April Book Review

So I missed March! But with very good reason…..I was on a mission trip and I got pneumonia and I just could not keep my eyes open. I hope I never get that mess again! It was VERY bad! But, as the saying goes, “I’m back and I am better than ever babe!”

With one exception….Most of the books I read this month were great, but one, well I just can’t lie. It was hard. It was deep. It was an entire experience and one that I have yet to complete, but I am just worn out from trying to understand. I am sure it is an exceptional book, but I think it was a little deep for me. With that being said I will leave it to you guys to decide!

The book is A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary, by Macrina Wiederkehr. I really want to like this book! I can tell I would love the author! And I know this sounds weird, but I got some good advice from it. I actually shared it in my letter to God so I am not sure why I am having such a hard time grasping alot of it. Maybe that is all my heart can take right now. Who knows. All I know is I will finish this book someday and I think everyone who is really searching for a spiritual path, well, maybe this book is right for you. Maybe you and I could discuss it. I really do believe in my heart of hearts when I pick it up again I will get another little nugget of inspiration like I did this time. I know this all sounds weird, but just trust me and get it and see if you can feel what I am talking about.

Tree Full of Angels by Macrina Wiederkehr (1995) Paperback

HarperOne; 1st Harper & Row Paperback Ed edition (1995-11-29)

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I decided to then pick up my gal pal, Rachel Hollis’s book, Girl Stop Apologizing. So here is my honest feedback. 1. I LOVE RACHEL! 2. I LOVE HER STORY! 3. I follow her on social media. 4. I went to the movie premier of Made for More. And 5. This book was a repeat of all of that. So for me, well I have heard it all. For you, if you are new to Rachel, then you might enjoy it. I did take alot of notes, but it was stuff I had heard before. So in a nutshell. If you are like me and love Rachel and you feel like she is your bestfriend, then get the book to support her. If you follow her, but could care less about her story, well you have heard the material. If you do not follow her, get the book and start. Am I glad I got it? Heck yes! Did I love it? Yes, but simply because I love her. Will I read it again? Probably not seeing that I stock her on social media!

Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals

By Rachel Hollis

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After reading two books on improving myself, whether it be spiritually or emotionally, I decided to turn to chic lit and take a moment. So I picked up Hissy Fit, by Mary Kay Andrews. This book was just what I needed! It starts out with the main character catching her fiance having sex with her best friend minutes before the wedding! Yep! That was all I needed to be hooked! It was a light read about crushed dreams, relearning yourself, and new beginings, but not without a little bit of fun here and there, and a huge plot twist that I never saw coming. Would I recommend this book? Absolutley! Especially if you just need a break from reality and you want to get wrapped up in someone else’s drama!

Hissy Fit: A Novel

By Mary Kay Andrews

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I guess I was thinking that Hissy Fit was enough of a break from heavy material and I decided to read The Tattooist of Aushchwitz, by Heather Morris. What was I thinking? This book was so good, but so heavy! I literally had to make sure not to read before I was going anywhere around people because it would bring me down. Like really down. I will say it is a great story about perseverance in the midst of hell and how the human spirit really is amazingly strong, especially when love is involved. If you are a sucker for a beautiful love story and if you like stories about the true strength of humans, then this book is for you.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz: A Novel

By Heather Morris

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So I found myself needing a break from heavy again and I decided to go to my favorite author who never lets me down when it comes to an easy story, with a little bit of drama, little bit of love, and always a beautiful setting. Elin Hidlerbrand! I just love her! I always know I can count on her books and this one was no exception. Winter in Paradise was such a fun read. Although it did include a plane crash and anyone who knows me knows I am terrified of flying so I hate seeing movies with plane crashes or reading books with plane crashes. The good news is this book did not really focus on the crash in detail so I was super excited about that. In true Elin form though there were a few plot twists that kept me so interested. Basically the husband of the main character was in the plane crash with his mistress in the middle of the BVI’s. That is all the information I want to give you as I promise you will love reading this book. It has a sequel and I can’t wait to dive in!!!!

Winter in Paradise

By Elin Hilderbrand

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Last book I got, I actually got on audible per the recommendation of the person who told me about it. Not sure if yall remember I had a little dental emergency after I was coming out of my pnemonia fog. It was a Friday afternoon and my cap fell off. My dentist could not see me, but she referred me to a guy in Plano who generously waited for me and fixed my tooth. We got to talking about life and he suggested I get the book, God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours, by Regina Brett. Not only did he suggest this book, but he told me to get it on audible. BEST ADVICE EVER! Hearing Mrs. Brett read her own book was amazing! And the book is basically what the title says. Life is too short, don’t sweat the small stuff, stay present, and know God has you and will not blink. This book will be a gift I give always! I can’t begin to tell you how special this book is! I highly suggest you getting it on audible like I did and then getting to have by your bedside to refer to often! I did! I am not kidding…..go to this link now and buy it now! Dont’ think about it! Just do it!!!!! You will not regret it!

God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours

By Regina Brett

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So that’s March/April!

I would love to hear if you have read any of my suggestions and if you have send me a picture and your thoughts and I will post it on instagram as a re-gram! Would love also to know what you are reading! I am always looking for a new book!

Until next time!

XO,

Amy