Reviews by Martha Garrett
Buried Alive
On 2/3 Martha Garrett wrote: I've just finished reading "Buried Alive" by Roy Hallums and found his account of being kidnapped and held hostage for 311 days by ransom-starved captors in Iraq to be overwhelmingly difficult to read. Yet I am so glad I did as my admiration increased for those who endure the absolute worst of situations while ... Overwhelming Account promotes thankfulness
Fearless
On 9/8 Martha Garrett wrote: Max Lucado's newest book "Fearless" is timely, encouraging and exceptionally easy to read.Some of the chapter subtitles are as follows: Fear of Not MatteringFear of Disappointing GodFear of Running OutFear of Not protecting our childrenFear of DyingFear that God is Not RealMax takes these all too common ... Do we really need to be afraid? My review of "Fearless" by Max Lucado
The Jesus Book
On 8/27 Martha Garrett wrote: This is my first video review of a book for Thomas Nelson Publishers. I really really liked "The Jesus Book" I have enjoyed spending time with my six year old Grand daughter with this informative book and the sweet accompanying CD. The book is suggested for children between 4 and 8. My suggestion ... The Jesus Book
Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century
On 5/4 Martha Garrett wrote: I was thrilled to see that Thomas Nelson Publishing was offering Christianity in Crisis 21st Century for their book bloggers review program. Wow discernment for those who will listen!The church today desperately needs this book! There are so few bold “watchmen on the wall”, and Hank Hanegraaff is ... Wisdom for the Church Today
The Noticer
On 4/27 Martha Garrett wrote: The NoticerBy Andy AndrewsFairy Tale with Great ValueI’ve just finished “The Noticer”. And thoroughly enjoyed Andy’s writing style, which made “The Noticer” an extremely quick yet compelling read.The Noticer is a fairy tale about a little town where folks are discouraged by many of life’s ... A Fairy Tale with Great Value
The Word of Promise The Gift of Psalms
On 3/27 Martha Garrett wrote: It was exciting to receive " The Word of Promise The Gift of Psalms" from Thomas Nelson Publisher's to review for the Book Review Blogger program I've enrolled in.The book is a beautifully bound book that looks and feels like an expensive gift edition. Pages are embossed with gold. And tucked in the ... I'll take my Psalms Plain
Rex
On 1/15 Martha Garrett wrote: I've just finished reading one of the most inspiring stories I've ever encountered. This account about a Mother who gives birth to a desperately disabled son was emotionally difficult to read. Cathleen's son did not talk, walk or eat solid food. Initially thinking that the entirety of Rex's problems ... Inspired and Encouraged
My Little Girl
On 12/10 Martha Garrett wrote: I was so tempted to read this book when it first came. Yet, I’d promised myself I would wait until my 5 year old Grand daughter was here with me so I could share what I knew would be a memory making book. It was late already and she danced and sang so long for us that ultimately fussy tiredness set ... A story to share
The Chronological Study Bible
On 12/5 Martha Garrett wrote: The Chronological Study Bible: New King James Version I was blessed to receive "The Chronological Study Bible" New King James Version from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book review blogger's program. Initially I was quite confused with the layout of the Bible. As I was trying to find Daniel ... A Great Bible Study tool
Through the Storm
On 11/21 Martha Garrett wrote: Unexpected delight, November 21, 2008 "Through the Storm" by Lynne Spears I was sweetly surprised that I very much enjoyed reading Lynne's Story! I did not intend to enjoy reading Lynne Spear's book, "Through the Storm". Like others I expected a sort of tell all Mother, writing a book to make money ... Unexpected Delight
The Faith of Barack Obama
On 11/9 Martha Garrett wrote: My Perspective on the book The Faith of Barack Obama by Stephen Mansfield Had I not taken Michael Hyatt CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers up on his twitter offer to get a free copy of this book in exchange for a review on my blog, I likely would not have even read "The Faith of Barack Obama". I figured ... Reviewing The Faith of Barack Obama