This true story of the bonding between James Bowen and ...
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This true story of the bonding between James Bowen and Bob the Cat is heart warming.  Bob and James saved each other.
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James and Bob's life together shows a bond that few fail to realize as true gifts of the unconditional love that animals give to us humans. James also poses a gift to Bob to be such a devoted companion. The story of James's recovery needs to be shared. James is the true hero. This is a story that needed to be shared. Thank you.
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I began reading this story on my kindle while visiting Arkansas with my wife.  I didn't expect much, but I had many hours to fill/kill.  I was almost immediately engrossed in this true tale of love frustrated and delayed, enjoying every minute watching how this romantic tale would turn out.  I was so enchanted I went on to read the woman's story in Both Sides Now.  The fact that this was a true story made it all the more delectable.
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"My Sister, Her Cancer, and The Cross" is a wonderfully emotional story about the love between two sisters, a devastating illness that took one sister home to the Lord and helped the other sister realize just how the Lord uses "jewels of light" in our darkest times.  Even though I knew the final chapter of this book before I read it because the author, Susan Moffett, is the wife of my pastor here in SW Louisiana, I still wanted to read her story.  I've seen what my pastor's family has gone through during this difficult time in their lives.
This heartwarming first hand account had me near tears at times because it brought back memories of my own personal loss of a family member due to cancer.  It brought back memories of good days and bad days.  I loved how Miss Susan shared the times when the Lord brought her and Lisa together even though they were miles apart.  I loved the stories of laughter and strange cravings.  I even loved the stories of how hard this journey was for the family because through those difficulties, there was always love.  "They done the hard and they did it well.  Now was the time to be okay."
If you've ever encountered the loss of a loved one due to illness, READ THIS STORY.  If you've never encountered the loss of a loved one due to illness, READ THIS STORY.  You will be blessed I promise.
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The family bond and love for our dear Lord and savior. Their faith saw them through the loss of family members. I shed many tears, reading about the lives, of the Baxter family. Thank you for bringing this story, too remind us to be thankful, and remember the joy heaven will bring.
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Hard Way Back is a true story about how lifes twist and turns can change someone. Author and outdoor enthusiast, Kent Kaiser, has been through a terrible ordeal dealing with Alaska and New Zealand's government. Most people would let the trumped up charges against them go unfought and they would settle for whatever fate had in store for them--but not Kent. He fights a battle of immense proportions. With a U.S. Special Agent determined to put him in jail and follows him around the world to do it, he fights tooth and nail to prove his innocence and to unveil the corruptness that can happen in governments. Most people will find what happened to Kent a travesty.

One thing on his adventures leads to another and with it a tornado of trouble. He takes the reader on a three year journey of all the events that he had gone through that led up to him being imprisoned and facing tons of money in possible fines. Kent perservered and with the help of God on his side, fought a battle that would change his life forever.

Readers are going to enjoy this 270 page autobiography. The added photos and letters help the reader understand Kent's frustrations when dealing with the government. Any reader who loves the outdoors and hunts will definetly love this true story.

In the words of Winston Churchill, in which the author is so very fond.

"The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is."
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Marielle, a once beautiful woman was lying in her bed with a disease that had her covered in red sores. Her husband Delmer MacAdams shed no tears for her. He told her, "At least ye tried." Their son Helmert showed no better emotion toward her. Their daughter Josephine was far different from the father and son. She was quite loving and her mother called her Joie. Her mother went over what she must do after she was gone. She was to keep the sword hidden and only give it to her husband if he proved to be worthy. Graeme MacAulay was betrothed to Joie when she was only 8 years old. He had encountered her three times before he went away to school to study, hiding from her brother. Delmer had been mean to animals and people and Graeme learned she had a tender heart. While he was in Italy studying he got a letter from his father telling him he was to marry Joie. After some time he got another letter telling him to be home before the sixth of June to marry. Graeme was not interested in getting married but came home with his friend. His brothers were on the way to answer a cry for help from Joie, and ran into Graeme. They went to the MacAdams keep and found Delmer ready to beat Joie again. This is a wonderful story that you will not want to miss! A real page-turner.
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This is a true story, written by one who lived it. Author Eve Carson writes about what happened in her own family, and her necessary search for justice.

The story actually begins many years ago. It is Thanksgiving weekend, 1981, and Joan Webster is traveling through Logan Airport. However, she never makes it to her destination; she comes up missing.

Married to Joans brother, and friends with Joan, author Eve Carson pursues justice for Joan and the family. She is horrified, but motivated by the things that she uncovers. Though for her it began with the disappearance of Joan, she finds that Joan may have been collateral damage. The more she learns, the messier the entire case gets. Things are not what they had seemed.

In this thick book, Eve goes over the case, people involved, and the evidence she uncovers in great detail. She includes a Timeline at the rear of the book, as well as copies of actual documents and proof. Her private investigation is thorough and impressive.

