Reviews by Susan K. Stewart
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Green (Reviewed 11/17/2009)Green by Ted Dekker is subtitled “The Circle – Book Zero – The Beginning and The End.” The book’s description say the reader can begin reading The Circle series with Green, or read it as the end of the series. Maybe it works to end the series, but it doesn’t work as the beginning book. The ...
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Fearless (Reviewed 9/29/2009)I’ve heard there are 365 verses about fear in the Bible, one for each day of the year. Max Lucado only tackles twelve fears in his new book, Fearless, Imagine Your Life Without Fear. Lucado is known for his easy reading, but poetic style of writing. He doesn’t write poetry, although a poem is inserted ...
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The Expanded Bible (Reviewed 9/29/2009)My number one complaint about The [expanded] Bible from Thomas Nelson, it’s only the New Testament. I’ve long used The Amplified Bible as part of my in-depth study of the Scripture. The [expanded] Bible adds to what the Amplified has done so well – add clear definition to words and phrases in ...
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Jesus Calling (Reviewed 7/29/2009)I believe it is possible to have a personal, one-to-one relationship with God. Yes, the God Creator of the universe. A relationship that is personal has intimate conversations. Sarah Young shares her conversations with God in Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence. Inspired by the anonymous ...
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Face of Betrayal (Reviewed 5/19/2009)If you have a long plane flight or train ride, Face of Betrayal by Lis Wiehl, is the book to take with you. Don’t get it for bedtime reading though; you won’t get any sleep. Similar to a news story from several years ago, three friends work together to solve the murder of a young Senate page. The ...
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The Noticer (Reviewed 4/28/2009)I struggle with the right words to describe The Noticer by Andy Andrews from Thomas Nelson. Is it the beginning of a movement, or a good marketing plan? Is it a feel-good book, or a short story stretched to fill about 150 pages? Is it autobiographical, or just written to sound like it? I'm afraid the ...
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Collapse of Distinction (Reviewed 4/13/2009)Collapse of Distinction by Scott McKain , even sitting on the bookstore shelf, is the message. The cover stands out as distinct. It is a durable textbook-style cover that indicates the writer and publisher intend for you to use the book rather than just read, a clear distinction over many other business ...
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This Is Your Brain On Joy (Reviewed 3/11/2009)Finally. That was my first response to Dr. Earl Henslin’s book This is Your Brain on Joy. Finally, a psychologist who recognizes the spiritually of a person. Finally, a Christian who understands the physical aspects of mental illness. Dr. Henslin explains how the brain works and how each area of the ...
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For The Tough Times (Reviewed 1/26/2009)Adapted from several of Max Lucado’s other books, this pocketsize book is easy reading, but offers no easy answers. Unlike many books offered about tragedy and loss, this one doesn’t offer touchy, feely easy answers. Lucado, pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, assures the reader that all ...
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House of Dark Shadows (Reviewed 12/23/2008)When I read the prologue to House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo, I thought the book was going to be an edge-of-your-seat suspense. I was disappointed; House is less suspense and more a journal of the King family, around whom the story revolves. Rather than an adult book, this should be considered ...
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The Chronological Study Bible (Reviewed 12/2/2008)Many resources are available to read the Bible in chronological order. And, although it is interesting to read David's psalms along with his life story, it sheds little light on God's work in history. The Chronological Study Bible from Thomas Nelson illuminates God's story by placing the inspired Scripture ...
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Through the Storm (Reviewed 10/20/2008)
For readers looking for a sensational tell-all, Lynne Spears’ Through the Storm, will be disappointing. I, too, was disappointed, but for different reason Through the Storm, subtitled A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World is less than it promises. It is less about family and more about ...
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The Faith of Barack Obama (Reviewed 8/24/2008)The Faith of Barack Obama is going to let down many readers. Those who are looking for a pro-Obama reading will not find what they anticipated. The people who are expecting to read the certainty about Obama’s religious affiliations won’t get what they want. Readers who want the truth will not be ...
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