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The Refuge by Heidi Martin (Book Review #218)
“I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.”
This book was an “OnlineBookClub.org Book of the Day.”
The refuge is a story about Anna Waters. She is married to Fredrick. Anna is a lawyer and spends long hours working away avoiding her husband. A horrible incident in the past has caused friction between the couple. Fredrick does not know how to handle things and Anna refuses to talk about it. Fredrick files for divorce and that is when Anna’s journey to self-discovery begins.
I thoroughly enjoyed the journey this author took us, in understanding Anna better. It describes why she behaves the way she does and how hard life has been for her ever since the incident happened. Anna has to confront herself through the move she makes and the new people she meets. The message this book brings, I believe, is very helpful to anyone that is going through difficult times. The novel is not a memoir but a work of fiction; however, it does seem to be close to the author.
The literary standard of the book was in good shape. The layout and structure of the story were put together with a steady pace and had an interesting plot to it. I believe the author has great potential in writing similar style fiction novels.
No one can really understand the pain, and the suffering someone else goes through. That is because everyone’s tolerance toward matters differs. In this case, Anna has to overcome fear and accept reality. The novel does have a romantic side to it, which was pleasant.
I believe anyone that enjoys an inspirational story will like this book.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Breadcrumbs by Francis Shaw (Book Review #201)
Breadcrumbs is a short, self-help book written about a collection of essays. It begins with a quote from the famous Persian Poet, Rumi, “Beyond the ideas of right and wrong, there is a field, I’ll meet you there.” Ironically, this quote sums up the book very well. The author uses various ways to elaborate on the message without directly saying it out loud. The skill used is fabulously webbed within stories like the King’s Gambit, Frodo, and Timothy the Tortoise. The book then summarizes the examples through theories, like the butterfly effect and the theory of Spiritual Relativity.
I found the book to be a breath of fresh air. The author’s style of writing was very friendly and felt like he was sitting across the table talking to me. I thoroughly enjoyed the witty side of his approach towards matters that some people may find boring. The literature standard was delightful and if I could, I would read the book again later, just to refresh my mind and feel good again.
The content is filled with inspirational and motivational comments, which really do pick your spirit up. The book also discusses human progression, world crisis, spiritual relativity, theory, healing, hope, finding a purpose and much more.
I recommend this book to people that like to read on spiritual- inspirational books.
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Tales of the Whirling Rainbow by Steven McFadden (Book Review #411)
As the author is a veteran journalist, I did not have any doubt regarding the literature standard of the book. The work has been divided into 7 sections and discusses legends and teachings from the past.
I particularly enjoyed reading the new period of the sun. The stories were all written with care, offering names, references to time and place. I found it more credible since it wasn’t just a “he said, she said” kind of book.
I would have preferred a more thought out cover design for the book as the content was much richer than the chosen cover. The book does offer life messages and guidance, on its own merit and I believe anyone that values the things mentioned above, would enjoy this book.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Intermittent Fasting by Justin Hart (Book Review 203)
This book is all about weight loss. It discusses methods such as fasting and ketogenic ways of losing fat in our body. It also provides some history and common knowledge on problems people have that face dieting and what is now called “crash dieting.” I found that particular part of the book to be very interesting, as I know it to be true. There are parts where you feel that the book is losing track on the main topic, but the author quickly returns to the main issue. I think this book would be useful for people that wish to have general knowledge on weight loss.
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History of Russia by Ian Maslow (Book Review #181)
History of Russia is a book written with the intention of providing sufficient information about Russia from the early (800-1200) right up until the breakup of the Union. Read More
The Most Hated Man by Mark Pendergrast (Book Review #408)
The author is very brave to challenge the judgment on one of the most hated men in America. He examines all of the alleged victims’ memories and retrieved thoughts in therapy and analyzes how they all could have been not true. After reading the author’s other book, entitled Memory Warp, I finally could understand how he could connect this book to his other researched work.
The argument of the book was easy to follow and the work presented was well organized and investigated. The author’s intentions were clear, and I admired his attempt to explain the hazards of repressed memory therapy and use this case as an example of the problem we may be facing in determining what is real and what is not.
I recommend this book to people who are into true crime, false convictions, psychology, repressed memories, science readers and anyone in the field of medicine.
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The Sword to Unite by Peter Hopkins (Book Review #196)
The Sword to Unite is a fantasy novel written about a man named Cedric. He is the Lord of Orford and he suffers from dark visions and omens. When a tome is stolen he makes all efforts to find it and on the way, uncovers some truth behind his own past and reason. There is an ancient prophecy and Azrael, the wraith of corruption has returned. Just like any fantasy book, you have read, a group of magicians, beasts, and forest flock get together in order to stop Azrael. However, only the heir of Adalgott, who was the first King of the North, can stop him. Cedric needs to gather all the lords of the lands to unite, as the force is too strong to beat. The one thing Cedric needs is the blade of Geanlaecan, which coincidently becomes the name of the book.
The story was written beautifully. The content and the layout of the story was well put together.The book had many science fiction scenes and possessed a dense fantasy plot. It was still easy to understand, even if this genre was not your typical read. I particularly enjoyed the character development. It was apparent that much care and research had gone through, to make the plot flawless and exceptional.
The story was based on King Author and Anglo-Saxon Mythology. I believe every author has a unique touch to writing stories like this and in this case, the world building, summary plot and exceptional style of writing, set this book to be different, of its kind.
It is vital that fantasy-writing authors spend a good amount of time providing a picturesque description of the world they set the readers into. I strongly believe that the author has understood this and because of that, The sword to unite is highly recommended by me.
This book is suitable for fantasy lovers and people that wish to dive into a rich fictitious literature.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Sayni and the Windowjet Brothers by Garth Laidlaw (Book Review #202)
Sayni and the Windowjet Brothers is a children’s book written about a town named Candleton. Ironically it is lit by candles hence, the name. There is this little ten-year-old girl named, Sayni. She has a compass and has been told by the elders in her town that if she uses it correctly, the compass will guide her through her life. She normally walks around collecting things for her compass and some days, she fails to find anything. Her uncle, Garmo helps her out on those days in order to pick her spirits up.
As she is searching for more pieces one day, Sayni wonders into an area called, Blaresko District. This is where everyone without a compass lives. It’s where men and children wonder without a purpose or direction. Sayna begins to worry as she wishes to return back to her warm and comforting side of the city. People on this side of the city offer her already made compasses, ones that she does not need to look around to collect anything. She refuses to take them! She wants to complete her own compass. As she tries to run away from them, she falls, into the land of the Windowjet Brothers.
The author is a writer and an illustrator. This subsequently has been transpired into the book making it absolutely beautiful and fascinating to read. The story is written with absolute care and much attention. It brings the message of hope and trying to stay unique to whom you are. It inspires children to journey through their own destiny rather than accepting what’s been possibly given to them. The literature standard is absorbing and rich in quality. I believe nothing is more rewarding than reading a book like this and praising it for what it truly is. Exquisite.
I highly recommend this book for parents and children that appreciate inspirational books.
Written by Jeyran Main
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And Then I Am Gone: A Walk with Thoreau by Mathias B. Freese (Book Review #410)
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