Reviews by Carol Benedict
Kaleidoscope
On 3/3 Carol Benedict wrote: In Kaleidoscope, Patsy Clairmont examines some of the verses in the book of Proverbs, giving her personal, humorous interpretation of what they mean. She draws on her own experiences and relationships for examples of how specific proverbs apply to the lives of Christians today. This author's writing ... Kaleidoscope
Face of Betrayal (Trade Paperback)
On 2/11 Carol Benedict wrote: This is a suspenseful story of 3 women whose jobs thrust them into the seamy side of life on a daily basis. Allison is an attorney, Nic is an FBI agent, and Cassidy is a news reporter. They are friends, and work together to solve the mystery regarding the disappearance of a 17 year-old girl. Each of ... Face of Betrayal
The Sweet By and By
On 1/5 Carol Benedict wrote: Though Jade and Mac are getting married, they have agreed not to share the skeletons in their closets. Both have secrets that they are ashamed of and don’t want to discuss. Some of Jade’s problems revolve around her relationship with her parents. She can’t forgive her mom, Beryl, for being a selfish, ... The Sweet By and By
Rediscovering God in America
On 12/28 Carol Benedict wrote: In Rediscovering God in America, Newt Gingrich provides an overview of historical evidence in Washington, D.C. that shows America was founded by people with a strong belief in God. He gives a brief account of some of the most famous landmarks, including the National Archives, the Capitol Building, and ... Rediscovering God in America
NKJV Greatest Stories of the Bible
On 12/2 Carol Benedict wrote: This compilation of stories includes many of the better-known scenes from the Bible, organized chronologically from the book of Genesis through Revelation. The New King James Version of the Bible is similar in style to the original translation, but without the archaic (yet poetic) language. As a result, ... NKJV Greatest Stories of the Bible
The Sacred Meal
On 11/10 Carol Benedict wrote: The Sacred Meal, by Nora Gallagher, discusses the meaning behind the practice of sharing in the body and blood of Christ through the sacrament of Communion. She shares stories from her own life and her role in the Episcopal church in order to illustrate the points she makes about the significance of ... Sharing Insights Into Holy Communion
Plain Promise
On 9/17 Carol Benedict wrote: Sadie and Kade come from two different backgrounds. She's an Amish widow living in a farmhouse with no electricity, and he's a rich business executive from Los Angeles. When Kade rents a cottage from Sadie, the course of both their lives changes forever. Kade's autistic son, Tyler, causes him to re-evaluate ... Loved this Book
Lonestar Secrets
On 9/4 Carol Benedict wrote: Lonestar Secrets hooked me in the first chapter by introducing a mother and daughter I could care about, and a mystery that intrigued me. Shannon and her daughter Kylie are struggling to start a new life in Shannon’s old hometown, and secrets from the past threaten to destroy their lives. Despite the ... Lonestar Secrets
Faces in the Fire
On 8/15 Carol Benedict wrote: I enjoyed Faces in the Fire, by T. L. Hines, and was impressed with this author's writing style. He did a great job of weaving together the characters' stories and events. The description of their jobs—artist/truck driver, computer hacker, tattoo artist, and hitman--seemed authentic and made the scenes ... Faces in the Fire
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
On 7/17 Carol Benedict wrote: Rick & Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage is a light-hearted look at the lives of two married men who also work together doing a radio show. The men, Rick and Bubba, take turns talking about their marriages, and give tongue-in-cheek advice to others on how to get along with their spouse. ... Rick & Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions
On 5/16 Carol Benedict wrote: I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about the different religious philosophies of the modern world, including not only Christianity, Judaism, Islam, the Mormons and other major religions, but less known ones as well. The author provides a clear explanation of the major beliefs ... Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions
The Noticer
On 4/27 Carol Benedict wrote: Jones, the noticer, is an old man who touches the lives of the other people in a small southern town, revealing things about them that they hadn’t given much thought to. He seems to have special powers of observation, or perhaps he was supposed to be an angel, I’m not really sure. He tells people ... The Noticer
In the Footsteps of Paul
On 4/4 Carol Benedict wrote: In the Footsteps of Paul, by Ken Duncan, contains amazing photos of the area where Paul lived and traveled during his ministry. This isn’t a typical biography. Most of the information simply quotes the Bible’s story of Saul’s conversion to the missionary Paul, and his life afterwards. There are ... In the Footsteps of Paul
His Name is Jesus
On 3/24 Carol Benedict wrote: The life Jesus led, other than what is mentioned in the Bible, isn’t something I’ve thought much about. I never wondered why he didn’t choose to work as a carpenter and stay in the village where he grew up rather than throwing away the security and comfort of his life there in order to fulfill ... His Name is Jesus
The Great Eight
On 3/7 Carol Benedict wrote: This book gives some fascinating information about the sport of skating, and also reveals the serious problems Scott Hamilton dealt with behind his public façade. I certainly never imagined that the young man I admired as a skater had chronic health issues. He has dealt with more than many people who ... The Great Eight, by Scott Hamilton (Publisher: Thomas Nelson)
This Is Your Brain On Joy
On 2/18 Carol Benedict wrote: Dr. Henslin explains how the brain should function in easy to understand terms, and describes the symptoms seen in people whose brains are not working properly. He discusses each section of the brain, and explains which areas are involved in mental health problems--including attention deficit disorders, ... Book Review--This is Your Brain on Joy