excellent read with a fresh perspective
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Easy and thought provoking. Utilization of translation of original words is most helpful.  It is easy to experience what the author is writing about
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Suicide: From the Other Side is an exciting, provocative and moving book. Once I started reading, I could not put it down. Rushing brings a fresh, illuminating perspective to a painful subject.  By looking at what happens on the other side after a suicide, she offers groundbreaking information and understanding for those left behind. She also gives hope and methods of coping energy-wise for individuals who are despairing and contemplating suicide. Susan's take on the function or dysfunction of the seven major chakras is helpful to all involved with this issue.  There is a sad overview of the major faiths' traditional approaches to suicide.  This book is presented with compassion and a marvelous succinctness...not too much, not too little... which makes it quite readable.

Nancy Hedges
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Greg's book, "Lost in the Pages" is a refreshing read. He invites the reader to think about life not in the familiar cliches of taking charge and creating a five year plan for success, but in terms of being a part of a bigger story. The result is that the reader is guided to a peaceful place where all is calm and yet full of significance. Greg helps us see ourselves in a fresh way through seeing God in the story of our lives. Greg's lively, sharp style of writing makes reading very enjoyable. Very good.
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The story of Jesus comes to life once more as told through the eyes of Peter. I found it to be thought provoking, and loved the fresh perspective. I would certainly recommend this book to others.  Well done.
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We all need a new, different perspective from time to time and  "The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective" by Andy Andrews Published by Thomas Nelson will do just that.

Jones, as he is called throughout the book provides a look into the lives and daily problems affecting many different situations and groups of people.  He offers `Perspective' in a way that causes you to think and take a look for yourself.

I would highly recommend this book. It's a short, fun read.  My 12 year started reading it this afternoon and I had to take it away from her to get her to finish her homework.  `Perspective' is something we all need a healthy dose of daily.
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Barkalow offers a unique perspective on how we might view the journey of life as one aimed to fulfill God's calling in our lives. It is a passionate and clear response to questions of meaning and an encouraging narrative on how persistence coupled with a heart of humility can lend ones ear to God's whispers of direction.

An excellent read.
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I really enjoyed reading an Incident of Renewed Faith.  The writer, Peter Nez does a nice job of painting a picture of a common misconception that happens in all avenues of life.  This particular collision, takes place in a court house; which many people can relate to.  In my adolescence, I benefited from police officers not showing up to court and having cases dismissed.  Looking back, I shared the view of the young adult that was so disruptive in court. Not totally understanding the ignorance of my rambunctious attitude. I really enjoyed the perspective that the author shares.  In particular, the metaphor used Or that neighbor that you lived next to for years but never shared a spoken word. Barely acknowledging one another with vague, uncomfortable glances.  You tried to be polite but the politeness was never returned. So you stopped being polite and you silently hate this neighbor forever more. Then one day they vanished, gone and you wavered between them either being dull or unhappy. Or was it you? I can relate to this comment as I unfortunately have neighbors that fall into this category.  What I enjoyed about this book is it touches on preconceived notions that a certain group of people are a certain way.  It really touches on that fact that often times; there are misunderstandings that lead to this type of notion.  Peter Nez does a great job pointing this out and using ideas and concepts that a reader like me can relate to.

Phil Perez
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This was a very unique perspective on the time continuum.  It was an enjoyable read, and over too soon for me.  The insight into the past was refreshing as well.
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From SMART to WISE is refreshingly different. After discussing the concept of smartness, the authors address the components of smart leadership. Each chapter is filled with real-world examples of the concepts being discussed. Chapter summaries offer helpful tips for applying the content.

Kaipa and Radjou introduce the concept of "moods" in Smart leaders. Although the concept of temperament and leadership style have been addressed by numerous other authors, the concept of "red moods" and "blue moods" used in this book is unique, and offers a very fresh perspective.

From SMART to WISE focuses strongly on the interior of the Smart leader. It constantly encourages reflection and looking inside oneself to find the personal values and motivation behind leadership choices.

From SMART to WISE reminded me of Peter Block's writing about Stewardship.
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Mr. Newhouse's work is a refreshing departure from many Leadership texts.  It is based on a complete, real-life business transaction not a collection of examples.  The book describes, in detail, the good, the bad, and the ugly about how leadership effected the acquisition of a billion dollar asset by a multi-billion dollar company from the perspective of one who lived it from beginning to end.  Mr. Newhouse provides the unique perspective of an HR professional and brings to life the effect on the real people, at all levels in the business, who were impacted by this acquisition.

The writing style is easy to read and the use of quotes from Leadership gurus adds significantly to the text.

A must read for leaders involved in either side of an acquisition.
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The point of view is fascinating. It allows readers to see things from a perspective that's probably completely new to them. A very worthwhile read!
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An excellent review and fresh perspective on life, death, creation and science; showing the coherence of all perspectives.  Uniquely qualified as a neuroscientist as well as a solid Biblical scholar, Joel Green rethinks the Biblical references to the meanings of life and death.  He clarifies particularly the state of the dead-in-Christ; reinterpreting, in the light of modern linguistic understandings, the references to the relationship of body and soul (unity) and their unlikely separation in death.  He also describes thoughts on the immortal body of Jesus and the significance of resurrection into a new body.  Excellent science and theology in harmony.
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Obedience by V. G. Kilgore provides a fresh and interesting perspective to a well-worn Biblical tale. Just what happened after the Arc landed? What we enjoy here is a full and human treatment of Biblical characters which allows the reader to relate to the characters in a fashion not available in traditional texts.
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Written from a fresh honest perspective. I appreciated the authors willingness to allow the principals be fallible and endearing.
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The Necessity of an Enemy:  How the Battle You Face is Your Best Opportunity by Ron Carpenter, Jr. isn't quite the book I anticipated.  That was not a bad thing, though.  I've read a number of books on Spiritual Warfare and the tactics of Satan, and expected this one to be similar.  While most books have a rather ominous tone to them, this one was surprisingly upbeat and conversational.  I found myself eagerly chugging through this book, not only because of how enjoyable it was to read, but also because of all the new perspectives on the topic that I haven't read before.

One of my favorite aspects of this book is how it is organized.  It is laid out all in two and three page chapters.  This helps keep the book readable and easy to digest.  It is very thorough without bogging you down with a feeling of academia.  This book could easily be read by both professional clergy and new believers.  The beginning quickly goes through some of the basics of Spiritual Warfare, but then proceeds to various topics from the weapons Satan uses against us to how to fight this war and even what we face in the aftermath of war.  I cannot stress enough that this book has unique perspectives that I have not found in other Spiritual Warfare literature.  That alone was a delightful surprise.

I highly recommend this book.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for my honest review.
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A send-up of academia and academe, Shapiro's novel covers well-trodden literary turf from a fresh perspective and offers new insights. From terse shots like, "feelings misinform," to the more poignant, "you only think of who's not there," Shapiro tackles love, unrequited love and sexism. As a fan of her work, I recognized her favorite tropes--the therapists, the neurotic Jews, New York itself--and thoroughly enjoyed how she found new ways to play with them all.
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This book takes a new and fresh look at how science is done in the context of what we know, what we don't know and what we don't know we don't know (a la Rumsfeld)! Being a scientist myself, I find this to be true and important for further advances in science and medicine. The author is engaging, thoughtful and at times funny. Included are cases studies that reinforce the ideas presented in the first half of the book. This is a short read that is well worth for its thought-provoking perspective.