Reviews by Amy Looby
Jane Austen
On 3/15 Amy Looby wrote: How funny that this book was available the day I watched The Jane Austen Book Club and had decided that I would re-read the Austen novels! I became a huge fan of Austen during college. I caught a glimpse of her world while watching the BBC (Colin Firth) version of Pride and Prejudice and have been a ... A New Take on Jane
Beautiful Things Happen When A Woman Trusts God
On 2/15 Amy Looby wrote: Trust. A simple concept, yet hard to master. What does it look like to truly trust? Do you trust God to control the circumstances of your life? Do you trust Him to direct your path. It's easy to give the "church answer", yes, but what does it look like in reality? In this book, Sheila Walsh tackles ... The most difficult "easy" concept there is...
Plain Pursuit
On 1/26 Amy Looby wrote: 4.0 out of 5 stars Predictable, but good, January 26, 2010 When I selected this book from the Book Sneeze website (formerly Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers), I was skeptical. I've never read anything in the hugely popular Amish fiction genre. Honestly, I thought it was "hokey" and that I wouldn't ... Predictable, but good
How to Reach Your Full Potential for God
On 1/13 Amy Looby wrote: In reading How to Reach Your Full Potential for God, I have been inspired. Not in a pep-rally-yahoo way, but in a real way. I've found myself praying more. I've found myself asking God the questions Stanley tells us to ask (What do you want me to do, who do you want me to be?). I'm reminded of the feelings ... Finding My Purpose
The Lightkeeper's Daughter
On 12/24 Amy Looby wrote: The Lightkeeper's Daughter By Colleen Coble Young Addie Sullivan's life is turned upside down when a stranger claims she is a relative of his and takes her away to discover the truth of her heritage while posing as a teacher in her potential family's home. While there, she learns about true acceptance, ... Great escape!
Jesus Lives
On 11/24 Amy Looby wrote: Jesus Lives is a gift style devotional book. The 180 devotions make for a half year of study. The main focus, through stunning first person narrative, is finding and recognizing the powerful, all-inclusive, never-changing love of Jesus. The author captures, as no other devotion I've read lately, a heartfelt ... http://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Lives-Sarah-Young/product-reviews/1404186956/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
The Sacred Meal
On 11/16 Amy Looby wrote: The Sacred Meal is presented as a book which "explores the beauty and mystery of this most fascinating of topics" [the Lord's Supper]. The author seems to believe that the tradition is more about connecting us to each other, than connecting us to God. I was very excited about getting to read and review ... The Sacred Meal: Expectation Not Met
Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/2 Amy Looby wrote: This book is about seeing God and His purpose in the midst of trials and pain. This book is not going to tell you how to avoid pain, but it will help you if you are struggling with one of the 7 life challenges is addresses (Injustice, Rejection, Loneliness, Loss, Discipline, Failure, Death). It is informative ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain