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The Godfather Game
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For the first time ever, The Godfather officially comes to you as a brand new mobile game in an...
Bible movies - Parables and miracles
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Parables and miracles movie is an easy way to talk about Jesus and God with your kids. Don't forget...
brightwheel - Early Education
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brightwheel is everything you need for your early education program all in one simple app. Our top...
The Rebels of Ireland (The Dublin Saga, #2)
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The Princes of Ireland, the first volume of Edward Rutherfurd’s magisterial epic of Irish history,...
Like a Lily Among the Thorns
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There are those who are born into loving families and then there are the less fortunate who must...
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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Hidden in Books
Jan 15, 2018
This book was a giveaway win with an interesting story... Amazon shipped the wrong book initially so I ended up with 2 books with the same title. Lola Fortunately the real book was worth the wait (even though the correction to the shipping issue didn't take too long.)
This book follows 2 separate families in 2 different towns both named Springfield. Tish & Jeff work for the same company but live in different Springfields. They have a chance encounter at a company retreat where their spouses are also with them. This leads to a blossoming friendship & eventually deeper feelings. They both have difficult marriages. Then 1 day tragedy strikes as Jeff is walking home. This tragedy leads to all kinds of soul searching & secrets coming to light.
Each chapter is told from the perspective of 1 of the characters involved in the real life drama. This puts a nice spin on the narrative as holes are gradually filled in through each characters stories. The end was not entirely unexpected, but it was fitting. It leaves the reading questioning whether or not you really know what's going on in your life.
This book follows 2 separate families in 2 different towns both named Springfield. Tish & Jeff work for the same company but live in different Springfields. They have a chance encounter at a company retreat where their spouses are also with them. This leads to a blossoming friendship & eventually deeper feelings. They both have difficult marriages. Then 1 day tragedy strikes as Jeff is walking home. This tragedy leads to all kinds of soul searching & secrets coming to light.
Each chapter is told from the perspective of 1 of the characters involved in the real life drama. This puts a nice spin on the narrative as holes are gradually filled in through each characters stories. The end was not entirely unexpected, but it was fitting. It leaves the reading questioning whether or not you really know what's going on in your life.
Gail (4 KP) rated Havoc (A Silent Sons MC #2) in Books
Jun 4, 2018
Havoc by Ambere Sabo
Five Stars
Havoc was an intriguing read. I found myself sad and ready to defend him at every turn. Angel was so feisty and stubborn. They made an interesting pair. I felt bad for Havoc when his sister turned to Gunner over him. But on the other hand he left on a man hunt to find their father not thinking of the other people who cared about him. Bikers always fascinated me the loyalty they have for each other and the lengths they go to protect their families. The visuals the author gave painted a clear picture of a young man wishing to free his family from the pain and stress his father brought upon them. You get a clear picture of how fierce and scared Angel was through out the whole story. Their relationship was hot and short but I guess once you know what you want you go for it and don’t let it go. Havoc was really just a soft teddy bear inside with the means to kill and protect all those he loved. The perfect blend of alpha male and sensitive.
Five Stars
Havoc was an intriguing read. I found myself sad and ready to defend him at every turn. Angel was so feisty and stubborn. They made an interesting pair. I felt bad for Havoc when his sister turned to Gunner over him. But on the other hand he left on a man hunt to find their father not thinking of the other people who cared about him. Bikers always fascinated me the loyalty they have for each other and the lengths they go to protect their families. The visuals the author gave painted a clear picture of a young man wishing to free his family from the pain and stress his father brought upon them. You get a clear picture of how fierce and scared Angel was through out the whole story. Their relationship was hot and short but I guess once you know what you want you go for it and don’t let it go. Havoc was really just a soft teddy bear inside with the means to kill and protect all those he loved. The perfect blend of alpha male and sensitive.
Sue (5 KP) rated The Art of Keeping Secrets in Books
Aug 13, 2018
The Art of Keeping Secrets is an intertwining story of 3 women (Emma, Flick, and Neve) who share a friendship and close bond. You soon find out that they each is hiding a different secret, one which they are struggling to come to terms with. A mother who never shared with her child the truth about his father. Another who fears losing her children to her ex & his new wife, while hiding a health issue. While the third lives in a picture-perfect marriage, all the while hiding the fact that her husband is not who everyone thinks he is.
