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1776: Son of Liberty: A Novel of the American Revolution (Young Founders)
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Review Date: 12/2/2017
Book was ok. Story progressed a bit too quickly, ending suddenly the same way.
Review Date: 10/18/2020
I like some of Edmund Morgan's historical material, but this book was like someone pulled his MOST opinionated pieces of historical writings and put them in this book.
I couldn't finish it. It was wayyyy too much of Morgan's opinions about who believed what and why and his own personal interpretations of their thoughts and actions.
I would barely give this book any decent review.
I couldn't finish it. It was wayyyy too much of Morgan's opinions about who believed what and why and his own personal interpretations of their thoughts and actions.
I would barely give this book any decent review.
An Amish Christmas, Expanded Edition: A Choice to Forgive / A Miracle for Miriam / One Child / Christmas Cradles
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Review Date: 10/4/2018
These novellas weren't of the usual quality. ONE CHILD by Barbara Cameron was particularly lame, in my opinion.
Way too much conversation, much of which I cannot imagine ever happening in the context of the plot. I skipped through that story quite quickly.
Way too much conversation, much of which I cannot imagine ever happening in the context of the plot. I skipped through that story quite quickly.
Amish Christmas Secrets (Amish Protectors, Bk 4) (Love Inspired Suspense, No 707) (Larger Print)
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
5
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
5
Review Date: 1/26/2019
Pretty good story line!
I enjoyed the book!
I enjoyed the book!
Amish Christmas Twins (Christmas Twins, Bk 1) (Love Inspired, No 1093)
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Review Date: 1/17/2018
Heartwarming Christmas story. I really enjoyed this book!
Review Date: 5/16/2022
Pretty good story. Fast read. A bit inaccurate for Amish religious practices, but what does that really matter?!
The Amish Nurse's Suitor (Amish of Serenity Ridge, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 1274)
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
5
Review Date: 7/19/2020
Cute story! I enjoyed leisurely reading it.
Review Date: 5/5/2022
Might be low fat, but the high carb count isn't all that good for some people either.
Book isn't worth the price or the trade!
Book isn't worth the price or the trade!
Review Date: 2/14/2021
This is probably one of the very best of these Amish romance stories I have ever read! Much more of a story line than the usual ones. Highly recommended!
Review Date: 5/29/2023
I love history, but I must admit I didn't know too much about Julius Caesar. Learned an awful lot in this book! Well written, thoughtful, and full of goofy well researched details, much of it from Caesar's own writing.
Review Date: 1/14/2023
Really enjoyed these 2 stories!
While they had the usual romantic story line, they were suspenseful and well written, and I couldn't put the book down!
While they had the usual romantic story line, they were suspenseful and well written, and I couldn't put the book down!
Review Date: 5/24/2009
Helpful Score: 3
It's too bad, Ms. Ellerbe dumbs down the information she gives out in this book.
While the Christian Church, like all institutions, definitely ha had its problems throughout history, since it is run by human beings, Ms. Ellerbe doesn't necessarily do her research all that well. This book is a pro-feminist, post-modern revisionist history of the Church quoting, and often misquoting, mostly popular, second hand, opinionated, unreseached sources instead of primary sources that real scholars use. Since when do scholars research anything in bookstores???
On the back cover it is said that "By denying evil we do harm". True, but, as an author, she needs to do her research well, making the reader understand why the church did what it did, not simply offer her own opinion of what has happened. And she can offer her opinion, but then title the book accordingly - Ellerbe's Dark Side of the Christian History.
She's completely misguided on the definition of Gnosticism, so any opinions on that subject are questionable from the beginning. Christianity is NOT a branch of Judaism (ask any Jewish rabbi that question, if you want an earful!), so her polytheism theory goes out the window.
We are also told Marcion was a Christian and the Church Fathers certainly didn't call him one; he was excommunicated.
I would like to spend a day writing down & correcting the errors from an author who apparently didn't do much reading herself, but time is of the essence here.
Interesting read, but take much of it with a grain of salt. Do your own research. Look up the facts from early sources, not books with other people's opinions in them, like Ms. Ellerbe's, or Dan Brown's.
Don't present facts as facts unless they are truly facts. i.e. truth.
