Category Archives: reviews
Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman
Parenting in the Pew is part memoir and part practical theology as a pastor’s wife grapples with issues regarding children and the public worship service. For individuals and churches who are questioning participating in children’s ministry programs through elementary school, … Continue reading
Crunchy Cons
I was excited about reading Crunchy Cons by Rod Dreher because we’re crunchy and ideologically conservative, and the subtitle intrigued me. We got on the list at our local public library and waited it out. From the preface, the book … Continue reading
A Book Post
Carol asked me what books I’ve read this year would I read again. That seemed like a good enough place to start my reading round-up. I’ve already posted briefly about Sophie’s World, so I’m not going to write about it … Continue reading
Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaardner
Subtitled “A Novel About the History of Philosophy,” Sophie’s World is a a unique and intriguing book that blends a basic history of philosophy with an enjoyable story, a philosophical mystery. The history of philosophy is very basic and most … Continue reading
Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt
Since I’ve gotten several requests via comments to write about this from lovely women, I think I shall give it my best shot. Anne Rice’s latest novel, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, is a story of Jesus’ childhood, specifically … Continue reading
Recent Reads
Here’s my round-up of the last five books I’ve read. I wish I could take the time to talk about each book at more length, but it hasn’t happened yet and more books heap onto the reading pile so… here’s … Continue reading
Recent Reads
I haven’t finished much lately, probably because I feel lousy. Here’s my opinion on what I have read: Old Men at Midnight by Chaim Potok (7) An interesting set of three longer short stories that intertwine with one another, somewhat. … Continue reading
Keeping the Sabbath Wholly by Marva Dawn
Before I was married and a mother, keeping the sabbath was easy. I read Keeping the Sabbath Wholly by Marva Dawn to remind myself why I need to press on towards making my Sundays the way they ought to be, … Continue reading
Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity by Lauren Winner
I hadn’t even finished the preface to Real Sex before I breathed a sigh of relief and thanksgiving that someone had finally written this book. Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity is a book that has been needed for … Continue reading
Mini-Reviews
Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen (8) Written by a psychologist who works as a play therapist, this book is a great reminder of how important it is to connect with your children and also has some great strategies for working … Continue reading
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz is hard to categorize. It’s a rambling, personal memoir written about one man’s spiritual journey. The subtitle is “Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality,” and I think that’s a candid summary of the book itself. Blue … Continue reading
Mini Reviews
I’d like to write a few full length reviews, but to get my list uncluttered, here are a few mini reviews of recent reads: Scandalous Risks by Susan Howatch (6) My least favorite of the Starbridge series so far, probably … Continue reading
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