This book is a journey though the prayer lives of 30 African American women. The book chronicles these women’s experience with prayer. The book contaiThis book is a journey though the prayer lives of 30 African American women. The book chronicles these women’s experience with prayer. The book contains valuable insights including the forewords written by 2 phenomenal Christian authors, Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook and Patricia Raybon. The book is divided into sections entitled: Blessed with a Divine Prayer Team, Blessed in our Struggles, Blessed to Join Intercession, Blessed after Amen. Each section contains narratives from women across the United States who share prayer experiences along with scriptural references for the reader.
While reading the book, I had to put it down to meditate on various passages. The author encourages the reader to explore the book at your own pace. That is great advice, it is a book that should be read and studied slowly in order to absorb all of the goodness contained within the pages. I can easily see this book being used for Women’s Ministry groups, Sunday School classes or Intercessory teams.
I was given the opportunity to review an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley. ...more
I enjoy reading cookbooks because they provide more than just recipes. Cookbooks give personal stories and a glimpse into different cultures. This cooI enjoy reading cookbooks because they provide more than just recipes. Cookbooks give personal stories and a glimpse into different cultures. This cookbook provides both excellently. The reader gets the personal stories of immigrant and refugee chefs from around the world. The recipes provide a glimpse into world cultures through the ingredients and preparation of the food. One of the highlights of this cookbook is a list of lesser known spices and foods at the beginning of the book. The list gives a description of the spice/food, areas it is traditionally used and substitutes in recipes for the item. This book lives up to its name, The Kitchen Without Borders. The people, stories and food easily flow together without being restricted by a border. ...more
This was my first read by Ashley Antoinette. I have admired the Ashley and JaQuavis novels from a distance over the years. Recently, I have seen severThis was my first read by Ashley Antoinette. I have admired the Ashley and JaQuavis novels from a distance over the years. Recently, I have seen several book bloggers post about Antoinette’s Ethic series. I was intrigued by the premise of that series. Butterfly is a follow up to the Ethic series and follows the story of Morgan Atkins. The author cautions readers to read the Ethic series before reading Butterfly. I did not follow the author’s advice and I was able to follow the novel with no problem. Antoinette gives enough back story from the Ethic series to keep new readers engaged. The author’s word usage is like a well-crafted rap song. Instead giving the story in 16 bars she gives it to the reader in 21 chapters. The author includes a playlist for the book, I listened to it while reading and that enhanced my reading experience. I was gifted this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review....more
Fights is an autobiographical graphic novel that tells the story of Joel Christian Gill. The wording of this story is easy to follow and engaging. TheFights is an autobiographical graphic novel that tells the story of Joel Christian Gill. The wording of this story is easy to follow and engaging. The illustrations are gorgeous and realistic. As the title suggests the recurring theme of the graphic novel is fighting. Each phase of the author’s life has some type of fight involved. I was gifted this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ...more
This book features images of Rosa Parks’ handwriting. Her handwritten notes give insight into her quiet, thoughtful and every fighting for justice spiThis book features images of Rosa Parks’ handwriting. Her handwritten notes give insight into her quiet, thoughtful and every fighting for justice spirit. Between the images, the author gives insight into civil rights initiatives Parks was engaged in throughout her life.
The quotes the author uses in the book are powerful and capture the spirit of Mrs. Parks. One quote that stands out in the book, “I felt that I was lynched many times in mind and spirit. I grew up in a world of white power used most cruelly and cunningly to suppress poor helpless Black people.”
This engaging book will be of interest to those who are history enthusiasts, engaged in human rights and concerned with gender equality. I was gifted an advanced readers copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ...more
This is the third book in the Reeves sister series. I did not read the first two books but was able to get the jest of the sisters’ story from the autThis is the third book in the Reeves sister series. I did not read the first two books but was able to get the jest of the sisters’ story from the author’s description of the backstory. Since this is the final book of the series, the book starts out with each of the sisters going through a struggle/dilemma. By the end, the sisters have resolution.
One thing that bothered me about the novel was the child character, Natalia. She was too grown for me. The way this character is presented on page is a testament to Ms. Rax writing ability because she is able to make me have a strong dislike for a child.
Overall, this was a pleasant reading experience. I do think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read the first 2 books.
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Attica Locke does it again! I read the first book in the Highway 59 series, Bluebird Bluebird earlier this year and loved it. The second book in the seAttica Locke does it again! I read the first book in the Highway 59 series, Bluebird Bluebird earlier this year and loved it. The second book in the series Heaven, My Home draws you in immediately with the mysterious disappearance of a child. Locke does an excellent job weaving the descriptions of the East Texas landscape, characters and local history. The tension in the personal relationships the main character, Darren has with those around him is as thrilling as the mystery he sets out to solve. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to receive this arc from NetGalley and provide a review. I am looking forward to the next book in the Highway 59 series....more
I haven’t read a Mary Monroe novel in years. I was delighted to be given the opportunity to review her upcoming Christmas holiday romance, Right BesidI haven’t read a Mary Monroe novel in years. I was delighted to be given the opportunity to review her upcoming Christmas holiday romance, Right Beside You via NetGalley. The novel centers around co-workers Richard and Felicia and they work right beside each other but both long for more. Monroe does an excellent job with setting. The reader is given description of the location and time of year through her skilled writing. She also builds the characters so that you fell you know them by novel’s end. This would make an excellent end of the year selection for book clubs. It is quick, festive read that includes discussion questions at the end. ...more
Being a native Georgian, this book really intrigued me. Most residents of the state, eventually spend some time in Atlanta. Each time I am there, it iBeing a native Georgian, this book really intrigued me. Most residents of the state, eventually spend some time in Atlanta. Each time I am there, it is always an adventure. One of the reason it is so adventurous is the streets that go in so many directions. I had no idea it was because of the railroads being the original reason for the city's existence. This book uses photos, maps, and text to tell the story of Atlanta in relation to the railroad systems of the past and how they still influence the city today. This is a great book for Southern or train history buffs....more
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