I enjoyed revisiting this book. Told mainly through letters to Gilbert, I enjoyed this installment. The only sad thing was i couldn't find the audioboI enjoyed revisiting this book. Told mainly through letters to Gilbert, I enjoyed this installment. The only sad thing was i couldn't find the audiobook narrated by Barbra Caruso. I know it existed because I listened to it with my sister in my teens. It seems to no longer be available. ...more
I like to occasionally indulge in a Star Trek novel. My sister and I who both like Star Trek, will find them very cheap so we don't feel bad if we havI like to occasionally indulge in a Star Trek novel. My sister and I who both like Star Trek, will find them very cheap so we don't feel bad if we have to get rid of them.
I really enjoyed this story. It felt so much like an episode from the show. The author captured the characters well. As a bonus, there was only one curse word in the whole thing (I go in expecting more so I don't dock stars for language unless it because in excess of the show)
The plot was so interesting and I loved how it all tied to gether in the end....more
This was one of those books that was refreshing simply because I have found all of this to be true in my life. I can see revisiting this during dry orThis was one of those books that was refreshing simply because I have found all of this to be true in my life. I can see revisiting this during dry or hard seasons of my own....more
Well, after a break, I'm back to working through the books on my Kindle.
This was a short book that perhaps feels unneeded for a mature Christian, yet Well, after a break, I'm back to working through the books on my Kindle.
This was a short book that perhaps feels unneeded for a mature Christian, yet it's always good to be reminded of the simple yet hard truths that are at the foundation of our faith (leave everything to follow Jesus).
This would be a great resource for new Christians, or for a Christian to hand to someone seeking Jesus to discuss together. ...more
This is not the first book I read about Hudson Taylor, but I really enjoyed visiting this man who loved God and China again. I loved seeing how TaylorThis is not the first book I read about Hudson Taylor, but I really enjoyed visiting this man who loved God and China again. I loved seeing how Taylor lived a life dependent on God and helped others see that God was the source of strength and peace in the midst of chaos. In a culture (that often bleeds over into the church) that gives an excuse for bad behavior, bad habits, and destructive ways of thinking, this is a call that there is never a situation so big, so scary, so traumatic, that God isn't in complete control. Peace can always be found in looking up to him.
I know I will be thinking about this book for a while and seeking to apply the wisdom to my own life....more
This was such a fun Hill novel, with such a great roaring-twenties feel. We even get a peek into a skyscraper being built. I thoroughly enjoyed this nThis was such a fun Hill novel, with such a great roaring-twenties feel. We even get a peek into a skyscraper being built. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It was simple, sweet, and fun....more
I honestly enjoyed this book more than the last one. The stories and the characters were more enjoyable to me. This series is sweet and gentle, yet soI honestly enjoyed this book more than the last one. The stories and the characters were more enjoyable to me. This series is sweet and gentle, yet somehow doesn't shy away from talking about some hard things (like the death of Ruby) I have always loved the proposal in this book. It was sweet and simple and of two friends coming together....more
Ah, this feels like such a classic Grace Livingston Hill. Yes, the romance was a little shallow and quick, but it was still sweet, innocent, and endeaAh, this feels like such a classic Grace Livingston Hill. Yes, the romance was a little shallow and quick, but it was still sweet, innocent, and endearing. The whole story is like a soak in a relaxing bubble bath or laying under a tree and watching the leaves blow in the wind, relaxing and dear. I loved this couple and just the pure sweetness and simplicity of this story....more
This was a little more enjoyable installment of the series. I mean, we did see a poor little rich girl find out how "hard" it was to make money. We alThis was a little more enjoyable installment of the series. I mean, we did see a poor little rich girl find out how "hard" it was to make money. We also see that every boy falls for Patty. However, I still enjoyed reading this book.
