Reviews by Paul Gardner
The Sweet By and By
On 2/15 Paul Gardner wrote: It's been a long time since I picked up a book and got so engrossed that I couldn't put it down. Most books I read follow the same format, I read a couple of chapters until I get a handle on the main characters and then I flick to the back to see how it finishes. I tried to do the same thing with this ... The Sweet By and By: Sara Evans with Rachel Hauck
Derailed
On 2/11 Paul Gardner wrote: I was genuinely excited when I saw "Derailed" on the list of books I could get from BookSneeze to read, review and blog about. Unfortunately it's a book that produces high expectations but ultimately fails to deliver. The concept of this book is sound. Look at the derailment of some very high profile ... Derailed Is Strangely Unfulfilling
Let Go
On 10/24 Paul Gardner wrote: I think everybody gets a few bumps and bruises in their journey through life … and they’re the lucky ones! Sheila Walsh’s “Let Go” … live free of the burdens all women know … goes to the heart of what holds us back. Whilst this book is aimed at women I don’t see it as being relevant ... Let Go and Live Free
Fearless
On 9/8 Paul Gardner wrote: Yesterday I spent some time with a guy who had gone through the experience of being abducted at gunpoint, and, although afraid for his life, remained calm and was able to praise God during a 17 day ordeal. In this day and age many of us have concerns that terrorism in one of its many guises may have ... Fearless by Max Lucado
Collapse of Distinction
On 7/17 Paul Gardner wrote: Here we go again Yet another book telling me how to do things differently. Yet another tome offering a silver bullet to all the woes that afflict an organisation. At least that’s what I thought I was in for as I, with some trepidation, opened this book for the first time. I was wrong, dead wrong. An ... Collapse of Distinction
The Noticer
On 4/27 Paul Gardner wrote: I cannot say this loudly enough... "Buy this book. Read it, no, devour it. Buy one for each of your children and for anyone else who you love. But most importantly, put what you learn into action." Andy Andrews has an amazing gift, that of story-telling. When I got my advanced copy, knowing I had 5 ... Get One For Everyone You Love
Put Your Dream To The Test
On 4/26 Paul Gardner wrote: This is one of Maxwell’s most challenging books. But at the same time as challenging you with questions about your dreams, it's encouraging about your potential to have and achieve that dream. In terms of challenge, Maxwell asks some very pointed questions early on in the book. Questions that make ... Challenging But Encouraging
Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set
On 3/27 Paul Gardner wrote: Its exciting that this publication (3 MP3 CDs and a “Behind the Scenes” DVD) has come out for a number of reasons: 1. The use of MP3s over an audio-book style allows the owner to load up his or her iPod with the parts of the scripture they want to listen to; 2. Its youth oriented, and very ... Word of Promise Next Generation - New Testament: Dramatized Audio Bible (Audio CD)
The Truth About You
On 2/27 Paul Gardner wrote: Having been given the opportunity to review this book by Thomas Nelson Publishing Company I was most excited. I had seen Marcus Buckingham present to a conference, albeit on video, and felt that a book about playing to my strengths would be something I shouldn’t miss. The reality of the book however is that it ... Review: The Truth About You by Marcus Buckingham
The Chronological Study Bible
On 11/16 Paul Gardner wrote: Publisher: Thomas Nelson In a recent book Scot McKnight says that there are five common ways of reading the Bible that are inherently flawed. Extremely briefly (and in my words) they are: It’s a book of rules (though I suspect most who read this way are selective about the rules they quote); It’s a book of blessings (they ... Review: Chronological Study Bible (NKJV)
Through the Storm
On 10/29 Paul Gardner wrote: var isbn = "9781595551566"; var fontColor = "#fff"; var fontFamily = "Verdana, Georgia"; var backgroundColor = "#00539B"; var imageWidth = 150; var domainName = "csd.ingramdigital.com"; var cpid = "CHP00004WD-WIDGET"; ... Review: Through the Storm by Lynne Spears