Life, Love and Books

The Girl's Guide to Conquering Life Erica & Jonathan Catherman This book is a must have for girls of all ages, if there is something you want to learn how to do this book will give you simple instructions. From how to change the tire to applying for a job, this book has 100 skills that help to thrive i n life.  Growing up I would have loved to have had a book like this to guide me thru the skills that I never was taught. Even now as an adult, I will be using this book to guide me to learn new skills, maybe even get a dream job. I will also be sharing this book with young women in my life as they seek to conquering life. As a mentor of young women myself, I have ran into moments where I did not know how to teach certain skills, ones that I did not know. I see this book as a blessing that is going to touch alot of young women's lives.  I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Tyndale Blog Network. A favorable review was not required....

Deep Extraction: An FBI Task Force Novel by Diann Mills  Deep Extraction brings another thrilling read that dives into the deep world of oil drilling. The story follows an FBI agent and US Marshall who are investigating the mysterious death of a businessman and friend. When an oil and gas magnate Nathan Moore is found dead by his wife, she becomes the main suspect in the murder case.  Special Agent Tori  Templeton is torn between choosing to stand by her dear friend Sally's side or focus totally on finding the person who has killed Sally's husband. Joining Tori and her partner is recently reinstated Deputy US Marshall Cole Jeffers, who has just come back from a time away.   As more clues are unearthed that reveal a secret lifestyle that was unknown by victim's family it gets to be more difficult for those investigating the case. The more the team sift thru the clues it seems they are finding that the case may be more of a maze of bad new...

  You're the One That I Want by Susan May Warren Owen Christiansen has been on a downward spiral , since an injury ended his NHL career, not knowing where to turn disappeared for a long time. When the chance comes around for a fresh start in his life with a  job on a crabbing boat. This job comes with a chance at romance with the captains daughter Elise "Scotty" McFlynn. Scotty is used to being one of the guys, never having to rely on anyone to do anything for her. Happy ever after is not in the future plans for her, Scotty's life is captaining her fathers crabbing boat. Her thoughts changed when a near death experience for Owen, gives her another look at her future.  When Casper, Owen's older brother comes to drag the prodigal home, along comes a boatload of family drama. News comes thru that Casper is wanted for questioning about a murder back in Minnesota. Scotty is pulled in to escort both of the brothers back home to Deep Haven as one of her du...

Through a Man's Eyes by Shaunti Feldhahn and Craig Gross Shaunti Feldhahn author of "For Women only" teams up with the founder the XXXChurch Craig Ross to bring us women a deeper insight on the men in our lives. This book delves deeper into the way a man's brain works and shows us how much differently they are wired than a woman's brain. Breaking  it down into a language we can understand and be able to see what our men are struggling with every day of their lives. It shows that are men are normal and there is nothing wrong with them being visual, that it actually is part of their makeup to gaze upon their beloved wives. Our culture has made it harder for men to treat a woman like a real person, when they are bombarded with sexual images everywhere they turn. We as wives and mothers need to be the support for our men and open our eyes to the pitfalls they are facing day by day. Taking the time to teach our young sons how to treat a girl like she is somethi...