The Stork Reality by Melena Lott
ISBN: 0-8439-5725-5
Amazon
Malena Lott does a really good job of describing what really happens during pregnancy. It was very true to life and it caused me to remember my days of being pregnant...I was thinking, "Oh, yeah, I remember that!" throughout the entire book. Taylor is constantly battling within herself the idea of staying home after the birth or going back to work. It really proves interesting how Lott handles this very hot topic with many people...she finds a very happy medium that would satisfy most people. And, Taylor goes through labor the 'natural' way....no drugs! I thought it was really interesting that she chose to use this idea for the book...most women would opt for the medication. :) A nice change of pace!
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Thine the Amen
A series of essays by various authors
ISBN: 978-1932688115
Amazon
Reviewed for ArmchairInterviews
A collection of essays written for the music student or someone who simply loves the history of music in the Lutheran church, Thine the Amen is full of fascinating and educational information. Up to 16 authors are included in this book from Editor Carlos Messerli all the way to Paul Westermeyer and Paul Bouman. All authors give wonderful history lessons behind the music used currently in the Lutheran church, as well as many other denominations, and insight as to what the composers were thinking and feeling during their times of writing. Martin Marty states it well in the foreword, “…it occurred to me that what the readers hold in their hands is not so much a book as a reference library. …not so much to be read as to be used.”
The book is divided into three parts. Part I covers music in the Lutheran Heritage, dating all the way back into the 1500’s. Part II discusses Musical Heritage and Worship in the 21st Century, dealing with choirs, children’s songs, the idea of music being music and not having doctrinal themes, and how passion for music creates new life. A particular essay in this section is a letter written by Paul Bouman to a new church choir director. He offers advice on how to pick music for the choir, how to get the best from the choir while also enjoying the music himself, and finally offers 30 pieces of music that were special to him. Part III is a special essay written by Steven Wente on “The Life and Works of Carl Schalk” whom the book honors.
One thing that I learned from this book was the J.S. Bach composed and wrote music for the Lutheran church. I did not realize that Bach wrote religious music!! One quote I liked from Bach was, “With devotional music God is always present in his grace.”
Armchair Interviews says: Great for music students or those who love to learn about music.
ISBN: 978-1932688115
Amazon
Reviewed for ArmchairInterviews
A collection of essays written for the music student or someone who simply loves the history of music in the Lutheran church, Thine the Amen is full of fascinating and educational information. Up to 16 authors are included in this book from Editor Carlos Messerli all the way to Paul Westermeyer and Paul Bouman. All authors give wonderful history lessons behind the music used currently in the Lutheran church, as well as many other denominations, and insight as to what the composers were thinking and feeling during their times of writing. Martin Marty states it well in the foreword, “…it occurred to me that what the readers hold in their hands is not so much a book as a reference library. …not so much to be read as to be used.”
The book is divided into three parts. Part I covers music in the Lutheran Heritage, dating all the way back into the 1500’s. Part II discusses Musical Heritage and Worship in the 21st Century, dealing with choirs, children’s songs, the idea of music being music and not having doctrinal themes, and how passion for music creates new life. A particular essay in this section is a letter written by Paul Bouman to a new church choir director. He offers advice on how to pick music for the choir, how to get the best from the choir while also enjoying the music himself, and finally offers 30 pieces of music that were special to him. Part III is a special essay written by Steven Wente on “The Life and Works of Carl Schalk” whom the book honors.
One thing that I learned from this book was the J.S. Bach composed and wrote music for the Lutheran church. I did not realize that Bach wrote religious music!! One quote I liked from Bach was, “With devotional music God is always present in his grace.”
Armchair Interviews says: Great for music students or those who love to learn about music.
Men Under Construction
by Bob Barnes
ISBN: 978-0736917193
Amazon
Reviewed for Armchair Interviews
In this wonderful devotional book for men, Bob Barnes is able to capture the need men have for living Godly lives, while also maintaining their be-the-tough-man mental state. With simple topics like Remember the Morning Watch, to deeper more internal topics like Anger Management, this book is designed to cover one 2-3 page lesson each day and the reader is able to jump around in the book as he needs. At the end of each lesson, there is a prayer to be prayed to the Lord, an action to be taken by the reader, and daily wisdom for the reader to ponder. Filled with scriptures, quotes and simple stories, this book will help anyone willing to open their mind and heart to the subject matter.
Armchair Interviews says: Filled with scriptures, quotes and simple stories, this book will help anyone willing to open their mind and heart to the subject matter.
ISBN: 978-0736917193
Amazon
Reviewed for Armchair Interviews
In this wonderful devotional book for men, Bob Barnes is able to capture the need men have for living Godly lives, while also maintaining their be-the-tough-man mental state. With simple topics like Remember the Morning Watch, to deeper more internal topics like Anger Management, this book is designed to cover one 2-3 page lesson each day and the reader is able to jump around in the book as he needs. At the end of each lesson, there is a prayer to be prayed to the Lord, an action to be taken by the reader, and daily wisdom for the reader to ponder. Filled with scriptures, quotes and simple stories, this book will help anyone willing to open their mind and heart to the subject matter.
