Life, Love and Books

What Matters Most  Kellie Coates Gilbert  In book 4 of the A Texas Gold series, we are introduced to Leta Breckenridge a devoted daughter to her mother who suffers from dementia. When a job opportunity comes up that Leta can not pass up to be able to pay for her mothers care. She takes the job, but as time passes and she starts to see what is really going on behind closed doors. Nathan Emerson is a rising political star that may be the next candidate for the race for Governor. Already in a relationship with a beautiful woman who would make a good politician's wife, he can't understand why he is attracted to this pretty and feisty girl. Could Leta be the one he has been looking for, who holds not just the keys to the future; but also the keys to his heart.  Kellie Coates Gilbert writes an amazing story about politics and the battles that can happen in them. If  you are looking for a excellent story to read, this is the o...

Catch A Star by Tamika Catchings Growing up all Tamika Catchings wanted was to be able to fit in with others. Born with moderate hearing loss, she had to wear hearing aids that made things more difficult by other kids bullying her for being different than them. With her parents getting a divorce gave her another challenge in her life to overcome. Preserving thru the obstacles in front of her, Tamika pushed her way up the ranks to become a WNBA star. Tamika had a dream and she rose thru so much to catch a star of her own.  I would recommend this book to any parent that has a child that is struggling with bullying and anyone that is struggling to overcome life's obstacles.  As a child I struggled to overcome many obstacles in my life, several people was placed in my life to help me get thru and become who I am. Tamika chose to become a light to young boys and girls who are struggling as she had struggled. I hope to do the same for girls around me. This bo...