Sadie Saves the Sabbath
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If only this book had lived up to the promise of its cover. The covers suggests a joyous tale focused on an adorable little farm girl. The story is predictable and a bit dull and the art is heavy and clunky. Sadie Rose is an eight year old. Though small and sickly, she is spunky, smart and kind. She assists her forgetful neighbor, an old woman who hosts the weekly Sabbath services at her house. When disaster strikes, the community is at a loss until Sadie comes up with a (rather obvious) solution that pleases everyone. There are occasional Yiddish words and a single page glossary in the back.

Although the author's notes indicate that this story was based on the Jewish farming communities located in Connecticut, there is really no sense of place. The people seem like peasants and there is a vaguely Eastern European feel. There is nothing to indicate that a community of this type existed in America.  Similarly no time period is given although the lack of modern conveniences and the dress and mode of transportation suggests the 1800s. There is no diversity, everyone is white and Jewish. Perhaps talent would be a better word than strong. The main message is good. Everyone has something to offer the world. Although Sadie does not possess the physical prowess that is useful in manual labor, her intelligence, resourcefulness and kindness are also to be valued. It's not a bad book, just not as much fun as the cover suggests.
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This is a vivid depiction of the unseen spiritual world. Three young women decide to take part in a Wiccan ritual, with no understanding of the evil and dangers of the occult. The episode almost ends the life of Ruby and spiritually and emotionally damages them all. Everyone involved in affected by the spiritual warfare, even those who don't recognize or understand it. The encounter with evil demons makes each one look at his or her faith and beliefs.
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Review for Sabbath by Dan B Allender

If seven is the perfect number, then the seventh day should be the perfect day.
That's the point Dan B Allender is trying to make in his book Sabbath. Far from the dry scolding I expected, Allender's nearly scandalous prose paints a picture of a day spent in the delight of the presence of the One who created us for wonder. Calling us from the busy, despairing grind of a workaholics anonymous existence, God's purpose for the Sabbath was never to bore us, Allender insists.
Posing the idea that many of us prefer the predictability of sorrow to the serendipity of mysterious delight, the book may turn off the traditionalist who may insist, "Sundays were made to focus on God", Allender reminds of Jesus' words, "the Sabbath was made for man."
At one point he even describes a Sabbath as more like hanging out in a French Bistro with the Savior than what most of us envision for the Lord's Day. Ways to spend your Sabbath are suggested, and they vary from foot washing to smoking a stogie with a friend. Most center on food and time with people you care about.
This book should be read by every person who has ever spent a Sunday in drudgery, whether in church, or anywhere else. I won't spend the seventh day of my week the same as I used to. This gentle voice has transformed my thinking!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers in return for my honest opinion of the book.
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I ENJOYED THIS BOOK. RUBY WAS A GOOD CHRISTIAN WOMAN , WHO TRIED HER BEST TO DO THE RIGHT THING. SHE HAD A LOT TO DEAL WITH , IN A STRANGE COUNTRY. HER WILL TO DO AS HER FATHER WISHED WAS HEARTWARMING. ALTHO SHE HAD MANY STRUGGLES  GOD WAS WITH HER ,
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This book is a nice read, with realistic life stories within.  Sadie is a lead character to whom the reader can relate.
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No matter what your religious point of view or when you chose as your day of rest and meditation, this is a wonderful book for EVERYONE.  It talks about building and sanctifying a family on the Sabbath, no matter what day you choose.
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Set in the fictional town of Glenville in the wonderful Forever Christmas series, Sadie's Christmas is the story of a woman who is working hard to salvage her life after a horrific experience. Well-written characters draw you into a contemporary story fraught with danger and consequences with the holidays as a backdrop. I highly recommend  this Christmas short story to anyone looking for a modern, suspenseful read. Hallmark Channel needs pick up this great Forever Christmas series!
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Sadie is a nymphomaniac witch with a female vamp and a male shifter as room mates. Add a sexy, strong human to the bunch and Sadie is a very happy witch.
Lots of hot chemistry and Sadie even finds out a few things her mother has been hiding from her.
I voluntarily reviewed this ARC book.
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Great book! I look forward to implementing the Sabbath weekly. It is definitely a needed day in our hurried & distracted culture.
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My Thoughts on this book!
When Sadie catches her friend in the arms of her beau, she knew she could never trust him enough to marry him, so she moves away from home to heal. Sadie enjoys her freedom, but then her dad summons her back home and back to the Old Order Amish ways. But Sadie is different now. Can she find peace in her home town with her Amish family? And can she ever trust another man enough to find love and a happy ever after with him?

From one of my very favorite authors comes another special Christmas story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Dawn of Christmas! I always love that Cindy Woodsmall tackles the toughest of situations in her books, and this one is no different. Sadie is heartbroken and she finds peace and healing leaving Apple Ridge and heading off on a mission trip to Peru. I really like Sadie, and was interested in seeing how she would deal with her life back in Apple Ridge. The struggles were not easy, but Sadie's faith was strong and helped her through the difficult times. And then comes Levi!  I also loved this character and the romance it brings to the story. Sadie and Levi are thrown together when Sadie finds him injured from an accident with his horse. The story gets very interesting after this and I had to keep reading to see where these two would end up.

