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Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
John Grogan
Harper, 2008
Laugh and Cry!
This book is a delight! Marley's antics make even my dog look like an angel and made me laugh out loud as he bulldozed his way through his life and his family's houses. Having lost two dogs to old age I could sympathize with his decline as he aged and with his family ...
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Parenting With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition)
Foster W. Cline, Jim Fay
Pinon Press, 2006
Interesting Approach, Wonder How it Will Work
This book was recommended to us by the instructor in charge of our Foster Parent Training class. We have yet to try the techniques, since said foster children have yet to materialize.
I hope I can deliver the lines in this book without sarcasm or reprisal. Here's ...
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Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
Emerson Eggerichs
Thomas Nelson, 2004
Actions speak louder than words?
Love and Respect encourages both actions and words to communicate the real message between husband and wife. Excellent advice; well narrated; thought provoking.We listened to it together; discussed areas that applied to us and gained insight into the WHY ...
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Midnight: A Gangster Love Story
Sister Souljah
Atria, 2008
Must Read!
This was a great book although i was expecting a sequel it is definitely a prequel. I love the views and I think everyone should give this book a read because it opens eyes to the way most young black americans do things. It offers insight on another more positive ...
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Fireproof Your Marriage Couple's Kit
Jennifer Dion
Outreach Inc, 2008
Fireproof and The Love Dare Helped My Marriage
After going through the Fireproof Your Marriage curriculum, my wife and I learned how to love and respect each other unconditionally. We practiced The Love Dare principles as featured in the film. With the kit, each of us got our own Participant's Guide and we followed ...
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Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl-A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship
Sherry Argov
Adams Media, 2002
Every woman should own a copy of this book!
Yes, every woman! Come on, have you ever felt like you betrayed yourself a little bit when you agreed with what the guy was saying just to be liked?? Especially when this 'prince charming' is out of your life in 3 months time and you realise that he wasn't worth even a ...
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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
Gary Chapman
Northfield Publishing, 1995
The Five Love Languages
This book is excellent and I would recommend it to all married couples, couples thinking about marriage and anyone in a relationship. It breaks down our communication preferences in laymen terms - This is definitely a book that will make you go - Hummmmmmmm. So ...
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Grace: A Novel
Richard Paul Evans
Simon & Schuster, 2008
A subject that really needs to be dealt with....
I am so very much connected to GRACE, from The Little Match Girl ( my favorite Anderson story) to GRACES Birthday,(mine also is October 17th) to he sexual abuse as a child. Although I had a very different outcome in life, I am so thankful that Richard Paul Evans has ...
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Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
Stacey O'Brien
Free Press, 2008
Fantastic Book!!
The story of Wesley the Owl is a fantastic read for any animal lover, and especially avian lovers. The human/animal connection Stacey shares with Wesley, and the stories she tells of that connection are entertaining, enlightening and simply wonderful. A lot can be ...
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The Love Dare
Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick
B&H Books, 2008
The Love Dare
This is not only a great book for married couples but also for parents who struggle with parent/child relationships. We did "Day One Activity" on my 11 yr. old daughter and it was amazing the amount of conflict that was prevented. Of course, the parent will need to ...
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Lidia's Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Tanya Bastianich Manuali
Knopf, 2007
Good basics
This is a good, basic cookbook with easy to follow recipes. Especially fun if you are a fan of her show. I read along and make notes in the book of additional information as I watch her prepare the dish on TV.
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Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
Donald Miller
Thomas Nelson, 2003
Jazz like me...
Have you ever encountered someone who seems to be on the same wave-length... the second pea in your pod... ? This book was that very experience for me.
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Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
Francis Chan, Danae Yankoski
David C. Cook, 2008
Best book I've read in a long time
This book is phenomenal. It changed my life and continues to each day. Francis presents the truth of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. He invites us to the challenge and reality that we're called to give everything up if Jesus asks for it. He reminds ...
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The Five Love Languages of Children
Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell
Northfield Publishing, 1997
very helpful and simple to use
In some ways, we people are different, but in other ways we share a few common denominators. Our ways as human beings begin with five basic things we find important. We each hold them in a particular order of importance and live out our lives proving it. Very ...
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For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women
Shaunti Feldhahn, Jeff Feldhahn
Multnomah Books, 2006
Powerful and Illuminating
Don't be fooled by the size of this little book because within its pages is a message all men need to here. I first read this book several years ago and have since given it as a gift to several close friends. I highly recommend this book to you. Don't make the same ...
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