Reviews by Mary C. M. Phillips
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John Bunyan
On 3/5 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: To be forthright, I have not read Pilgrim's Progress. It was only after reading The Shack (And, no, I'm not comparing the two, by any means) that I noticed numerous reviewers comparing the two books. Having now read John Bunyan by Kevin Belmonte and being now fascinated by the profile written in ... Biography of a Fearless Pilgrim
The Vertical Self
On 2/22 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Don't be a sell-out. By selling out the author means by becoming the world's version of you. Instead, become or embrace...God's version of you. Mark Sayers is a senior leader at Red Church in Melbourne Australia and has some interesting thoughts on faith and culture. Everywhere we look we seem ... Don't be a sell-out
Revolve 2010
On 2/9 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Okay, I'm officially disqualifying myself on this one as I am just too old to review this...Biblezine. Just to prove that I'm too old to give a credible review, I'll pose one question: Who the heck is Cody Linley? Here it is in a nutshell though: I totally get the editor, Amy Weiner's, vision. She ... Biblezine?
Buried Alive
On 1/28 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Held captive for 311 days; blindfolded; bound by the wrists and ankles, and fed like a dog. Not to mention, he was nearly starved, beaten, frequently thrown into the trunk of a car like a piece of luggage, forced to listen to blaring-recorded-Arabic-rants while always having to be blinded, shoeless ... Kidnapping in Baghdad
Knockout Entrepreneur
On 1/11 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: I figured I'd spend a few days reading through Knockout Entrepreneur as an exercise in reading a long infomercial. But, I have now learned not to judge a book by its cover. Knockout Entrepreneur offers great business advice from a boxer's prospective. The world of business can be somewhat like a boxing ... Motivational Guru with a Right Hook
Obstacles Welcome
On 12/26 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Reviewed by Caffeine Epiphanies It's easy today for a poor child to believe they might never succeed. Some feel since life has dealt them a bad hand, their road will be one of failure and worthlessness. This book speaks power into the beaten heart. Ralph de la Vega never gives up. He tells of his upbringing in Cuba in the years ... Encouragement for the Young Professional
The White Horse King
On 12/8 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Be patient if you’re reading this book. It’s a slow go. But it picks up. The first third of the book I basically crawled through till I finally hit a smooth groove. (However, that may not be the author’s fault as I simply kept tripping over names like AEthelwulf, AEthelstan, AEthelbald, and ... Where Have All the Cowboys (and Kings) Gone...
Derailed
On 11/23 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Rather than giving tips on how to succeed in business or advice on how to make it to the “big time,” this author peels away the layers of today’s CEO and focuses on several character traits that, if practiced, just might keep some companies “on tract”; traits that will keep them productive, ... Good Advice and Unfortunately Much Needed
Kabul 24
On 10/23 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Kabul 24 is the story of (mainly) 12 hostages from “Shelter Now International” who are accused (by the Taliban) of attempting to teach Christianity to a Muslim family. I thought the prologue was the most riveting part of the book in which "a burka" is stoned to death. The authors paint a cruel ... Faith vs. the Taliban
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World
On 10/5 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: The title of this book appealed to me, as I thought, “I really could use a little more confidence, that’s for sure.” Plus, let’s face it, this world is pretty darn chaotic at the moment; wars, famines, natural disasters, and now Starbucks is selling instant coffee. What in the world is going ... Comfort in the Chaos