Reviews by Emily Akin
The Voice of Psalms
On 2/25 Emily Akin wrote: Subtitle:Psalms Retold by Friend of the Ecclesia Bible Society. With Reflections from the Psalms by Karen Moore and James F. Couch, Jr.Thomas Nelson Publishers.Who doesn’t love the Book of Psalms? It’s the original praise and worship script, the first Judaeo-Christian hymnal. Since I first learned ... The Voice of the Psalms
The King and Dr. Nick
On 1/17 Emily Akin wrote: Elvis fans, here it is....a first-hand account of Presley's health problems and his use (and misuse) of prescription drugs during his last years. Dr. Nichopoulos was Elvis' doctor and friend for some time, often going on tour with him to manage his medications.Even if you were not a fan, you will enjoy ... The King and Dr. Nick by George Nichopoulos, MD
Green
On 11/4 Emily Akin wrote: Full title is, Green: Book Zero, the Beginning and the End (Thomas Nelson). Fantasy fiction is not my thing, yet I chose to review this book out of curiosity, mainly because I was intrigued by the title. Green is the last (and first) book in the Circle series. Hero Thomas Hunter leads the good guys in ... Green by Ted Dekker
Find Your Strongest Life
On 10/5 Emily Akin wrote: Subtitle is What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently.Author Marcus Buckingham starts out by revealing that modern women, although they have more choices than their mothers and grandmothers, are not happy. In fact, the older they get, the less happy they are. He says it’s because women ... Find Your Strongest Life by Marcus Buckingham
Fearless
On 9/8 Emily Akin wrote: Subtitle: Imagine Your Life without Fear. Published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville, release date September 8, 2009. Hardcover, $24.99.I can think of no more appropriate topic for today’s economic and geopolitical times. Nor can I think of anyone more qualified to write it than Max Lucado.Even the faithful ... Fearless by Max Lucado
Let Go
On 9/6 Emily Akin wrote: Subtitle: Live Free of the Burdens All Women KnowThomas Nelson, $19.99BuyReada.widgetLink, a.widgetLink:visited {text-decoration: none;font: 10px/10px arial;color:#ffffff}a.widgetLink:hover {text-decoration: underline;}div.widgetDiv {width: 100%;line-height: 22px;cursor: pointer}div.widgetDiv:hover {text-decoration: ... Let Go by Sheila Walsh
Read and Share Toddler Bible
On 8/10 Emily Akin wrote: What a great idea! A child’s Bible with an accompanying DVD. The stories in the book begin with Genesis and progress through the Old and New Testaments with stories about familiar characters like David and Goliath and Daniel and the Lion’s Den. The stories dealing with Christ’s suffering, death, ... Read and Share Toddler Bible
The X and Y of Buy
On 7/12 Emily Akin wrote: Subtitle: Sell More and Market Better by Knowing How the Sexes Shop I chose to review this book in my role as a Thomas Nelson book review blogger because I’ve done some marketing and sales work in addition to studying and writing about marketing. It’s an interesting read, although some of the information ... The X and Y of Buy by Elizabeth Pace
Dred Scott's Revenge
On 5/20 Emily Akin wrote: Full title: Dred Scott's Revenge: A Legal History of Race and Freedom in America by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano What a provocative title! At least it’s provocative if you know who Dred Scott is. If you don’t know, take a side-trip to The History Place now. Judge Napolitano traces the history of ... Dred Scott’s Revenge
Christianity Today Study Series: Faith & Pop Culture
On 4/1 Emily Akin wrote: “Can we find Jesus in popular entertainment?” That’s the question that this study attempts to answer. In a culture that values entertainment above all, Christians often just withdraw by turning off their TVs, home-schooling their children, or forbidding their families to participate in certain ... Culture Warriors, Listen Up
Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century
On 2/25 Emily Akin wrote: Have you listened to TV preachers and wondered where in the world they were coming from? Hank Hanegraaff’s earlier book, Christianity in Crisis warned about a cultic movement within Christianity that would reject the very fundamentals of the Christian faith. This book is an update, providing follow-up ... This Is an Eye-Opener, a Must-Read for Christians
This Is Your Brain On Joy
On 2/5 Emily Akin wrote: This is the second book I've reviewed for the Thomas Nelson book review blogger program.Subtitle is "A Revolutionary Program for Balancing Mood, Restoring Brain Health, and Nurturing Spiritual Growth." Dr. Daniel G. Amen, who developed the medical tests and treatments described in the book, wrote the ... This Is Your Brain on Joy by Dr. Earl Henslin
What's Age Got To Do With It?
On 1/12 Emily Akin wrote: What's Age Got to Do with It?: Living Your Healthiest and Happiest Life is by Robin McGraw, wife of TV personality, Dr. Phil. I'm reviewing the book as a book review blogger for Thomas Nelson Publishing. For more information on this program, check out the Web site. I chose this book based on the title ... What's Age Got to Do With It?