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Insightful explanation of what it means to know Christ personally written for young children. Probably best for kids under 10.
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Life of the Party

As avid readers there are times when we are apt to encounter books that continue and linger in our minds once read. For me, “Water for Elephants” was a serendipitous find and I truly and lovingly enjoyed this novel. It’s one of those books that you never want to end. There is reason why this book has been on the NY Times bestseller list for more than 12 consecutive weeks. As many reviewers have already recounted the summary I will simply say just READ IT! I promise you will be searching for more of Sara Gruen’s novels. BTW, Apehouse is the next novel to be released!
Our Friend the Bulldog

The Furmenator works as advertised. We use it daily on my Collie Dog and we end up with a lot less fur laying around the house.
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In my opinion, the hype is all this book has. I have spent my life reading most of the classics, along with best sellers, biographies, etc. I stopped counting when I got to 10,000 books read, about 13 years ago, so I consider myself to be a book connoisseur. This Catcher in the Rye is one book I wish I never read. Actually I didn’t even bother to finish it, because it is such a waste of paper and time. If you want to read a great coming of age book, read A Separate Peace or A Prayer for Owen Meany. If you want to read about a real hero, read The Real George Washington.
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I had a a 30GB iPod Video for about 3 years and recently decided to upgrade to the iPod Touch 32GB. I love it! Aside from the apps, and it’s ability to access the Internet, I appreciate being able to Shuffle my workout playlist. It’s very intuitive and easy to use. Thanks Apple!
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I was given this book to borrow — “It is just a wonderful book.” I cannot stand mediocre writing, and for this reason I don’t often read popular fiction. I pushed into it, however, hoping for the best. Just could never care at all about the characters. The old guy is grumpy and resentful. Some of the circus behind-the-scenes reporting is interesting, but much of that is pretty low-life and tawdry. Not for me. I will read the ending and report back to my friend, but I will not read the rest of it.
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Critical review:

I’ve went over the book; yes Meyers does a great job in being descriptive and adding so many details.

But I feel that this book is too superficial, there is ABSOLUTELY NO RESOLVE, there’s nothing that seems to repair the relationship of Bella and her parents; it shows that it’s okay to treat your parents like crap.

And the fact that the book doesn’t have any time where Bella is empowered by her own self confidence, the belief of herself; she relies on Jacob or Edward for that sense of “protection”.

There are so many books that need to be read, I just don’t think I’d recommend this to any kids I know.

The majority that liked this book were giddy high school girls whose fantasies are coming into fruition with this novel. Twilight is a high school girl’s dream come true.

But the truth is; I wouldn’t allow a person like Edward near my children in the sense that they wouldn’t know how to appropriate their actions around people….it’s very creepy.
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First I want to state that I only gave this book a star because I had to in order to post the review. Really I would give it no stars.
Walsch’s initial questions are very good questions and one’s that God wants to answer, and in fact already has. Unfortunately Walsch listened to the wrong voice, and it ultimately led him back to himself. Everybody wants to know why we exist, and why bad things happen to “good” people. The truth is God made man to be in relationship with Himself, but God will not force us to love Him, recieve His love, or obey Him. God created us with a will and will not violate that will.
God is a God of order, and has given us defined right and wrongs for our own good. He knows what ultimately produces life, and what produces death in our lives. Without defined right and wrongs you have utter chaos. There is a reason we have laws in America, policemen and judges to enforce those laws, and consequences for breaking those laws. Within a home you have boundaries and quidlines for your children, and they feel safe and loved because of those boundaries. In the same way the laws of a country are set up to protect it’s citizens, God’s laws are set up to protect us. Our feelings come and go; they are constantly changing. If we are basing right and wrong on that which is ever changing, we will never have anything to stand on. The word of God is unchanging and solid. It transcends religion, age, gender, and time.
God is also just and therefore must punish sin. Thankfully He sent His own Son to take the punishment for us. But if we refuse to accept His sacrifice on our behalf, we will have to bear the weight of God’s judgement. God is a God of love and mercy, and desires that none perish, but He is also righteous and holy. We cannot enter heaven carrying our sins. God has made a way for us, but only one way. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man can go to God except through Jesus. My prayer is that Walsch would have an encounter with
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A good read and most enjoyable. The humor in this book about nursing homes is right on the mark. The characters are believable and likeable. The story line is good and romantic. The ending is open for discussion–but good.
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