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  • Book Review: “Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life” by Tony Dungy

    By Ruth on January 26, 2011
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    The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life. The #1 New York Times bestselling book from Tony Dungy is now available in softcover – with a SPECIAL NEW CHAPTER. In it, Coach reflects on the 2007 football season and last year’s successful hardcover release of Quiet Strength! Tony Dungy’s words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in […]
  • “Outlive Your Life” by Max Lucado Book Review

    By Ruth on January 18, 2011
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    Product Description On Pentecost, the Spirit came down and ignited the hearts and minds of believers to preach the gospel and live out justice for the forgotten. Max Lucado wonders, Might it happen again? Does God still free hearts, minds and bodies from the ravages of sin and poverty? The answer is yes! He does it through you, and in Outlive Your Life he […]
  • “The Woman in White” by Wilkie Collins Book Review

    By Ruth on January 10, 2011
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    Summary from www.goodreads.com One of the greatest mystery thrillers ever written, Wilkie Collins’ The Woman in White was a phenomenal bestseller in the 1860s, achieving even greater success than works by Dickens, Collins’ friend and mentor. Full of surprise, intrigue, and suspense, this vastly entertaining novel continues to enthrall readers today. The story begins with an eerie midnight encounter between artist Walter […]
  • Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers Book Review

    By Ruth on December 26, 2010
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    Redeeming Love by Francine RiversMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis book completely surpassed all my expectations.  I had heard good things about it, and i thought the premise of it being a retelling of the story of Hosea in the old West sounded intriguing.  As I began this book, I was so drawn into the story line that I often […]
  • “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers Book Review

    By Ruth on December 26, 2010
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    About the Book: California’s gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, […]
  • Book Review: “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett

    By Ruth on December 15, 2010
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    Please note: I read this long before the movie was even announced. While the movie was good…wait for it! The book was better! I don’t see an actual website for the author, but you can follow her on Twitter.   The Help by Kathryn Stockett My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was on the waiting list for this book […]
  • Book Review: “The Mailbox: A Novel” by Marybeth Whalen

    By Ruth on December 3, 2010
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    Synopsis: When Lindsey Adams first visits the Kindred Spirit mailbox at Sunset Beach, she has no idea that twenty years later she will still be visiting the mailbox—still pouring out her heart in letters that summarize the best and worst parts of her life. Returning to Sunset for her first vacation since her husband left her, Lindsey struggles to put […]
  • “Cape Refuge” By Terri Blackstock Book Review

    By Ruth on November 16, 2010
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    This was my first ever Teri Blackstock read! About the Book Two bodies, one spear gun, and a murder suspect. But did Morgan Cleary’s husband really kill her parents? A brutal double-murder has struck fear into the heart of the peaceful Cape Refuge community. The crime weapon belongs to the victims’ son-in-law, but Police Chief Cade remains unconvinced that his […]
  • Book Review: “The Rebellion of Jane Clarke” by Sally Gunning

    By Ruth on November 4, 2010
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    The Rebellion of Jane Clarke For generations, the Winslow and Clarke families of Satucket village on Cape Cod have been feuding over rights to the mill stream, but Jane Clarke has managed to stay removed from the fray. While she doesn’t doubt her father’s claims, she also doesn’t harbor ill will towards the Winslows. Yet Jane cannot remain untouched after […]
  • “For the King” By Catherine Delors Book Review

    By Ruth on October 28, 2010
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    Synopsis: The Reign of Terror has ended six years earlier, and Napoléon Bonaparte has seized power, but shifting political loyalties still tear apart families and lovers. On Christmas Eve 1800, a bomb explores along Bonaparte’s route, narrowly missing him but striking dozens of bystanders. Chief Inspector Roch Miquel, a young policeman with a bright future and a beautiful mistress, must […]