There are parts I disagree with, there are some conclusions that seem oversimplified, but overall, I really enjoyed this book! Many of us have seen thThere are parts I disagree with, there are some conclusions that seem oversimplified, but overall, I really enjoyed this book! Many of us have seen the negative side effects that screen time has on our kids, many of us have seen the attention problems that develop after excessive use, there is a lot of valuable information packed into this book! ...more
Very interesting book about Jefferson! I didn't find any of the information surprising, but it did reinforce my beliefs about Jefferson. Very interesting book about Jefferson! I didn't find any of the information surprising, but it did reinforce my beliefs about Jefferson. ...more
I might try this again sometime. It didn't really work for me this year, but it was a difficult Lent and I struggled to get into the spirit of Lent. I might try this again sometime. It didn't really work for me this year, but it was a difficult Lent and I struggled to get into the spirit of Lent. ...more
This book was recommended to me by a person that said it was "her favorite book ever!" While I don't share that feeling, it was an enjoyable story andThis book was recommended to me by a person that said it was "her favorite book ever!" While I don't share that feeling, it was an enjoyable story and the audiobook is fantastic as it is read by McConaughey himself! ...more
This is a fascinating and horrifying story! The book is a little long and drags in a few places, but even that emphasizes the length of her struggle fThis is a fascinating and horrifying story! The book is a little long and drags in a few places, but even that emphasizes the length of her struggle for justice and freedom....more
As a member of the book launch team I had the privilege of reading an advance copy of this book. As always, the books by the Clarkson family continue As a member of the book launch team I had the privilege of reading an advance copy of this book. As always, the books by the Clarkson family continue to encourage and inspire! This book has reminded me of the importance of being intentional with our words, it seems all the more important as our kids get older. While this isn’t my favorite book from the Clarkson family, it has been an encouragement and one I will keep on my shelf!...more
This book is irreverent, inappropriate, and will be offensive to many. However, I literally laughed out loud while reading this. If you come from an eThis book is irreverent, inappropriate, and will be offensive to many. However, I literally laughed out loud while reading this. If you come from an evangelical background you will probably find yourself cringing and laughing. ...more
I love the conservation work Thula Thula is doing and I enjoy all the stories of their efforts. But until this book, I never knew the role Lawrence AnI love the conservation work Thula Thula is doing and I enjoy all the stories of their efforts. But until this book, I never knew the role Lawrence Anthony played as a mediator with the LRA...fascinating!...more
This book covers a lot of information about the slave trade in Richmond and throughout the South. Since there is little documentation about Mary LumpkThis book covers a lot of information about the slave trade in Richmond and throughout the South. Since there is little documentation about Mary Lumpkin, much about her is actually speculation so the book is about much more than just her life. Even if you believe you know a lot about the slave trade before the civil war, you will probably learn a lot from this book. ...more
This is a wonderful book for those wanting to learn more about the Episcopal faith! I think it should be given to everyone entering the church and thoThis is a wonderful book for those wanting to learn more about the Episcopal faith! I think it should be given to everyone entering the church and those going through the Confirmation process. ...more
I read this book as part of a book club read through my church, we also had the privilege of attending a workshop with the author. While this isn't a I read this book as part of a book club read through my church, we also had the privilege of attending a workshop with the author. While this isn't a book I would have normally chosen to read, and at times I set it aside, I also have many pages marked with notes, so I think it is a book that I will come back to, or reference, in the future. "'ecological faith': it is a faith that turns on the capacities necessary to inhabit God's world well. It is a way of life seeking to become loving, just, and responsible members of God's household." ...more
This book is engaging and thought provoking. The author takes us on a journey to 8 places in the US, and 1 place overseas, to understand how each placThis book is engaging and thought provoking. The author takes us on a journey to 8 places in the US, and 1 place overseas, to understand how each place reckons with its relationship to the history of American slavery. ...more
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