Reviews by Joshua Lake
The Noticer
On 9/29 Joshua Lake wrote: "Life is like a game of Monopoly. You may own hotels on Boardwalk or you may be renting on Baltic Avenue. But in the end, it all goes back in the box." Mysterious and pithy, Jones was full of advice just like that. Life can be horrific or brimming with hope; it all depends on your perspective, and Jones ... Good, Light Reading
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Joshua Lake wrote: Fast-paced and entertaning, Donald Miller’s latest, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years encourages readers to live purposefully, but it has the same lighthearted, joyous tone that has distinguished Miller as an author. Miller has a gift for conversational writing that invites you in and sounds like ... Another Success
Rachel's Tears
On 2/26 Joshua Lake wrote: Rachel Scott was a student at Columbine High School in 1999, on that infamous day when two young men went on a violent rampage. Rachel was one of the thirteen victims whose lives were taken, but her faith lives on today in the pages of her journals and this book. The book, Rachel’s Tears, is written ... Authentic Faith in a Young Martyr
This Is Your Brain On Joy
On 2/7 Joshua Lake wrote: Dr. Henslin’s book brings a complicated scientific procedure to an accessible level of writing, although the cost of the procedure itself leaves it outside the range of most people’s budget. Because the SPECT scan is so expensive, Dr. Henslin’s book is written in such a way that the reader can ... A Very Easy Read
What's Age Got To Do With It?
On 1/22 Joshua Lake wrote: Overall, the book was surprisingly captivating for a self-help book, and I plan to pass this one on to some of the women I know and love. It is a perfect blend of encouragement and advice, bound into one easy read. As a 22-year old male, in the prime of his life, I was certainly not the target of a ... A Fun, Easy, Insightful Read
For The Tough Times
On 1/6 Joshua Lake wrote: As part of a deal with Thomas Nelson, I have agreed to review For The Tough Times by Max Lucado in exchange for a free copy of the book. What follows is my review. This was the first Max Lucado book I’ve read, but it fit with everything I’d heard of him. The book was ... Reviewing For The Tough Times
Think and Make It Happen
On 12/25 Joshua Lake wrote: "By harnessing the power of the mind, you can do, have, achieve, and create anything you want for your life." With that bold quote, Dr. Curry introduces his book's aim: to unlock unimagined freedom for his readers. Each chapter discusses a new technique to use in the battle against our unconscious minds. ... Think and Make It Happen: A Review
The Unseen
On 12/8 Joshua Lake wrote: The Unseen by T. L. Hines started with a strange protagonist living out strange fantasies, and the plot never looked back. The author self-describes his genre as "noir bizzare," and the book lived up to the genre. Lucas, the main character, has no identity, no home, and no normal life. He travels from ... The Unseen: A Review
Holding Fast
On 11/25 Joshua Lake wrote: I brought Holding Fast with me on a week-long trip, expecting to read it over the course of the entire trip. After opening the front cover, I was immediately drawn in to the emotion and experience of the story and finished reading the entire book before my two-hour flight touched down. Holding Fast ... Holding Fast