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TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated An Amish Picnic: Four Stories in Books

Feb 24, 2021

Baskets of Sunshine was a sweet book about finding love right in front of you and having the courage to walk in faith. Both of the main characters were fun and relatable, I enjoyed seeing their perspectives on age difference in a relationship. They both overcome the obstacles set before them with minimal fuss and a good dose of forgiveness.

Candlelight Sweethearts had an interesting storyline. The characters had very vivid descriptions and were both very shy and sweet, which made it an obstacle for them to overcome. The characters in this book really grow into themselves by the end of the story.

Reeling in Love was my favorite book in this collection, probably because I can see myself doing several of the things that the main character does. The story was well written, the scenes believable and it made me smile. I can totally see the situations presented happening in real life. Both the characters have struggled to overcome things and hurt feelings to mend, in the end, though they rely on God to help them muddle through.

Picnics and Prospects This was a fun mini mystery story! The characters played well off each other and I really enjoyed getting to know them (I do wish it could have been a longer story, just so I could have gotten to know the characters' stories a little better). Overall, though this was a fun read. Both of the characters had to come to the realization that sometimes first impressions can be wrong and everyone deserves a second chance.

I give these stories 4 out of 5 stars for their creative picnic ideas, the interesting characters, and the themes of faith and forgiveness.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Apr 28, 2020

Sneak a peek at the emotional memoir FULL CIRCLE by Pamela Lombana, Author, and read a well written guest post from the author's daughter on my blog. Enter the #GIVEAWAY to #win your own signed copy of the book!

https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2020/04/book-blog-tour-and-giveaway-full-circle.html

**BOOK SYNOPSIS**
Alcoholism and domestic abuse creep silently into people’s lives, shattering dreams. For Pamela Lombana, the excitement of marriage turned into paralyzing fear as alcohol became her husband’s best friend. Surviving the daily physical and emotional abuse was the norm for her and their children. Full Circle tells the story of how love and God’s abiding grace helped Pamela find the strength to leave her husband, Fernando. During this journey, healing and forgiveness allowed her and the children to be there for him when he needed them the most.

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Communicating Interpersonal Conflict in Close Relationships: Contexts, Challenges, and Opportunities

Jennifer A. Samp

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Communicating Interpersonal Conflict in Close Relationships: Contexts, Challenges, and Opportunities...

Peacework: Prayer Resistance Community

Henri Nouwen and John Dear

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Henri Nouwen wrote this book as his personal response in a time of heightening Cold War tensions....

Revenge (Out for Blood #1)

CY Jones

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My name is Shadow. Assassin, taker of lives I’m what fears are based on, the one who exists in...

A White Preacher's Message on Race and Reconciliation: Based on His Experiences Beginning with the Montgomery Bus Boycot

Robert S. Graetz

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In 1955, when the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, author Bob Graetz was the young white pastor of a...

Tami (7 KP) rated One Summer in Books

Jul 10, 2018

One Summer

David Baldacci | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry

8.0

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I was blown away by this book. Multidimensional, with characters that make you feel for every second of the book. You are so caught up by the emotion you can't wait until the next "page" to come up.

It was nice seeing the growth of this story from heartbreak to miraculous circumstance to healing. Meeting Jack, Micky (Mikkie - whichever way it's spelled - hard to tell from audio book), Corey and little Jakie is such a great family dynamic.

This story covers:

* heartache
* second chances
* change
* betrayal
* forgiveness
* and so much more.

I love that the audiobook has sections of it that have music themes. There are tender moments with sweet music and suspenseful moments with that eerie music you just can't shake. The narrator was easy to listen to and did great in segueing into the next voice without grating on your nerves.