• “Twelve Unlikely Heroes” by John MacArthur Book Review

    By Ruth on January 16, 2013
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    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher 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 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials […]
  • “Life On the Edge” by Jennifer Comeaux Book Review

    By Ruth on January 15, 2013
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      Life on the Edge Nineteen-year-old Emily is new to pairs skating, but she and her partner Chris have a big dream–to be the first American team to win Olympic gold. Their young coach Sergei, who left Russia after a mysterious end to his skating career, believes they can break through and make history. Emily and Chris are on track […]
  • “Heart of the Ocean”by Heather B. Moore Book Review

    By Ruth on January 13, 2013
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    Eliza Robinson has turned down the very pretentious Mr. Thomas Beesley’s marriage proposal. As a business partner of Eliza’s father, Thomas quickly discredits the family and brings disgrace to the Robinson name. While her father scrambles to restore his good name in New York City, Eliza flees to the remote Puritan town of Maybrook to stay with her Aunt Maeve. […]
  • “The Legend of Mickey Tussler” by Frank Nappi Blog Tour

    By Ruth on January 10, 2013
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    In the late 1940s, the minor-league Milwaukee Brewers are foundering yet again and manager Arthur Murphy is desperate. When he sees seventeen-year old Mickey Tussler throwing apples into a barrel, he knows he has found the next pitching phenom. But not everyone is so hopeful. Mickey’s autism—a disorder still not truly understood even today—has alienated the boy from the world, […]
  • “Kissing Kendall” by Jennifer Shirk Book Review

    By Ruth on January 7, 2013
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      Kissing Kendall   by Jennifer Shirk   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   Kendall Grisbaum has been trying to pick up of the pieces of her life since the death of her firefighter husband almost two years ago. The last thing she’s interested in is love and feels the best way to start moving on is to concentrate on opening up […]
  • "The Phantom of Opera"–Still One of My Favorite Musicals

    By Ruth on January 6, 2013
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    I suppose I have not ever written much about my favorite musical on the face of the planet, so tonight seems like the perfect time.  I have posted a video (that I only saw tonight for the first time) from the 1988 Tony Awards.  I didn’t know this musical existed back then.  I was in high school, and I had […]
  • "Your Daily Bible Verse" by Rachelle Ayala Book Review

    By Ruth on January 6, 2013
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    Bible Verses correlated by Month and Day to Chapter and Verse starting from January 1 and Genesis 1:1 to December 31 and Mark 12:31. Need a memory verse? or a life verse? Curious which verse correlates to your birthday or anniversary? There’s a special verse for each of the 366 days of the year. Includes Bible Verse Memorization tips. [all […]
  • “Dead Running” by Cami Checketts Book Review

    By Ruth on January 6, 2013
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      Dead Running Cassidy Christensen is running. Running from the mercenaries who killed her parents. Running from a scheming redhead intent on making her life miserable. Running from painful memories that sabotage her dreams of happiness. With two very tempting men competing for her attention, she hopes she’ll finally have someone to run to, but can she trust either of […]
  • Interviewing Myself (Updated As Necessary}

    By Ruth on January 5, 2013
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    Well, I will admit that this year I really want to improve my blog.  I am very happy with the way it is–for the most part.  But I am really challenging myself to do an even better job.  I am a little late in joining the Ultimate Blog Challenge, but I am jumping right in.  And today I will be […]
  • “Finished Being Fat” by Betsy Schow Book Review

    By Ruth on January 3, 2013
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    Not everyone can win the race, but everyone can finish it. In her quest to wish away an extra 75 pounds, Betsy changed her life for good. Using her Philosophy of Finishing, she snowballed her efforts from weight loss into a bucket list of seemingly impossible dreams. This inspiring account of one woman’s journey will help you find the strength […]