Monthly Archives: February 2021

Book Review: The Duke And I

The Duke And I, by Julia Quinn This book is where the Bridgerton saga begins, intriguingly enough with the oldest girl and fourth of the Bridgerton children, of whom there are eight, each of whom has their own novel where … Continue reading

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Requiescant In Pace, Forti Animo

The first time my name and any writing of my own ever appeared in print was when I wrote a short letter to the editor in the early 1990’s defending Rush Limbaugh in the pages of the local newspaper in … Continue reading

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Book Review: How To Forgive When It Feels Impossible

How To Forgive When It Feels Impossible, by Peter Horrobin [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] When one is reading a book … Continue reading

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Book Review: Make Their Day

Make Their Day: 101 Simple, Powerful Ways To Love Others Well, by Karen Ehman [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In … Continue reading

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Book Review: Ludwig’s Handbook Of Old Testament Rulers & Cities

Ludwig’s Handbook Of Old Testament Rulers & Cities, by Charles Ludwig This book is an interesting one, and it was recommended by our pastor, who is going through a series of Bible Studies on the kings of Israel. As a … Continue reading

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Book Review: An Historical Survey Of The Old Testament

An Historical Survey Of The Old Testament, by Eugene H. Merill This book strives to keep a balance that is very difficult but is also something that is worthwhile, and that is to provide a book that marries a conservative … Continue reading

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Carole King

Technically speaking, Carole King is already in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of a songwriting team, but as a performer she is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The question here is whether … Continue reading

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Book Review: Chronological And Background Charts Of The Old Testament

Chronological And Background Charts Of The Old Testament, by John H. Walton This has to be the second time that I have bought and read this book, as I am sure another copy of it exists somewhere in one of … Continue reading

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Book Review: Wine Girl

Wine Girl: The Obstacles, Humiliations, And Triumphs Of America’s Youngest Sommelier, by Victoria James This book would more accurately have been titled whine girl, as most of this book consists of the author whining about her hard life and how … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Last Stargazers

The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story Of Astronomy’s Vanishing Explorers, by Emily Levesque This book could have been much better than it was, as is often the case. There are really a couple of issues with this book that prevent … Continue reading

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