Dana Carpender never disappoints, and with the Fat Fast Cookbook from CarbSmart Press, she hits it out of the park! The first half of the book is packed with information on what a fat fast is, why you’d want to do one, and what you can expect during the process. She emphasizes that this is… Continue reading Great Addition to the Low-Carb or Ketogenic Library
Tag: non-fiction
Daily Minyan: An Adult Perspective
It is probably very strange for a 45-year-old shikse to review a book intended for Jewish men. But the premise intrigued me: praying meaningfully and appropriately for your age and stage of life. Let the liturgy and the rules of prayer draw you into a deeper and more intellectual spiritual experience. For readers unfamiliar with… Continue reading Daily Minyan: An Adult Perspective
Writing in Obedience: a must-read for Christian fiction writers
This three-part manual on writing and publishing is a must-read for the aspiring writer of Christian fiction. Throughout the book, the special task of writing as a Christian is carefully examined, but never with a heavy hand. There is no preachiness here. Part One addresses the initial urge to write, explaining how, and why, a… Continue reading Writing in Obedience: a must-read for Christian fiction writers
Eclectic Spirituality — Read With Caution!
A Religion of One’s Own is a confusing book. While its stated purpose is to guide readers in “creating a personal spirituality in a secular world,” I found it to be more of a manual for self-analysis and self-therapy. It is composed of the typically eclectic “cherry-pick your beliefs” advice that seems to dominate modern… Continue reading Eclectic Spirituality — Read With Caution!
The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book
The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book is an indispensable reference for anyone suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or any number of other digestive disorders that require adjustments to diet in order to avoid severe digestive distress. Author Christie Korth provides a detailed analysis of the various aspects of managing digestive… Continue reading The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book
Encouragement for the Gifted Student
Growing up as a gifted child is not easy, as those whose unusual abilities cause them to be segregated from their less-capable peers will tell you. And tell us they do, in If I’m So Smart, Why Aren’t the Answers Easy, a collaboration by two experts with extensive experience in teaching and counseling gifted teens.… Continue reading Encouragement for the Gifted Student
The Case for Apologetics in Women’s Ministry
What do you believe about God and why do you believe it? If you are a woman who can answer this question confidently, you are in a minority. And churches need to do a better job of addressing the lack of theological foundations that affects women’s ability to articulate, defend, and share. At least, that… Continue reading The Case for Apologetics in Women’s Ministry