Wow… again I’ve let the books pile up! Let’s see if I can write at least a quick book review of a few of them, before the kids find out where I am and demand my attention! Oh. Too late. Marie was in the kitchen shouting, “Maaaa-meeee! A baaapes!” (which translated means, “Mommy, I want … [Read more…]
I’ve fallen rather behind on my book reviews, it seems. The list over on the side grows ever larger, as does the list of “books I am currently reading,” which is simply a mental note in my head. I’m afraid many of my reviews here will be rather brief, since it’s been quite a while … [Read more…]
After telling the story of St. Peter meeting the Lord on His way back to Rome MANY times over to the kids, I figured it was time for me to pick up this book from the library and give it a shot — Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz. Let me say right off the bat … [Read more…]
I just finished reading The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. For those who are regular GUIDEPOSTS readers, this name is very familiar. I had read a few of her earlier books, such as God’s Joyful Surprise and When the Heart Waits, but was turned off from further reading when she started going … [Read more…]
Once again, I am really excited about the start of Lent. It sounds odd, I suppose, to be excited about a season of fasting, abstaining, almsgiving, and penance. When I was a child I dreaded it — giving up something was sooooooooooo hard, and those fried egg sandwiches Mom made for our lunches were enough … [Read more…]
I told you I was behind on my reviews! The Thrill of the Chaste (Dawn Eden)This is a good book for those single women who have bought into the sexually permissive lifestyle of our culture with all its promises of excitement and fulfillment, and found it sadly wanting. Dawn Eden shares both in this book, … [Read more…]
My goodness, I have gotten so behind on my book reviews! (I’ve really read more than just two books this year!) So, without further ado… The Authentic Catholic Woman (by Genevieve Kineke)[I received a copy of this book for review.] I first became aware of this book (and the author) from Danielle Bean‘s blogsite. After … [Read more…]