Review: The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom

 

 

The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom by Corrie ten Boom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One of the best books I've read. What do I consider "best"? Well, if a book inspires me to want to be a better person, it keeps my interest (meaning there is No vulgarity, no useless, "just to throw it in there" violence, and no inappropriate sexual content), it draws on a variety of emotions from the reader and it is about something that affects all of humanity in some way, then I consider it a "best" book.

This book, being a true story, is captivating. I don't like to add spoilers to my reviews, so I will simply say that I believe every human, especially those who believe in God, should read this. It is a book that helps to bring your own thinking back into perspective regarding your own life, while at the same time awakening a feeling a gratitude within your heart for the blessings you have. It also sheds light on yet another part of WWII and the horrific behavior of many who were Nazi sympathizers and the heroic, wonderful, and magnanimous behavior of so many more who did all they could, despite their own personal well-being and safety, to help their brothers and sisters among humanity.

I would recommend this book for anyone aged 12+ and would add that there are many lessons to be discussed and learned from this book. It is a great book for a Jr High, High School and adult book club group.

The stories and lessons from this book have stayed with me for many years. I read it first many years ago, and then read it a second time earlier this year (2017). Embarrassingly, I am just now getting to writing a review on it.

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Review: Storm of Lightning

 

 

Storm of Lightning by Richard Paul Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the Michael Vey books. It's hard to put them down. They are just good books to "veg" with. This one is no different than the rest, just one long story put into (now) 7 different books. For me, Richard Paul Evans is just a 'feel good' author. He doesn't take his story line too fast or too slow. He's not into gory violence nor inappropriate innuendos. He doesn't rush the story line, so the reader is left feeling satisfied that he got the whole story. The whole series is great for a family read. I would suggest it for kids ages 10+ just to make sure they can understand the terminology. Definitely good for Jr High and High School kids. I will be really sad when we finish the series, because my daughter and I have endeared ourselves to the characters. These are the type of books that you don't want to end, you want to find out "but what else did they go on to do?"

I have read that one big reason he wrote these books is to help support and inspire kids who are "different", since the author, himself, suffers from Tourette's Syndrome. It is obvious these "electric kids" are different, and it's neat to see them handle their "difference-ness" in good, productive ways. It does show how some of them don't do that, and how it doesn't turn out well for them. So in that sense, this series is one big message that "Attitude Matters!"

I would highly recommend these books to anyone - male and female. It has drama, excitement, "mushy stuff", blowing-things-up stuff, and A LOT about true friendship and learning to do the right thing for the right reason.

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BEST SPEECH EVER .... NOT JUST FOR MILLENNIALS

 

I think we all need to listen to this, ponder it and take it in, so that we allow it to help us make better choices in our lives. That is what being "Mature" is all about - telling ourselves "no" when needed and making we make better choices each day. Technology is a double edged sword. We need to wield it wisely.