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Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Trần Mạnh Tường
It was a tough read, a bit disjointed and jumpy from one subject to the next. Heavy issues of God, religion, country ties, and rebelling against the Europeanization/Westernization of Turkey make it a very current and good read.
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This is by far one of the best missionary biographies I've ever read. Darlene tells her story in a quiet, humble way that captures you and never lets you go. She never gives details of the tortures she went through while in the Japanese prison, just of the times she weeps and tells God she can't go through that again--and yet He gave her the strength she needed each time. She doesn't sugar coat the times she despaired, but God's hand is shown mightily each time. I had the privilege of watching her tell this story on video. The book sounds exactly like her. I wept many times while watching her tell her story, and I wept just as many times reading this book. A touching, convicting, awe-inspiring story of a woman who gave all for God. I cannot recommend this highly enough!
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Thu Hà
This is a great Christian fiction book set in the past. I will have to read the rest of the series.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Debra Mullins
I don't think I'd have given the book 3 stars if I had quit when I wanted to. The first 3/4 of the book were difficult for me to enjoy. I read for escape, and this one just felt too realistic. Too much like I was spying on a friend's family. But I kept reading. The author said that she chose the topic because most women are daughters-in-law. Of course this is the case for me, and this book made me think about my relationship with my inlaws. I know it was uncomfortable for Anthony and Rachel, but the author did a great job of growing all of her characters - not just the children. Not so much a "life must go on" as "life does go on". It has to, and families have to change with it. I'd love to give another star because this book really did make me look at my own family relationships - those with my inlaws, my sister-in-law conspiracy (there are 5 of us!), my mom (made me think about what it would be like to have my mother as a mother-in-law), and my future mother-in-law-ness. Food for much thought! However, that first 3/4 of the book prevented me from giving it that one more star...
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Gia Linh
Finished this last night. Easily one of the best books I have ever read. Yes, I said it and I mean it. Review coming tomorrow. YAY! Review poster here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-blood-destiny-blood-curse-1-by.html HOLY SHIT! That is all I can say about this book. I am going to say something only because it is absolutely true; this is one of the BEST books I have read in my life. It is everything I ever wanted my vampires to be, scary as hell and yet too sexy for your eyes. Now with the exception of a few vampires (Dante, Bones, all of the BDB, etc.), there aren't many vampires that are truly brutal, I mean X-Rated, B-Movie brutal. Well I don't have to look any further, I found them right here in Blood Destiny. Tessa Dawn, you are now in my top five list of kickass authors. Thank you! Blood Destiny starts with telling us about the existence of vampires. There are two different kinds of vampires, light and dark. Twin brothers, Jadon (light) and Jaegar (dark) were punished by the blood of the women they killed. But Jadon wasn't the one who spilled blood, it was the vicious Jaegar. But nonetheless, they were both cursed. The light vampires can walk in the sun and have mates. Their mates have been chosen by the gods. Thing is they only have thirty days to marry and have twins with their mate (the vamps only have twin boys) and sacrifice the evil twin. If they don't, their lives will be at risk. The dark vampires do not get a mate which complicates things because when they do, things end badly for the women they take. Oh my goodness, I loved this book sooooo much. I didn't know what to think of this book when I first heard about it. My favorite thing about it was Tessa Dawn's take on vampire mythology. Honestly, throw out everything you know about vampires because it will not apply to this book. The vampires are scary, truly immortal (only way to kill them is through draining them completely of blood), and they aren't only powerful, they are part gods. Seriously, the things they can do are insane. They can literally control the elements with their emotions. For instance, when Nathaniel found out what happened to his recently deceased brother's, Shelby, wife Dalia, he got so pissed, he caused an earthquake. Even more so, they have abilities they gain that literally takes over a thousand years of education to master. Seriously, do not screw with these guys. The characters were incredible. The protege Braden and the Silivasi brothers were a riot especially Marquis, who was the meanest of them all. But he had a heart of gold. Well you don't see that until near the end of the book. Marquis does everything to protect his brothers and being the oldest of them all, he carries a huge weight on his shoulders. I also loved the leading lady, Jocelyn. She had a pair of lady balls for sure. After everything she has seen (and what she tried to do to escape), she fights no matter what. I loved that it wasn't one of those things where she immediately decided to be with Nathaniel. She actually thought about what she was getting into. I loved Nathaniel. He was hot and brutal when he needed to be and loved Jocelyn unconditionally. Now for the warning. This book will not be for everyone. Do not let the fact that this is part Paranormal Romance fool you. There are some horrific scenes in this book. I mean scenes they wouldn't put in a horror movie. Blood Destiny is very dark, cruel and doesn't hold anything back. If you are looking for sweet little vampires that glitter and sparkle, look elsewhere. If you want vampires that actually belong in a horror movie and will literally rip you to shreds, these are your guys. I can't think of anything bad to say about this book. The story and history in this book was rich and well-layered. Again, the mythology is super fresh and unique. Do not go into this thinking it is just another vampire book, it is far from it. This is an amazing debut by Tessa Dawn and this is high, very high on my favorites list. Marquis' book is book 2, Blood Awakening, and it comes out October 28th. So I plan on reading this one or two more times before then. And many more times after that and I am sure Blood Awakening will be just as re-readable.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Steven D. Levitt; Stephen J. Dubner
I liked the philosophical aspects, but not the characters so much.
Uncomfortable and heartbreaking.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Giản Tư Trung
This book contained just about everything I want in a story: amazing characters with depth, thrilling adventure, romance, humor, and thoughts about the Deeper Things in life. It was a book for teenagers without being condescending or taking itself too seriously. Neal Shusterman did a great job with this trilogy, and Everfound just wraps it up perfectly. I highly recommend the entire series.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều Tác Giả
Not sure what all the hype is about...
Very interesting, but a heavy read.
Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.