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High-Risk Pregnancy: Why me? Although I'm not pregnant, nor have I been, I have experienced some difficult pregnancies with both friends and family members. Kelly Whitehead's book High-Risk Pregnancy: Why Me? offered some enlightening insight on the ins and outs of what it means to understand and manage a potential preterm pregnancy. I find the format of the book so intriguing. I tend to … [Read more...]
Destination Mars Book Review In this scientifically-geared book, Destination Mars, Rod Pyle works to highlight some of the knowledge gathered concerning the famous red planet, as well as some of its secrets. Admittedly, I'm not a huge science fanatic. It was just never really my area. I became interested in this book, however, after hearing a story from my long-term boyfriend about the … [Read more...]
Here's an excerpt for Fate's Design That evening, Alex walked in with a very tall, handsome man by his side. I was mesmerized by how gorgeous he was. He was tall, much taller than Alex was, and his eyes were strange, with rings of green, gold, and gray. They struck me as odd and so unique. I stood there, staring into the kaleidoscope pattern of his irises, and felt myself melt away. His … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Mothers & Daughters Chicken Soup for the Soul has a great new book out just in time for Mother's Day. This could make the perfect gift for a daughter to give to her mother. This book celebrates the special and unique bond that mothers and daughters can have. Sometimes it's amazing to watch a mother and daughter interact. They might not … [Read more...]
My Fifty Shades of Grey Fantasy Cast Yes, I have jumped on the Fifty Shades of Grey bandwagon. I had to see what all of the fuss was about! I flew through the first two books in two days. They were such an easy read. I am still on third book and have slowed down a bit. This is not a typical genre that I would read, but it's got that twist to it that I can get into. I know there has … [Read more...]
Killing Time In the first of the Eliza Gordon mystery series, author Amy Beth Arkawy introduces us to many characters – all entwined in a small town mystery in the book Killing Time. The main character, Eliza is a widow – having moved to the small town that her late husband had ties to. She is a retired actress, a café owner (the Soup Opera), and a local playhouse star. Within just a few … [Read more...]
Don Carina: WWII Mafia Heroine Don Carina: WWII Mafia Heroine, is a wonderful story of a woman’s strength and power to lead. The author, Ron Russell brings a great story, historically intriguing enough that I even had to go back and look at the history surrounding the time period when the book was centered to learn more! From the beginning Carina is thrown tough situations, from her … [Read more...]
Lemons and Lavender Lemons and Lavender: The Eco Guide to Better Homekeeping by Billee Sharp is a great book on living a life that is more affordable, healthy, and maybe even taking on a new hobby (like gardening?!). With chapters on budgeting, health, recycling (not just taking plastic containers out to the recycling bin, but REUSING things), cleaning, growing, recipes, and homemade gift … [Read more...]
Do you know diabetes? It probably knows you. I'd like to start by saying that I do not have diabetes. (At least, I don't think I do. That fasting glucose test may have missed it.) I've known people with it, but never really thought much about it. I've occasionally thought it may be in my future because I know sugar makes me feel, well, like crap. Sugar Nation, written by Jeff … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love Another fabulous addition to my Chicken Soup for the Soul collection - Food and Love. In this book you will find 101 stories about family, friends, food and love... and even some recipes. Since most gatherings include food, this is where so many wonderful stories are born! This is a lovely book filled with those stories. They will make you laugh, … [Read more...]
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