Hi everyone

I've just got off the phone with napalm_isis She could really do with your prayers and positive thoughts, people. I don't want to get into specifics here since our friends' lists differ, but she and her hubby spent most of last night in the ER while she had various tests done. She called me from her bed because the docs have advised her to get ( Read more... )

Due to limitations with Live Journal, and because I need a steadier platform, I am moving my book reviews to a specialist blog.

Reviews are now at Proverbial Reads on Tumblr.

Updates will be posted on Twitter @ProverbialreadsI am currently reading a book for review and today requested another book, so there will be plenty going on ( Read more... )

A different kind of Amish novel

"When Hannah dares to love across the boundaries of tradition, will she lose everything?"Seventeen year old Amish Hannah Lapp has been seeing twenty one year old Mennonite Paul Waddell behind her parents' backs. On the eve of his return to college for his senior year, Paul asks Hannah to marry him and she agrees. ( Read more... )

( Read more... )

Seven hundred miles apart geographically, a century apart by customs, but many shared experiences.

"Two friends from different worlds - one Old Order Amish, one Englischer - share the truths that bring them together." (back cover)


( Read more... )

Bought as a Slave in a Roman Marketplace


( Read more... )

"In a sleepy, snow-covered city, Cora Crowder is busy preparing for the holiday season. As she searches for a perfect gift, a fortuitous trip to Warner, Werner, and Wizbotterdad's (a most unusual bookshop) leads to an unexpected encounter with co-worker Simon Derrick. And the surprise discovery of a ticket for a truly one-of-a-kind Christmas Ball." ( Read more... )

My kind of comedy movie.


( Read more... )

Is the government helping or hindering America's poor?


( Read more... )

Step outside your comfort zone...


( Read more... )