5 HIGHEST - 1 LOWEST STARS: 2 Stars
READ IT OR SKIP IT? SKIP IT
WHO MIGHT LIKE/HATE THIS BOOK?
Skip this book unless you are truly desperate and ready to lose weight. For everyone who had never had the time, energy, or willpower to force themselves to lose weight, this book will just be another that you add to the pile of unhelpful books and diets that you've tried in the past - and that always fail.
BOOK REVIEW:
I have been thought my share of weight problems, going up and down, and have been through my share of books and trying to eat healthy, so of course, I was very skeptical of another book making weight loss promises.
Immediately, the book started off just like all other weight loss books - making promises and claiming to be the one solution that all the other books weren't. Any what is the miracle solution to weight loss? Take it one day at a time. And the proof that this works - the author had a break and reached a point where she could no longer go on living like she was living. She became desperate for a change and this is why it worked.
Problem is, most of us are NOT desperate for a change. We COULD go on living as we are. We are unhappy, but we aren't ready or don't have enough willpower to change. We are too tired, too busy, too unhappy. Unfortunately, just like all other weight loss books, this book makes promises that people will not be able to apply to their lives successfully. People will not want to/be able to continue on the exercise plan and meal plan this book outlines. The solution to our weight loss problems will not be solved by only looking at ONE DAY at a time. At least not mine and I'm sure not for 95% of you either!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher Thomas Nelson for this review. I am giving my honest review, as positive reviews are not required.
SKIP IT: The Blessing by John Trent
5 HIGHEST - 1 LOWEST STARS: 2 Stars
READ IT OR SKIP IT? SKIP IT
WHO MIGHT LIKE/HATE THIS BOOK?
I don't expect many people will like this book. Especially if you want to come away learning something, you will probably be disappointed. Even those looking for a "feel good" book will probably be left wanting or at least bored.
BOOK REVIEW:
I was curious what the blessing was when I first got the book, but you end up reading through half the book before you even get a clue. Entire Part 1 is all about WHY the blessing is important - but you don't even know WHAT the blessing is. So how can this seem relevant? That's having to read through 4 chapters of hype "the blessing is SOOO important" but just wait... "I'll tell you what it is later". I was really disappointed. I felt like the author was giving me a sales pitch "selling me on THE BLESSING" without even telling me what it was... for FOUR chapters. That's a lot of boring reading without ANY payoff.
Finally when I learn what the blessing is, I was disappointed. It was no great life changer. And then I had to read through another 6 chapters expaining in SUPER boring detail one tiny aspect of the blessing at a time. I didn't feel ANY emotional connection. The whole thing felt like a self-help book gone bad. And a sales pitch.
My favorite line was:
“The Lord will protect you.” The little girl snuggled closer to her father and said, “I know that, Daddy, but right now I need someone with skin on!” John Trent &. The Blessing (Kindle Locations 841-842). Thomas Nelson.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher Thomas Nelson for this review. I am giving my honest review, as positive reviews are not required.
READ IT OR SKIP IT? SKIP IT
WHO MIGHT LIKE/HATE THIS BOOK?
I don't expect many people will like this book. Especially if you want to come away learning something, you will probably be disappointed. Even those looking for a "feel good" book will probably be left wanting or at least bored.
BOOK REVIEW:
I was curious what the blessing was when I first got the book, but you end up reading through half the book before you even get a clue. Entire Part 1 is all about WHY the blessing is important - but you don't even know WHAT the blessing is. So how can this seem relevant? That's having to read through 4 chapters of hype "the blessing is SOOO important" but just wait... "I'll tell you what it is later". I was really disappointed. I felt like the author was giving me a sales pitch "selling me on THE BLESSING" without even telling me what it was... for FOUR chapters. That's a lot of boring reading without ANY payoff.
Finally when I learn what the blessing is, I was disappointed. It was no great life changer. And then I had to read through another 6 chapters expaining in SUPER boring detail one tiny aspect of the blessing at a time. I didn't feel ANY emotional connection. The whole thing felt like a self-help book gone bad. And a sales pitch.
My favorite line was:
“The Lord will protect you.” The little girl snuggled closer to her father and said, “I know that, Daddy, but right now I need someone with skin on!” John Trent &. The Blessing (Kindle Locations 841-842). Thomas Nelson.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher Thomas Nelson for this review. I am giving my honest review, as positive reviews are not required.
SKIP IT: The One-Day Way by Chantel Hobbs
I would not recommend this book to others seeking to lose weight. I like Skinny Bitch way better - that book gave you some motivation. It made you emotionally FEEL. You went, "why the heck am I doing this to my body?" I was a wake up call. This is a lot like other weight loss books. Some steps, tips, and go a day at a time. My guess is most people who buy this book will not change and will not lose the weight. Good effort, some good ideas, but probably not very practical.
