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When it comes to Wanda Brunstetter books, I will read it instantly, no questions asked. She is truly a talented author. So, when I sat down to read this story, I knew I was in for a treat. This book has 3 stories, each about a mother, daughter, and granddaughter. Each story is written by a generation of the Brunstetter family and all were equally captivating. 

Each of the women these stories are written about, suffer emotional times, heartache and devastation, and really tug at the heartstrings. I can't imagine going through the But, throughout all, the stories are focused on one beloved, cherished quilt with thought provoking scripture verse embroidered on it. This quilt reminds me of ones that my grandma quilts. She doesn't add the scripture verse but she will often add our names and the year she quilted it to the quilt. I have several and cherish them just as the characters in these stories do!

This book will completely captivate you and keep you up long into the night, turning each page. You'll fall in love with beautifully chiseled characters, and the presence of God is strong within these pages. The bonds of family are wrapped up in this quilted story and I loved that feeling! Wanda, Jean and Richelle, like a quilt, have pieced together a beautiful collection of stories for readers. I can't wait to read another 5 star collaboration by the talented hands of these women. 

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Shiloh Run Press/Wanda's Clippity Clop Club and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
  
Lighthouses have long been the symbol of salvation, warning sailors away from dangerous rocks and shallow waters. Along the Great Lakes, America’s inland seas, lighthouses played a vital role in the growth of the nation. They shepherded settlers traveling by water to places that had no roads. These beacons of light required constant tending even in remote and often dangerous places. Brave men and women battled the elements and loneliness to keep the lights shining. Their sacrifice kept goods and immigrants moving. Seven romances set between 1883 and 1911 bring hope to these lonely keepers and love to weary hearts. The Last Memory by Kathleen Rouser 1899—Mackinac Point Lighthouse Natalie Brooks loses her past to amnesia, and Cal Waterson, the lighthouse keeper who rescues her, didn’t bargain on risking his heart—when her past might change everything.



My Thoughts: This is a collection of short stories "novellas" about lighthouses and their keepers. The authors have given a precise account of the lives that these people led while helping to save the lives of others. The hardships they faced, loneliness, living in a remote area and dealing with the aftermath of shipwrecks.


The stories will draw the reader in and will fall in love with the heroines in the stories. I think of all the stories my favorites were Rose and Natalie. Rose being strong and independent, Natalie has a wonderful outlook on life after losing her memory. The reader will love all the women in the stories, these are the two that I identified with the most.

Living on a small island has given me a love for the lighthouse, and I have visited many on the Eastern Shore. That's one of the reasons I enjoyed these stories and the characters in them. Whenever you visit a lighthouse you try to envision the people that were once living there, this book gives us a wonderful look into some of those lives.


The readers will also learn how important the lighthouse is to people and the ships. It is fascinating to learn the working day of the lighthouse keepers. It was pleasant reading that the writers did make sure that the word of God was written into the stories. God is our lighthouse and we must always remember to look toward the light.


I think that everyone will enjoy this novella.


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Nov 13, 2017
No longer is the mundane, self-congratulatory autobiography the only option for football fans.

Football literature is becoming much more diverse, from tactical tomes to unique stories from around the world – and yes, those biographies of famous players and managers that still top the charts.

iNews present 10 football books published in 2017, all of which would make the perfect Christmas gift for football fans:


From Delhi To The Den The Story Of Football's Most Travelled Coach

From Delhi To The Den The Story Of Football's Most Travelled Coach

Stephen Constantine

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Anyone interested in football, travel, or adventure will love this book. From the Cypriot fourth...


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The Fall of the House of Fifa

The Fall of the House of Fifa

David Conn

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Fifa was founded in 1904 to unite the football-playing world, its first congress stating that 'no...


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The European Game: The Secrets of European Football Success

The European Game: The Secrets of European Football Success

Daniel Fieldsend

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The European Game is an adventure. Over three months Daniel Fieldsend travelled the continent...


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Outside the Box: A Statistical Journey Through the History of Football

Duncan Alexander

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In football, numbers are everywhere. From touches in the opposition box to expected goals, clear-cut...

Brave New World: Inside Pochettino's Spurs

Brave New World: Inside Pochettino's Spurs

Guillem Balague

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The exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the Mauricio Pochettino revolution at Spurs, told in his...


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Orange is the New Black  - Season 5
Orange is the New Black - Season 5
2017 | Drama
all the feels (1 more)
whole season at once
This season hit me in the feels. I laughed. I shouted. I even cried at the end. It was so emotional. I'm interested in how they continue everyone's stories in season 6. Can't get enough of this show.
  
Planet Terror (2007)
Planet Terror (2007)
2007 | Action, Comedy, Horror
Crazy characters (1 more)
Totally over the top action
OK low budget comic book horror
Part of the the grindhouse feature with Death proof, although I preferred that over this just. If you like like gory, zombie like stories with crazy plots, this is for you.
  
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Chloe Walsh | 2017 | Romance
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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AMAZING!!!
This book is absolutely amazing. I beta read for this author and she never disappoints when it comes to her books. Her stories always pull you in and you can't put the book down for a second.
  
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia
C.S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes | 2014 | Children
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8.3 (38 Ratings)
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These are really uneven.
If you skip The Horse and His Boy, The Last Battle, and arguably The Magician's Nephew, these are pretty good reads.