It's Not Where We Hide In the Face of Danger, But What We Hide in Our Hearts!
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A great story of courage and faith in the face of evil.  A must read for anyone serious about standing up against injustice and prejudice.
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A moving story that is sure to evoke many emotions.

As a military officer's wife I can relate to the military lifestyle. It is tough and Hannah Conway has shown such bravery in writing a novel based on the difficulties of the military world. She doesn't pull punches when addressing the difficulties and the grace, faith, and prayers that go into working on your military marriage. She doesn't make apologies about the lifestyle that can bring turmoil but seeks to show what wives truly face.

Her voice is strong and the characters resemble real life. We all are cheering for Collier and Whitleigh and Linc! She writes about PTSD with respect and grace, knowing so many of our troops struggle. This is the kind of book that will help many military wives realize that they aren't alone in their struggles and hopefully help the, create the community they need for support the way Whit did. I can see a book like this touching the hearts of many military wives from the past and present and give some perspective to someone who would like to take a look into the hardships of some of the women around them.

In our modern world when only less than 1% participate in the military...we need to show our support for these families more than ever before and this book can help bring awareness.
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To be honest, when I started reading this, I thought that I was not going to like it, but WOW!  That changed in a heartbeat, and this is now the series I am recommending to my friends.  The characters are not perfect people; instead, they are conflicted about much of what they must do to survive, and sometimes not sure they want to help anyone else.  There are some really bad folks out there, wreaking havoc on the few survivors that are left.  This is an exciting read, so don't start it at bedtime and think you are going to stay awake at work the next day.  Graham grows into the greatness that is thrust upon him, and becomes a man who is loved and trusted by many.  A.R. Shaw, I salute you!  You have created a believable scenario with characters that stick with the reader long after the book is closed.
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This is not a romance.  It's not a book about love, or love and loss.  It's a book about life.  It's about how we respond to the trials and challenges life throws our way, and the light and life that people can bring to our lives.  To understand this book is to have experienced challenges in your life.  To appreciate this book is to have found the light after or because of those challenges.  This is not for the faint of heart.  It is for someone who wants to face the challenge, bear the burden and find the light.  Well done, Ms. Fisher.  You have weaved another story that will forever be part of me.
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Sometimes we can feel lost, like we are so far from where we are meant to be.

In SEARCHING FOR OZ we are able to take a journey with Dottie, a woman who has been through things that we probably couldn't imagine, but has found a way to not just confront her past but move forward to a place of happiness. Like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz she has to find her courage and realize that she can trust her heart and that things can be better.

What is so great about this book is that for some of us who have found ourselves in challenging situations the path "home" to a place of happiness might seem long, but we are not traveling it along. As Dottie realizes there are others who have experienced trauma and pain that she has been able to talk with, and those who just want to see her find peace and realize that she is worthy of love.

No matter what you have experienced or where you find yourself, this is not the end for you. There is more life waiting for you to live.
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When you are going through the storm it is easy to think that you are the only one who understands what you are feeling. Ironically that is part of the Enemy's plan to make you feel as though you are unloved and that where you are now is the only place you will ever be. So not true! COURAGE OF THE SOUL helps us to realize that there are individuals around the world that are experiencing similar trials and difficulties, and we are not alone no matter what we might be facing.

In this book we are able to see how others are able to make it through health issues, difficulties in the marriage and even getting to a place where you can find peace even among the broken pieces that you see.

There is no stone left un-turned in this amazing collection. Marion Elizabeth Witte and Melissa Murphy have compiled a book of stories that are sure to inspire you and help you find the strength and courage to fight another day.
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I really love this book! As someone whos been hiding out in protecting my own heart, I learned so much from these characters. More than I had ever intended or expected.
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Confront your own fear, don't look away from what makes you uncomfortable and learn about human nature at its best and worst. Not always as black & white as we'd like to believe.
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Wow. This book has a lot going for it. There is suspense, an unusual love triangle, danger, romance, turmoil, despair. Did I mention the unusual love triangle? Here's the thing though, that unusual love triangle could actually happen in real life, if your CIA husband gets "killed" and his best friend is left behind! Okay, maybe that part is not normal, but if you look at the circumstances around Elizabeth and Gabe, yeah it was bound to happen. My heart was practically beating out of my chest when Gabe got the call from Drew. I didn't know which way to go.....I mean obviously Elizabeth was married and therefore I wanted her with her husband, but I have to admit that Gabe's character was kind of growing on me. Glad I am not her!

