March Book Review
I have to admit this month I was all over the place with my reading. Maybe that is because I had an entire week where I read nothing!!!! Zero, nada, goose egg! Why? Because I was roofing in San Antonio and if you missed that post, you can catch it here at: https://worthyheart.com/blog/2018/3/17/what-is-in-your-kids-snowball
Even with that one week out, I managed to sneak in four books and I have to say they were all really good! Take a look and if you see something that interests you I highly suggest you get it because I give all four books two thumbs up this month!
I started the month with a little love story about second chances and I fell in love immediately! Who Do You Love by Jennifer Weiner was such a brilliantly written love story that I could not put it down. If I had to sum this book up in one word it would be FATE! Who does not love a book about destiny? As fate would have it, the two main characters in this book meet at the ripe young age of 8 and have no idea that the stars are lining up for them. Rachel and Andy are from two different backgrounds and meet one night in the ER of a hospital. Rachel has snuck out of her room and sees Andy in the waiting room. Rachel is very intrigued as they are both kids, eight to be exact, why would any parent let their child go to the ER with a broken arm alone? The ER waiting room is the last time Rachel will see Andy, so she thinks. The two will meet up again, but when? When they do will they connect? Do they remember each other? Yes, but I don't want to ruin it for you! You have to get this sweet book that has twists and turns, ups and downs, but is a wonderful story about love and fate and my favorite, happy endings! This is a story that will touch your heart and bring you hope. One I will never forget!
I had several people tell me to read You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living and Awesome Life. Let me just tell you, this book is BADASS just like its title! I should have picked this book up sooner, but I did not, so guess what, I am still a badass! That is what this book is about! Stop doubting and start doing! It is not that this book is chalk full of advice and encouragement I have not already heard, but it is the way the writer delivers it! It is humorous, real, and raw. IF you are sitting at a point in your life where you are starting something new, ready to make a change, needing to get out of a self sabotaging rut, or just needing to love yourself again, this book is for you! By the end of this book, if you are as lucky as I am, you might learn there are things about yourself you just need to embrace and love. Things you can't change and things you can. How to relate to people and how to go about life feeling confident and secure in who you are and who you are evolving into. Great book and one that you want a highlighter and pen with you while you read, because trust me, there is some serious sage advice! Click on the link and get it today and start living the life you were intended to live and love yourself and watch the world love you!
When I started 23 Minutes in Hell: One Man's Story About What He Saw, Heard, and Felt in That Place of Torment, by Bill Wiese, I was expecting one thing. I was expecting to hear about a near death experience and how Mr. Wiese went to hell. That did happen, but not through a near death experience. I can honestly say the book scared me and left me unsettled. I understand there is a hell and I understand Mr. Wiese's message and how it needs to be heard, but it is a scary one and yes one that all we can do is hope to plant the seed and hope like heck the seed plants enough fear about hell that our non believing friends will want to explore God and the Truth. This book is not an easy, light read. It is dark, heavy, and downright scary. But isn't that what Hell is all about? Will I use this as a tool to share the Gospel? Probably not if I am being honest, but I am glad I read it and if anyone is questioning their faith and brings up the topic of hell, I will absolutely make this book one of my recommendations for those questioning the idea of Heaven and Hell.
After reading 23 Minutes in Hell I desperately needed a light and fluffy read! First Comes Love by Emily Griffin was just what the doctor ordered, however, it hit close to home on a number of levels. It is about a pair of sisters who have to deal with some family situations and loss together. Sometimes that is tricky and can drive a sword between relationships if you let it. The beautiful thing about this story is that both sisters realize how much they need each other and love always comes first. This really touched my heart as I have walked a similar path with my own sister and love always comes first. If you are looking for a sweet book about family, friendship, and following your heart where ever it might lead you, then this book is for you. Great read all the way to the unexpected ending, which I always love!
So there you have it! Amy's March Book Review. What is on your bookshelves as of late? I would love a recommendation or two.
xo,
Amy