Disclaimer: Reviewed Publisher copy but giving honest review
Disclaimer: Reviewed Publisher copy but giving honest review
READ IT: Christian view of political world
Great read for all young and old who are intersted in politics, christianity and philosophy. I think a consistent worldview is very important and very underrated. this book doesn't just tell us how we may want to live our lives right now but it also gives a background on how our country was founded and how it has progressed to fall apart. This is the cause and the solution all in one. I'm not saying the solution will work - I don't think in the real world a Christian worldwide revival would work - but I'm saying these are things worth thinking about. We all should take some time to form our worldview and that worldview should include our religious, spiritual and political beliefs. I would recommend this book to others. All Christians should read it at least once.
Disclaimer - I received this book from the publisher for this review.
I am giving my honest review.
Disclaimer - I received this book from the publisher for this review.
I am giving my honest review.
Skip It: You Were Born for This by Bruce Wilkinson
You have probably heard of "The Prayer of Jabez" by Bruce Wilkinson or his other book "Secrets of the Vine" or his wife's book "Secrets of the Vine for Women". I knew when I first saw these books that they were trouble. A nice little Christian message of promises that are just too good to be true. The give away was the pretty size of the small cover book - the look of a small easy quick read devotional but with a gift book look. It's a sales gimmick - HELLO! The entire series by Wilkinson focus on getting what you want out of God - making God your personal genie. It's the "Name It, Claim It" "Prosperity Gospel" under a different name. And Wilkinson works REALLY hard to slap on lots of "Christian" words and phrases to trick you into believing this stuff is for real.
So this book fits right in with the next. Except, it is the Prayer of Jabez on STEROIDS!!! There is a 7 step plan on exactly how you can push God's buttons in the right way to make even more sure that you get what you want from him.
If you are a faithful Christian, you will want to chuck this book as soon as you read: "Four Keys to a Life of Miracles" and "Five Signals That Guide a Miracle Delivery"! This book is a complete sales pitch - from start to finish - even with some bonus good one-liners!
The biggest problem with the book is it appeals to weak Christians and misleads them. It's like marrying God for his money. We ALL know marrying your husband/wife for what they can give you is WRONG. But oh, it feels so good to get what you want. Soooo... maybe..... and down you go, down that slippery slope right into the pig sty, until you are so covered with slop that you never want to leave your mud slop.
Disclaimer: Received this book from the publisher for free but giving honest review.
So this book fits right in with the next. Except, it is the Prayer of Jabez on STEROIDS!!! There is a 7 step plan on exactly how you can push God's buttons in the right way to make even more sure that you get what you want from him.
If you are a faithful Christian, you will want to chuck this book as soon as you read: "Four Keys to a Life of Miracles" and "Five Signals That Guide a Miracle Delivery"! This book is a complete sales pitch - from start to finish - even with some bonus good one-liners!
The biggest problem with the book is it appeals to weak Christians and misleads them. It's like marrying God for his money. We ALL know marrying your husband/wife for what they can give you is WRONG. But oh, it feels so good to get what you want. Soooo... maybe..... and down you go, down that slippery slope right into the pig sty, until you are so covered with slop that you never want to leave your mud slop.
Disclaimer: Received this book from the publisher for free but giving honest review.
Skip It: The Final Summit by Andy Andrews
5 HIGHEST - 1 LOWEST STARS: 2 Stars
READ IT OR SKIP IT? SKIP IT
WHO MIGHT LIKE/HATE THIS BOOK?
I don't expect many people will like this book. Perhaps historians who enjoy reading about the fictional thoughts of old dead presidents, Anne Frank, and Joan of Arc.
BOOK REVIEW:
I wasn't expecting a lot from this book but I thought, at least it would have some clever or thoughtful ideas. The book was horribly stupid! The characters in the book are bland and have very little personality. The personality that they do have is fake and far-fetched. Each of th 5 chapters dedicated to finding out the answer to save humanity from itself is dedicated to one character from history: Joan of Arc, Abraham Lincoln, an unknown nobody guy, etc. And there is no character work. Each chapter is SUPER repetitious! The whole thing is ridiculous! The only part of each chapter that changes is the guessed answer. And the solutions these fictional historic characters come up with are so silly! And the final solution will drive you crazy and disappoint you to no end. Save your life and time and don't even bother borrowing this book from a friend.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, Thomas Nelson, but I am giving an honest open review of the book from a young straight Christian female persepctive.
READ IT OR SKIP IT? SKIP IT
WHO MIGHT LIKE/HATE THIS BOOK?
I don't expect many people will like this book. Perhaps historians who enjoy reading about the fictional thoughts of old dead presidents, Anne Frank, and Joan of Arc.
BOOK REVIEW:
I wasn't expecting a lot from this book but I thought, at least it would have some clever or thoughtful ideas. The book was horribly stupid! The characters in the book are bland and have very little personality. The personality that they do have is fake and far-fetched. Each of th 5 chapters dedicated to finding out the answer to save humanity from itself is dedicated to one character from history: Joan of Arc, Abraham Lincoln, an unknown nobody guy, etc. And there is no character work. Each chapter is SUPER repetitious! The whole thing is ridiculous! The only part of each chapter that changes is the guessed answer. And the solutions these fictional historic characters come up with are so silly! And the final solution will drive you crazy and disappoint you to no end. Save your life and time and don't even bother borrowing this book from a friend.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, Thomas Nelson, but I am giving an honest open review of the book from a young straight Christian female persepctive.
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