Daughter of Jeruasalem-book review

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My Opinion:

Have you ever wondered why Jesus sought out Mary Magdalene after he rose from the dead?  In the fictionalized book Daughter of Jerusalem you get to know Mary better and understand her point of view of the miracle worker, Jesus.  I really enjoyed this book immensely and highly recommend it as a great summer read!  I let my 13 year old daughter read it and she said she learned a lot of things that she never knew about the Bible.  Of course it's a work of fiction but it makes you think what Mary might have gone through.  I don't want to give too much away and spoil it but let's just say I couldn't put this one down, it's that good. 

 Here's a brief synopsis of Daughter of Jerusalem:

She was a widow, a businesswoman, an adulteress.

In her lifetime, she knew murder, prejudice, and faith. She transformed from a Jewish girl longing for family to one of the closest friends of Jesus of Nazareth -- the Son of God.

HER NAME WAS MARY MAGDALENE.

In this fictionalized story of one of the Bible's most compelling women, New York Times best-selling author Joan Wolf beautifully recreates the history, romance, and tradition of Mary's world. Daughter of Jerusalem follows Mary's life from her first love through her loveless marriage, to the moment she heard of a miracle worker in her own town -- and ultimately to the moment she saw Him risen from the dead.

As this inspiring chronicle reminds us, Mary was the first to witness history's greatest moment. She was a woman who sought forgiveness for her sins, and a follower of God who yearned for a deeper faith. She was Jesus' beloved disciple. Read Mary Magdalene's story and find yourself in this remarkable woman's journey to discover the Kingdom of God.

The author is New York Times best-selling author Joan Wolf.

 Joan Wolf has lived most of her adult life with her husband in Milford, Connecticut, where she raised two children and an assortment of horses, dogs, and cats. Along the way she also managed to write forty-six published novels the writing of which profoundly enriched her life. 

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Cooper and Me and the Military-review and giveaway

Cooper and Me and the Military is another delightful book in the Cooper and Me series of books, this one is obviously about the military.  I love the way it page flows and rhymes, careful thought was put into each page and all of the beautiful illustrations.  My kids are a little older but they still love to read each new Cooper and Me book that comes out and they are already wondering what the next one will be.  This book would be great for any child that has a family member in the military, there is even a fill in the blank letter in the back of the book that is addressed to Service Men and Women and and email address where you can send messages to our troops!  I love that!  My brother was in the Navy, and I know it was really hard on him and I'm sure it was lonely.  It's nice to know that other people take the time and energy to thank our service men and women. I continually pray for them and thank them anytime I see someone that has or is serving our country!

 Cooper and Me and the Military can be purchased online for $12.99 by clicking here.

Here is a brief synopsis of the book taken directly from their website.

Meet Trooper, Cooper’s best friend, and learn how he was adopted by Gracie and Joe and their parents, who both serve in the military. Find out how this family stays close despite being separated.

A must-read during patriotic holidays and for anyone with friends and family in the military, this book helps children know, that even when loved ones aren’t with us, they still love us and think about us. This book, along with all the other books in the Cooper and Me series, includes these interactive features:
• A Special Memory Creation
• Life Lesson
• Connections
• Learning Together

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The winner is...

Dawn of Dawn's Diversions is the winner of the book It's Either Her or Me. Dawn if you will Facebook your address to me then I have the book sent to you! Congratulations!!!!

It's Either Her or Me review and giveaway

The Book:

It’s Either Her or Me by Ellie Slott Fisher is a must read if you are a mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, or sister-in-law. This book contains advice for mother-in-laws, for daughter-in-laws, for girlfriends, and even for sister-in-laws about when you should give your opinion and when you shouldn't. It tells why some mother-in-laws come across as overbearing, and how to keep from doing that. It guides wives and girlfriends in dealing with jealous sisters and other difficult family members. This book can help you learn how to cope with difficult situations and not only overcome them but to thrive and build better relationships with your in laws.

My opinion:
It's a great book for anyone that has in laws. I didn't relate to most of the issues because I love my in laws and we all get along. I do have friends that have MAJOR issues with their mother in laws and sister in laws so I see how this book could help them. I'm actually giving my copy to a dear friend that REALLY needs to read this book!

Recommendation:
Yes, I highly recommend this book it's a great read and I laughed a lot over many of the situations. I do think this book will help me when my children grow up, get married and I become a mother in law. Hopefully I will be the type of mother in law that everyone wants and needs in their life and I'm sure this book has helped me.

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