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TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Daughters of Northern Shores (Blackbird Mountain, #2) in Books

Feb 24, 2021  
Daughters of Northern Shores (Blackbird Mountain, #2)
Daughters of Northern Shores (Blackbird Mountain, #2)
Joanne Bischof | 2019
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Aven and Thor may just be my new favorite couple. Their story is one that is just so very sweet, they overcome obstacles and seem to understand each other in ways I hope everyone does with their spouse. Thor's brother Haakon is a great example of the prodigal son in a certain way. Haakon doesn’t always make good choices, but I will say he grew up well (Not giving anything away here). I believe that no matter what we do in life we can still change, ask forgiveness from those we have hurt and build life long relationships with those people. Joanna Bischof makes the idea that we can all be forgiven no matter what readily apparent and encouraged throughout the book either by main or secondary characters.
  
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Kristin (149 KP) rated To the Survivors: One Man's Journey as a Rape Crisis Counselor with True Stories of Sexual Violence in Books

Dec 7, 2018  
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To the Survivors: One Man's Journey as a Rape Crisis Counselor with True Stories of Sexual Violence
Robert Uttaro | 2013
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I will start off by saying this is definitely not "light reading" by any definition of the phrase. However, I would encourage pretty much anyone to pick it up, whether they are an actual survivor or not. It is not only a benefit to those who have endured such atrocities, but it also provides insight for those who haven't (thankfully) but more than likely know (or will come to know) someone who has.

I taught a rehabilitation course for those convicted of domestic violence (often with sexual attacks involved), and I met a couple of the survivors on occasion. Had I known about this book then, I certainly would have offered it to them, as I think it would have helped them understand that they were not alone in the world and there were people out there who could, and would, do anything they could to help.

Bottom line: Everyone should read this, but keep a box of tissues handy. You're gonna need it.

5 stars
  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated I Like That About Her in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
I Like That About Her
I Like That About Her
Aleks Mitchell | 2017 | LGBTQ+, Young Adult (YA)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
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A Great Coming Out Book
This book was very well written. It hits on the angst of fist love, especially if that is a LGBTQ love. I really do not think people understand how hard it is to accept that you may be gay when all your life you are told it is wrong. I think Mitchell really did a fantastic job of introducing and confronting those issues with believable characters. I read this book in one sitting.
  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Sparks (Wild Irish Silence #1) in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
Sparks (Wild Irish Silence #1)
Sparks (Wild Irish Silence #1)
Sherryl D. Hancock | 2017 | Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
If you are a fan of music or just good writing you will enjoy this book. [Sparks] delves deeper into the background of BJ Sparks who is a minor character in the [WeHo series] if you read those. These are some of [Sherryl D. Hancock's] most developed and complex characters yet. This book will take you on a wild ride. Another benefit is you can suggest this book to people who may not be so into the lesbian scene and introduce them to an amazing author.