I meant to share these this summer, but things have been busy and I've been trying to keep up with my reading. For some reason I'm really drawn to historical fiction. Although the times can be dark, I love the stories or romance and heroism and it reminds me no matter what difficulties we are dealing with, humanity has gotten through many difficulties before. I think my favorites on this list are the Codebreakers Secret and The Last White Rose. The Last White Rose might make it to the top of my recommendations as it's the first time in 40 years I actually understand what the War of The Roses was about!
By Alison Weir
Well written historical fiction. Great way to bring history to life, shows the complexity of the characters and of the time. This is a very enjoyable read. It's not a quick read, it has a lot of detail and suspense and political intrigue. This book caused me to look back and see what the real history of the times were. It's fascinating the murder, mystery and political intrigue that were common in those days. I'd always heard about the "War of the Roses" but now have a greater grasp of it. This is a well-written book that is intriguing and a good read.
By Sara Ackerman
Great book! Engaging, once I got into it, I couldn't put it down. It seems like there are two different stories between wartime Hawaii and the wartime 60's, but of course the stories are interwoven. A little bit of mystery, a great love story, throw in some suspense and murders this is a great book and I would read it again. I also love all the details and language from Hawaii as well as the strong female characters. I look forward to reading other books by this author.
By Karen Robards
This was a great story. A little romance action and suspense. A, strong intelligent female character and an engaging and unpredictable story line. I overall really enjoyed reading this book. The book started fast and then slowed a little, but the great start helped get me engaged and want to keep reading. A enjoyable read, one caution would be there are some parts of the book that are intense and show the gruesomeness of war, so not for people who are sensitive to that.
By David Thomas
This book seemed to come to me at just the right time! I love how its a fairly easy and quick read, but has lots of nuggets and tips. The chapters are organized well with action items at the end of each chapter. This book actually prompted us to go out and get some boxing gloves for my son (for him to box the couch when frustrated). I think this is a book I will read and re-read. Great for parents of young kids all the way up to young adults. I love how this also incorporates Christian teaching and morality throughout the book. It would be helpful for secular and non secular readers, but it's great to have a modern parenting book that has a Biblical anchor.
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