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.

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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.

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Voices of the Faithful Book 2

I loved this book! Having previously read Voices of the Faithful Book 1, I had high hopes for this book and it certainly lived up to my expectations. This book is a great devotional book. Each day has a scripture and a devotional story written by a missionary serving somewhere in the world. Each month's devotionals center around a central theme. Overall, this book is an easy read that I found to be very encouraging and I would highly recommend.

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Jungle Warfare by Christopher Cunningham

The book “Jungle Warfare: A Basic Field Manual for Christians in Sales” is an interesting read. I particularly enjoyed the layout of this book. First, the book is fairly small and would be great for carrying in a briefcase or purse. Jungle Warfare is broken down into a twenty two day plan. Each day includes an excerpt from the military’s field manual, a verse (or verses) for the day, the battle plan for a Christian in sales, a prayer, and a place to journal thoughts, requests, and the like. Overall, I thought this book was an easy read and would make a great gift to a Christian who is employed in the sales industry.

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I Lift Up My Soul by Charles Stanley

What a great devotional book! It’s a fabulous way to start your day centered on God. The short (1 page) devotionals are encouraging and challenging. At the top of each page there is a passage of scripture to read and a key verse. At the end of the devotion, there is a meaningful quote that ties it all together. Though the devotionals are short, they pack a punch and are very meaningful. I would highly recommend this devotional book to anyone who is seeking a fresh perspective on their walk with God. It is a refreshing, quick read!

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The Holy Bible – International Children’s Bible

This Bible is geared for children and written with words they will understand. The pictures that are included are vividly colored and very realistic looking. A dictionary is included at the back of the Bible, as well as a “Where do I find it?” section that gives biblical references for some common passages of scripture. Also at the end of the Bible is a “What God Promises About…” section that lists Bible verses about topics such as “my faith” and “wisdom.” Verses such as Psalm 37:5 and Philippians 4:6 are included in the “Memory Verses for My Life” section at the back. Maps are included as well. This Bible is written at a 3rd grade reading level. Overall I thought this Bible would be good for the age group it is written for. Please note it is an actual translation of the Bible, not a storybook.

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“Seeds of Turmoil” by Bryant Wright

I found “Seeds of Turmoil: The Biblical Roots of the Inevitable Crisis in the Middle East” to be a fairly easy read that highlighted the Biblical issues at the root of the conflict in the Middle East. Bryant Wright has obviously studied the Scriptures and presents a clear picture of why there is tension in that area of the world to this day. This book talks about the following people: Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, Ishmael, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob.

I found this book to be an interesting read. I like how at the end of the book, Bryant highlights the Jewish perspective, the Islamic perspective, and the Christian perspective on the issue. The Christian Response in chapter eleven encouraged me in what I should be doing in light of the conflict in the world.

My only complaint about this book would be that the author seemed to repeat himself a lot throughout the book. Other than that, I thought the book was a good weekend read and would recommend it to those interested in why the Middle East is in a state of unrest.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

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