Tag Archives: Books I Love

April ’13 Free Book #2!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by suehar

Our second free book this month is by Michigan novelist Jody Hedlund. A bestselling author, Jody has released several novels. Our free book is her third, UNENDING DEVOTION. An inspirational romance, UNENDING DEVOTION is set in 1883 in Michigan when … Continue reading →

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Books I Love/THE READING PROMISE

Posted on January 10, 2012 by suehar

For Christmas my daughter-in-law gave me a book entitled THE READING PROMISE. By the end of the first chapter, I knew I’d enjoy the read. By the end of the book, I knew THE READING PROMISE had risen into that … Continue reading →

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Books I Love/Esther

Posted on January 3, 2012 by suehar

The author of the Old Testament book, Esther, is unknown, but the story is set in the Persian Empire, and most of it takes place in the palace where Esther, a beautiful Jewess has become the queen of King Xerxes I. Her … Continue reading →

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Books I Love/Water for Elephants

Posted on December 27, 2011 by suehar

In Water For Elephants, Sara Gruen pulls us into the fascinating, exotic and brutal world of the depression era circus. I fell in love with the main character, Jacob Jankowski, his honesty and strength and capacity for love.   And by … Continue reading →

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Books I Love/LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS

Posted on December 20, 2011 by suehar

My Grandma Kate gave me Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder as a Christmas gift when I was ten years old. I know I’ve read that same copy at least five times, probably more. I love … Continue reading →

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Books I Love/HAVE A LITTLE FAITH

Posted on December 13, 2011 by suehar

Mitch Albom excels at presenting stories that warm the heart and touch the soul. Have A Little Faith is both a chronicle of his own spiritual journey and the biographies of two incredible men of faith – one Jewish and one … Continue reading →

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Books I Love/The Wet Nurse’s Tale

Posted on December 6, 2011 by suehar

The Wet Nurse’s Tale, a novel by Erica Eisdorfer, tells us a story through the eyes of Susan Rose, a wet nurse gifted in pluck, punnery and life’s wisdom. I loved the story and the insight into the past, when … Continue reading →

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Books I Love/Women’s Work, The First 20,000 Years

Posted on November 29, 2011 by suehar

Women’s Work, The First 20,000 Years by Elizabeth Wayland Barber was said to be “Brilliantly original” by the Washington Post Book World. I can only agree. This work of non-fiction about fibers, spinning and fabrics opens a world of information … Continue reading →

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Books I Love/Two Old Women

Posted on November 22, 2011 by suehar

  Immerse yourself in this delightful recreation of an Alaska Athabaskan Native legend by Velma Wallis. Velma’s culture and wisdom breathe through her words in Two Old Women. Blessings! Sue

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Books I Love/Where The Wild Things Are

Posted on November 15, 2011 by suehar

Maurice Sendak is the illustrator and author of this wonderful children’s book, the 1964 winner of the Caldecott Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year. I love the little boy Max and his fantastical journey to the land where the … Continue reading →

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