Reviews by Lisa Ahlstedt
The Search for God and Guinness
On 11/5 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: The relationship between God and an alcoholic beverage might be a bit startling at first, but the book The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield shows that the connection makes perfect sense in this instance. The book begins with a very detailed history of beer itself, even tracing some arguments ... Pull me a pint, reverend
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: That was the sentiment that I felt the book "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller was trying hard to get across. Although the premise of the book is that everyone's life is a "story" with scenes that you can choose to make meaningful and interesting, it was hard for me to concentrate ... Look at me, I'm so great!
Kabul 24
On 9/22 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: The book Kabul 24 tells the story of eight western aid workers who were arrested in Afghanistan the month before the Sept. 11 attacks. Ostensibly arrested for attempting to convert Muslims to Christianity (by showing a DVD), the prisoners were kept in abominable conditions, interrogated repeatedly, and ... Harrowing story of captivity
Knockout Entrepreneur
On 9/4 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: It seems as if people who are successful in one career often think they will be equally successful in another. I'm sure we all remember Michael Jordan's baseball career, Eddie Murphy's album, and Madonna's films. It is rare when a celebrity is able to cross over into another field, but George Foreman ... Everybody Loves George!
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
On 8/25 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey, the two popular hosts of the “Rick and Bubba” syndicated radio show, give their best relationship advice in the book “Rick and bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage.” Since the duo is known mostly for their clean, Christian-based banter, ... For Better or Worse or Bubba
Everyday Greatness
On 8/10 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: The book Everyday Greatness: Inspiration for a Meaningful Life wasn’t written by Stephen R. Covey, but he does provide the introduction and some commentary throughout. The book is a wonderful collection of inspirational stories and quotes which were originally published in Reader’s Digest magazine. ... Motivation for a better life
Dred Scott's Revenge
On 7/20 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: In the excellent book Dred Scott’s Revenge, Judge Napolitano explores the long and tangled history of race relations in America. He starts with the beginnings of slavery in the New World, through the Civil War, Jim Crow Laws and “separate but equal” educational rulings and explores how the federal ... A history of race in America
Face of Betrayal
On 4/18 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: The novel Face of Betrayal by Lis Wiehl suffers from trying to do too much too quickly. The book centers around three longtime friends: Allison, a prosecutor; Nicole, an FBI agent; and Cassidy, a TV reporter. All three women get drawn in to the mystery when 17 year old Katie Converse, home in Portland ... Face of Betrayal