A Reluctant Queen by Joan Wolf

 

SYNOPSIS:

You've read it as a biblical tale of courage. Experience it anew as a heart-stirring love story.

She was a simple girl faced with an impossible choice. He was a magnificent king with a lonely heart.

Their love was the divine surprise that changed the course of history.

The beloved story of Esther springs to fresh life in this inspired novel that vibrates with mystery, intrigue, and romance.

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The River Of Forgetting by Jane Rowan

SYNOPSIS:
"People don't make up things like that for fun." That's what Jane Rowan's therapist tells her when Jane reports fragmentary memories from her childhood that hint at sexual abuse. A busy, successful scientist, Jane at first fights the implications, but when vivid body-memories sweep through her, she finally has to admit that something indeed happened. As her mother is dying, Jane must decide whether to confront her. Meanwhile, bizarre harassment at work echoes the earlier trauma. Jane's talented and unconventional therapist provides a lifeline of love and guidance; the intimate unfolding of this relationship is a central through-story. Gradually Jane learns deep trust both for her therapist and her own intuitions. Using creative arts to access her strength and aliveness, Jane reconciles with both her parents' love and their betrayal. This deeply personal memoir invites the reader behind the closed doors of the therapist's office and into the author's journal and her very body. Jane's tender story shows how we can use the challenges of painful childhood traumas to transform our lives with power and joy.

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In The Aerie Of The Wolf by Leonora Pruner

SYNOPSIS:
Another intriguing and uplifting novel from the author of Close to His Heart, Leonora Pruner has a gift for storytelling and creating compelling characters. Set in 18th century England, our heroine Anne is betrothed to a man she's never met and must leave behind her girlhood fantasies. When she arrives at the home of Lord Wolverton, Master of the Wolf's Aerie, the mysteries and challenges of her new life cause her to seek Biblical wisdom and guidance concerning honor, integrity, and faithfulness. In this story of the discovery of true love, there is also danger, betrayal, and sword fighting and it all takes place in a castle complete with secret passageways. Become lost in another time and place. You will not want to put this book down.

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Ladies And Gentleman...The Redeemers by Michael Scott Miller

Ladies And Gentleman...The Redeemers is a fictional account of one mans rise from the gutter.

Bert Ingram was once a successful rep in the music industry who, through his own self-torture, loses it all, his career, his family and his contacts.  One day he is living the good life, the next he's wearing clothes from the garbage and sleeping on a heat vent in some run-down neighbourhood.

One afternoon, while working the subways for his next meal, he happens upon a blind guitar player, named Abe, singing some Motown and Bert has an inspirational epiphany.  He is going to put together a band that comes from the soul of the streets.  After approaching Abe, and being rebuffed several times, he finally succeeds in getting some interest out of the old-timer who shares with Bert the name of an exceptional saxophone player.  Taking the tip, Bert heads off on his quest for the ultimate band, his instincts are ticking again and he knows he is on the correct path this time.  Taking one last swig of his bottle of liquor, he throws it into the river and embraces the future.

Charlie is a great saxophone player and after hearing Bert's pitch, joins on and becomes Bert's sidekick and advisor and together the two ride the subway rails in search of America's next stars.  After months of searching they are growing frustrated with the raw sound and energy they are hunting for, while they have a few potentials, they aren't exactly what they require for their 'street thump' sound.

Dave Hollaway is going through a mid-life crisis, his dreams of being a great concert pianist are over, and he is deluded on his path in life.  When he meets Bert and Charlie he is against the idea but soon warms up and joins the group.  Next on board is Bongo Joe, a young lad with the dream but not the drive, who just needs the right people to believe in him to make his drums pump out the rhythm they were meant to.  Ethan, the uptight university student, who believes he is better than everyone in the group plays lead guitar.  Gene is a retired background musician living in a retirement home, Bert remembers working with him in the past and recruits him for his mean bass playing ability.

With everyone in place, the group begin to practice.  Dave is great at writing music, Ethan has a way with words and everyone plays horribly together.  Each member playing his own thing without thinking about the whole, and its up to Bert to find a way to bring them all together, to be the band he knows in his heart they are destined to be.  Will he succeed in bringing this motley crew of redeemers together and making the big time or will all he succeed in is driving himself further into oblivion where there is no hope for rescue.  This is Bert's one last shot to make it out alive and he's giving it all he's got!

This was a really good read, the characters were all enticing and believable.  I thought their personalities to be endearing and loveable, even Ethan with his snobbish attitude, you just know underneath his demeanor is someone waiting to be loved and appreciated.  I loved the back stories regarding each character and the choices in life they made in which they found themselves a part of "The Redeemers".

