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August 13, 2024

Parenting Love

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Parenting Love: Clever Ideas Learned from Raising 200 Children 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kathleen Paydo ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Parenting Love: Clever Ideas Learned from Raising 200 Children” penned by the author Kathleen Paydo is a great read. This book is a guide to parenting based on the author’s own experiences. The author has shared examples of various foster children and how different parenting techniques work with different children.

Parents should give love and support to children so they can thrive. Active parenting plays an important role as it helps children to learn and grow. Parents can help children to learn discipline, good habits, etc. Disruption, distraction and redirection are useful parenting techniques. Even though tantrums of the children aren’t easy to manage, the author stays prepared ahead of time with techniques to mitigate tantrums.

Encouraging children to participate in extracurricular activities and teaching them life skills will help them to grow. Kathleen has shared great insights in this book.

The knowledge shared in this book would help parents in raising their children well. Parents will also get insights from this book on handling kids with behavioral issues. The techniques mentioned in this book are from the experiences of the author thereby assuring the readers that they are working techniques. It is an informative read.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

August 12, 2024

Surviving a Miracle

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Surviving A Miracle 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Dr. Richard Greenberg ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Surviving A Miracle, penned by author Dr. Richard Greenberg, is the true story of his family’s involvement in a flash flood along the Nā Pali Coast of Kauaʻi. Rich’s family is made up of five members, including his wife Carrie, his three children (Zachary age 12, Samantha age 9, and Marla age 3), and himself.

The Greenberg family, accompanied by a close family friend Steve, were hiking to see Hanakapi‘ai Falls along the north shore of Kauai. To reach the falls, the eight-mile round trip trail traverses a stream several times. The forecast called for clear sunny skies. However, upon reaching the falls, the Greenbergs found that the weather had suddenly begun to change. The wind began to blow fierce sheets of water at them. They quickly turned around and started the hike back. While traversing the first stream crossing on the way back down, Zach slipped on a rock and was swept away by the now-raging water. Rich, who was carrying Marla in a backpack carrier, attempted to grab Zach’s hand and they were also forced to brave the now fierce river.

With the help of several brave strangers, Rich and Marla were able to get out of the flooded river alive. Miraculously, Zach was able to make it out of the water as well but was now stranded on a tiny ledge 40 feet across the powerful currents. As the storm continued to move downstream, the rain became a torrential downpour. As the river was rising, Zach was in an ever-increasingly treacherous situation. Read the book to find out what happened to Zach.

This book serves as a testimony to the presence of God and the fact that He listens and answers prayers. The kindness of several strangers who came to the aid of this family in need touched my heart and motivated me to want to serve others more fully. This story is living proof that miracles truly do happen in our lives today. This book has strengthened my faith in God and has given me hope to be able to face the difficult challenges that life presents to us.

The book was well paced with increasing moments of intensity and suspense. I could not put the book down until I finished reading the entire story. I had to know what happened to Zach. I highly recommend reading this story. This memoir will be especially enjoyable to those seeking to find a story that can increase their faith in overcoming life’s challenges.

You can purchase the book at https://ragbooks.com/product-catalog/

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Kintsugi

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Kintsugi 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kezia Kos ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
I have a penchant for stories steeped in family dynamics, and Kezia’s book “Kintsugi” was no exception. This gripping narrative follows Kez, a young Brazilian woman who has carved out a successful life in the corporate world of Frankfurt, Germany, leaving behind the family conflicts in Brazil.

However, Kez’s carefully constructed world unravels when she receives devastating news from her aunt: her mother has passed away, and her father is critically ill. Overwhelmed by the unexpected blow, Kez spirals into a panic attack, but her friend and manager, Max, steps in to comfort her. When Kez was twelve years old, she told her dad that she would live abroad and now it’s her reality. She dreaded going back home where her nosy relatives were waiting for her. The thought of facing her intrusive relatives feels more like entering a cage than going home, a sentiment she confides in Max during their journey.

Kezia’s writing is powerful and unflinchingly honest, resonating deeply with anyone who has dealt with a difficult family background. The story is compelling from start to finish, with no dull moments. I particularly admired how Kez turned her childhood dream of living abroad into reality.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

August 9, 2024

Shanghaied

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Shanghaied 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Greg Mutton ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Two strangers Bonnie and Clyde found themselves in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. They woke up on a strange boat and didn’t remember their name, past, how they ended up on this boat, etc. Both Clyde and Bonnie had a body different from their face. Their bodies looked as if they were in their twenties. However, their faces are old.

According to the computers on the boat, it is the year 2065. They found out that there is an island nearby. Allison Denham, daughter of Professor Reginald Denham told Clyde and Bonnie about the vaccine that proved to be more dangerous than the pandemic virus. 80% of the Earth’s population was wiped out because of the airborne pathogen. The UN started hunting for the leftover people to find a cure. Professor Denham came aboard their boat.

Read this story to know what Professor Denham would do. The writing style of the author is nice. The plot is gripping. I loved the interesting world building by the author. Greg’s imagination is vivid. I had a great time reading this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Go ahead with it without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Shadows of the Past

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Shadows of the Past 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Lee Alexander ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Shadows of the Past” penned by the author Lee Alexander is an interesting read. The main characters of the story are Damien, a Demon Slayer and Vivian Ambrose, a healer. It is 1835, London. Damien visited one of his client’s homes. He asked his client Vicar Thomas not to step in the house unless instructed to do so.

As Damien started hunting the demon, he realized that the demon is not a friend of Christian. When the demon was agitated, he attacked Damien’s arms with his claws. Once the cross struck in the demon’s chest, he dissolved in his own plane of existence. Damien receives good payments from his client for what he does. Read this story to know what will happen when Damien starts digging about Noctherion after the recent encounter.

