Another amazing book by Chris Davis
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Another amazing book by Chris Davis, that clears up ALL the questions, SCRIPTURELY, about the roles women can take on, and have throughout the centuries, in the church and other places of leadership in ministry. You will be changed, even if you already knew that It was never Jesus' intent that women be silent.
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Many people will no doubt have heard of Chris Hadfield, pilot, astronaut and musician - his rendition of Space Oddity from the International Space Station has received over 21 million hits on YouTube. And just to prove how multi-talented he now is, he's added author to that list. And like everything Chris has done, he's not just done it well, but exceptionally well. The book isn't a traditional autobiography as such, and neither is it - as some have suggested - a self-help book. Instead it is one man's account of how he became an astronaut, who and what inspired him, and what he has learnt from the process. Various mantras are repeated throughout the book, such as `sweat the small stuff', `OK, what's going to kill me next' and many others, however he never beats you over the head with any of them and neither does he tell you constantly, `hey, look at me, aren't I wonderful' as some who have achieved so much, do. Instead, he comes across as a quiet, but highly driven individual, more than capable of admitting his own shortcomings, yet proud of his achievements. At no point during the book did I get bored. Everything from aspects his personal life to getting stuck in the hatch of the space station as he was about to go on a space-walk, feel humble and human, yet warm and affable. Words like `inspirational' and `heroic' are bandied around far too often, yet here they fit perfectly. A superb book and possibly the best non-fiction book I have ever read. An amazing man and an amazing read. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
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Chris Ryan is a man who knows his topic and he his writing style is fantastic. I loved every minute of this book, and read my way through it in a few days. That's a huge feat for me, so I must stress how incredible I  found this book.
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This book is awesome.  From the moment I opened it to the second I put it down it was full of thrills.  I got chills reading it.  The author, Christopher Nance must be some sort of genius! I envy his intellect and hope that someday I will be the programmer that he is.  I highly suggest this book to anyone wanting to get the leg up on other programmer and expand their mental prowess.  Highly recommend and two thumbs up! Easy read!
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Wow another amazing book. Blake and Alex are just amazing together even having a bumpy one there, but glad they resolved it and its all good. This also had me crying lots and I won't say why do not want to ruin it for future readers. Thank you again for another awesome book.
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This book answered some questions in the series for me.  I love the story telling Chris does, I have read the series several times over now.  I can't wait til the next adventure.
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I'm never disappointed with a book by Christine.  He ability to pull me into the story is amazing.  Thumbs up!
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Loved this book. Chris Kyle does a superb job of depicting his experiences.
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Chris Bohjalian pens another spectacular book with The Light in the Ruins.  I have read several of Chris' books and have not found one yet that I didn't like.  The story opens in 1955 with the murder of Francesca Rosati.  Like Skeletons at the Feast,thought,  his latest effort is primarily set set late in WWII, as the tide is turning away from the Germans and toward the Allies.  The focus of the story is the life of the Rosati family, who are headed by a marchese and marchesa, and live in their Tuscan villa.

First of all, Chris is a consummate story-teller.  In most of his books, the chapters alternate between viewpoints.  Sometimes it is the differing viewpoints of the characters, but in this case it is between the events of 1943 and 1955 when Francesca is murdered in Florence.  Chris is one of the best authors out there when it comes to telling a story from alternate viewpoints, and in The Light in the Ruins he does this by making use of both alternate time periods and alternate character viewpoints.  I especially like the way that he threw in the thoughts of the murdered every once in a while.  I found myself looking for clues in these small chapters to try to figure out who the murderer was.  In addition, his descriptions really make the settings come alive for me.  Another thing that I liked about this book, and most of Chris' books, is that there is usually a bit of a twist at the end.  I have not been able to figure out these "reveals" in most of his book, and this book was no different.  I really enjoy when an author can surprise me with something relevant at the end of the story.  If I know this is coming, I find myself trying to figure it out throughout the book and it really keeps my interest.

As for character development and use, there is none better than Chris Bohjalian.  Once again, in this book, he has crafted characters perfectly suited to illustrate the many sides of  his story.  In this book there are two pairings that do this well.  There are the brothers Rosati, who are participating in the war in very different ways, but the best example is the pair of Cristina and Serafina.  The similarities and juxtapositions between these two characters was a great way to show the alternate sides of the story.  Both women were the same age, both women were heavily affected by the war, but their lives, both in 1955 and 1943, couldn't have been more different.

The thing that I like the best about Chris Bohjalian's work, though, is the way that he can weave a story around such different subjects.  None of his books really resemble the others.  Sure there are similarities, but when I pick up a book by Chris I know two things.  One, that I will enjoy the stories, settings, characters, etc., and two, that it will not be a rehashed or retold version of any of his other stories.  Most importantly, I know it will be an enjoyable experience that I will not want to end.

Thanks to Chris and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Book for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my review.
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Chris's books are not just enchanting, funny, and witty. I love every minute. I love that my kids love the books to.
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I absolutely enjoy Chris Carter's writing style and the intensity in his books. You just cannot put the book down until you are done. The only issue I have with the book is the profanity
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I love Grabenstein's adult series and this book is just as good. Kids and adults will love it. Great characters, fast pace, great story telling.  Another winner Chris!
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Chris rocks this book... Build on experience, Chris Smith brings it home!
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I am always eager to keep reading Lucia's books once I get started they all are so good. This one has me wondering what Chris does.
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I LOVE STEPHEN DAVIS! For those of you who "can't get passed the first chapter because of errors," I suggest you keep going. Davis is an incredible writer who writes with feeling and heart and takes you along for the ride - and I was happy to join him on this adventure. The only thing I was disappointed about was finishing the book. It deserves all the recognition it received as the #1 new release in rock music. Well done. I'm ready for another when you are :)
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Chris' latest work is an absolutely wonderful tale of fear, and how it can hinder your ability to find, and accept, love. He uses unconventional choices in the story, which kept me on the edge of my seat until there was nothing left to read. as a writer I admire his ability to take rules of erotic romance and splice them with his own, creating a story that doesn't allow you to predict the outcome. The paranormal elements are strong, but they don't command the story. They're more of an undertone, masterfully employed to enhance the story...instead of overwhelming it. The true focus is the journey of the characters, and Chris did a beautiful job of drawing me into their dizzying world. I will definitely be reading it, again!
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Yet another fantastic book from Karen Lynch.  I have been waiting for Chris' story!  And boy did Karen deliver.  Tons of laughs, suspense, hate and love.  I couldn't put this book down!  A definite must read and now I have a major book hangover.  Can't wait for what else Karen will create!