Each chapter is from the point of view from one of the characters and you get a peek at their inner turmoil as they must face their secrets and the destruction it could cause to their families, friendships, and the lives that they are living.
If you want a book that is hard to put down and makes you go through every emotion (I laughed, cried, yelled, and more than once was in shock), then this is definitely a book you want to read.
Each chapter is from the point of view from one of the characters and you get a peek at their inner turmoil as they must face their secrets and the destruction it could cause to their families, friendships, and the lives that they are living.
If you want a book that is hard to put down and makes you go through every emotion (I laughed, cried, yelled, and more than once was in shock), then this is definitely a book you want to read.
LaBMaC (116 KP) rated Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery in Books
Jul 20, 2019
Well written (2 more)
Eye Opening
Insight into the life of a neurosurgeon
Couldn't put it down
An account of the day to day experiences of a Neurosurgeon.
This is one of those books that leave an impression, that you want to hold on to.
I read this a while ago but some of it has stuck with me. In particular the essence of what is needed to carry out such a role. Determination, detachment, emotional resilience, precision and commitment. After reading this I had the utmost respect for the author.
He describes the in depth training that allows him to be in the position to carry out intricate procedures that have life-changing consequences. He shares his experiences from start to finish of dealing with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, assessing symptoms, weighing up benefits and risks of surgery, the surgery itself (heart in mouth stuff), family reactions and his perspective on the prognosis.
There are cases where he cures and cases where he can only postpone the inevitable. For what he does he is simultaneously revered, loved, persecuted and hated...and I thought teaching was tough 😉
An amazing book.
This is one of those books that leave an impression, that you want to hold on to.
I read this a while ago but some of it has stuck with me. In particular the essence of what is needed to carry out such a role. Determination, detachment, emotional resilience, precision and commitment. After reading this I had the utmost respect for the author.
He describes the in depth training that allows him to be in the position to carry out intricate procedures that have life-changing consequences. He shares his experiences from start to finish of dealing with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, assessing symptoms, weighing up benefits and risks of surgery, the surgery itself (heart in mouth stuff), family reactions and his perspective on the prognosis.
There are cases where he cures and cases where he can only postpone the inevitable. For what he does he is simultaneously revered, loved, persecuted and hated...and I thought teaching was tough 😉
An amazing book.
Kirsten Myra Edwards (303 KP) rated No Time for Goodbye in Books
Feb 2, 2020
Wow. This book had it's moments where I really couldn't put the book down.
It lived up to its thriller genre. It was fast paced and it was written from an interesting point of view. I figured it would be written from Cynthias view as it really was her story to tell but instead it was her husband's view. This made it difficult to judge her as a character as you weren't in her head. This made her even become a suspect in her own families disappearance. But this kept you on your toes so you never really learnt who done it as they say until the final bit of the book.
I have only awarded the 4 stars as dispite the final twist I was disappointed with the outcome with her family. I guess part of me wanted a happy ending not the bitter ending it had. I know it created closure but it would have been nice to have a tiny bit more happy too.
I would recommend this book to anyone and others would likely give it 5 stars it's just my personal preference to have had a bit more of an alternative ending.
It lived up to its thriller genre. It was fast paced and it was written from an interesting point of view. I figured it would be written from Cynthias view as it really was her story to tell but instead it was her husband's view. This made it difficult to judge her as a character as you weren't in her head. This made her even become a suspect in her own families disappearance. But this kept you on your toes so you never really learnt who done it as they say until the final bit of the book.
I have only awarded the 4 stars as dispite the final twist I was disappointed with the outcome with her family. I guess part of me wanted a happy ending not the bitter ending it had. I know it created closure but it would have been nice to have a tiny bit more happy too.
I would recommend this book to anyone and others would likely give it 5 stars it's just my personal preference to have had a bit more of an alternative ending.