Reviews by Becky Ritta
The Gospel According to Lost
On 2/7 Becky Ritta wrote: As a long-time Lost fan, I was thrilled to receive The Gospel According to Lost in the mail. My original intent was to read it prior to Lost’s sixth and final season premiere. Well, I made it halfway through by that point; after watching the premiere, I was hungry for anything and everything Lost, ... "the gospel according to lost" by chris seay
The Sweet By and By
On 1/5 Becky Ritta wrote: Jade Fitzgerald seems to have it all: a thriving business, wonderful girlfriends, and a fiancé who is crazy about her. But underneath her confident exterior lies a girl whose heart has been beaten down by life. As her wedding day approaches, Jade will have to deal with the pieces of her past that she’d ... "the sweet by and by" by sara evans with rachel hauck
Saving Cicadas
On 12/26 Becky Ritta wrote: When single mother Priscilla learns she is pregnant again, she takes her family on a road trip they will never forget. What she’s looking for, she doesn’t really know, but along the way, she will discover the importance of family, unconditional love, and forgiveness.Saving Cicadas is told mainly ... saving cicadas by nicole seitz
An Amish Christmas
On 11/28 Becky Ritta wrote: An Amish Family Christmas is comprised of three intertwining novellas that take place in Paradise, Pennsylvania. A Miracle for Miriam: Seth shattered Miriam’s confidence when they were 14. Five years later, he returns to their Old Order Amish community with a renewed faith in God. He is intrigued by ... an amish family christmas by beth wiseman, kathleen fuller, and barbara cameron
The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/26 Becky Ritta wrote: I recently read and reviewed Max Lucado's Fearless. It was my first real exposure to Lucado's writing, and I loved it. When I learned Lucado had written a children's book based on a story he tells Fearless, I couldn't wait to read it. Fortunately for me, Thomas Nelson decided to offer that book, The ... the tallest of smalls by max lucado, illustrated by maria monescillo
Green
On 10/10 Becky Ritta wrote: Wow. That’s pretty much all I can say after finishing Green. Now, I’m used to having Ted Dekker blow my mind with his fiction, but Green wasn’t as much mind blowing as it was inspiring, intriguing, and just really satisfying, well-written fantasy. Green is the last of the Circle books (Black, Red, ... green by ted dekker
Find Your Strongest Life
On 10/5 Becky Ritta wrote: In Find Your Strongest Life, Marcus Buckingham stresses that women should be pursuing their passions, not settling for doing what seems sensible. He says that in order to be strong, happy, and successful, women need to discover what their strengths are and then pursue those strengths, rather than focus ... find your strongest life by marcus buckingham
Lonestar Secrets
On 9/14 Becky Ritta wrote: Shannon Astor, a veterinarian with a young daughter, returns to her small Texas hometown to take over the local veterinary practice. When she arrives, she encounters Jack MacGowan, the man who betrayed her trust in high school … and she discovers he is raising her other daughter, the one she was told ... lonestar secrets by colleen coble
Fearless
On 9/8 Becky Ritta wrote: What if I never get married?What if that lump is cancer?What if I don't score high enough on the GRE to get into the grad school I want?What if someone breaks into the house while I'm home alone?What if, what if, what if???Imagine Your Life Without FearThat's the tag line for Max Lucado's new book, Fearless, ... fearless by max lucado
A Man of His Word
On 8/13 Becky Ritta wrote: Moriah Miller is a young Amish woman who is very much in love with her husband and their life. Unbeknownst to her, her husband Levi isn't as enthralled with the Plain way of life. He leaves her for a life among the Yankees, unaware that she is carrying their child until after he leaves. Levi's brother ... a man of his word by kathleen fuller
Christianity Today Study Series: Faith & Pop Culture
On 8/3 Becky Ritta wrote: How does pop culture fit in with our faith? That's a question that many Christians find themselves asking, and it is directly to that question that the Christianity Today Study Series speaks in the book Faith & Pop Culture.This book is meant to be a study guide used in a small group setting. Comprised ... faith & pop culture
The Great Eight
On 5/13 Becky Ritta wrote: For a span of about ten years, I was a huge figure skating fan. I'd watch every competition and special on TV, and my favorite skater was Scott Hamilton. I read his first autobiography, Landing It: My Life On And Off The Ice, right after it was published. So when I saw that Thomas Nelson was offering ... the great eight by scott hamilton
The Noticer
On 4/27 Becky Ritta wrote: What would you do if a man you'd never met seemed to know everything about you? And not only that, but he knew what you'd need to do to fix the biggest problem in your life? This happens to the people of Orange Beach, Alabama, when they meet Jones, an old drifter. He has amazing insight into the problems ... the noticer by andy andrews
Rex
On 1/20 Becky Ritta wrote: Rex, by Cathleen Lewis, is one of those books you won't be able to put down. It is, as the subtitle states, the story of "a mother, her autistic child, and the music that transformed their lives."Rex's story is truly amazing. A "multiply disabled" child, he is also a musical savant who can play any ... rex: an inspirational journey
Field of Blood
On 1/4 Becky Ritta wrote: I've never been one for vampire stories, and I don't know much about the vampire legends. So when I picked up Field of Blood, I wasn't sure what to expect. As I read, I was bombarded with terms I didn't understand: Nistarim, Collectors, Akeldama. I would have benefited greatly from a glossary at the ... field of blood: a confusing yet intersting read
Through the Storm
On 10/11 Becky Ritta wrote: I received a complimentary copy of Through the Storm from Thomas Nelson (the publisher) to review. Through the Storm is a compelling read. Lynne Spears isn’t interested in spilling all the scandalous details of Britney’s recent past; rather, she’s telling her own story. This is the story of a ... lynne spears: not just britney's mother