Reviews by Susan Barclay
The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/21 Susan Barclay wrote: by Max Lucado,illustrated by Maria MonescilloTommy Nelson, 2009This rhyming picture book by well-loved author, Max Lucado, deals with the subject of self-esteem in children. How can kids know that they are special and significant when their peers may be telling them otherwise?In the town of Stiltsville, ... The Tallest of Smalls
Seaside Letters
On 10/13 Susan Barclay wrote: by Denise Hunter,Thomas Nelson, 2009I don't often read romance novels, but I've written a few short stories in the genre and feel it's important to read one once in a while. I doubt I could have made a better choice than Denise Hunter's Seaside Letters, third in a series of Nantucket love stories.Sabrina ... Seaside Letters: a Nantucket Love Story
Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions
On 7/6 Susan Barclay wrote: By James A. BeverleyThomas Nelson, 2009The author's credentials are impressive. As Professor of Christian Thought and Ethics at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, and Associate Director at the Institute for the Study of American Religion in Santa Barbara, along with three decades of specialization in the study ... Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions: a Comprehensive Introduction to the Religions of the World
The Noticer
On 4/27 Susan Barclay wrote: by Andy AndrewsThomas Nelson, 2009LPGA Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez says, "This is the best book I have ever read in my life." While I can't agree with that, I do affirm that the book is well worth reading.Confused initially as to whether it was fact or fiction - it seemed too fantastic to be true - I consulted ... The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 4/19 Susan Barclay wrote: by Richard StearnsThomas Nelson, 2009(includes a study guide)Richard Stearns is the current president of World Vision U.S, a Christian non-profit organization. He did not seek this position, but accepted it reluctantly as God's will for his life, after much objection and delay. Since joining the charity ... The Hole in Our Gospel
This Is Your Brain On Joy
On 3/11 Susan Barclay wrote: Licensed counselor, Dr. Earl Henslin, discusses the five mood centers of the brain in a way that is accessible to the layperson, using humour, stories, and language that most people will grasp. Attaching himself to Dr. Daniel Amen to learn more about the brain and how SPECT imaging pinpoints hotspots, ... Hope and Solutions!
What In The World Is Going On?
On 2/3 Susan Barclay wrote: This is a must read for anyone who looks at our world today and wonders what on earth is happening. Dr. David Jeremiah has been studying prophecy for over 40 years and is able to explain it in language the layperson can understand. In What in the World is Going On, he addresses why Israel is so important; ... What in the World is Going On? 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore