The Stanley Books by Linda Bailey

Recently, we have discovered the Stanley books through our local library.  They are quite funny and adorable to read.

There are 5 books in all.  Stanley's Party, Stanley's Wild Ride, Stanley at Sea, Stanley's Beauty Contest and Stanley's Little Sister.  Our family enjoyed reading these books together.  Make sure to check these out at your local library or bookstore.

You can read more about Linda Bailey at her website by clicking here.

She's Got Issues by Nicole Unice

She's Got Issues: seriously good news for stressed out, secretly scared control freaks like us is a new DVD curriculum by Nicole Unice.  The issues that are covered in this bible study are: control, insecurity, comparison, fear, anger and unforgiveness.  Each chapter, Nicole discusses the current topic and also includes personal assessments and quizzes to help you identify the issue in your life.  Each chapter ends with a prayer, journaling exercise and group discussion questions.  For the group session each week, the DVD has a short 5-10 minute interview with a lady who is facing the issue that is being discussed for that session.  This is followed by 10-15 minutes of journaling time, 15 minutes teaching session by Nicole and then ends with 20-25 minutes of discussion time.

I've enjoyed reading through this Bible study material.  Each of these issues are a common struggle for most women, and I could readily identify with what Nicole was discussing in the book.  She does make you stop and think about the things we do in life and what is driving the way we act.  It's good to take a step back and really think through the way you act.  Negatively, one thing I really didn't care for was the use of the NLT and Message Translations.  I really prefer a more literal translation.  Overall, I think the study material is worthwhile and good read.

**I received this bible study material free from Tyndale House in exchange for an honest review.

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All Things New by Lynn Austin

I recently read Lynn Austin's new book All Things New.  This was a new author to me, and I was pleasantly pleased with the book.  It was really enjoyable and such a great read!  Lynn Austin has a way of pulling you right into the story and making you think about what it must of been like to live during that time in history.  The story begins with the close of the Civil War.  They had been fighting for 5 years by this time.  The book describes the drastic change of life that the south had to face after they lost and the slaves where freed.   Many people maintained the old system of thought that slavery was justified and we're extremely reluctant to embrace a new way.  Each of the characters faces this struggle in different ways.  Some make the change for the better, and others wallow in defeat.
Lynn Austin did a great job portraying the time period and what all of these changes would of been like.  I definitely plan on looking up her other books to read some more works by her.  I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read historical fiction. 

**I received this book free from Library Thing's Early Reviewers Program in exchange for an honest review.