Growing up in MN and skiing many winters, I really enjoyed the ski chalet verbiage and it made for great winter reading. The plot had great twists andGrowing up in MN and skiing many winters, I really enjoyed the ski chalet verbiage and it made for great winter reading. The plot had great twists and kept my attention! Unfortunately definite language and not sure I’ll read more of this author. ...more
A beautiful story from a horse’s perspective of his life and work. It’s very insightful of a horse’s thoughts and needs especially at the time of histA beautiful story from a horse’s perspective of his life and work. It’s very insightful of a horse’s thoughts and needs especially at the time of history in which it was written. (1877) Horses were used mainly for work and travel. I never thought about the older a horse became the worse his living conditions became with meaner masters in lower society. Great read for younger girls too!...more
Listening to this book doesn’t do it justice. Hard to listen at times as the stories can be graphic and brutal. The atrocities these Christians faced Listening to this book doesn’t do it justice. Hard to listen at times as the stories can be graphic and brutal. The atrocities these Christians faced are truly hard to imagine in our comfort-filled culture. Some Christians face this today. A great reminder of our heritage and true freedom we have today!❤️...more
I needed to read a fairytale retelling for a book challenge I am doing this year. I was very happy with this result as I was having a hard time findinI needed to read a fairytale retelling for a book challenge I am doing this year. I was very happy with this result as I was having a hard time finding one that looked interesting as I don’t read much fantasy. I listened to the audio and different people did all the characters making it a superb product. The storyline was captivating and reminded me of The False Prince. There was maybe one word and would probably be considered YA genre....more
Very fun memoir! The best parts were the funny stories from his dad’s life and his personal experiences. Some of the book went on about his friends anVery fun memoir! The best parts were the funny stories from his dad’s life and his personal experiences. Some of the book went on about his friends and all the people he met or worked with which wasn’t as interesting. His dad seemed like a hilarious risk taker! While shooting an injured horse he shot his friend in the foot. He was taking this same friend somewhere in his car who was shouting the whole way, blaming it on his being drunk. Upon arriving he discovered he had shut the friend’s hand in the door! ...more
“Don’t believe everything you hear and only half of what you see (read)” -Edgar Allen Poe You get to practice lots of discernment with this one and his“Don’t believe everything you hear and only half of what you see (read)” -Edgar Allen Poe You get to practice lots of discernment with this one and his bias in his “history” is almost laughable. So many eye rolling moments! The beginning was more factual of past events with people who were treated unfairly which of course has happened. But he makes dogmatic statements that are simply not true- like all women in the 1950-60s were just dying to get into the workforce and out of their homes! ...more
**spoiler alert** Fascinating, crazy story of all the impersonations and swindling of Frank Abagnale. Much more detailed and more stories than the mov**spoiler alert** Fascinating, crazy story of all the impersonations and swindling of Frank Abagnale. Much more detailed and more stories than the movie can portray although I am ready to watch it again! (With filters...more
This is a kid’s adventure book good for ages 8-12. There’s long, beautiful descriptions and lots of dialogue making for a long book. Story is slow andThis is a kid’s adventure book good for ages 8-12. There’s long, beautiful descriptions and lots of dialogue making for a long book. Story is slow and charming as the four kids sail their ship and explore the islands around them. There is a part where Titty tries to make a voodoo doll out of candle grease but of course it just melts in the fire. She’s trying to make the great aunt leave her friends’ house but it’s more humorous as she’s all worried thinking she burnt up the “GA” ...more
Focus is on Ella and the challenges she faces as she grows up and seeks a career of her own. Some family tales at the beginning with the younger girlsFocus is on Ella and the challenges she faces as she grows up and seeks a career of her own. Some family tales at the beginning with the younger girls cutting their cousin’s hair!...more
More classic stories! I laughed out loud when Charlie thought Santa Claus was the boogeyman. I had so much empathy for Sarah when she didn’t receive tMore classic stories! I laughed out loud when Charlie thought Santa Claus was the boogeyman. I had so much empathy for Sarah when she didn’t receive the award she worked so hard for -much personal experience there!...more
The difficult storylines wrap up nicely especially for the sister who was on the verge of divorce. I liked how she realized her pride even though she The difficult storylines wrap up nicely especially for the sister who was on the verge of divorce. I liked how she realized her pride even though she felt justified in being “right.” But the prodigal comes back halfway through the book- just shows up having fixed all his problems and doing all the right things. Seemed a little forced and unrealistic....more
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