Review: The Beauty Book

The Beauty Book by Nancy Rue

Release Date: May 1, 2012

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Christian YA Non-fiction

Pages: 112

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

Learn with Lily and her friends just what it means to be beautiful in God's eyes-inside and out!

In a society so focused on the idea that external beauty reigns supreme, it can be difficult for young girls to figure out what "true" beauty is all about. This unique and creative book for girls ages 7-11 answers the common questions girls ask during this often confusing and overwhelming stage in their lives in an inviting and conversational manner.

Filled with fun quizzes, imaginative activities, and cool illustrations, The Beauty Book offers cool, relevant information about everything from great hair styles to tattoos, from skin care to clothes, and much more. Above all, the message that God-confidence is beautiful is highlighted on each and every page.

This book was aimed at a much younger age group, so it was a little uninteresting to me. However, it had a lot of great tips! This book is packed with great tips on simple care for everything from home-made manicures and pedicures, to ways to shave properly. The book asks readers to find the positive aspects to any flaw they have, and to embrace it instead. It's a great book for any young girl!

I received this book free for review from Booksneeze. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.

Mini Review: Heaven is Now

Heaven is Now by Andrew Farley

Release Date: April 1, 2012

Publisher: Baker Books

Genre: Christian Non-fiction

Pages: 224

Format: Hardcover

Buy It: Amazon

What if heaven wasn't just meant to be experienced after we die? What if heaven can be enjoyed here on earth--right now?

Bestselling author Andrew Farley shows us how to take in the beauty of heaven no matter what our circumstances. With insight firmly rooted in the reality of pain and suffering, Andrew assures readers that heaven is not some pie-in-the-sky dream for the future--it is now. He shows us how to awaken our five spiritual senses in order to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel the grace of heaven, even in the midst of trouble here on earth. He says the heaven we can experience in this life lies within us, far beyond the reach of the world--but well within our grasp.

This book was very interesting. I've never thought about trying to change my perspective and see the beauty of heaven here on earth. Of course, I see the glory of God's creation every day. But it's new to me to see heaven every day. This book was an intriguing read, and anyone who wants to know more about heaven should read it!

I received this book free for review from Baker Books. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.

Top Ten Tuesday: Movie Adaptations

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! This meme is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, and this week's theme is the top ten books you'd like to see made into a movie.

1. Any of the Edge Chronicle Series. Yes, there are ten books, but they'd all be so good!

2. Anna and the French Kiss. Who wouldn't love to watch a romance in Paris??

3. 13 Reasons Why. I think a powerful book could make just as powerful of a movie.

4. Jaguar. I love all of his books, and they're so good!

5. Any Jackson Pearce novel. I LOVE her books!

I can't really think of any others right now, surprisingly. Anyway, leave a comment down below with your TTT post!

24 Hour Readathon

I am the worst book blogger ever.

I TOTALLY forgot the 24 hour readathon was yesterday! I was so looking forward to it, because I've been so behind. Sigh. Contemplating just setting aside a day this week, probably Thursday, where I do nothing but read. Of course, that means my to-do list needs to be done first... haha.

Hope everyone who participated was successful!

Mini Review and Blog Tour: I Blame Eve

I Blame Eve by Susanna Foth Aughtmon

Release Date: April 1, 2012

Publisher: Revell

Genre: Christian Non-fiction

Pages: 187

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

When our great-to-the-nth-degree grandmother Eve ate the fruit, we lost out on the perfect life. But that doesn't stop us from trying, does it? In fact, we make trying to be perfect the focus of our entire lives! But what would happen if we stopped trying to be perfect and started trying to be his?

In this fantastically witty book, Susanna Foth Aughtmon helps women find out what it means to be honest about what we crave in life and let go of our deep need to be in control. Using Scripture and amusing personal stories, she shows women the freedom of embracing the unique path God lays out for each of us. Includes study questions to facilitate group or individual use.

This book was a much more entertaining read than I was expecting. Susanna weaves in light-hearted quips with honest heart-hitting connections to Eve in scripture. Never before have a connected with Eve as much as I do now! This book opened my eyes and has helped to balance some of the issues in my life. I loved it!

I received this book free for review from Revell Blog Tours. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.

Review: You're Already Amazing

You're Already Amazing by Holley Gerth

Release Date: March 1, 2012

Publisher: Revell

Genre: Christian Devotional

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

Psst . . . pull up a chair and I'll tell you a secret. You'd better lean in close for this one.
Ready?
You don't have to do more, be more, have more.
I'm sure there are security alarms going off somewhere. You should probably hide this book when your in-laws come over.
But it's true.
It's the kind of true that will change your life, set you free, and make you wake up smiling for the first time in a long time. I know because that's what it did for me. . . .
So watch out, sister. If you keep reading you just might be next. 

With this heart-to-heart message, Holley Gerth invites you to embrace one very important truth--that you truly are already amazing. Like a trusted friend, Holley gently shows you how to forget the lies and expectations the world feeds you and instead believe that God loves you and has bigger plans for your life than you've even imagined. 

I was very grateful to get the chance to review this book. As I've mentioned in past reviews, I have the tendency to look down on myself and no see my full potential. This book helps by first targeting what you see as your flaws, then showing the ways you can turn them into strengths. It also helps you find your life purpose as God as given it to you, and the people in your life that can help support that life purpose. I definitely recommend it!

I received this book free for review from Revell Blog Tours. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.

IMM: 4/15/12

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.

Gifted:

Better Together by Rick Warren (Thanks Jenna!)

Kindle eBooks (links to the Kindle pages):
Duct Tape Bags by Instructables Authors
Always the Designer, Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker
Branded by Keary Taylor
The Secret of the Scarlet Stone by T.L. Clarke