The Book of Man

The Book of Man is a beautiful book with 546 pages of stories, letters, and poems of heroes. This story is filled with accounts from historical figures that have made an impact in the world. As a person who enjoys history, I enjoyed the vast amount of historical information and figures found throughout the book. Each account is written in its original context. I appreciate this since the historical figures have not been paraphrased or quoted. This book focuses on the character and morality of men. This book will be beneficial to me as a mother raising three sons. I want to raise my boys to become honorable men of God. I plan to incorporate this book into our home school curriculum. I think my children will really enjoy hearing all these stories and will gain so much. This book will be a part of our family library for many years to come. Highly recommend!
The book is divided into six categories
Man in War
Man at Work
Man in Play, Sports and Leisure
Man in the Polis
Man with Woman and Children
Man in Prayer and Reflection
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Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible

I had the pleasure of reviewing the “Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible”. Max Lucado has done an amazing job with the devotionals presented in this book. Although, I would not consider this bible a study bible, the devotionals are inspiring and helpful to my daily life. The translation of this bible is easy to read and understand. The Life Lessons given throughout the bible were helpful, and gave me some things to consider in my life. The reading plan presented would give a reader a goal to accomplish reading the entire bible. The bible is durable, and the text is just the right size. This bible would make a wonderful addition to any household.

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American Patriot's Almanac

The American Patriot’s Almanac is one of the best historical resources I have read in years. It is comprised of 365 daily reading starting with January. However, you could begin reading it at any point reading one entry a day. We homeschool our children and we read one entry every day. They are learning about history, while spending time with family. We often reinforce the reading by googling a video or further researching if they are really interested in a particular topic. This book will give them an introduction to historical events and important people. The book is also comprised of important American documents (Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Gettysburg Address, etc..) These documents alone make the book worth purchasing. This book would also make a wonderful gift for anyone who is interested in history. Buy this book, you will not regret it.

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The Heavens Proclaim His Glory

The Heavens Proclaim His Glory, is a stunning book demonstrating the majesty of God's creation. This book is filled with photos from our solar system that are breath taking. It's amazing what God created in our universe. Our family has enjoyed looking at all the photos and reading all the text accompanying the photos. This also opened up a discussion in my home about space, and how NASA has placed telescopes and other things into outer space. This is pretty amazing too. I think God wants us to see his majesty, and understand that he can do that in our lives too. This book would be an amazing gift for anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of our universe. Thomas Nelson, has published a true work of art. I just wish the book had been bigger.

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The Boy who Changed the World

The Boy Who Changed the World, was a wonderful book to show children the impact they can make on others. The book talks about how different people have impacted the lives of others. The book would be better to read to children in 2nd grade and up. Any younger and I don’t think it would hold the child’s interest. My 4th grader really enjoyed the book, and it opened up a discussion on how he could impact others around him. The illustrations in the book were amazing, and my kindergarten enjoyed looking at the pictures. My older child was able to make the connection between the illustrations and the story. I think this book should be read in schools everywhere. Let’s teach children that they are important, and that they can make a difference in the world one day. Andy Andrews ends the book by saying “That means You can be the kid who changes the world”. What an awesome thing to teach kids.

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A Time To Dance

I received a complimentary copy of Karen Kingsbury’s book, “A time to dance”. Kingsbury has done a fabulous job of depicting the ups and down’s a married couple may experience in a marriage. I appreciated that she dealt with many issues that affect married couples across America. The characters in the book are struggling with their decisions, and how those choices have placed them in the position they are in. Through the book they learn that only with God can they overcome the obstacles in their marriage. Marriage should be a fundamental aspect of our society. Unfortunately, divorce rates continue to rise and families are destroyed. I think we lose sight of what it means to stay with our spouse through the good and bad times. It seems that too many people bail on their marriage, as soon as it gets too hard. Kingsbury shows how valuable marriage is, and why God wants us to work to save it. This book will not solved America’s divorce problems, but maybe the reader may come to evaluate their own relationship and why it is worth saving. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and am currently reading the sequel to this book.

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Storm Warning

I have had the extreme pleasure of reading Storm Warning by Billy Graham. While I have not finished the book entirely, it is definitely one I can’t put down. In today’s world, it is easy to get caught up in anxiety and fear. From economic collapses, to wars around the world, or natural disasters, these all give us the urge to cry out “Why God?” But after reading this book, it is easy to see that this is all planned by the One who we ask why. Jesus served as our own “meteorologist”, showing how the great storm of this world would play out. It was revealed to John in Revelation. Jesus describes a storm that grows in strength and intensity. It is a storm that affects every aspect of our lives. Yet, Jesus revealed these things so that we would know that He is with us through the storms of this world, and while the world around us falls apart He is the one we can truly fall on. Billy Graham has been a wonderful evangelist for many decades, and he writes that the storm clouds are darker in this age than have ever been in his lifetime. Graham goes through current events and ties them to biblical truths through prophecy to show that these are “Storm Warnings”. Graham wants us to understand that the calamities of this world can do two things. It can draw us to anxiety and fear, or it can draw us closer to God.


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