While the Christian Church, like all institutions, definitely ha had its problems throughout history, since it is run by human beings, Ms. Ellerbe doesn't necessarily do her research all that well. This book is a pro-feminist, post-modern revisionist history of the Church quoting, and often misquoting, mostly popular, second hand, opinionated, unreseached sources instead of primary sources that real scholars use. Since when do scholars research anything in bookstores???
On the back cover it is said that "By denying evil we do harm". True, but, as an author, she needs to do her research well, making the reader understand why the church did what it did, not simply offer her own opinion of what has happened. And she can offer her opinion, but then title the book accordingly - Ellerbe's Dark Side of the Christian History.
She's completely misguided on the definition of Gnosticism, so any opinions on that subject are questionable from the beginning. Christianity is NOT a branch of Judaism (ask any Jewish rabbi that question, if you want an earful!), so her polytheism theory goes out the window.
We are also told Marcion was a Christian and the Church Fathers certainly didn't call him one; he was excommunicated.
I would like to spend a day writing down & correcting the errors from an author who apparently didn't do much reading herself, but time is of the essence here.
Interesting read, but take much of it with a grain of salt. Do your own research. Look up the facts from early sources, not books with other people's opinions in them, like Ms. Ellerbe's, or Dan Brown's.
Don't present facts as facts unless they are truly facts. i.e. truth.
Review Date: 7/12/2015
The book needed writing!
EFT is an effective "self-help" tool for emotional healing, and is even more effective when, as Christians, we incorporate prayer and Scripture.
Once we have cleared from a physiological basis the emotional roadblocks, we can step into what God ordained for us to do for His Kingdom.
Try EFT! I know you will be surprised how effective it is; however, if you are large, painful traumas, you do need to enlist the help of a qualified EFT practitioner.
EFT is an effective "self-help" tool for emotional healing, and is even more effective when, as Christians, we incorporate prayer and Scripture.
Once we have cleared from a physiological basis the emotional roadblocks, we can step into what God ordained for us to do for His Kingdom.
Try EFT! I know you will be surprised how effective it is; however, if you are large, painful traumas, you do need to enlist the help of a qualified EFT practitioner.
Review Date: 1/30/2022
What a wonderfully written early American history book! Ms. Berkin did an amazing job outlining the differences in women's roles in the various geographic areas of the colonies. She includes Caucasian, African, and Indigenous women.
I applaud her writing skill and her intimate knowledge.
Grab this book! It's a great read!
I applaud her writing skill and her intimate knowledge.
Grab this book! It's a great read!
Review Date: 8/6/2018
Slowest moving book series on the planet.
I finally just read the last 2 chapters!
Slow, slow, slow is all I can say.
I definitely will not pick up anymore books by this author!
I finally just read the last 2 chapters!
Slow, slow, slow is all I can say.
I definitely will not pick up anymore books by this author!
Review Date: 2/11/2019
Too slow, too repetitious, lack of historic depth for a story that takes place during the "Burned Over District" era.
Just didn't feel like a real event even though this book is fiction.
I never finished it, which is rare occurrence!
Just didn't feel like a real event even though this book is fiction.
I never finished it, which is rare occurrence!
Review Date: 9/30/2017
Fun series to read!
A Haven for Christmas / An Amish Holiday Courtship (Love Inspired Amish Collection)
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
4
Review Date: 10/22/2022
This was indeed one of the better Amish stories, particularly Patricia Davids.
Different theme, a bit so, than the usual Amish fare.
Different theme, a bit so, than the usual Amish fare.
Review Date: 3/11/2023
Really enjoyed this book! I love history and I rarely read fiction, but this was superb!
Took a few chapters to get the characters correctly lined up. Perhaps I wasn't reading as intently in the beginning as I should!
Writing style was magnificent! As an author of 5 books myself, I'm envious of this author's firm grasp of the English language, grammar, and vocabulary.
Terrific read and no doubt way too accurate for weak constitutions.
Took a few chapters to get the characters correctly lined up. Perhaps I wasn't reading as intently in the beginning as I should!
Writing style was magnificent! As an author of 5 books myself, I'm envious of this author's firm grasp of the English language, grammar, and vocabulary.
Terrific read and no doubt way too accurate for weak constitutions.
Review Date: 1/26/2019
Enjoyed the book even if story line is a bit improbable!
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