Sunday, March 27, 2011

The Fight of Our Lives: Knowing the Enemy, Speaking the Truth and Choosing to Win the War Against Radical Islam by William Bennett and Seth Leibsohn

“The Fight of Our Lives” aims to help the reader refocus on the threats America faces in the present age. To emphasize the points being made, countless examples are given from history and quotes from various Administration officials are cited. Recent events are included in the book as well. As someone who enjoys the political scene, I found this book to be an enjoyable weekend read. While I do not necessarily agree with all that the authors stated I found the use of current examples to be helpful. In the introduction the authors state that they wanted to focus on the nature of threat and response, as opposed to the specifics. I’m not sure they fully achieved this goal, but it didn’t deter from the book as a whole too much. I have two main complaints about this book, and they’re both style issues, as opposed to content issues. The sentence style used was hard for me to follow at times. However, if I re-read the par t in question I was able to understand what the authors were trying to say. My second complaint is that on numerous occasions the same quote was used multiple times throughout the book. I found that to be somewhat redundant. That being said, I found the book to be a decent read and would give it 3 out of 5 stars.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their 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 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Friday, March 18, 2011

Left at the Altar: My Story of Hope and Healing for Every Woman Who Has Felt the Heartbreak of Rejection by Kimberley Kennedy

Left at the Altar is a heart-gripping read. Kimberley Kennedy has experienced something no woman wants to – the love of her life rejecting her. Kennedy walks the reader through her journey, freely sharing her personal struggles and the questions asked of God. I found myself wanting more with every turn of the page. It was a gripping read. There were times I ached for her and what she has gone through. I think the chapter covering men’s perspectives was the icing on the cake of this book. What a rare insight that chapter allowed women.

Overall, I found this book to be very interesting and an easy read. As I mentioned earlier, I did not want to put it down! My attention was held throughout and I was amazed at the way Kennedy shared her story. I know several friends who have experienced deep rejection in dating relationships and I can certainly see myself recommending this book to them.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their 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 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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