Multiple Ways To Wealth

Author Edna F. Keep in her book; "Multiple Ways To Wealth" not only shares  different ways to make income but spends a considerable amount of time dealing with the personal development of the individual. Author Keep knows that having all the right tools, yet not changing the mindset of an individual will only cause them to loose the wealth they may receive. She desires to help the individual train and develop themselves so that the income they receive will be well preserved. There are many facets of making money yet the reader soon learns that they must understand more about themselves and how they operate if they are to truly be successful.

Author Keep definitely believes in having more than one source of income. She feels that keeping all resources in one basket is a call for disaster and being diversified will help the individual should one or more of those streams of income slow down or even stop all together. She also believes that a person should educate themselves as much as possible, using the tools around them to stay on top of the current trends and staying ahead of others around them. The development portion of the book with exercises, questions and answers is a very rewarding part of the book. This enables the individual to put their thoughts, questions and insights down in front of them to research and look at later. This isn't a quick get rich type of book, rather a down-to-earth practical book that will help the reader become a better individual while earning more income and having a easily life-style.

5 of 5 stars

Donald's Cross

Reverend Shelby, a local church minister, of a very influential church within the community was taking a stand for preserving the sanctity of the Christian Family. He was urging his congregation to vote for the banning of homosexual marriage while his son Donnie presented an opposite view of his father. While Donnie wasn't homosexual himself, he knew of people both in and out of his school who were and he felt that their rights should be heard and expressed just as his fathers. In this book, "Donald's Cross" the reader will be challenged concerning the issue of marriage but more importantly the author Joseph Todd Emerson wants the reader to better understand the issue of how a person treats and respects others that may differ in their views and opinions. Within this book we see: bullying, fights, abuse, neglect, the importance of support, love and acceptance.

Author Emerson does a very good job of helping the reader see real-life issues from various points of view as well as helping one to better understand that as humans we all desire to be heard and respected regardless of our beliefs and opinions. This book; "Donald's Cross" is vivid, explicit with detail and could be offensive to some, yet it is a book that will challenge the reader to better understand people's feelings, views and to show love and respect to any who may have opinions different than their own. This book is much more than a book about homosexual behavior, it is a book that deals with real issues that we all must face.

5 of 5 stars

Second Chance Sister

"Second Chance Sister" describes the life of Ashley Edmundson. The reader will quickly encounter a less than pleasant home environment that Ashley lived in and the decisions she makes leaving home looking for a better life. While her mother wants her to marry Neal, she meets Brandon and thinks he's the one for her. Soon Ashley's hopes and dreams fade as Author Billy McCoy takes the reader further into Ashley's life, seeing both the good as well as the bad. Ashley had a dream for her life but will she be able to succeed and fulfill that lifelong dream? That is a question that can be found as the reader continues along this journey with Ashley.

There is a second story found within the book; "Online Dating: a Memoir".  I didn't personally enjoy this portion of the book quiet as much. This story takes the reader along the path of Billy Mccoy's journey as he travels abroad to boarding school and later worked as a movie critic. Billy reveals the story of these deal ladies whom he loved yet passed away. He shares about their influence both good and bad upon his life. One day upon answering the door he finds those who have come to share the love of Jesus. Upon sitting down with these visitors there is a lively discussion that unfolds. later in life as Billy continues his daily agenda he recognized that there were changes that he must make and finally came to the understanding; "God, I don't have all the answers, but let your will be done." The writer takes the reader along the journey of two different people, yet for me personally I didn't find the writing to be as engaging and stimulating as I had hoped. I hope the writer will continue to craft their skill and develop new stories, developing new plots and readings that will pull the reader deep within the story.

3 of 5 stars

The Real Deal on Love and Men

Michelle McKinney Hammond has written of of the finest books on relationships that has been produced. Author Hammond in her book: "The Real Deal on Love and Men" explore so many important, direct, hard-hitting issues that are often avoided. She faces the issues that most every couple and/or single person will face enabling them a way to deal with their dating, marriage and relational issues. She takes letters from readers and replies to them with sound, Godly advise, as well as expounding upon various subjects with in depth clarity.

While I must write a disclaimer that I am neither a female, nor single I found this to be a very helpful, resourceful and exciting book that will enable men to learn and grow from the material found within. This book explores how a lady thinks, feels and responds in relationships, as well as how they would like a man to communicate and relate to them. Personally this wasn't a real quick fix  type of dating/relationship book, rather for me, this was a hard hitting, read with an ink pen in your hand marking and processing the fine detailed writings of Ms. Hammond.

If I had to pick my favorite book of 2013, this would be by far the easiest choice. This book has been life-changing for me and helpful within a marriage relationship that will bring about many days that are filled with joy and laughter rather than pain and discomfort because of this valuable information. If you are looking to improve your relationship with your spouse, dating partner or still waiting for that special someone to come along then this is the book for you.

Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny

Authors Nick Nicholson, M.D. and B.A. Blackwood writes a very informative and insightful book to help the reader explore the various pros and cons of weight loss surgery. The reader will receive views from both a  doctor and a lawyer that will enable them to see the physical, mental, financial and relational issues that could arise from such a surgery. There is the discussion of the various types of weight loss surgery and things a person should consider before, during and after the surgery. The physical appearance of someone experiencing this type of surgery is usually extreme, yet the emotional and relational issues are very real and very important to consider before this type of surgery as well. There are things to consider such as a couples relationship and how this type of surgery might impact that relationship. Should a couple not have a strong relationship prior to the surgery this might be a very difficult transition.

"Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny" is a very well written book that will help provide informative information to the reader of things they may not have considered otherwise, thus making an easier transition should they follow though with surgery. Authors Nicholson and Blackwood educate the reader and provides helpful advice that doctors should consider using this as a tool for their patients who are considering weight loss surgery.

5 of 5 stars

The Boy Who Spoke To God

"The Boy Who Spoke to God" by author Randa Handler deals with some important issues that every person must face. We are all created somewhat different with our family traditions, religious views, ethnic backgrounds, etc.... Yet with each of these differences we are very similar in nature. We desire to worship God who will relate and communicate with us as we fulfill the desire to please Him.

Author Randa Handler takes the reader on a journey that allows one to see how differences can also make us stronger and better. This is a very well written children's book with vivid illustrations to help the reader understand this young boy's dream and interruption of it. Many times we see only part of the picture and thus we miss the greater blessing and fulfillment of the entire picture. Niko helps the reader to understand that when we can't see the full picture to keep looking, don't give up but rather keep searching until the greater picture comes in full view. When we seek we will find the truth we are searching for.

Another point to the story is don't get discouraged when we only see one portion of the dream, interruption, or piece of the picture. Time and determination has a way of allowing the rest of it to come to light allowing the individual to become the person they desire to be. This was a very well written book on a child's level to better understand our differences as well as our unique sameness.

5 of 5 stars