Love and War by John and Stasi Eldredge

Title: Love and War

Author: John and Stasi Eldredge

I got the chance to read a great book called Love and War. I want to share more with you about the book and my take on it. First more information on the book!

About the Book:

What the Eldredge bestsellers Wild at Heart did for men, and Captivating did for women, LOVE & WAR will do for married couples everywhere. John and Stasi Eldredge have contributed the quintessential works on Christian spirituality through the experience of men and the experience of women and now they turn their focus to the incredible dynamic between those two forces.

With refreshing openness that will grab readers from the first page, the Eldredges candidly discuss their own marriage and the insights they’ve gained from the challenges they faced. Each talks independently to the reader about what they’ve learned, giving their guidance personal immediacy and a balance between the male and female perspectives that has been absent from all previous books on this topic.   They begin LOVE & WAR with an obvious but necessary acknowledgement:  Marriage is fabulously hard.  They advise that the sooner we get the shame and confusion off our backs, the sooner we’ll find our way through.

LOVE & WAR shows couples how to fight for their love and happiness, calling men and women to step into the great adventure God has waiting for them together. Walking alongside John and Stasi Eldredge, every couple can discover how their individual journeys are growing into a story of meaning much greater than anything they could do or be on their own.

My Review:

I am not a self-help book fanatic, but sometimes find a few that can be very valuable. I found this book to be sort of a self-help book put not in such a pushy way. I loved reading it right now with baby #3 on the way, two toddlers, Chris in school, bills and so much more on are plate, a little marriage message can be a great thing. I found the book really valuable and think any couple would benefit not matter how long you have been married. The book shows how strong a marriage can become through god. My favorite part of this book is it gives both the male and female perspectives. I think it would also be a great gift for any couple.  

Disclosure: I received my copy as part of a tour with Waterbrook Multnomah, my opinions are my own!

James Patterson 7th Heaven Review!

Title: 7th Heaven 

  

By: James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

  

  

  

The Book Description: The Women's Murder Club faces not one-but two-terrifying cases that may tear it apart. The teenage son of California's ex-governor has mysteriously vanished-and the pressure on Detective Lindsay Boxer to find him is overwhelming. When she finally does get a lead, it's devastating. At the same time, Lindsay and her partner, Rich Conklin, must investigate mysterious fires that are destroying some of San Francisco's most beautiful homes-and leaving their owners dead in the debris. But when Lindsay enlists her friends in the Women's Murder Club to help uncover the arsonist, the blazes suddenly rage much too close to home. 

   

   

About the Author: James Patterson is one of the world's most popular and successful authors. He lives in Florida and New York.

  

Maxine Paetro: Maxine Paetro is a novelist and a journalist. She lives with her husband in New York.

This is Chris and I's Fifth giveaway post for Hachette. I look forward to more in the future. Our review copy of 7th Heaven arrived a few days ago. I recently finished Close Encounters of The Third-Grade Kind look for my review in a few days. I am fixing to start 7th Heaven. So be on the look out for my review.

I have Three copies of 7th Heaven for me to giveaway to my lucky A Family Full Of Opinions Readers.

  

My Review: First, let me say that I have not read a lot of James Patterson books. I found the story interesting and worth the read. It made me onto read more of his work. It is a good showcase of why he is such a popular author. It was not my favorite book, but that could just be me. Chris read the book too and said it is good and most Patterson fans will enjoy. However if you are looking to just start with Patterson books he would start with a different one!

Please note that a review copy was give to me.

Ian Rankin Exit Music Review!

Title: Exit Music

By: Ian Rankin

   

   

The Book Description: It's late in the fall in Edinburgh and late in the career of Detective Inspector John Rebus. As he is simply trying to tie up some loose ends before his retirement, a new case lands on his desk: a dissident Russian poet has been murdered in what looks like a mugging gone wrong. 

Rebus discovers that an elite delegation of Russian businessmen is in town, looking to expand its interests. And as Rebus's investigation gains ground, someone brutally assaults a local gangster with whom he has a long history.

Has Rebus overstepped his bounds for the last time? Only a few days shy of the end to his long, controversial career, will Rebus even make it that far?

   

About the Author: Ian Rankin is a #1 international bestselling author. Winner of an Edgar Award and the recipient of a Gold Dagger for fiction and the Chandler-Fulbright Award, he lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and their two sons.

  

Chris's Review: I recommend this book, it was a great read. I enjoyed every part of it. I finished it pretty quick because I was so into the story. The characters are deep and the interesting along with the story. 

  

Disclosure: we received the book for review!

How To Be Famous Review!

   

  

Title: How to Be Famous

By: Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt

  

  

The Book Description: From braving the wilds of Los Angeles to the Costa Rican jungle, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have learned a thing or two about reality...television, that is. But while dominating the airwaves and tabloid covers every week may look like all fun and mind games, Speidi is here to tell you: becoming wildly famous requires hard work and a no-fail blueprint for success. Now, for the first time ever, Heidi and Spencer invite you behind the scenes as they reveal the ten-step plan that took them from nobodies to notorious!

  

You will:

• Learn how to say I hate you without opening your mouth--Heidi's exclusive tutorial
• Increase your capacity for evil with Spencer's "Villain-o-meter"
• Discover why getting and talking about plastic surgery is a must
• Unlock the secrets of celebrity couple math (e.g. Speidi > Heidi + Spencer)
• Mesmerize the media with outrageous behavior
• Bow down to the power of the paparazzi
• ...and much, much more!

With Heidi and Spencer as your personal coaches, you, too, can transform yourself into a red-carpet-ready superstar!

  

About the Authors: HEIDI MONTAG and SPENCER PRATT are famous.

     

Chris's Review: It was amusing I guess, it does not take long to read. They have an interesting take on life that is for sure!

My quick Review: I thought it was different, sorta funny I guess. I agree with Chris they have a very interesting take on life for sure! I guess if your a big fan of the Hills it would be worth it! Very quick read!

Knockout Entrepreneur By George Forman

  

Title: Knockout Entrepreneur 

Author: George Foreman

   

I recently  was able to read Knockout Entrepreneur by George Foreman. I must say I was very impressed by this book.  I have read other books by Foreman, this is my new favorite. The book is very inspiring and motivating. George Foreman gives very valuable lessons and ideas to help motivate you and teach you basically to keep getting up and trying again. Their are quite a few analogies that are related to boxing and I do not know much about boxing my self, but I still found them very easy to translate to everyday life. I think this would for sure be a great read for the New Year! It would get you in a positive can do attitude and in a great mind frame for tackling and succeeding. The book helps a person to realize that their are new opportunities around every corner. George has for sure succeeded any many ways, from boxing, to grills, to being a successful author. You just have to be ready and willing to take on any challenge and never give up. With that kind of advise all through this book,  I would most definitely say this book is a winner for any one wanting a little positive motivation!

   

Some more information about the book: Readers remember George Foreman as the former Heavyweight Boxing Champion and the spokesman for the popular George Foreman Grill. What they may not know is that he is also a successful entrepreneur whose portfolio today boasts the George Foreman Grill, George Foreman's Knockout Cleaner, a line of clothing with Casual Male, fitness videos, Elgin watches, and much more. In Knockout Entrepreneur, Foreman shares his success secrets with aspiring and current entrepreneurs.

    

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