I enjoy reading of both camps working together to build new ...
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Each book in the series leaves me wanting more. I believe Book 5 is out in April and I can't wait. I enjoy reading of both camps working together to build new communities in the "new normal". The permaculture techniques and aquaculture is fascinating, definitely useful in a non apocalyptic environment also.
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I love reading this story. I would like to believe there is a reason why God brings people together and sometimes puts obstacles in our path. When we come out on the other side we are stronger and better for it.
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My first experience with concrete was to form and pour the foundation of our summer home. This is one of two books that brought me up to speed so I could communicate with my more experienced helpers and get the job done cost effectively.
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I like this collaboration. These authors have different styles but they make it work. I still prefer Mary to write on her own instead of collaborating, but I would defintiely recommend this book.
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I enjoyed the interconnection between two books, one being the story and the other being an integrgal part of the story itself.
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It has given me a good base to work with. Other half is going to read it too.
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I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to creating some terrariums.
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I really really enjoyed reading this book of building a life from nothing in the wilderness. I wish there was more detailed pictures and graphs of all the phenomenal machines and equipment that they built  from scavenged parts. What a life
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The second book in the Promise Lodge series continues the story of three Amish sisters and an Amish preacher who started a new Amish community in Missouri. Things have gone well for them for the most part. Summer has passed and the story picks up in early November. A lot has happened at Promise Lodge and it does not appear they will slow down any time soon. I am sure there are many challenges in starting a new Amish community just as there is in starting anything new. When two of the key church leaders are injured in an accident, the challenges increase in ways most of us never have to deal with. A key message comes through very clearly: never give up. I enjoyed reading the book and seeing how the people at Promise Lodge, both Amish and Mennonite, work together to help bear each others burdens. The lessons they are learning are lessons we all need to take to heart. I highly recommend this interesting, enjoyable book to everyone.
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Two designers, one of interiors, one of boats, meet and soon develop designs on each other. I like the strength of both characters in overcoming difficulties that sideline others. Not as much background about the countryside as I like nor as many details of their areas of expertise. Good Sunday afternoon read.
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A group of young men join together to work at a summer camp in Mexico. Each has his own problems and many questions, but as they spend time together, even with many differences, they see God working in their lives. This author has character development down to an art, and the book is great reading for anyone interested in how God works in the lives of His children.
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I have been learning something similar and so it feels nice to have someone else confirm it in their book.  And I love learning the stuff about other societies and how they do stuff there.
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I enjoyed reading this book.  I especially appreciate the technical information and how it played together.  I am not sure that I buy into who did it but the rest is well worth the read.
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I am enjoying the different twists with these couples and the development of the stories.
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I liked the set-up and the history these two shared. I thought the hurt on both sides was believable, and the resolution was satisfying.
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It kept me interested! I like the energy between the two of them.
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I actually really liked this book with two stories in it. I love the pairing of Urban and Ailie. They compliment each other very well!

One of the stories has two construction workers, a foremen and assistant foreman. I don't think it ever dawned on me the risk involved to fidn out if someone is 'open' or nonjudgemetnal if you were to find yourself attracted to someone of the same sex, especially in such physical, tough-guy settings. To see the sensitivty under the gruff exteriors was interesting,

The other story included two truck drivers that happened to meet each other over the CB during their long drivign routes. A great development of friendship, and showing how lonely it can be on the road...

The first one was very interesting with the contradictions of their 'game faces' on the job, vice how hey really felt internally. The second story had my emotions involved quite a bit. Very sweet stories, and worth reading.