Gospel-Powered Parenting: How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting by William P. Farley

I'm completely cheating here, since I haven't actually read the book... I recently read a blog post of one of my favorite author's, Randy Alcorn and I have to share it here. He is recommending a book on parenting that I just have to get my hands on.

Pure Pleasure by Gary Thomas

Here is a book review about one of Gary Thomas' books, Pure Pleasure. I haven't seen this one yet, but it sounds like something I could benefit from... Check it out here.

Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas

I found a blog from a young mother today that is sharing her experiences and what she is learning while reading, Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas. Read more... Gary Thomas is an excellent author who doesn't mince words or try to sugar coat truth. Check out his website for more info on his books.

Still Kicking...

Greetings Fellow Readers,

It's been quite some time since I've posted here - life has been so busy since our little bundle of joy joined our family late 2008. I will eventually get back to posting about books...

I noticed that there were lots of random comments and ads in the comment section so I enabled comment moderation.

I hope to rejoin the blogging community in the future...

Robin

Intervention by Terri Blackstock

This book though completely fiction was written after Terri Blackstock dealt with her own daughter's addiction to prescription drugs. Find a copy of this novel and journey inside the desperate world of one addicted to drugs. As an added bonus, Terri shares resources for families of addicts at the end of her book and on her web page. Terri's books always pack a punch and encourages readers to consider their individual relationship with the Lord.

Inside Jacket says:

It was her last hope—and the beginning of a new NIGHTMARE.

Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction, by staging an intervention. But when eighteen-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment—and her interventionist is found dead at the airport—Barbara enters her darkest nightmare of all.

Barbara and her son set out to find Emily before Detective Kent Harlan arrests her for a crime he is sure she committed. Fearing for Emily’s life, Barbara maintains her daughter’s innocence. But does she really know her anymore? Meanwhile, Kent has questions of his own. His gut tells him that this is a case of an addict killing for drugs, but as he gets to know Barbara, he begins to hope he’s wrong about Emily.

The mysteries intensify as everyone’s panic grows: Did Emily’s obsession with drugs lead her to commit murder—or is she another victim of a cold-blooded killer?

In this gripping novel of intrigue and suspense, inspired by her own experiences with a drug-addicted family member, Terri Blackstock delivers the page-turning drama that readers around the world have come to expect from her.

Terri Blackstock
Hope for Families of Addicts


ISBN: 978-0-310-32198-9
http://www.zondervan.com/

Website: http://www.terriblackstock.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Terri-Blackstock/655045822

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/terriblackstock

Contact: http://us.mc840.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=tblkstk@yahoo.com

Leaving Yesterday by Kathryn Cushman

Another great piece of fiction by Katie Cushman. Leaving Yesterday deals with several tough issues - marital separation, murder, family problems, drug addiction, etc. In my mind's eye I made some different decisions for characters in the book, but I liked the ending. I'm not going to tell you what happened because that would ruin the experience for you - so find a copy of this book at your local bookstore or library and enjoy a good read that will encourage you in your faith as you consider what you might have done if you were one of the characters in this story.

There is room for growth in all of the characters and it would be neat to see a sequel. (hint, hint Katie).

Back of Book Says:

Her prodigal son has returned!
But has he truly left the past behind?

The police car outside triggers Alisa Stewart's worst fear--her son, Kurt, is dead, his life lost forever to addiction. Instead, the officer is just following a lead on a crime. And when Kurt calls to say he's checked himself into rehab and found a healing faith, Alisa feels a hope she'd given up on.

It's like her son has been brought back from the dead.

But then the cop returns, asking dark questions about the murder of someone Kurt once knew. Alisa is terrified. Her boy is different now. He's changed and deserves a second chance. But as his old life refuses to stay buried, Alisa finds herself facing an impossible choice:

keep silent and keep her son
or risk everything in a quest for the truth.

Discussion Questions - Spoiler Alert

ISBN: 978-0-7642-0382-4
Bethany House or call 800-877-2665
Kathryn Cushman

A book is...

"A book is good company. It is full of conversation without loquacity. It comes to your longing with full instruction, but pursues you never."

~ Henry Ward Beecher

Good children's literature...

"Good children's literature appeals not only to the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child."

~ Anonymous

Fiction...

"Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures."

~ Jessamyn West

Read the best books...

"Read the best books first,or you may not have a chance to read them at all."

~ Henry David Thoreau

Books Are...

"Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations."

~ Henry David Thoreau

The more you read...

"The more that you read,the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

~ Dr. Seuss

Books Are...

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends;they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors,and the most patient of teachers."

~ Charles W. Eliot

Rare Intellect

"If we encounter a man of rare intellect,we should ask him what books he reads."

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Mental Exercise

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."

~ Joseph Addison