Tag Archives: family

Book Review: Schloss Nymphenburg

Posted on August 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

Schloss Nymphenburg, by Klaus G. Forg While I was waiting for dinner last night at the home of a friend, as is frequently my fashion, I picked up a coffee table book [1].  As might be expected, this short book … Continue reading →

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Made By Bachelor Norwegian Farmers

Posted on August 20, 2016 by nathanalbright

Yesterday after work, I had attempted to go for a bit of time to our company’s annual picnic, even though it was a blazing day and I wanted nothing to do with being outside if I could help it for … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Glass Castle

Posted on August 20, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Glass Castle:  A Memoir, by Jeanette Walls This is the second book in the CASA book of the month club [1], and as might be expected, it is a book about a broken family.  In fact, this book is … Continue reading →

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Tears In The Toast

Posted on August 16, 2016 by nathanalbright

You can learn a lot about someone from the toasts that they give.  There are some people, for example, who are skilled at giving witty and humorous comments, and generating a laugh with a zing.  More than a few times, … Continue reading →

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Haste To The Wedding, Part Deux

Posted on August 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

As I figured might happen, I had a pretty memorable day involving the wedding I attended, and it started from making the decision to do some last minute errands on my way towards the wedding, something that in retrospect was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The St. Lucia Island Club

Posted on August 13, 2016 by nathanalbright

The St. Lucia Island Club, by Brent Monahan [Note:  The uncorrected proof for this book was provided free of charge by Turner Publishing in exchange for an honest review.  The final published version of the book may be different from … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Peace Maker

Posted on August 12, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Peace Maker:  A Biblical Guide To Resolving Personal Conflict, by Ken Sande It is perhaps to my shame that this is not a book I had heard of, nor is it a book that I would have been likely … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Power Of Presence

Posted on August 8, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Power Of Presence: A Love Story, by Neil T. Anderson [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Kregel Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.] The subtitle of this book provides an important clue to its … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Quarrel With The King

Posted on July 29, 2016 by nathanalbright

Quarrel With The King:  The Story Of An English Family On The High Road To Civil War, by Adam Nicholson, read by Simon Vance Having already read and pondered some about the Pembroke family of Wilton, which is near Salisbury … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Althrop

Posted on July 28, 2016 by nathanalbright

If you know the name Charles Spencer at all, it is likely as the brother of the late Princess Diana.  If you did not draw the connection before, reading this book will let the reader know more about the Spencers … Continue reading →

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