Friday, May 27, 2011

The Final Summit

‘The Final Summit’, by Andy Andrews takes up from where ‘The Traveler’s Gift’ had left off. Many years have passed since David Ponder discovered the Seven Decisions during a divine journey through time. Now 74 years old, Ponder has lost the one thing that mattered to him most: his wife, Ellen. Despite his personal and professional success, he now sits alone at the top of his 55-story high-rise contemplating the unthinkable, just as he did 28 years ago.
However, just as things are looking their darkest, Ponder is informed through divine channels that he is needed now more than ever. Together, with the help of hundreds of his fellow Travelers, from Winston Churchill to George Washington Carver to Joan of Arc, he must work to discover the one solution that will save humanity. Time is running out, and the final summit of Travelers must work quickly to avoid dire consequences.
The Final Summit explores the historically proven principles that have guided our greatest leaders for centuries, and how we might restore these principles in our own lives...before it's too late.

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Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America's Cheapest Family

Steve and Annette Economides, The authors of this excellent book have successfully come up with wonderful ideas and have organized the whole procedure of shopping for groceries. Be it meat, dairy or vegetables, the rule is : No Compromise On Health.

In this book, a family of seven survives on the monthly expenditure of $350, that too not miserably. Following the rules of this book, an average family can save up to more than $3000 an year. Also the rules are not out of this world and are easy to follow.

If you don’t have the time to read through all the tips in detail, at the end of each chapter is a nice summary of what's mentioned in that chapter, so you can refer to those points. But all in all, it's worth the effort to save the money and watch how much we eat which in turn not only saves us cash but can also save our lives.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Max On Life

Max On Life: Answers and Insights To Your Most Important Questions

Max Lucado’s – ‘Max On Life: Answers and Insights To Your Most Important Questions’ is a book dealing with the most common questions that any individual has and the answers that Max Lucado, pastor, author, father and husband provides is based on a lifetime’s experience of have faced the same.

The most important aspect of this book is that the solutions that Max offers are actually not just solutions but more like advice that one can follow throughout life.

Max On Life: Answers and Insights To Your Most Important Questions’ contains 172 question divided up into seven chapters:

1. Hope

2. Hurt

3. Help

4. Him / Her

5. Home

6. Have / Have Nots

7. Hereafter

I feel that this book is meant for all of us, since the topics discussed her encompass the lives of each individual.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”


Thursday, May 12, 2011

The Mountains Bow Down

‘The Mountains Bow Down’ is the first book by Sibella Giorello that I have come across and after reading it I am surely going to catch up with the other two- ‘The Rivers Run Dry’ and ‘The Clouds Roll Away’. What a plot! Ne of the best settings for a murder mystery is a cruise ship and the way Giorello moves the plot along, you really aren't sure who the real killer is until the end. The plot gives nothing away while maintaining a steady flow.

Apart from being a murder mystery another thing that this books stands out for is the vivid and often detailed description of Alaska. Sibella Giorello’s talent for description has been displayed throughout. I have never been to Alaska but after reading ‘The Mountains Bow Down’ my interest in Alaska has increased tenfold.

This is an excellent book and anyone will enjoy it. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Disclosure: I received this book free of charge from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com blogger book reviewer program, in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. (Disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”)