romance, richly detailed, character driven

In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope Book by Rana Awdish It is always an experience when we get the experience of living on the other side of the tracks. The author did an excellent job of expressing what her experience was like when she wore the robe of a patient instead of that of a doctor. She had the experience of lying in a hospital bed and watching and hearing the treatments that patients get from their medical team. She was able to experience the coldness, insensitivity, the mistakes, the delays, nasty attitudes and the attitude of being treated as a subject, as a bed #. She saw and heard, ego, self-satisfaction, received nonchalant attitudse from the medical team caring for her. This was an eye opener for her and made her determine in her heart that she would not display these attitudes in her practice.

What I liked about this book is that is very easy reading. If you are new to this series (streets), start with the first one in series.

This was a face paced sci-fi thriller. Lots of interesting turns. A strange turn of events toward the end will keep you thinking! Keep an open mind.

Grace is God's unmerited favor. Grace is freely given to us by God.God saved us and called us to a holy calling. His grace is not according to our works. Grace is given according to his purpose.

Annie loses her family in a mudslide accident. How will she cope with it. Will moving back to the town she spent summers help her cope with it.

The story was about Yoga! So a lot of Children was doing Yoga stuff. It said Become tall in your spine.

Another gem by Jodi Picoult. In this book she brings to light the day to day life and struggles that families living with children who have Asperger's syndrome experience. She then takes it to another level when the main character (an 18 year old with Asperger's) is charged with the murder of his social skills tutor. His younger brother is also involved and the reader does not find out what actually happened that day until the very end of the book. Although I was still left with questions that I wish could have been answered after the final page I would definitely recommend this book. As usual Picoult brings to light insights into an often unexplored topic and is able to weave into the story opportunities for self reflection and introspection.

The important thing is to love others rather than to be loved. Walk in love as Christ also hath loved us.

This is a great science book for little readers. The sentences are short and teach about our planet Earth.