This author, who has been a journalist for 15 years and is the senior political correspondent at the Ontario Legislature for the Canadian Press, stayed in Wallkerton, during this sad time of upheaval in their community.
The story is written with just enough suspense to keep the reader anxious to continue.
Combining extensive interviews and original research with testimony given to the Walkerton Inquiry, Perkel has pieced together an authoritative and riveting account of personal tragedy. Remember, all of this happened in a neighbouring community.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Chosen, The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther
Chosen, The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther by Ginger Garrett is the first book in a series that she plans to write called," The Lost Loves of the Bible" This will include stories about Jezebel and Delilah. The author feels that their stories have been overlooked and need to be told. I mention this (upcoming?) series only because I was so impressed with the amount of historical background that this writer has included in her book of fiction. The author portrays the life of Esther from being a common peasant orphan girl through her life in the palace to the end when the soldiers are coming for her after King Xerxes' murder. To build her character-type, her religion and resourcefulness are skilfully intertwined throughout the story. As you enjoy this book, look for the number of unique ways that this author has used to include the meaning of "CHOSEN". Quite possibly I am biased because Queen Esther has always been my favourite Bible story, but this is also one of the best Christian fiction books I have read.
50 Harbour Street
50 Harbour Street by Debbie Macomber is one of a series of books in the Cedar Cove set. The story involves the"ups and downs" of the people in the little town of cedar Cove located in the state of Washington on the west coast. To keep our interest piqued a retired police detective keeps receiving threatening postcards in the mail. Also, shortly after Ben and Charlotte marry, Ben's grown-up son, "a master manipulator", appears on the scene. More manipulating is also being done behind the scenes to urge some of the local bachelors into marriages. With our warm summery weather, now is the time for some light-hearted fiction reading!
Here I Stand
John Shelby Spong's Book Of "Here I Stand" with the sub-heading of "My Struggle for a Christianity of Integrity, Love and Equality" is quite a lengthy autobiography of an Episcopalian bishop. He has become well-known for the controversy he has created over the past few decades about his "inclusive Christianity". He has fought many battles over such issues as race and sex problems within the realm of Christianity. Some of Bishop Spong's theological thoughts may have developed as a result of his painful childhood while growing up in the deep southern states. He has also shared his family life in the book with care and sensitivity as he was dealing with his first wife's strange mental problems for about 15 years. This story is easy to read and with the photos in the middle of the book the reader can visualize the family as well as others in his book. As you read this autobiography, you will realize how hard one can fight for what one believes.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Book Review Sunday, April 18, 2010.
"Sarah" by Marek Halter is a book of Biblical times written along the same lines as "The Red Tent".
The book begins with Sarah, at the end of her life. telling about the dreams she has. She believes that they are sent by Abraham's Yhwh(God). The book then continues with the story of her life when at the age of 12 she had balked at her marriage and had run away. After meeting Abram, she is returned to her father's lordly way of life for a time. Follow her story from living an exotic life as being a high priestess to that of nomads living off the land. If you enjoyed,"The Red Tent", you will enjoy this book equally well.
The book begins with Sarah, at the end of her life. telling about the dreams she has. She believes that they are sent by Abraham's Yhwh(God). The book then continues with the story of her life when at the age of 12 she had balked at her marriage and had run away. After meeting Abram, she is returned to her father's lordly way of life for a time. Follow her story from living an exotic life as being a high priestess to that of nomads living off the land. If you enjoyed,"The Red Tent", you will enjoy this book equally well.
Book Review Sunday, April 11,2010
Recent Book Reviews: APRIL 11, 2010.
Just recently purchased from the United Church Resource Centre is," Devotional Stories for Women", by Susan M. Heim and Jennifer Sands. This is a Chicken Soup for the Soul type of book with a contents listing which groups the stories into 11 different subject areas. Each devotion has a short 1-2 page story including a related Bible verse and a short prayer.
A short bio on each of the authors is included at the back which makes it exciting to find out something about the life of each of the contributors. This is a great book of short stories, which is handy, when you feel that you can no longer finish a full-length book. Also, it would make a good addition to the devotions at a meeting.
Just recently purchased from the United Church Resource Centre is," Devotional Stories for Women", by Susan M. Heim and Jennifer Sands. This is a Chicken Soup for the Soul type of book with a contents listing which groups the stories into 11 different subject areas. Each devotion has a short 1-2 page story including a related Bible verse and a short prayer.
A short bio on each of the authors is included at the back which makes it exciting to find out something about the life of each of the contributors. This is a great book of short stories, which is handy, when you feel that you can no longer finish a full-length book. Also, it would make a good addition to the devotions at a meeting.
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