could have begun no other way than with the absolute truth of things. That is what this book is about, the God who ...
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God's Master Plan for Your Life 12 reviews
Gloria Copeland
Putnam Adult, 2008
great read
I read about half and I started crying. My sides hurt so much from laughing.
Put your trust in an invisible sky daddy who is always broke and wants not only to kill you if you don't suck up, he wants to torment you forever.
I think this book is a hoot and perhaps a little prozac make help you grasp the delusions of religion as a whole. You may even see Elvis at the Mall.
Read this book and ...
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The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set972 reviews
C. S. Lewis
HarperTrophy, 1994
Entire set of books is excellent!
I loved them as a child, and I still believe they are excellent! My nephews and niece especially enjoyed the series.
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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations47 reviews
Alex Harris, Brett Harris
Multnomah Books, 2008
TMost's review
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
This book is truly revolutionary. I think it is not just for teens but is a message that society as a whole can use. We all have been raised to believe that we deserve things instead of learning the joy of working hard for something.
The current generation has it even harder because they have to self-administer hard things. Who ...
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American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam (War Stories)38 reviews
Oliver North
B&H Books, 2008
Heroes
Excellent book! Col. North's experience with the brave young men and women of the American Military is amazing. I was truly touched and filled with pride at the same time. I'm thankful to live in a country where there are so many Heroes that are willing to put themselves in harms way for others. We owe our soldiers a debt of gratitude to which could never be paid.
God Bless them all!
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Swine Not?: A Novel 16 reviews
Jimmy Buffett
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Good read, not your typical Jimmy book
I decided to read this book for the obvious reason - it is written my Jimmy Buffett, of whom which I am a loyal fan. It was no where near as long as his past books, and the chapters were very short. The story was easy to follow and almost reminded me of a young adults book (not that that is a bad thing, it was just an easy read, 256 pages). I am an animal lover, so I understand how the family in ...
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Dead Heat (Political Thrillers Series #5)127 reviews
Joel C. Rosenberg
Tyndale House Publishers, 2008
A Prophesy for America???
Dead Heat will have you sit up straight and pay attention. The attack on the US is an effective one, done with a devastating, primarily low tech approach. Without the right leadership in office, this country will surely collapse if this scenario or something close to it is ever played out. Rest assured our enemies and those who hate us, and there are many, are reading this book with a possible ...
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The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism74 reviews
Timothy Keller
Dutton Adult, 2008
An Apologetic For Today's Reader
Seeing a Christian apologetic on the New York Times Best Seller list arrested my attention. Having heard the quality of Timothy Keller's spoken messages, I assumed the book would be a well-done apologetic. Yet, for a book defending the Christian faith to join the list of national best sellers, I anticipated it would need to connect with a broad audience in a compelling way. I was not ...
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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate578 reviews
Gary Chapman
Northfield Publishing, 1995
The Five Love Languages-Men's edition
This book was recomended by a friend. I found it to be everything expected based on that recomendation and more. I am ordering a dozen copies and giving them to friends because I believe that this book has the ability to change peoples lives in a very positive way. I believe that everyone should read this book as a condition for marriage, and if already married they should read it ASAP to ...
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On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep (On Becoming. . .)162 reviews
Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam
Parent-Wise Solutions, Inc., 2006
We give this book to all our new parent friends!
While walking in a park four days after my first daughter's birth, three different ladies told us that we needed to get this book--and we're so glad we did: by following the principals in this book, all three of our kids were sleeping through the night within two weeks of birth!!! Also, since our children ate on schedule, the only time they cried for food was when we were more than a few minutes ...
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90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life455 reviews
Don Piper, Cecil Murphey
Revell, 2004
Fantastic Book, great transaction!
The transaction was very good, fast, and easy. The book was really great. Thank you!
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Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life221 reviews
Henry Cloud, John Townsend
Zondervan, 2002
A must read for anyone with relationship challenges
This book should be a part of Christian discipleship and ministry training.....many "victims" need to learn a lot of the truths presented here to become free from cycles of pain and abuse and find the strength they may be looking for.
Think of this as....Fundamentals of Emotional Gardening......
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His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass)1057 reviews
Philip Pullman
Laurel Leaf, 2003
One of the best trilogies I've read in a long time
After reading the end of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit a couple times, and all of the Chronicles of Narnia, I really needed a book that would let me escape from the only reading I had been doing which were scholarly articles on Political Science and the Environment for school. I heard about the Golden Compass due tot he movie, but had not yet seen it. So since I had a gift ...
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Epicenter: Why Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your Future171 reviews
Joel C. Rosenberg
Tyndale House Publishers, 2006
Absolutely "Life Changing"
Joel C. Rosenburg is the most influential speaker of this century, without even trying to be! His knowlege and open-mindedness is something we ALL should learn from and pay extreme attention to! Please, Please, Please....read this book, and maybe you'll feel like I do! "The Obligation To Pass It On" Knowledge and faith are the key to salvation!!!
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Mere Christianity447 reviews
C. S. Lewis
HarperOne, 2001
The Place to Start
MERE CHRISTIANITY represents an excellent distillation of Lewis' thought on the essential elements of Christianity. He knows, of course, that the word 'mere' can mean 'simple' or 'basic' but that it once meant 'pure' or 'essential'. This book gives you the supreme elements of Christian thought, but in simple, accessible terms. That is, of course, Lewis' forte--to depict the complex with a very ...
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What's Love Got to Do With It: Talking With Your Kids About Sex3 reviews
John T. Chirban
Thomas Nelson, 2007
Helpful, down-to-earth advice on talking about sex
Dr. Chirban's What's Love Got to Do With It? is a great guide to talking with your kids about sex. I know that for many parents this is a difficult issue, and in this book Dr. Chirban provides warm encouragement and practical ways to open up a continuing dialogue with your kids. While it's important to start sex ed early, it's never too late.
I particularly like that Dr. Chirban stresses ...
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Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day162 reviews
Joel Osteen
Free Press, 2007
Joel Osteen is the man
I watched Joel's weekly TV broadcast and decided to get his new book on cd. This is a 5 cd set and its about 6 hours long. I listened to 1 cd a day. Joel's words are very inspirational and you walk away with a lot from each cd. Even long after you finished listening to the cd set, his words of hope echo in your mind as you go about your everyday life. Joel Osteen is one of the good influences ...
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Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs205 reviews
Emerson Eggerichs
Thomas Nelson, 2004
Non-Christian but amazed!
Despite my recoiling against his religious basis, and my discomfort at what I see as his mis-attribution of what are clearly scientific causes to "god and the bible" -- I found his book to be absolutely *excellent*, and I recommend it eagerly to everyone I know. Despite having studied and read and counseled many women and couples, my eyes were opened when Eggerichs presented the unfound key to ...
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Cinderella: The Love of a Daddy and His Princess4 reviews
Steven Curtis Chapman
Thomas Nelson, 2008
This Will Bring Tears To Your Eyes
I was driving down the road a few days ago and heard the song "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman for the first time. I have been a fan of Steven Curtis Chapman for a long time. He has written and recorded several songs that grasp us and remind us of the importance of love and family. "I Will Be Here" has become one of the best wedding songs of all time.
I moved from Florida to Tennessee a ...
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