Review: The Christmas Promise

 

 

The Christmas Promise by Richard Paul Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've always enjoyed RPE's books. This one follows suit. However, I was disappointed, as a Latter-day Saint that for the first time, that I am aware of, he included a man and woman sleeping together without being married. Yes, that matters to me. No sexual details, so it was all 'clean', though still immoral in my viewpoint. It wasn't "bad", so I wasn't embarrassed or put-off, but still, I wish it hadn't been included. I try to understand that his audience is not just LDS, so drinking, coffee, etc. are usually part of his books. But this time it went a little further.

Basically, still a fun book to read and still a clean book to read. But that one thing made a difference for me.

RPE's books all tend to follow the same pattern, it seems to me; however, this book broke the pattern just a tad, which made it more interesting as the plot twisted a couple of times in unexpected ways. I liked that.



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Review: The Zookeeper's Wife

 

 

The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very neat book to read and would easily recommend it to anyone interested in knowing what WWII, Hitler, his invacion of Poland, History, the Polish people, Warsaw, etc., are like. The author gives solid descriptions of places, people and things while giving a good insight into the protagonist and her husband and their personalities, lives, interactions with others, and how they survived the war.

Historical fiction. If you like hIstory and WWII, this is for you. If you don't, this will still entertain you like a good movie. Not too short of a book, it'll keep you captivated. It got my interest up so much, I had to look up their children and learn more about them. Fascinating!

Amazing what these people lived through who got through WWII. It makes me wonder why so many people today are so emotionally sensitive or 'weak' (for lack of a better word) that they can't handle the hard, tough patches of life that so many others have lived through and continued to improve their lives. Then again, I don't have all the fact on each individual person, so I can't really judge that unless it's a blanket statement - which we all know how well those go over. But I digress....

These kinds of books make me want to be better, wiser, stronger and more resilient. It inspires me to be better.

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Review: Invisible Heroes of World War II: True Stories That Should Never Be Forgotten

 

 

Invisible Heroes of World War II: True Stories That Should Never Be Forgotten by Jerry Borrowman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another excellent book filled with WWII stories and biographies that many are still unaware of. It is inspiring to read about these people - their stamina, strength of character, integrity, patriotism. Oh that our nation & world had more people like them today! And yet I believe they are out there. The flame needs to be ignited. We must prepare again for another fight against the encroaching evil of our day. It’s coming. It’s only a matter of time. This book, and others like it, inspire me to better prepare to be this kind of person.

Highly recommended.

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Review: A Distant Prayer

 

 

A Distant Prayer by Joseph C. Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Excellent book! A great reminder to all readers why & how we won WWII - and the CALIBER of man (as in mankind) it takes to do the right thing, for the right reason, and in the right way to successfully fight evil when it tries to encroach. It’s encroaching yet again. Are YOU ready? Are YOU of that same caliber?

Highly recommended.

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Review: Why We Fought: Inspiring Stories of Resisting Hitler and Defending Freedom

 

 

Why We Fought: Inspiring Stories of Resisting Hitler and Defending Freedom by Jerry Borrowman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoy reading true stories that inspire. This book is all about that. Short stories of several people and how they helped "the right side of history" to achieve what it has. One can hope that today's generations will continue to fight for the right. Listening to these stories makes me want to be better and fight for the freedom of my nation and her people. God is at the helm, but we are His hands. Do what is right.

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Review: Steamship to Zion

 

  

Steamship to Zion by Jerry Borrowman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is historical fiction that takes place mid 1800's. I enjoyed reading it. It inspires to be better, stand taller, fight for what is right, and be kind, respectful and service-minded toward those around you. It deals with pioneer and their struggles and sacrifices, and how some things are worth the sacrifices we make - even the ultimate sacrifice. Would recommend to anyone age 12+ who like storied about pioneers, the gold rush, sea travel, and Latter-day Saints in particular as they interact with non-Latter-day Saints as the religion was "getting up off the ground". Fun, short and interesting read.

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