Aside from that, and all the suspense that had me hanging by a thread, I loved how the author kept Elizabeth's faith front and center. Even in crisis, she clung to God. She prayed. She was thankful. And I think that sets a great example for us. We're not perfect, and not every single waking moment that Elizabeth had was perfect. But overall, she chose to keep her faith in God and not waver. She had such courage and strength in knowing that while she didn't understand what was happening, God did. I'm not sure I could be like that, but it certainly makes me want to be.

This was a wonderful book. Full of hope, suspense, and all the things I mentioned before. I certainly hope you pick it up and give it a try. You'll be glad you did! I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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"Out of My League" portrays a real story, one in which we identify with one (or with parts of many) of the characters in a real life situations we find ourselves in every single day of our lives! As the story jumps from the pages we find ourselves caught up in a battle within our own hearts wondering what is going to happen next. With each passing chapter the suspense builds and every time we think we have it figured out, we're blindsided by decisions and events beyond our wildest imagination! There is only one constant in the entire book: the Presence of God. His intervention, His silence, His compassion, His Love...without  a doubt, Love never makes a wrong choice, in spite of our human efforts and fumbled  relationships.  As the main characters grow and change, we as readers experience change too.  "Out of My League" will surprise you, challenge you, test you, tap into your emotions, and move you in ways you didn't expect.  The story will inspire positive, lasting change at multiple levels for every reader.
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A heart wrenching story about choices we never wish to make, yet nonetheless are face with...only to be outdone and diverted by fate and that over which we have no control. This is our lives, it is what it is... and the road we travel takes us where we go, even when we don't realize it or have a different plan.  The characters are vivid, memorable, and will find a place deep in your heart.
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We know we can't judge anyone because we haven't walked in their shoes; this book reveals someone we probably would try not to judge and shows the life he has lived.  It brings compassion and insight and is must for those of us who want a softer heart!
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Well written and heartfelt emotion.

Not all heros die in battle.

The citizen-soldiers among us who SURVIVE and have the ability to suppress these horrors and become good husbands or wives, a kind and loving parent and hold patriotism dear to their hearts to their last dying breath are heros, too.

I salute you and am humbled!

God Bless America!
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A memoir is not something anyone has to "agree" with. It is an honor for readers to find authors who can take risks to expose themselves emotionally. Rachel is brave. Brave in all the ways military spouses are trained to be. She has offered all of us unconditional transparency, something that most human beings can't even do in their personal relationships. She doesn't ask for anything in return, she is just letting us in. And any Navy spouse reading this knows that so many want to know what our lives are like. We have canned answers, the "right" answers, and most of the time we love this life. But there isn't a spouse that reads this that it doesn't hit home. we know that we have to be independent and strong and flexible and adjust our sails. We do it for love and duty and adventure. But it's really difficult. We all know it. But we keep it under control, contained within our squadrons and our close-knit families. Rachel has her truth in writing and it is scary and bold and brave. I don't know her but I hope that I can meet her and thank her in person for taking a risk to write this. This isn't about being a Navy spouse. It's about being Rachel Starnes. It's just a great memoir and definitely worth the read!
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What a compelling book! All is not what it seems in the suicide forest, and the tale just gets more mysterious until the end. And just when you think you're safe...well, I don't want to give anything away! This is a thriller of a book with considerable depth, and it stayed with me long after I put it down.
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"If community is the heartbeat of the gospel, hospitality is the hand that opens the door and waves it in,"--Shannan Martin; Falling Free

Community is a huge part of who I am. There is something incredibly holy about sharing our stories with one another. I love how honest and vulnerable Shannan is. She isn't afraid to share with us the gritty hard and the amazing overwhelming joy that comes in the midst of life. I ate Shannan's words up and I believe you will too. This book is a gift to all of us especially in the midst of our world.

"Let's not let fear stop us from being the good news to a world desperate to be known by God's love."
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"they can"t hide us anymore"...Richie you're right they can't hide the purity, the genuis, the humility of those whose heart prayer is to tell the truth as they see and live it.  Your need to communicate has  been and IS our blessing.  Your gift, your offering is no less than  inspiration.  Bob Marley said, "Won't you help me sing the songs of  freedom?"  Everything that has held me prisoner (fears) to date...I  step beyond and I now claim my stories, my songs, the music of my heart and  WILL share also...I am enlisting myself in the army of THEY CAN'T HIDE US  ANYMORE!  An easy read, an incredible and inspiring book, I could not put  it down!