Sadly, as she finds herself embroiled in the case, Eve ends up losing her own family. Her husband and his family turn on her. There are many victims and extensive fall out in this story. However, Eve does not give up in her pursuit of justice. Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of the case is that the more dirt Eve uncovers, the more the authorities look away.

It is my hope that Eves book will bring this case to the proper authorities, who will resolve this miscarriage of justice. Only then will healing begin.
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This book encompasses the story of two people who met briefly and personal letters are sent to each other and the relationship that unfolds over time is simply beautiful. This is a true story. The authors grandmother has such a deeply moving story, and for her to share the story with the world was a fantastic decision. The history, the depth of research that went into the writing of her grandmothers relationship is obvious. The details of the war are extremely heartfelt and you can feel the emotion rolling off the pages, of what it must have been like to be in that horrible situation. A truly bittersweet ending, and it really makes me regret that even though I was in the age of letter writing myself when my husband and i met, we never wrote each other letters as we saw each other everyday. It would have been nice to pull out letters from each other for my kids and my future grandkids to read.
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The last thing James can remember is falling from a boat and trying to swim to shore. But when he opened his eyes, one morning, he finds himself in a bed he doesn't know, with two sons he can't remember. To his horror, James discovers that he has lost six years of his life. He has lost his fianc, his identity, and has been betrayed by those closest to him. He had suffered from what the Doctors called Dissociative Fugue. There is nothing left for James to do, but to try and piece back together his broken life. In doing so, maybe he will discover who he truly is.

Having just read Everything We Keep, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. Lucky for me, I received an ARC of Kerry Lonsdale's latest release, so I didn't have to wait at all!

I was so looking forward to reading the story from James perspective, and I am glad to say this book did not disappoint. I thought Ms Lonsdale was very compassionate in her portray of James, and she nailed the emotional trauma that he goes through. This is, without a doubt, a heartbreakingly beautiful story.

I really took to James in Book 1, but by the end of book 2, I adore him. His determination to keep his family together  despite not remembering them  brought tears to my eyes. His confusion, his sense of betrayal, and his grief was very real in the telling. However, this is not a melancholy read. There are moments of humour, passion and love, as well as discovery. There are enough plot twists to keep you guessing and a cast of characters that are sublime in the telling.

I cannot praise this series enough. This book is certainly in my top ten  if not my top five  books I have read and reviewed this year.

I Highly Recommend.
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This is an easy read. Glad James Bowen wrote this book for us to learn about the tough street life.
Enjoy every word of this book. It was hard to put the book down for daily chores.
James Bowen and Bob are very lucky finding each other. Hope both of them have a much better life since this book's publication.
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I can't believe this is a true story.  I couldn't put it down and cried with tears of happiness and sadness for this couple.  I felt Like a sat down for a glass of wine with Amanda while she told me her story firsthand.  I loved the story.
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Intense and so honest at times, it makes you squirm. Andrew Bowen's account of his year of "spiritual promiscuity" will open the eyes of those who have religious prejudice or simple misconceptions about particular faiths. You might think at the end of all of this, Bowen would want to choose one faith and stick to it, but he's realized his role is as a conduit, not an adherent. Following his process of awakening is refreshing and nagging at the same time - reminding us to continue striving to understand each other's beliefs.
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An excellent and poignant tale of the effect of a transgender sibling on the relationship with her siblings.  Written from the perspective of the non-trans sibling, read how their relationship changed over the course of a few years as her former brother becomes the sister she was always mental to be! There are some heartbreaking moments as there are in any life so prepare yourself emotionally and have a few tissues handy!
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The cover art of this book is what drew my attention. When I saw it I knew I had to read it.  The lighthouse called out to me. Ive never read a book based around a lighthouse, so I had to give this book a shot. Whats really great about this story is that there is TWO stories being told. Its half historical, half contemporary with a bit of mystery.  I couldn't put my iPad down once I started reading this.

The details that the author gave to us really helped me visualize the Lighthouse, as it was in both time periods. I had no problem envisioning how it might have looked when we were visiting it in 1935 or if we were visiting it in the present.

Cheri also did an amazing job with the character development, I fell in love with both couples, though for the most part I think I enjoyed Carina and Morgans story more. We get thrown some unexpected twists in both stories and at one point I could almost feel my heart breaking. Its a very bittersweet story that gave me one hell of a book hangover and left my heart a wee bit sore.

It was a good book and I enjoyed reading it for the most part. ;)
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This is a moving, true story, of a physician and his wife who faced multiple difficulties and stresses including his 18 year bout with cancer.  Their faith and work together led them to establish a wonderful free clinic in Tidewater Virginia.  It's a beautiful story.  WM
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One best written true stories I have read. The author does an excellent job of making you feel like you were right there with them, living in the histories. The depth of the relationships was poignant.