Friday, September 19, 2014

A bride in store by Melissa Jagears

The book begins with mail-order-bride, Eliza, getting robbed while traveling on a train west to meet her intended.  She is further dismayed to find out that her would be husband, Axel,  is out of town when she arrives and no one seems to know where he has gone or when he will return.  Without money she is forced to take a job at the store Axel owns along with his partner.  The plot goes through many twists and turns as Eliza’s dream of running her own store collides with her romantic situation which involves not one but two men in her life.  This is an enjoyable read that keeps you intrigued to the very end!

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Experiencing the loss of a family member : discover the path to hope and healing by H. Norman Wright.

This book begins with a discussion on the world of grief in general and then deals with the specifics of each loss. The author dedicates one chapter to each different loss: spouse, child, parent, sibling, friend, pet.  Other chapters deal with helping children in grief and the loss of a woman and her mother as well as a man and his father. The last two chapters include navigating the questions of life and ways in which to help others deal with grief.  Each topic is supported with scripture and prayers along with suggestions for further reading in the recommended resources.  This book is a practical guide through the valleys of life as the author gives sound advice on confronting all the aspects and ramifications of death and how it affects us both physically and emotionally as well as spiritually .