Reviews by Mary Gildersleeve
What's in a Word?
On 3/17 Mary Gildersleeve wrote: I love words.I love how the English language has so many words to describe a myriad of objects, thoughts and feelings. I love how good authors can use the English language to create a "play on words", puns or subtle jokes that take the reader by surprise; I'm not talking highbrow academicians but ... Review: What's in a Word? Read it and find out!
Winston Churchill
On 3/4 Mary Gildersleeve wrote: Part of a new series from Thomas Nelson called "Christian Encounters", John Perry's quick-read biography of the amazing Winston Churchill is fabulous! Detailing the great-man's life from birth at Blenheim to death 91 years later, Perry awakens an interest in the reader to pursue further information ... Review: Winston Churchill by John Perry
A Century Turns
On 2/22 Mary Gildersleeve wrote: So, what were you doing in 1989? I was a newly hired Delta Air Lines corporate ladder-climber, wielding a recent MBA, marriage license and a brand-new baby boy. I was (and still am) a Catholic, conservative and Republican (in that order). It was the dawn of a new decade, the last of the 20th ... Review: A Century Turns: New Hopes, New Fears
Nelson's Complete Book of BIble Maps and Charts, 3rd Edition
On 2/8 Mary Gildersleeve wrote: Are you studying Bible history? Are you studying the Old or New Testament? Are you doing Ancient and early Christian history? Have I got a supplement for you!Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts is an amazing resource that is a must-have for anyone doing research or learning about the Biblical ... Review: "Bible Maps and Charts" is a must-have resource!
Rediscovering God in America
On 1/13 Mary Gildersleeve wrote: Since we moved back to Virginia last year, I've been interested in reading anything I can about the founding fathers, especially books about their faith and how that faith translated into the government we have now. Where did we go wrong?The founding fathers wanted separation of Church and State ... Review: Rediscovering God in America
From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 11/18 Mary Gildersleeve wrote: Eli Gold, a veteran of some 30+ years at sports broadcasting, has written a wonderful book on his life from literally selling peanuts at Madison Square Garden (not for the financial benefits of sales, but just to get into the games) to being the voice of the Crimson Tide and NASCAR Today. Titled, From ... Review: From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold