A realistic and inspiring book
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I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about Native Americans, their culture, history, and present day reservation life in general.  He skillfully jumps from journalistic reporting to historical  analysis; from personal reflections to objective discussion of present  reservation issues; and from inspiring stories of pride and heroism to  depressing looks at the plight of present-day Native society.  He takes  inspiration from the bravery of old and new Sioux heroes, some famous like  Crazy Horse, and others who should be more famous like high school  basketball star SuAnne Big Crow.  Intertwined with this is a frank and  gritty description of the death, poverty, alcoholism, despair, and  political division which characterizes reservation life today.  He uses  both obvious and minute details of Pine Ridge Reservation to accurately  convey these realities to the reader.  I recently visited many of the  places Frazier described last summer, but not until reading his book did I  get real feel for the significance of what I was looking at.  In other  words, I looked at places like Wounded Knee, White Clay, NE, and Downtown  Pine Ridge as I passed through with mixed emotions.  Frazier SAW these same  places with similar emotions, but added tremendously to the scope and  magnitude of my emotions after I was back home.  The mark of a truly great  author if you asked me!  I fully intend to go back to Pine Ridge with a  more balanced, informed, and broader perspective thanks to Mr. Frazier, and  I'm sure most other readers will be inspired to go there as well.
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I found "The Last Day of My Life" to be motivational without being preachy.  It was an easy read but a well-written book that I could relate to in a deep and honest way.  Several of the chapters touched me personally.  Mr. Moret's book is not your typical "how to" book.  I especially enjoyed reading the chapters on Forgiveness, Gratitude and Sacrifice.  In a time when the economy is affecting so many people, I think there is a lot here for every one. "The Last Day of My Life" is a real sound investment.  I applaud Mr. Moret's candor and willingness to share his deepest, most intimate thoughts with the world.  Bravo!
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This book is great for anyone who wants to live an inspiring life for Christ.

There are ten different christian "Generals" who made an impact on Christendom and their inspiring lives have made an impact on everyone I have given this book to.  It is emboldening in living wholeheartedly as a christian soldier and encourages people to take their faith seriously. I have purchased maybe a dozen copies of this book to give to friends to help inspire them to live wholeheartedly for God in the great vision He has for their lives.

The notes by the author are very insightful and he retains a tone of honor and respect even when describing and commenting on some failures the Generals experienced.

I would recommend this book to anyone who aspires to be a pastor, missionary, bible teacher, church leader, or anyone who has felt the call to do something for God with this one life they have been given.
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Real story,real person,real experience. Book has practical recommendations without that annoying feeling of another  "know it all" spiritual leader. Positive and encouraging .
Easy to read.
I would recommend it to everyone,especially middle aged group of people
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There is only one is a book based on the life experiences.  As I was reading the book, I found that I could relate to the twists and turns of life with the author. The book draws you into the life and the story.  I found that the book "There is only one"  to be both enjoyable and realistic.  I would recommend this book to anyone that was looking to find an inspiring read.
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An insight into the daily struggles of many, who leave their homeland in the pursuit of a dream - a dram filled with hope which may be insatiable. There are common needs held by strangers the world over, and this book beautifully and painfully illustrates this.
Despite all this, "The Year of the Runaways" ends with an optimism which I at first found misplaced from the narrative that preceded.....but on second thoughts found it enlightening, as we all begin with a certain optimism when we begin life's journey.
This is a truly inspiring book, and was a page turner for me.
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A powerful, inspirational book that is hard to put down.
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I found this book to be very credible regarding the realities of military service/combat, and the frequent result of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Thankfully the author compassionately provides enlightenment regarding PTSD and the treatment thereof.  This book will grip and inspire the reader to believe in recovery.
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An excellent book filled with the real life stories of real people.  Each chapter is an inspiration in itself.  It can be read straight through, or select a chapter at random to be inspired by.  Delia Sellers writes in a  masterful, inspiring and affirmative way.  I highly recommend this book!
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Wilma Derksen's "The Way of Letting Go: One Woman's Walk toward Forgiveness" was a needed read for me. Derksen's story is compelling as she and her family face the horrible experience of having a loved one murdered. Mrs Derksen not only recounts the horror that took her child but the journey to 'letting go.' It is compelling because it is a walk of faith in which there are no shortcuts. Mrs Derksen is gifted in how she is able to connect and convey in a way that feels genuine and her faith and knowledge are inspiring. I feel it was a privilege to read this thoughtful, honest and inspiring story.
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This is a book that should be read by anyone who has loved and lost a spouse. The author has been through tragic loss and shares the many ways that everyday living has changed, yet she maintains a loving and positive view of live, as well as the inspirational ability to stay soft. The overall effect of the colorful and inspiring artwork leaves the reader with a positive outlook. I highly recommend this book
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This is truly a beautiful book with so many inspiring real-life stories of people who have faced life challenges of all sorts. Each evening I would look forward to reading yet another story that showed the beauty of the human spirit in rising up to face challenges and obstacles. This book is a reminder of what we are all capable of when facing difficult times. I would highly recommend reading this book in good times or bad - in the good times it helps to remind you of how much you have to be grateful for and, in the more trying times of life, it provides a reminder that you, too, can overcome whatever life has put in your path.
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Rob draws the reader into the story as he inspires and gives us a view of the journey of a cancer survivor.  This gives a glimpse of what it is like to be in the middle of a life-and-death struggle, which each day potentially unfolding in ways never imagined.  There are joys and great struggles along the way.  But is is also a story of a journey in the the growth of inner strength, or character . . . and of faith.  The people that started the journey, and all those around them, you can see transformed by the end of the story.  I would recommend the book to anyone that is going through struggles, or around someone going through struggles.  It really puts life into perspective.
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I really liked this book. I found it to be a well-written and inspiring read. I love that the author uses her personal story to help you find a way to make intentional, conscious choices about how to live your life so that it brings you the most self-happiness. Highly recommended.
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This book is an honest and genuine portrayal of one's journey from fear to faith. It offers the readers a realistic view of the challenges that many of us face but it uplifts by offering the solutions that are found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
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John Bevere has written an excellent and practical guide here to striving for an living an `extraordinary' life. Beginning with the plain fact that `the opposite of extraordinary is normal!', he explores the aspiration for our lives to mean more or be more than what we already know and see. He argues rightly that there is an innate desire in each of us to rise above commonness. We yearn for the `extraordinary'.
He skilfully develops this further to look at the way we reflect the nature of God and sets out on a journey to fully understand the extraordinary way God wants us to live.  I enjoyed the early chapters on unconditional love, pleasing God and labouring to know God's will for our life. He talks how our goals will not be accomplished without prayer, faith, and a search for our personal roles. There is a lot to agree with on some people's perception of the Christian life set against seeking to fulfil God's specific plans for their life.
It is a consistently interesting and satisfying read and a personal challenge also. Ideas on grace, mercy, peace and truth are spelled out in a practical way and the personal experiences in each of the seventeen chapters make sense of what in other hands would be `concepts' and detached truths. The chapter `True Faith is Relentless' is an outstanding example of clarity, of relating experience and the excitement of expecting the Lord to do great things.
This is an excellent resource for an in-depth group study and is a book that I enjoyed reading through a great deal. It provides ideas and applications and is truly inspiring.
As a personal reflection, I reviewed the electronic rather than the print version of this and did not find it easy to track back and forth as easily as I would when normally handling a book. As more books are distributed this way, as readers we might need to approach titles like this in parts rather than as a single book, but that's a personal observation only.
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This is a great motivational book that helps the reader believe in his goals and life purpose again. Putting myself in Ordinary's shoes, leaving his town of Familiar and starting his journey, his struggles and faith, related to my life so closely that I simply felt gratitude that I am on the right path. I loved how the author detailed the nerves and frustrations of the character in the book in addition to the blessings he received from the Dream Giver. I highly recommend it to someone who is struggling or doubting in his or her life purpose because this book can help put those thoughts at ease.