July Bookworm Bookclub: Written in My Own Heart's Blood

This is the 8th book in the Outlander series written by Diana Gabaldon.

When I first started reading this series, I almost stopped after the first book. I thought the Scottish accent was too heavy handed and that it interrupted the flow of the story.

Ah, the story. I was captivated by the story of a time traveling woman who fell in love with a Highlander after just being reunited with her newlywed husband.

And so I kept reading. And kept reading. And here I am writing a review of the book that I read on my Nook the very first day it was available. Because now I think I'm kind of  addicted.

These books aren't mysteries, or historical fiction or romance or fantasy. They are pieces of each genre expertly woven together to make a wonderful, interesting, completely enthralling novel.

And the 8th book fits right in with the rest of the series. I absolutely love how Gabaldon is able to weave together a cohesive story using so many character perspectives, even when the characters are often located in different times.

If you haven't read this series before I highly recommend that you start with the first book,   Outlander, and work your way through. Like tomorrow.

If you've read the books, I highly recommend a trip to the Scottish Highlands.  The scenery is so amazing. None of my pictures do it justice.

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June W&W Bookworm Bookclub: Learning to Know God as Provider

This books is a real-deal life changer.

It was given to me by my former employer. Before coming to South Korea, I worked at a Christian law firm where I participated in weekly Bible studies. This book was offered to any employee who wanted to read it.

I know for a fact that since them many copies have been passed around to friends and family members because this book offers some great insights.

It's Learning to Know God as Provider by Russell Bixler.

 

It's a small book but one worthy of reading. In fact, I think its smallness makes it easier to process. The arguments aren't long and drawn out but are simple to understand. It also makes it easy to revisit at a later time.

 

To understand the book, you must accept the truth it uses as its premise. The truth that we live in a spiritual world. There are angels and demons. There are evil spirits fighting against you.

 

The author goes on to explain that we can have a spirit of poverty, worry, false guilt or any number of things battling against us.

 

He gives us his personal story regarding the spirit of poverty. Basically, he says that when you are plagued by this spirit you may earn $60,000 a year but you need $61,000. It never seems that you can make enough money.

 

Another thing the author addresses is being prideful of our income. For example, we may feel we are worth X amount or that we deserve X amount in income. When we think this way we are forgetting that God is our provider, not ourselves. We are NOT dependent on our income. There are so many other ways God can provide for us and meet our needs.

 

If you are struggling with finances. debt, worry, guilt or any other evil spirit then I highly recommend you read this book. It is truly insightful.

 

Have you read this? What did you think? Are there any books you'd consider life changing?

 

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Book Club Reminder!

Don't forget the monthly book club is coming up soon! Please stop by on the 30th to link up your favorite reviews from the month of June!


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May 2014 W&W Bookworm Book Club

I love to watch Swamp People because I enjoy listening to their accents and learning about their down to earth way of life near the bayou.

That's exactly what I got when I read Under the Sassafras by Hattie Mae. Mae truly captured the essence of both the place and the people.

Under the Sassafras is the story of a widow and her children who come across a mystery man in the swamp. The story takes places as the family falls in love with the man struggling to reclaim his memory.

Under the Sassafras is part mystery, romance and place story. Give it a whirl. You'll love it. I know I did.

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If you've read a good book this month feel free to link up here! Next month's topic is Religious/Spiritual. Go ahead and pick out a good book. Reviews will go up the last day of the month.

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