A great gift for History Nerds
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I like history.  I really like Christian History.  Just take one glance around my office and you will notice that most of the books on my shelves were written by dead guys (actually they wrote the books and then they died).  You might also notice a long shelve filled with biographies and still another shelf filled with volumes of Church history.  You will also notice a magazine stack of Christian History Magazines.  I'm a history guy.  I'm a Christian history guy.

So when On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes came up for review, I jumped at the chance to review it.  And I wasn't disappointed.  There are so many things that I like about this book and  it is hard to summarize in just a few words, so let me say this... it's the perfect gift for a guy like me.  I can also see it being a great read for someone who is interested in getting a glimps at the people and events of Christian history.

The stories are generally inspiring.  There is a scripture verse at the bottom of the page that brings relevance and meaning to the previously read story.  There is a fascinating topic index in the back of the book allowing readers to look up stories according to topic. Over all it does a great job at achieving its purpose (a bite sized reading of what happened in Christian history on a particular day) in a way that encourages readers to stay engaged in the book.  I dare you to just read one day's history when you get the book.

I  highly recommend On This Day in Christian History to anyone interested in Christian history.  To beginners its an easy read, small commitment book that will give you a broad spectrum view of Christian History.  To well educated history nerds like myself it will allow you to pull out of a narrowed genre of Church history (I find myself often in the Reformation and the Puritan Eras)  to appreciate a broader scope of history in a way that doesn't take a lot of time.  Plus, everyone wants to know what happened in Christian history on your birthday.

  Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson as part of the BookSneeze program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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Almost OFF the Record is a thinking man's comic strip.  For lovers of history or lovers of laughter, these short history "lessons" will tickle your funny bone and stimulate your brain to think of history with a twist.  Great conversation starter.  This book is perfect for the coffee table, waiting room, bedside table or bathroom vanity.  History is not as far away as you might think it is - it is all a matter of perspective.
2531082
Purchased as a gift! Wonderful for those who enjoy history! Well received by the party it was given to!! Makes a great gift!
1803109
Bought this as a gift for a historian.  He loves the calendar and especially the summaries of where each scene takes place.  Came fast in the mail- great price.
4043630
This is such a cool book. Perfect for any history buff. Not only are you able to read about various civil was stories but you also get to see general stories and advertisements placed with various newspapers of the day.
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If you like little tidbits from history, this book is for you. A great coffee table book, full of inspiring letters. Each letter is accompanied by an explanation from the author about the events surrounding the people involved. Very unique!
4516821
Very cool history book for kids, interesting  Version of writing!
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This was the perfect gift for a historian buff, and I look forward to reading it myself.  To think what these people went through, accomplished and dared, it's a treasure to have had it recorded, written and published for us to know.
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My class and I had relevant discussions using hints from the units.  They really enjoyed studying the different views of the history timeline.  We had fun with the puzzles as well.
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I purchased this equally for "office bookshelf eye-candy" as for reference.  While I haven't read it once through, there's a lot of great history in here, and it's fun enough to peruse through any time.
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This is not a coffee-table book, it's a briefcase book, a bathroom book, a bedside book, a stuck-in-traffic book.  It's a book for dads and kids, a book for teachers and students, a book for priests and ministers (great sermon material!), and a great gift for practically everyone.  My personal favorite involves what Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp were doing during the 1920s--I won't give away the story but Wyatt was in Hollywood and Bat was in Manhattan!  It's clear that the author is not a student of history, he's a lover of history, and the enthusiasm and excitement with which he approaches his subject comes through on every page.
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I gave this as a gift to a brainy 12 year old and he loves it! Says each page is fascinating.
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I got a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review, which I am very happy to provide.  What a fun book!  It is filled with funny, sometimes gross, but always very interesting tidbits of history that you won't find in your average history book.  I found myself laughing out loud many times and sharing some of the more peculiar ones with my husband by reading them out loud. Perfect if you don't have a lot of time at your hands, because most stories can be read in minutes.  This would make a great gift.
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It was fun to give this to my best friend who is very proud of his classical education.  Who knows, maybe he was one?
Great gift, thanks.
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I ordered this for my husband who is a history buff.  He thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot of things he hadn't known before.
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I  bought this book for my husband who has been a history "buff" all his life and he just loves it.
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Great for history buffs and was packaged really well