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Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality and Utopia
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A scientific exploration into humanity's obsession with the afterlife and the quest for immortality...
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated A Dog's Purpose in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Well it took me awhile to really get into this book. I was 4 or 5 chapters in before I was hooked, so to speak. Once the story really got rolling though I couldn't put it down. This book tells the story of 1 dog who passes several times & is constantly coming back as other dogs. He returns because he is trying to find his purpose. I'm happy to say that at the end of the book, he does just this...in heartbreaking fashion.
I found myself laughing at times & crying my eyes out at others. I definitely looked at my dog & gave him some extra attention as I read. This was a great book!
I found myself laughing at times & crying my eyes out at others. I definitely looked at my dog & gave him some extra attention as I read. This was a great book!
Gail (4 KP) rated The Brightest Night in Books
Jun 4, 2018
The Brightest Night by Bri Stone
Four Stars
I love stories that get to the point and don’t mindlessly drag on. The author made this story an enjoyable easy read. Thom and Perrie are likable characters. They weren’t perfect at the start. They had baggage that they wanted left behind. I enjoyed Perrie's personality she didn’t get starry eyed over a guy. She didn’t give up herself for him either. She lived her life for herself and didn’t put up with any mess. The easy flow from page to page was what had me hooked. Some stories have useless I moments and unnecessary dialogs. Here everything had a purpose and place. Would definitely read more from this author.
Four Stars
I love stories that get to the point and don’t mindlessly drag on. The author made this story an enjoyable easy read. Thom and Perrie are likable characters. They weren’t perfect at the start. They had baggage that they wanted left behind. I enjoyed Perrie's personality she didn’t get starry eyed over a guy. She didn’t give up herself for him either. She lived her life for herself and didn’t put up with any mess. The easy flow from page to page was what had me hooked. Some stories have useless I moments and unnecessary dialogs. Here everything had a purpose and place. Would definitely read more from this author.
Crystal (9 KP) rated The Secret Teachers of the Western World in Books
Jul 4, 2018
I really wanted to like this book and really did for the most part. There is a lot of information in this book, and it is all fascinating to me. Only I came across a problem when the author was discussing the Fox sisters, who held the first séances in the late 1800's. But one thing the Author did not mention was that the girls later admitted to faking the 'rappings' that were supposed to be the spirits. The lack of this information itself is not horrible as it wasn't really necessary in the context, but it made me put into question if there was any other information that had been left out, possibly on purpose.
Camellia is a beautiful model whose life is not her own. She does everything that her parent’s want including paying all of their bills. At a photo shoot, she meets a handsome pastor and an abused homeless teenager. Through them, Camellia finds a purpose in life and a backbone to finally do what makes her happy.
Camellia develops through faith, prayer, and the support of other women to have a deeper relationship with God and to finally find happiness. This book is filled with hope, a little romance, a little mystery, and a greater understanding of church and faith.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Camellia develops through faith, prayer, and the support of other women to have a deeper relationship with God and to finally find happiness. This book is filled with hope, a little romance, a little mystery, and a greater understanding of church and faith.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mars (8 KP) rated A Conjuring of Light in Books
Oct 4, 2018
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I enjoyed this book very much. The characters all had a purpose. Everyone did something noteworthy when put on the spot to save the kingdom. I enjoyed that Holland was redeemed and sacrificed everything to save Arnes. I also liked that Alucard and Rhy ended up together as well as Lila and Kell. I will admit that I cried when Lila and Kell left Arnes. One thing kind of bothered me though: Kell's real identity wasn't shown. I waited from the first book to the third to find out who the hell he was, and I was a little bit disappointed when I didn't. Overall, although I was disappointed by Kell's identity crisis resolution, this book was amazing.
AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated The Handmaid's Tale in Books
Oct 18, 2019
The Republic of Gilead allows Offred to serve for only one purpose, and that is to breed. If this does not happen she runs the risk of being hanged, or being sent away to die slowly and painfully of radiation sickness.
This tale of a dystopian future, where many practices such as reading are illegal, and the struggle to create new life, brings in a class structure that rivals history was beautifully written. Atwoods use of language and descriptive imagery allows for you to immerse yourself in how it would feel for Offred.
I’m not normally a reader of these type of stories (hence the lower rating) but I enjoyed this and would certainly be reading the next instalment.
This tale of a dystopian future, where many practices such as reading are illegal, and the struggle to create new life, brings in a class structure that rivals history was beautifully written. Atwoods use of language and descriptive imagery allows for you to immerse yourself in how it would feel for Offred.
I’m not normally a reader of these type of stories (hence the lower rating) but I enjoyed this and would certainly be reading the next instalment.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Art of Dying in Books
Nov 13, 2019
The Art of Dying
Very interesting book which looks at the experiences of those who have been around people who are dying and all the strange experiences that are seemingly commonplace. The books purpose is to teach that death is not to be feared and to stop stressing in life as we are only here for a short while.After reading it I am sure in life after death. These are academics whom have researched global experiences and all report people who have died visiting people who are dying before they go and taking them with them. A brilliant book you can learn a lot from.
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