Note: there is an older man who likes Patty, but it is stated he knows that all he will ever be is a friend. ...more
I emjoyed this book but not as much as the first one. I found the biggest weakness of this series is that the further you get in the series, the more I emjoyed this book but not as much as the first one. I found the biggest weakness of this series is that the further you get in the series, the more all the characters start sounding like Anne. However, I loved the scraps, the sweetness, the location, and the nostalgia of this series. ...more
I really enjoyed this story. It's a little heartbreaking because you see a young man make all the wrong choices and a young woman who loves him stand I really enjoyed this story. It's a little heartbreaking because you see a young man make all the wrong choices and a young woman who loves him stand up for what is right in the face of her hurt. This is a sobering book, but a good one. ...more
I picked this up in a thrift store but I'll probably donate it again. While the book has some good ideas, I found it a be light when it came to substaI picked this up in a thrift store but I'll probably donate it again. While the book has some good ideas, I found it a be light when it came to substance. While God was talked about it wasn't essential part of the book. I ended up skimming parts of this book. While perhaps a good basic/starter tool for some, I found little in here that was helpful....more
I must say, I enjoyed rereading/listening to this story more than I thought I would. I grew up loving watching the movies. My sister, Rose, and I listI must say, I enjoyed rereading/listening to this story more than I thought I would. I grew up loving watching the movies. My sister, Rose, and I listened through the first four or five books with this narrator while we worked on a quilt for our mom when we were teens. It was when we were listening to the books that I lost a little taste for Anne. I hit one book and gotr weary of how Anne was adored by everyone eventually and how she excused her bad behavior at times. Yet, as I reread this book, I fell in love all over again with the characters. Is Anne my favorite ever? no. However, this is a sweet and beautiful book. I enjoyed revisiting this book and look forward to continuing the series this year. ...more
I found this one boring at parts, needlessly disturbing and gory at others, and in the end, rather pointless. This wouldn't be one I would recommend oI found this one boring at parts, needlessly disturbing and gory at others, and in the end, rather pointless. This wouldn't be one I would recommend or would reread....more
This book was okay, but honestly my least favorite so far of the series. Remember how Patty learned moderation in all things in the first book? Well, This book was okay, but honestly my least favorite so far of the series. Remember how Patty learned moderation in all things in the first book? Well, she is now a lazy, pleasure-seeking person by this book. She seems to enjoy her ignorance and enjoys pretending to be too young to think about serious things (which I understand culturally at the time childhood innocence carried into adulthood was valued) but still... I'll keep reading the series because I own it, but I wish Patty would go back to some of her aunts from the first book and relearn some lessons....more
This was a fun romp with lots of suspense, intrigue, and the beauty that Hill brings to so many of her novels. I think this book has one of the best sThis was a fun romp with lots of suspense, intrigue, and the beauty that Hill brings to so many of her novels. I think this book has one of the best speeches on why making hasty decisions based on physical attraction is dangerous. I totally enjoyed this novel and the narration....more
This is a collection of family memories from Moore and I think one of the last books of hers I have on my Kindle. While I didn't get a lot out of thisThis is a collection of family memories from Moore and I think one of the last books of hers I have on my Kindle. While I didn't get a lot out of this book, there were still moments that I found special and impactful. I got more out of the second half of the book. ...more
This was a solid, practical book on women's friendships. I found it helpful and insightful. The short chapters will make it easy to go back and refresThis was a solid, practical book on women's friendships. I found it helpful and insightful. The short chapters will make it easy to go back and refresh my memory on things....more
I enjoyed this book, I just wish the ending hadn't been so rushed. It almost felt like she got bored with the story and just wanted it done. Also, theI enjoyed this book, I just wish the ending hadn't been so rushed. It almost felt like she got bored with the story and just wanted it done. Also, the spiritual turths didn't reach their full potential. Like it was a good start, but not finished. ...more
I think I read this once when I was very young, but I didn't remember much of it. I had so much fun and laughed at Paddington's scrapes. I love how chI think I read this once when I was very young, but I didn't remember much of it. I had so much fun and laughed at Paddington's scrapes. I love how cheerful and polite he was. Paddington is an endearing character. ...more
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