BECKON by Tom Pawlik
List Price: 12.99
ISBN: 978-1-4143-3873-6
Binding: Softcover
Release: April 2012
MAKING PIECE: A MEMOIR OF LOVE, LOSS, AND PIE
by Beth M. Howard
When Beth Howard's estranged husband Marcus died suddenly, her world was turned upside down. The undeserved guilt that she felt was overwhelming. So, she did what she knew how to do. She baked pies. She packed up the RV that Marcus had bought hoping to make road trips and hit the road trying to assuage her grief while teaching pie baking.
THE GOD WHOM MOSES KNEW
by J. Roger Nelson, M.D.
The God Whom Moses Knew by J. Roger Nelson, M.D. is a fictionalized version of the Biblical account of the life of Moses from his days in Pharaoh's court to the Exodus of the Israelites to the end of his life. Drawn directly from the Bible, this is a theologically sound novelization.
It cannot be claimed that there are discrepancies in this story. Dr. Nelson stays so close to the Scriptural account that the only drawback is that the narrative is often dry reading. The account goes from sounding as though it was copied straight from the Old Testament to a fairly decent narrative. The changes are rather jarring. It seems as though the writer finds his own voice only occasionally. I will admit to being a bit disappointed as I thought this would be a more in-depth exploration of the relationship between Moses and God. But as an introduction to Moses, this would serve as a sort of "CliffsNotes" for someone reading the account for the first time. But I must admit that after hearing, reading, and studying this story my entire life, there were points that I had never noticed before. Although I was familiar with the story of Baalam and his donkey, I do not remember ever reading that Baalam was the one who advised the Moabites and Midianites to seduce the Israelites. Another point that leapt out to me for the first time was that in Number 11:23, Moses said to Joshua, " Would that all of the Lord's people were prophets, that the Lord would put His Spirit upon them." An interesting point when you remember Joel's later prophecy and Peter's repetition of Joel's prophecy on the Day of Pentecost.
As a novel and as the implied study of Moses' relationship with God, the book was disappointing. But as a study help for the story of the Israelites' years in the wilderness, this book would be very helpful.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://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 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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List Price: 12.99
ISBN: 978-1-4143-3873-6
Binding: Softcover
Release: April 2012
People are missing. Jack Kendrick, a 21-year old anthropologist, is searching for his father. Elina Gutierrez, on administrative leave from LAPD, is searching for her cousin. But missing persons are only the tip of the iceberg in this suspenseful tale of supernatural evil.
Jack Kendrick's last memory of his father was when he was nine years old. His father, an anthropologist at the University of Chicago, was leaving to go out West to research a legend of an ancient subterranean civilization. His father never returned. Upon graduating with a degree in anthropology, Jack enlists the help of his friend Rudy to go out West to look for answers regarding his father's disappearance. Elina Gutierrez, on leave from LAPD for shooting an innocent man while chasing a suspect, has come to Wyoming to search for her missing cousin. Javier was last seen entering a white van whose driver promised work in Las Vegas. Elina has tracked the van to Beckon, Wyoming. George has brought his wife Miriam to Beckon, hoping for a medical miracle. Their paths converge in a place of unspeakable horror.
Because I don't believe in ruining books for other readers with "spoiler alerts", I won't discuss the plot any further. Suffice it to say that is a gripping horror story that will hold the reader's interest right up until the last page. Having been an avid reader my entire life, I am admittedly a picky reviewer. I do not give compliments lightly. But after reading this novel, I can truthfully say that Tom Pawlik is on the level of Ted Dekker and Stephen King. Authors such as Pawlik and Dekker are giving long overdue credibility to the genre of Christian fiction.
If using the familiar 1-5 star rating, this novel would definitely deserve at least a 7.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Tyndale Blogger Network <http://www.mediacenter.tyndale.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 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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by Beth M. Howard
| Publisher: |  | Harlequin |
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| Imprint: | | HarlequinNonfiction |
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| Pub Date: | | March 27, 2012 |
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| ISBN: | | 9780373892570 |
When Beth Howard's estranged husband Marcus died suddenly, her world was turned upside down. The undeserved guilt that she felt was overwhelming. So, she did what she knew how to do. She baked pies. She packed up the RV that Marcus had bought hoping to make road trips and hit the road trying to assuage her grief while teaching pie baking.
This book tells the story of Beth Howard's overwhelming grief over the loss of her husband. The reader is along for the journey from the notification over the phone to the realization that his death was not her fault, and that the healing process was taking place. The underlying message of the book, for me at least, was that grief really is a natural part of life, and a process that takes time. Baking pies, sharing pies, and teaching people to bake them was her way of healing. The author writes so honestly of her grief that the reader can't help but share in that grief. At times, her grief is so strong that it pulls you in until you can't help but grieve with her. It is a very personal journal of loss, grief, and healing. But by the end of the book I couldn't help but feel as though I had made the journey with her.
And on a lighter note, I am CRAVING pie. I can't stop thinking about apple pie, peach pie, cherry pie, .............I can't speak for the rest of the world, but I need more pie.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Netgalley <http://www.netgalley.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 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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THE GOD WHOM MOSES KNEW
by J. Roger Nelson, M.D.
The God Whom Moses Knew by J. Roger Nelson, M.D. is a fictionalized version of the Biblical account of the life of Moses from his days in Pharaoh's court to the Exodus of the Israelites to the end of his life. Drawn directly from the Bible, this is a theologically sound novelization.
It cannot be claimed that there are discrepancies in this story. Dr. Nelson stays so close to the Scriptural account that the only drawback is that the narrative is often dry reading. The account goes from sounding as though it was copied straight from the Old Testament to a fairly decent narrative. The changes are rather jarring. It seems as though the writer finds his own voice only occasionally. I will admit to being a bit disappointed as I thought this would be a more in-depth exploration of the relationship between Moses and God. But as an introduction to Moses, this would serve as a sort of "CliffsNotes" for someone reading the account for the first time. But I must admit that after hearing, reading, and studying this story my entire life, there were points that I had never noticed before. Although I was familiar with the story of Baalam and his donkey, I do not remember ever reading that Baalam was the one who advised the Moabites and Midianites to seduce the Israelites. Another point that leapt out to me for the first time was that in Number 11:23, Moses said to Joshua, " Would that all of the Lord's people were prophets, that the Lord would put His Spirit upon them." An interesting point when you remember Joel's later prophecy and Peter's repetition of Joel's prophecy on the Day of Pentecost.
As a novel and as the implied study of Moses' relationship with God, the book was disappointing. But as a study help for the story of the Israelites' years in the wilderness, this book would be very helpful.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://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 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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