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Comment on The Santastical World of Traveling Santa: A Journey to Christmas Treasures by Carmen

Carmen — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:08:46 +0000

I have truly enjoyed reading this book to my 5 year old daughter. It is a fun and cheerful adventure with lovable characters and a message that encourages giving, accepting others, and spreading joy. Santa’s character is unique and his love of adventure is inspiring. I also love the illustrations in the book. It’s really well put together. This is advertised as first book in a series and we are looking forward to the next one.

Comment on Abyss of Tyranny by Ally Verba

Ally Verba — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:20:18 +0000

His heart and soul shows through in this moving novel. I fell in love with his words and you will too.

Comment on The Santastical World of Traveling Santa: A Journey to Christmas Treasures by Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:50:01 +0000

The Traveling Santa captured my heart with his caring attitude, sense of humor, and spirit of adventure. Parents will love this book as much as their children. This is great bedtime read and perfect for family time. it’s timely for the holiday season and a perfect gift idea for parents, grandparents, uncles/aunts, and friends to share with their loved ones. What I like the most about this book is the values of giving, kindness, and courage that it instills in our kids. And honestly, I was giggling with Santa and his elves as I was reading the book, and the story filled my heart with joy. It is really a fun book for kids all ages 3 to 85

Comment on Living Bread from Heaven by Marcos Mendez

Marcos Mendez — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 02:44:00 +0000

It’s beautiful to build your relationship with God what a wonderful way to fellowship with the Lord. I desire to seek the Lord more this is very helpful!

Comment on Living Bread from Heaven by Alex

Alex — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:40:00 +0000

highly recommend this book. The daily portions, which are divided into three sections, are extremely helpful. It has significantly enhanced my intimate fellowship with the Lord

Comment on Mindful Mondays by Sharaf

Sharaf — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:22:37 +0000

*Mindful Mondays* offers a fresh perspective on integrating mindfulness into the busy workweek, specifically focusing on the start of the week. The book presents a collection of practical exercises and reflections designed to cultivate a mindful approach to Monday mornings, which can often feel overwhelming.

#Key points

1. **Practical Exercises:** The book excels in providing actionable steps for readers to practice mindfulness on Mondays. These exercises are straightforward and can be easily incorporated into a busy schedule.

2. **Structured Approach:** Each chapter is organized around a specific theme or activity for Monday, making it easy for readers to follow and apply the principles.

3. **Positive Tone:** The author’s encouraging and relatable writing style helps in motivating readers to adopt mindfulness practices without feeling overwhelmed.

4. **Varied Techniques:** The book covers a range of mindfulness techniques, from breathing exercises to reflective journaling, catering to different preferences and needs.

Comment on Samba of Survival: My Light Within by M Biggane

M Biggane — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:18:35 +0000

Maria’s book has stayed with me long after I put it down. I can still vividly picture so many of the scenes depicted within it’s pages. It, like her, is a triumph! The hardships endured never give way to despair, or nihilism. In fact quite the opposite! One leaves it with a sense of enduring hope and affirmation in the human condition. A lovely read!

Comment on The Boy Who Could Smell Warming by sumaira

sumaira — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:09:06 +0000

The Boy Who Could Smell Warming’ by Patrick Fleming is a story about human relationships, trauma, and human senses and everything that encompasses them, written with dignity and deftness. This touching story surely takes us on this breathtaking adventure of a small boy with extraordinary abilities and explores many crucial ideas from family and self-discovery to the unsustainability of human connections.
Pros:
The author is a wordsmith’s dream. Contained within his lyrical prose, he accurately portrays the protagonist’s level of synaesthesia.
The themes of trauma, grief, and moving on are well embraced by the novel as it does not attempt to glorify these subjects, instead, it portrays them in a calm manner as they should be in real life.
The character development is adequate in that readers can relate to the protagonist, especially with his slight voice changes.
Cons:
Turning pages may be a bother to some readers and in this case, the readers have to be selective despite having been primarily interested in reading the novel to the end.

There are a few subplots that seem rather interesting but regrettably, they are not well developed and at the same time, there are a few holes that bring down the entire narrated story.

Excluding the main intending characters, who are sympathetic, at times they come off as stereotypes rather than as real people.
For all, ‘The Boy Who Could Smell Warming’ is an impressive and heartbreaking story which will appeal to many who appreciate deep yet gripping narratives. Definitely one of the best and the most beautiful.

Comment on Why We Fall: Why Pain and Suffering Are Our Greatest Teachers by Dinbandhu Adhikari

Dinbandhu Adhikari — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:08:45 +0000

The book was really amazing. I liked each and every phrase as I got to know so many things reading this book like about my life perspections, and beside that it helped me learned about how to wake up again after so many falls.

Comment on Why We Fall: Why Pain and Suffering Are Our Greatest Teachers by Nusrath Unnisa

Nusrath Unnisa — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:33:42 +0000

Daniel Martinez offers a compelling perspective on adversity in his book, Why We Fall. Rather than shying away from pain and suffering, he argues that these experiences are invaluable teachers that can shape us into stronger, more resilient individuals.

Martinez delves into the psychological and spiritual aspects of hardship, exploring how it can foster personal growth, empathy, and a deeper understanding of life’s purpose. He draws on personal anecdotes and philosophical insights to illustrate his points, creating a relatable and thought-provoking narrative.
Key words:
Adversity as a catalyst for growth: Martinez emphasizes that challenges can be seen as opportunities for self-discovery and transformation.
The importance of resilience: He explores strategies for developing resilience and coping with difficult emotions.
The power of empathy: Martinez argues that suffering can foster empathy and a deeper connection to others.
Finding meaning in pain: He discusses the search for meaning in life’s trials and tribulations.
Why We Fall is a poignant and inspiring exploration of the human experience. Martinez’s thoughtful insights and personal stories offer readers a fresh perspective on adversity and the potential for growth it holds.