Review

60 People Who Shaped the Church by Alton Gansky

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Excellent book!

Gansky, a master storyteller, has selected sixty people who influenced the church in various ways. Beginning with Peter and ending with Billy Graham, this book is packed with inspirational stories. Gansky provides an overview of each person.

There are names I recognized but didn’t know their story. Other names were new to me. I was especially touched by the lives of John Bunyan, John Newton, and Billy Sunday. The way that Charles Wesley, T.S. Eliot, and C.S. Lewis used their writing skills inspired me. As a writer, this book sparked multiple ideas for articles. I can easily see the same happening for church leaders, educators, and ministers and highly recommend the book for them. Great read for history lovers!

-Review by Sandra Merville Hart

 

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A Little Bit of Charm by Mary Ellis

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A Little Bit of Charm (The New Beginnings Series)

This story of Rachel, an Amish woman, quickly captured my attention. I love novels where I can learn new things as a natural part of the story and now have a greater appreciation for the Amish way of life and the work involved in horse stables.

A forbidden interest in a Baptist thoroughbred owner doesn’t stop Rachel’s heart from complicating the matter. A wonderful story with lovable, believable characters!

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Dead Man’s Hand by Eddie Jones

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Dead Man’s Hand: The Caden Chronicles,

When teenager Nick Caden visits Deadwood Canyon Ghost Town on vacation, he has no idea the adventures that await him. He witnesses the murder of Billy the Kid. He reports it to the sheriff. When they don’t find the body, the sheriff doesn’t believe him. Nick meets a girl named Annie Oakley who tries to help him find Billy the Kid.

Encounters with Wyatt Earp and Jesse James as well shootouts and bank robberies staged for the vacationer’s enjoyment will keep teenaged boys – and girls – on the edge of their seat as Nick and Annie face danger from the killer.

-Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

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Once Beyond a Time by Ann Tatlock

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This intricately-woven story about a family in turmoil and a house with a secret quickly captivated and held my interest until the end!

The novel’s journey takes us to a magical place where the unimaginable becomes possible.

I’m not surprised the book won a Christy Award. Loved it! Highly recommend this book and this author.

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Hearts that Survive by Yvonne Lehman

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This novel about the Titanic is an intricately-woven story about two women. It begins before the tragic event and shows us what happens during the tragedy.

I was immediately drawn into the story and got by on less sleep until finishing it! Though you may know the history of Titanic’s voyage, you’ll find many surprises as you read. I especially loved the attention to historical details that were effortlessly woven into the story. Definitely recommend this novel by a very talented author!

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The Nun and the Narc by Catherine Castle

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This suspenseful novel holds the element of danger, romance, and the comical quirks of an almost-ready-to-take-her-vows nun. The action begins immediately. The man who falls in love with the lovable nun-to-be faces danger with her at every turn. The characters are believable and the story held my attention from beginning to end.

The author does a wonderful job weaving suspense and comedy. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this romantic suspense. Great book!

-Review by Sandra Merville Hart

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