Reviews by Bryon Mondok
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The Expanded Bible (Reviewed 10/30/2009)This was a difficult translation for me to read. It's a word for word translation on steroids. The translation itself is actually quite readable. It's just the addition of synonyms and bible verses added linearly in the sentence that breaks up the flow of verse and rhythm and narrative that's such a ...
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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years (Reviewed 9/29/2009)A Million Miles in a Thousand Years Donald Miller Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2009 254 pages Donald Miller is a one-of-a-kind writer. His talent is a rare gift. He is one of the few that can tell a story about himself and get out of his own way. The premise of Miller’s book is story. He ...
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Fearless (Reviewed 9/8/2009)Author: Max Lucado Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2009 Number of pages: 221 Fear is the one frontier we vigorously explore; its boundaries will never be discovered. Toxic panic runs rampant. "We fear being sued, finishing last, going broke; we fear the mole on the back, the new kid on the block, ...
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Dred Scott's Revenge (Reviewed 7/27/2009)Author: Judge Andrew P. Napolitano Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2009 Number of pages: 253 Our Heroes and Their Prejudice I'm deeply convicted that I wouldn't normally buy a book like this. I chose to review for Thomas Nelson Publishers and I'm glad I did. I learned much and I unlearned more. I ...
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The Noticer (Reviewed 4/27/2009)Book title: The Noticer Author: Andy Andrews Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2009 Number of pages: including reader’s guide, 167 Your current situation is not the problem. The problem is that you need perspective. Jones, Andy Andrews’ main character has a gift of making unique observations ...
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The Hole in Our Gospel (Reviewed 4/17/2009)The Hole in Our GospelAuthor: Richard StearnsNashville, Thomas Nelson, 2009Number of pages: 279 The Hole in Our Gospel analyzes modern Christendom’s commitment to the whole gospel. “More and more, our view of the gospel has been narrowed to a simple transaction, marked by checking a box on ...
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This Is Your Brain On Joy (Reviewed 3/5/2009)Book title: This is Your Brain on Joy Author: Dr. Earl Henslin Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2008 Number of pages: 236 "After the Fall, everything in creation took a hit, including the hardwiring of our brains. In other words, all brains today are not equal." That is a concept I've never ...
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Holding Fast (Reviewed 12/26/2008)Holding Fast Author: Karen James Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2008 Number of pages: 225 Karen James tells the story of losing her man to a mountain. Kelly James is a man’s man; a follower of Jesus, a lover of life, a godly dad, and hopeless romantic. He’s a mountaineer that’s ...
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The Truth About You (Reviewed 12/26/2008)Book title: The Truth about You Author: Marcus Buckingham Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2008 Number of pages: 110 I've been told that you can't judge a book by it's cover. But I did and that put two strikes on the board. Strike one: I don't know that I want to know the truth about me. Strike ...
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Billy (Reviewed 11/14/2008)Book title: Billy Authors: William Paul McKay & Ken Abraham Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2008 264 pages Billy is the life story of Billy Graham as told to a reporter by outspoken atheist, Charles Templeton. A has-been reporter, Deborah Matthews, is sent to Templeton on his death bed with one ...
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Through the Storm (Reviewed 10/15/2008)Book title: Through the Storm Author(s): Lynne Spears, Lorilee Cracker Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2008 Number of pages: 206 Lynne Spears sets the record straight. She is not the insane “stage mom” the media says she is. Out of the chute, Spear’s book takes the defensive posture ...
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The Faith of Barack Obama (Reviewed 8/17/2008)Stephen Mansfield, author of The Faith of George W. Bush, and The Faith of the American Soldier, does a great job of summarizing and getting to the point. He knows what it is you're curious about and gets to the answers in an engaging way. Indeed, the story of Barack Obama and his faith rings true. Many ...
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