The Dawn of Christmas is a novella, so it is a pretty short read and can be read in a couple of hours. When you choose Christmas stories to read for the coming season, This is one you surely need to check out. You will be delightfully entertained.

I received this book from the publisher Waterbrook through their Blogging For Books review program to read and review.  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 55.
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I was so glad the wait was over then Moonfixer was finally available.  I've been check every month or so. The sisters did it again.  They were able to pick up right were the Whistling Women left off as they tell the story of Bessie as a young wife and healer in the 1900's.  Bessie is such a strong-willed character, it just adds nicely to the conflicts set up in the story line.  The story is so well written that I fund myself actually crying as during the climax.

I can hardly wait for the 3rd book in the series.
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One of my favorite biblical movies. Had to get my own copy because my 20 year old granddaughter will not give mine back. Beautiful movie. I'm glad she wanted this instead of  some weird secular movie! It is about how a Jewish girl saves the vast majority of her people. It is found in the Bible in the book of Ester.
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A well written and beautifully illustrated book about an old Jewish custom that is still observed to this day. The Sabbath, a time for peace, calm, reflection and relaxation.
Thank you Boruch Rappaport for such easy to read and informative book.
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Asher is head of Immortal Ops. Everyone thinks he is human but he is not. He has hidden his true nature for a very long time. Jinx is a succubus who runs an immortal brothel. She is a kind woman who looks after her employees like family. They feed on sexual energy and Jinx provides a safe environment for that to happen. But when information comes to light that endangers her, she calls the one man she trusts with her life, Asher. I loved both these characters but Jinx was the stronger one. She went through hell and survived while Asher ran from his fears. But when the man decides to step up, he does it in a big way. Great story.
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I enjoyed Judith Shulevitz's book as it gave a fresh and personal look of what the Sabbath was meant to be to all persons.  A day of reflection, and worship.  While her book briefly touched on the history of the Sabbath, I would have liked to have seen more historical information as the Sabbath (Saturday) is very well documented in history how millions of people kept the "true" original Sabbath day (Saturday), and not until the Papacy decreed the change over to Sunday did followers then slowly begin to worship on Sunday.

Noted Biblical historian Dr. Samuele Bacchiocchi clearly points out in detail this historical change in his book titled: FROM SABBATH TO SUNDAY and in his book, THE SABBATH IN THE NEW TESTATMENT.  An excellent read that goes well with Judith Shulevitz' book.  Do get it, by all means.

As Judith points out, the Sabbath itself is one of the 10 Commandments that God gave to all of us.  Indeed, it is the only commandment that begins by saying, "Remember the Sabbath Day."  And like for Judith, the Sabbath is a time of worship, of rest, time to spend with our creator (God) and our loved ones.  Even back in Christ's time, Jesus himself did "good" things on the Sabbath day.  Even to go as far as to often heal people that was frown upon by the Jewish establishment at that time.  I believe this is why you see other very large religious groups like the Seventh-day Adventists who operate hundreds of hospitals and medical schools around the world, as they too are following the example of Jesus. Even on the Sabbath day helping and healing.

On the television interview for 04/01/10 on the Colbert Report, Judith Shulevitz did comment that while she believes in the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday), that she also believes we should support Sunday as a single day representing "the" Sabbath.  She said this at the very end of the interview, so I thought that was very odd of her to say that being that the Saturday Sabbath has been around since the creation of time.  Even into the time of Jesus, all the diciples and followers kept the Saturday Sabbath.  Even Christ kept the Saturday Sabbath and was found preaching in the synagogue every Saturday.  If confused, just look at any calendar and you will find the 7th Day being Saturday, the last day of the week.

I enjoyed this book very much.  But it is my hope that it does not denegrade into a statement to erase church and state separation and to erode God's true Sabbath day, Saturday.  This day is celebrated not just by the Jews, but by millions of other Christians too.  From Seventh-day Adventists, Seventh-day Baptists, and others.  Let us keep Holy what God intended us to keep Holy.  We cannot change His commandments, but we can obey and honor them through the Sabbath.  The Sabbath is meant to enrich our relationship with God and fellowman, not to become folly and lost in time.

A great book.
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Excellent characters, fast paced action, (and a gross gross job!) Sadie cleans up crime scenes for a living.  When she's asked to clean up a gruesome murder-suicide, she gets more than she bargained for. Two ghosts, and a very real human killer. Suspenseful and fun.
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Henry and his family were under a curse, many generations ago one of his ancestors refused to allow a travelling wise woman to rest in his barn. When she left she cursed the family and turned them into Lycanthropes with a difference, they only became human during the three days of the full moon.
Sarah is a wise woman using her healing powers for good and living quietly in her isolated cottage. She accepts food as payment for her herbal remedies and teas but when she pulls Henry from a frozen pond her life changes.
This is a wonderful story of trust, of helping others and of budding romance with a HEA.
The plot is well developed and the characters are well portrayed and stay true throughout.
I would recommend this book to lovers of romance with a touch of paranormal thrown in.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book.