Quite truthfully, I would love to see this book made into a movie, it has a feel good attitude about it that makes you feel inspired to reach for your dreams, even as remote as they may seem in the beginning.  I'm thinking there is enough character insight and plot to give this a cinematic affect bringing to life the people upon the pages and the message they are trying to convey.

Bert's tenacity to stick to the situation, even when he falters, was inspirational to read.  I thought the whole story was a well-written with many engaging aspects that kept your turning the pages.  I'm definitely recommending this to anyone who asks if I've read anything good lately because of the feel good message it instills upon you. 

SYNOPSIS:
"Ladies and Gentlemen…The Redeemers" tells the story of Bert Ingram, once a successful rep in the music industry, who has lost his way. Desperate for redemption, the perpetual dreamer decides to put together a band, recruiting musicians who have only one thing in common: the need to overcome a significant obstacle in their lives. The volatile mix of the musicians' personalities and backgrounds threatens to derail the band at every opportunity, but in time, the Redeemers begin to realize they have more to gain from one another than they ever could have imagined.

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Survival of the Smartest; The First 72 Hours by Aaron Turpen

Survival of the Fittest Smartest:  The First 72 Hours is a manual for surviving natural disasters.

What would you do if a natural disaster occurred??  Would you know what to do??  Where to go??  What basic supplies you need to have on hand??  NO??  Then this book will give you all the answers you need and more.

Between the covers you will find useful information such as, escape routes, food, shelter, clothing, first aid, how to shut off your utilities, evacuations, government assistance plus so much more.

This 101 guide to emergency preparedness is a short read, touching only the basics but giving plenty of information in which to continue your own research.  You will find information about preparing for Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, nuclear disasters, viral outbreaks, tsunamis, hurricanes and even volcanoes!  This is a must have if you haven't a clue on preparing you and your family for an emergency!

I loved the cover, it's very "in your face" and definitely explains to the reader what is to be found within its pages, there is no misleading here.  I found the information helpful but couldn't help thinking that much of the information I read was already on the Internet for free if one just takes the time to research it, however, if your not that type of person, then Aaron Turpen has gathered all the important things to know and put them all in this eBook!

I liked how Aaron tells the people to not always trust the evacuation procedures of the government, if your place if well fortified for the disaster and you haven't need of leaving, then use your own judgement in such situations.  Spending my time in some tent city when its not needed, would be detrimental to my well-being.

Another thing I got to thinking about as I'm reading this on my computer, how would I be able to access this book in time of need??  Having an emergency preparedness book in electronic format seems kind of silly, especially when electricity is usually the first thing to go in times of disaster.  This book NEEDS to be in print format for it to be effective, in my honest opinion!

All in all though, there was much in this book that needs to be shared and if you are concerned, especially with all the natural occurrences happening today, then this book is a needed addition to your library!  Just make sure you've copied all the pertinent things down into another hard copy outlet, or it won't help you at all when you need it most!

SYNOPSIS:
A new electronic book from Aaron Turpen and Truth2America.com, Survival of the Smartest is a detailed guide to getting through any disaster, natural or man-made.

Being ready for hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, and financial collapse are all things that many Americans are now taking seriously.

This growing trend of "preppers" has seen, often first hand, that government and even emergency services cannot be counted on to be there when disaster strikes. Taking the initiative to be prepared is the best way to find security for you and your family.

The guide walks through:

• Keeping Your Head During Emergency Situations
• Making a Disaster Supply Kit for Your Family
• Shutting Off Your Home's Utilities In An Emergency
• Dealing With An Evacuation (whether you go or not)
• Specific Disaster Situations like:
• Earthquakes
• Floods
• Hurricanes and Tornadoes
• Nucelar Incidents, Tsunamis, and even Volcano Eruptions!
• And Much Much More

You'll learn how (and why) to make a 72-hour Bug Out Bag, an in-home disaster kit, and even kits for your vehicles.

For the beginning prepper who's just starting out, everything you need to know is included and ready to go. Most can have their initial preparations (and the peace of mind that comes with them) within hours!

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You're My Guy Because...by Patricia Storms

SYNOPSIS:
This book is for your man of the moment, the one who is the curator ofyour heart. It lets him know--it lets him see--why your spirits rise, why your pulse picks up, when he's around. This small book of many witty reasons is for THIS time in your life--yours and his. In winning words with amusing illustrations, it reveals how true affection is built from little things that mean a lot to those who've shared them.

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Pop, You Rock Because...by Tomoe Sasaki Farley

SYNOPSIS:
Tomoe Sasaki Farley's ode to dads arrives in time for Father's Day and will remain, for years to come, an endearing and amusing tribute to fathers on any occasion. Sons and daughters (from Tokyo to Santiago) honor dad because......you did the heavy lifting....you wore that stupid tie I gave you....filling your shoes meant more than growing big feet.

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