Armchair Interviews says: Filled with scriptures, quotes and simple stories, this book will help anyone willing to open their mind and heart to the subject matter.
Love, Magic, and Mudpies
by Dr. Bernie Siegel
ISBN: 978-1594865541
Amazon
Reviewed for Armchair Interviews
Siegel offers a simple, easy-to-read book for parents on raising children to feel loved. Divided into eight parts, we’re shown how to create family values, show love, be comedians, get creative, use the three R’s, work through rocky roads, encourage a child’s soul, and care for ourselves as well. Each section is then divided into topics—short, two-paged devotional-type messages, starting with a famous quote and ending with a gray box entitled “How to Make the Magic” which offers tips on how to incorporate that topic into your life. This book could easily be a daily reading for a parent, with over 100 topics to work through over the course of a few months.
I really enjoyed working through this book and trying some of the tips and tricks within my own family. I especially like this particular line in the book: “The key ingredient…is love. You cannot consume too much love nor become deficient by giving too much away. …If love makes the bricks out of which you build your life, laughter and humor are the mortar.” Everything in our parenting boils down to love…our discipline, our laughter, and our friendships with our children. How we treat them is how we show our love to and for them. By following the vast array of advice from this book, any parent…any family…would benefit greatly. It’s a nice little handbook for great parenting!
Armchair Interviews says: It's a nice little handbook for great parenting!
Author's Web site: http://www.berniesiegelmd.com
ISBN: 978-1594865541
Amazon
Reviewed for Armchair Interviews
Siegel offers a simple, easy-to-read book for parents on raising children to feel loved. Divided into eight parts, we’re shown how to create family values, show love, be comedians, get creative, use the three R’s, work through rocky roads, encourage a child’s soul, and care for ourselves as well. Each section is then divided into topics—short, two-paged devotional-type messages, starting with a famous quote and ending with a gray box entitled “How to Make the Magic” which offers tips on how to incorporate that topic into your life. This book could easily be a daily reading for a parent, with over 100 topics to work through over the course of a few months.
I really enjoyed working through this book and trying some of the tips and tricks within my own family. I especially like this particular line in the book: “The key ingredient…is love. You cannot consume too much love nor become deficient by giving too much away. …If love makes the bricks out of which you build your life, laughter and humor are the mortar.” Everything in our parenting boils down to love…our discipline, our laughter, and our friendships with our children. How we treat them is how we show our love to and for them. By following the vast array of advice from this book, any parent…any family…would benefit greatly. It’s a nice little handbook for great parenting!
Armchair Interviews says: It's a nice little handbook for great parenting!
Author's Web site: http://www.berniesiegelmd.com
Dr John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple
ISBN: 978-0446694384
Amazon
Reviewed for Armchair Interviews
In Dr. Lee’s final writing before his death in 2003, he collaborates with Virginia Hopkins on a book to give a simplistic approach to hormone balance. The writers start out by giving the reader a basic lesson in hormones: which ones are present, how they work, and what happens when they aren’t working properly. Next, they delve into symptoms of the person with imbalanced hormones followed by testing for hormone imbalance, and finally instruction on using natural hormone replacement therapy. There are a variety of ways to balance your hormones. The writer’s devote several chapters to the individual hormones and their function in the body and the proper ratios of these hormones in relation to each other.
This book would be a perfect place to start for a woman of any age, from child-bearing years all the way through menopause. The best way to determine your need is the symptoms guide, which will allow you to see if you fall into any of the categories that could be benefited by natural hormones. There is so much to be gleaned from Dr. Lee’s books and more people need to know of the natural methods he advocated. I was truly fascinated by the information given in this book, and plan to follow up on it by reading one of Dr. Lee’s other books, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PreMenopause.
Armchair Interviews says: This book would be a perfect place to start for a woman of any age, from childbearing years all the way through menopause.
Amazon
Reviewed for Armchair Interviews
In Dr. Lee’s final writing before his death in 2003, he collaborates with Virginia Hopkins on a book to give a simplistic approach to hormone balance. The writers start out by giving the reader a basic lesson in hormones: which ones are present, how they work, and what happens when they aren’t working properly. Next, they delve into symptoms of the person with imbalanced hormones followed by testing for hormone imbalance, and finally instruction on using natural hormone replacement therapy. There are a variety of ways to balance your hormones. The writer’s devote several chapters to the individual hormones and their function in the body and the proper ratios of these hormones in relation to each other.
This book would be a perfect place to start for a woman of any age, from child-bearing years all the way through menopause. The best way to determine your need is the symptoms guide, which will allow you to see if you fall into any of the categories that could be benefited by natural hormones. There is so much to be gleaned from Dr. Lee’s books and more people need to know of the natural methods he advocated. I was truly fascinated by the information given in this book, and plan to follow up on it by reading one of Dr. Lee’s other books, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PreMenopause.
Armchair Interviews says: This book would be a perfect place to start for a woman of any age, from childbearing years all the way through menopause.
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