Reviews by Michael C. Brown
The Sweet By and By
On 3/20 Michael C. Brown wrote: The Sweet By and By is written by Sara Evans with Rachel Hauck is a very good debut by the Multi-platinum Country singer. I actually enjoyed this book way more than I expected. It is definitely a Ladies book but fans of Sara Evans of either gender will enjoy this story. Jade is getting married as ... A really good Debut - just like a song
An Amish Christmas
On 3/20 Michael C. Brown wrote: An Amish Christmas: December in Lancaster County – Three Amish Christmas Novellas by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Barbra Cameron. First off I received this book to review from Thomas Nelson and it not the usual type of book I read. It is definitely a book for the ladies. It was a good book ... very good book for an Amish ladies Christmas
The White Horse King
On 3/15 Michael C. Brown wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin R. Merkle is a great book. I had never heard of Alfred the great before or how he had affected and how his life affects England today. The beginning of the book is a little slow to get into but once you get past that it is a great read. ... A great book about a Great King
What Difference Do It Make?
On 11/13 Michael C. Brown wrote: What Difference Do It Make? By Ron Hall, Denver Moore, and Lynn Vincent is another homerun from Hall and Moore. This is a follow up to the uber selling and uber great book “Same Kind of Different As Me” and how that book affected the authors and some of the people who read it. The subtitle of the ... It Do Make A Difference
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 11/13 Michael C. Brown wrote: If you like Blue Like Jazz… you will like Donald Miller’s new book “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life.” This book is an interesting cavalcade of different stops along the journey of balancing the aurora of the bright lights of Hollywood and staying true ... A Million laughs and a Million tears
The Expanded Bible
On 9/8 Michael C. Brown wrote: The [Expanded] Bible: New Testament - Study the Bible while you read it. It uses the Contempory English Translation and then adds in brackets words or phrases that help you draw out or understand the verses better. The main text is in Bold and they say to read only the BOLD words first and then go back ... This will help you get more out of the Bible
Fearless
On 9/8 Michael C. Brown wrote: Fearless by Max Lucado is actually a really good book. The subtitle on the cover is “Imagine your life without fear. I have to admit I used to read everything that Max put out back in the late 90’s but after a while he seemed a little too light for me. And then I was offered a copy of this book ... Max hits one out of the park
Between Wyomings
On 8/13 Michael C. Brown wrote: Between Wyomings: My God and an iPod on the Open Road by Ken Mansfield is an interesting book part biography part spiritual memoir. You ride along with Ken and his wife as they take a road trip cross country. And like all trips you have your highs and your lows, your exciting points and your "Are we ... Ride along with a Man, His God, and His iPod
Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions
On 5/22 Michael C. Brown wrote: Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions: A comprehensive introduction to the religions of the world by James A. Beverley is a very well balanced book on the different religions and beliefs in the world today. Some sites say it has 644 pages but it actually has 850 pages. Dr. Beverley has done a great ... A Solid and Balanced Introduction
The Principle of the Path
On 5/11 Michael C. Brown wrote: "The Principle of the Path: How to get from where you are to where you want to be" by Andy Stanley was a better book than I expected it to be. What is not earth shattering new is or can be a swift boot to the head - in a good way. Andy calls us to see that our choices of paths are not an isolated choice ... You can find your path....
The Noticer
On 4/27 Michael C. Brown wrote: The Noticer by Andy Andrews is one of my favorite books of this year. It is a story of seeing but not seeing and then seeing with a new perspective. You follow the author as you meet Jones, not Mr. Jones, just Jones as Andy and you learn from himself and others. I remember reading Nancy Lopez's quote ... In Perspective --- Just WOW
The American Patriot's Bible
On 4/24 Michael C. Brown wrote: The American Patriot's Bible (New King James Version) is a study bible in which it really doesn't explain what the scripture means or gives a possible way of applying it to a person's life. That is what I expect from a study bible. This bible from Thomas Nelson Publishers is more a history book melded ... As a Study Bible... it is clearly lacking
In the Footsteps of Paul
On 4/17 Michael C. Brown wrote: In the Footsteps of Paul by Ken Duncan is a good coffee table book. As many have said before there is not much writing to this book but the photographs that Mr. Duncan has take are breath taking. It make me want to travel to the land of Paul and visit the sites. It brings to life some of the major places ... Travel with Paul....
Dred Scott's Revenge
On 4/9 Michael C. Brown wrote: Dred Scott's Revenge: A Legal History of Race and Freedom in America... is thought provoking book which sheds light on the dark side of legal history throughout our country's history. A very highly recommend book to say the least. Judge Napolitano shows how "Natural Law" (God Given Rights or Rights ... Dred Scott's Revenge -- A MUST Read
I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 4/1 Michael C. Brown wrote: As a college student taking Business courses in College and with today's business climate this is a great book to read and think about. These "Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss" are totally different then what I expected to read about. I figured it would be a few quips and snazzy quotes ... A Book you Can't and Shouldn't Refuse...
Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century
On 3/13 Michael C. Brown wrote: "Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth..." The Apostle Paul (Acts 20:30) I knew some of the theology of the "Word of Faith" movement but I never knew just how messed up and how full of error it actually is. After reading this book it is amazing and sad how many people are hooked ... Christianity in Crisis: The Bible vs Word of Faith
Holding Fast
On 3/3 Michael C. Brown wrote: This is a GREAT book. I don't remember hearing about the Mount Hood Tragedy. And to tell the truth I was skeptical if I would even like reading this book. The question to was -- would it be to emotional and uninteresting and such. But, when I started reading this book I got hooked really quick. Karen ... Holding Fast What a read