Tuesday, September 9, 2008

The Girlfriends Guide to Getting Your Groove Back by Vicki Iovine


This book made me laugh out loud. Maybe because I could relate or maybe it was a book I read on vacation. It talks about the time of my life right now, the kids are becoming a little more self sufficient and after the diapers, the bottles, the late night feedings it's time to take a little care of yourself.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff


If I could only remember all the great things in this book and if I did remember everything I would really be a better person. Easy and quick read.

You Best Life Now by Joel Osteen


I like Joel Osteen, I think he may be a little extreme regarding the power of positive thinking. However, I am a firm believer there is always two sides to everything and why not think the positive way and in his books they help you do that.

The Message


I don't know about anyone else, but I do struggle reading the Bible. However, this version has helped a lot. It is in language that we use everyday and a lot easier to read

The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian


This is one of the books I just keep around and read it periodically. Right now I have it by our elliptical machine and I try and re read a couple chapters when I am struggling to exercise. I like it because I do understand the importance of praying for our kids, but sometimes struggle on remembering all the areas I should be praying about and this book is divided into subject matter and gives prayer examples.

10 Smart Thing Women Can Do by Donna Carter


This is our first book club book. This book did not get our rave reviews. We felt it was a little "preachy" However, after that being said, it gave our book club a great discussion and we all actually did get a little something from the book. Here is my favorite part: "Sometimes the very thing we complain about is a by product of having so much. We complain about being so busy but forget that it is because we have meaningful work and relationships. We complain about our morgage payments but forget we that we have them because we are blessed with homes . . .I am annoyed by my husband's loud and erratic snoring and forget to be grateful that I share a bed with a wonderful man who adores me."

90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper




This book I read at St. Pete's Beach in Florida. It really moved me. The way heaven was descriped was amazing to me. WARNING: tears may be shred while reading this book