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How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church
How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church

Review:Gregory A. Boyd, speaks with refreshing honesty. A well rounded look at how politics can skew our thinking about our position as Christ followers in the kingdom of this world. It was truly thought and conscience provoking. A very brave book! Read more

The Bible Code
The Bible Code

Review:Drosnin fails to mention that ALL VOWELS were first deleted and then re-inserted with other vowels to fabricate new words to fit what the authors want to say. THIS IS PREPOSTEROUS!! In Hebrew, vowels are formed by intricate markings below (underneath) the constanants. These markings aren't in their computer program which effectively eliminates them from the actual words. They then put in any vowels they choose and change the entire meaning and context. For example the word, WORD becomes WRD.... Read more

Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation
Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation

Review:I rarely read these book despite my love of sociology yet minutes into Traister's work and I was addicted. I barely made it through the third chapter before telling all my close friends (married or single) that they had to purchase it.

This book truly addresses the majority of the fears, joys, challenges and rewards of being single from multiple perspectives. Furthermore she manages not to tear down married women or pit them against single women in any way.

This should really be re... Read more

Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance
Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance

Review:Well-written and researched. Truly inspirational story about the everyday heroes found on the small island of Crete. Like Chris' other book Born To Run, the story-telling is spellbinding and facts behind natural fitness are revealing. Another tour de force! Read more

The Seamstress
The Seamstress

Review:I purchased this book after talking to someone at a car dealership!! She had told me about it and I thought it sounded interesting. It was better than I had thought it would be. This is a first hand account from a surviver. Some of the areas were glossed over but enough detail was given to get a good picture of what was happening and what these people lived through. Read more

The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades  Before Roe v. Wade
The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade

Review:these stories and this perspective were totally new to me and this book presented them in a totally candid way that really enables the reader to identify with the girls in every step of their journey, from pre-pregnancy romance to seeking out the children they couldn't forget years and even decades later after they had formed other families. Read more

The Book of Enoch
The Book of Enoch

Review:An excellent book, and should have been added to the Bible! It gives the reader an insight into the the time before the flood. Too many ministers forget that there were Nephlim on the earth, and messing with humanity, and the DNA of mankind. I hightly recommend it! Read more

Stories and Lessons for Living (Compass) - The Lakota Way
Stories and Lessons for Living (Compass) - The Lakota Way

Review:This book was suggested at a critical crossroads in my life. I found it grounding, concise, exceptionally poignant and it spoke to me as if I were of its time. It defined and answered questions I didn't even realize I had. Highly recommended. Read more

The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People
The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People

Review:Excellent book by eye witness Tim Reitermann. I used to think Jim Jones was just crazy, but this book points out the evil in this man from a very early age. If you are at all interested in the phenomenon of The People's Temple, THIS is the definitive work. Read it. Read more

The Horrific Account of Nazi Experiments on Humans
The Horrific Account of Nazi Experiments on Humans

Review:I have read books on both the Nuremburg trials and the role of the doctors in the Nazi period, but this book gives an entirely different perspective- that of court reporter. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Read more

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