The story is interesting and it kept me hooked till the last page. The cover photo is nice and the title is suitable. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The language used in this book by the author is lucid. I had a great time reading it. Those who enjoy reading stories involving demon hunters should add this book to their bookshelf.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

August 3, 2024

Rolaboi, Revival

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Rolaboi, Revival: Memoir of a World Champion Roller Skater 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Jayson Sutcliffe ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Rolaboi, Revival: Memoir of a World Champion Roller Skater” by Jayson Sutcliffe is a captivating account of his life and career. This memoir delves into his journey from experimenting with various interests like horses, cartoons, ballet, and tennis, to discovering his true passion for roller skating.

Jayson’s love for skating began when he found a pair of roller skates in his grandmother’s garage. He likened the fluidity of skating to ballet and soon began taking lessons at a local rink. Skating quickly turned into a serious pursuit, with his mother playing a pivotal role in his development. By 1982, he had won his first national title.

A significant turning point in Jayson’s career was switching coaches from Lynda to Mark, who had the international experience Jayson needed. Mark’s guidance opened new opportunities for him, but Jayson’s journey was not without its hardships. At fourteen, he endured abuse, which left lasting scars and affected his focus. Despite these challenges, he continued to pursue his dreams, even earning the chance to compete internationally.

This memoir is a compelling read, offering insight into Jayson’s life, struggles, and triumphs. It is an inspiring story that motivates readers to follow their dreams. The author’s writing is both powerful and engaging, making this book a memorable and enriching experience.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

August 3, 2024August 3, 2024

Love Letters to the Virgin Mary

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Love Letters to the Virgin Mary 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: David Richards ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Being human comes with its challenges. Having Faith comes with its rewards.”

“Love Letters to the Virgin Mary” penned by David Richards is a gripping read. The story features David who was certain about God’s existence from a young age. He thought to realize love in the eyes of a woman. David’s journey to seek this woman started. During a pandemic, he saw a woman’s post on Instagram and he felt as if he had seen the picture before.

In the summer of 2020, the narrator came to a realization of how he lost himself looking for that woman. He held himself responsible for broken relationships, failed marriages, infidelity, etc. Over the years, God started to become a myth. How would the narrator find his way back to God?

Those who enjoy reading books based on topics like war, faith, Christianity, soldier’s lives, etc should get their hands on this book. The cover photo is nice and the title is suitable. This book is for avid readers only. There are many lessons for the readers in this book. It was worth my time.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

August 1, 2024

A Brush with Death

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: A Brush with Death 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Jody Summers ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“A Brush with Death” penned by the author Jody Summers is a thriller set in New Orleans. The main character of the story is Kira. She’d been painting since age six. She is now working on her new business, Canvas of Life. She mixes her paints with cremains, the ashes of the dead.

Kira began her mother’s painting from her ashes. Soon, she started having nightmares. When Kira worked on her first painting for the real commission, she was nervous. One day, Kira received a call from a client named Sean Easton. Sean’s father passed away and Sean has his ashes. He saw Kira’s ad in the newspaper and wanted her to create something to remember his dad by. As Kira started working on figuring out what the subject of the painting was going to be, she realized that she was painting the portrait of a serial killer. Kira started having nightmares filled with blood and murder. What will happen when the evil in her painting wants to kill her?

This is a story with a unique plot. The story is well paced and I loved every bit of it. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed reading how Kira’s painting was creating evil. The writing style of the author is nice. Kira’s character is my favorite and this story will stay in my mind for a long time. I am looking forward to reading more books by the author.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 30, 2024

The Quiet Kid

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Quiet Kid 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Michael Scarlett ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
The Quiet Kid penned by the author Michael Scarlett is an intriguing story about wanting to fit in. Michael was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Martinez, a suburb of Augusta. His family had to move a lot because of his father’s job. Michael has a younger sister Kristi and an elder step-sister Sherry.

Michael’s dad let his kids be who they were. His mom prayed and worried about them. Michael’s cousin Mark Lee was like a brother to him. They did many things together. There was a time when Michael wanted to win a girl but getting her undivided attention for a moment also felt like a victory to him. Read this story to know more about Michael’s adventures to fit in and to be liked by the others.

The writing style of the author is easy to follow. The cover photo is eye-catching. The book is well paced and it didn’t feel rushed. It reminded me of my time when I wanted to win other’s attention. This book would take the readers down the memory lane. Michael’s story feels relatable and I had a great time reading it.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 28, 2024July 29, 2024

How Many Miracles is One Person Allowed?

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: How Many Miracles is One Person Allowed? 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kemala B. Tribe ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“How Many Miracles is One Person Allowed?” penned by the author Kemala B. Tribe is a unique read. This book is a testimony that God’s promises are real and for us. The author has mentioned how she doesn’t trust herself to take care of herself. She has high faith in God and expects him to take care of her.

“Now we will be saved from our enemies and from all who hate us.”

I loved the chapter “Protection – Guardian Angels – Your own Secret Service”. From my own experiences, I have been protected by God many times. We can walk in Jesus’ immunity but in case the devil attacks we should know how to fight him off. The author has shared many testimonials. One testimony includes how her husband’s leg was grown out, he didn’t have any more back problems, etc.

This book has empowered my faith in God. There have been times when my faith was not strong but now I have understood that without God, healing is not possible. He sends angels in our life to help us. God’s love for us is unconditional. If we don’t receive something we want, it’s God’s protection.

Those who are having doubts in God’s miracles should get their hands on this book. I am sure after reading this book, your faith will level up. I am glad to read this book. I am grateful to the author for sharing her journey with us. I loved the statement by the author that “I don’t look for miracles, they just find me”. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon