Reviews by Mara Kim
The Gospel According to Lost
On 2/15 Mara Kim wrote: I gobbled this book up. Chris Seay is a pastor who made me think outside of the box. This is not only a great book for LOST fans but for other authors to analyze. Seay analyzes each character in depth. Who is the man of faith? Who is the man of science? Who is the leader at the beginning of the Season ... Delves Deep
The Sweet By and By
On 1/5 Mara Kim wrote: Jade should be elated. Marriage is on the horizon. Secrets are blocking her path to happiness. Her fiancé, Max, has secrets of his own. Both agree to leave the past where it belongs – long and forgotten. Jade struggles to mail out the wedding invitations because it would mean inviting her mom. June, ... Power of Forgiveness
Healing Sands
On 12/21 Mara Kim wrote: Ryan Coe is a photojournalist who loves to capture the essence of a person through a camera lens. What she didn’t expect is to see her son on the other end of a crime scene. What makes it more difficult is she has been separated from her son, Jake, for some time now. She and his father, Dan have divorced ... The Real Story Thread is God
The Tallest of Smalls
On 11/15 Mara Kim wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a delightful story about a young boy, Ollie, who eagerly waits to be picked to receive a set of stilts. The stilts will prove that he’s someone important. Each evening, the Too Smalls of Stiltsville gather together and wait to see who will be chosen. To Ollie’s surprise, ... Delightful!
What's He Really Thinking?
On 11/1 Mara Kim wrote: Ever struggle to figure out what men think? They are much less complicated than we realize. We are able to love them more by taking the time to understand them. There are some general types of men that we will run across. They are The Fighter, The Protector, The Adventurer, The Builder, The Nurturer, ... Understanding the Men in Your Life
Find Your Strongest Life
On 10/5 Mara Kim wrote: I expected this book to tell me how I can do it all. As a mom, I wear many hats. I work 40 hours a week and it's tough to be all things to everyone. I'm not called to be and do everything. I am called to live my best and strongest life. The beneficiaries will be your family, friends, and co-workers. ... Notice the Moments
Fearless
On 9/8 Mara Kim wrote: There’s the old adage that F-E-A-R is simply false evidence that appears real. We fear of many things that may not ever become a reality. Max Lucado is a master storyteller. We are afraid of something. I happen to be afraid of spiders. I have seen one too many these past couple of weeks. It’s interesting ... Faith not Fear
The X and Y of Buy
On 7/25 Mara Kim wrote: This book is more than selling to males and females. It discusses the differences between how a male and female brain works. She brings up many interesting stories that I’ve never thought of before. If I were looking at a map, I would turn it so that I was facing the same way. My husband, on the ... More than Selling
I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 6/23 Mara Kim wrote: Michael Franzese changed his life from being a capo in the Columbo Crime era to helping others succeed in business legally. Mr. Franzese shares practical advice on how to succeed in business. Even the mob needs a solid business plan in order for them to succeed. The difference between the mob business ... Solomon or Machiavelli?
Jungle Jack's The Wackiest, Wildest, and Weirdest Animals in the World
On 6/5 Mara Kim wrote: This is a high-quality children’s book for ages 9 and up. It contains the exactly what the title implies ~ wacky and weird animals. Each animal is dedicated to entire page of full color. Hanna explains why each is either wacky or weird. Included are what they eat, where they live and how big they grow. ... High Quality Children's Book
Face of Betrayal
On 5/25 Mara Kim wrote: Three friends aka The Triple Threat cleverly named after their favorite dessert. They each have their own expertise and strength in the crime field and become a target themselves. Allison finds herself threatened with mysterious phone calls. Could it be the same person who took Katie Converse? A young ... Political Mystery
The Noticer
On 4/27 Mara Kim wrote: Life is full of up and downs. Jesus said that we would have trouble in this world. In this book, a man simply named Jones takes notice. He is present at exactly the right moment for a businessman struggling with his marriage, a young man, a couple, and others. Just as the light bulb goes on, Jones disappears ... Timeless Treasure
Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set
On 4/17 Mara Kim wrote: I can be honest. It’s been difficult to read through the entire bible and then I stop for whatever reason. What’s great about this MP3 CD’s is that I can listen to them in my car. These CD’s are so powerful. They bring the New Testament to life. Do not let the title fool you. This is great for ... Comes Alive!
Rachel's Tears
On 3/21 Mara Kim wrote: achel’s Tears challenged me. It is one of the most inspiring stories that I’ve read in such a long time. Rachel was gunned down at Columbine High School 10 years ago. Her legacy lives on. The book gives you a sneak peek into her innermost feelings through her drawings and journal. No doubt. She ... Challenged Me
Rex
On 2/5 Mara Kim wrote: Rex is a powerful story full of hope for all people who are touched by autism. Rex has an additional challenge of being void of sight. Cathleen struggles to find a reason why her son is blind and autistic. She is a single parent and seeks out an appropriate education for her son. It is heartbreaking ... Powerful Story
The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/22 Mara Kim wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac is a beautiful testimony to the history of the United States. In school, history was boring and tedious. Not with this book. It would make a great history book for students and adults alike. It is filled with historical stories and they are linked to the each day of ... Historical Treasure
The Unseen
On 12/9 Mara Kim wrote: Do you ever feel like you are being watched? Lucas a.k.a. Humpty infiltrates himself among ceilings and other public places for the specific purpose of watching them. He imagines stories about each one and collects special momentums or totems. Each totem has a special meaning to him for which he cannot ... Are You Being Watched?
What In The World Is Going On?
On 11/23 Mara Kim wrote: Ever wonder about the end times? How does it relate to our world today? Dr. David Jeremiah answers these questions and more. There is much confusion on The Rapture of the Church. I admit I was baffled. This book puts things in a clear perspective. Yes, there are troubles in our world. How does Israel ... Be Prepared