Category Archives: Blogging for Books

Book Review: Talking With God:What to Say When You Don’t Know How to Pray

Posted on March 11, 2017 by civilwarrose5

As I continue on my faith journey I am always trying to improve my relationship with God. Praying is how we talk to Him, but am I doing it right? Is there one better way to do it than another? … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Call to Mercy; Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve

Posted on February 7, 2017 by civilwarrose5

When I was growing up the model of perfect goodness was Mother Teresa. If anybody could be classified as holy and saintly, it was her. Before reading A Call to Mercy the only thing that I knew about Mother Teresa … Continue reading →

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Book Review – The Catholic Catalogue by Melissa Musick and Anna Keating

Posted on June 20, 2016 by civilwarrose5

As a fairly new Catholic I was intrigued when I saw ‘The Catholic Catalogue’ by Melissa Musick and Anna Keating. It seems like I always have questions about various aspects of the faith, but my husband is not always able to … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Meet the New You by Elisa Pulliam

Posted on February 29, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Do you feel like you need to make a change in your attitude and perspective, but aren’t sure how to do it? Do you want to open yourself up to a life where you can feel God’s love transform you … Continue reading →

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Book Review- “Food: A Love Story” by Jim Gaffigan

Posted on October 3, 2015 by civilwarrose5

It may seem a bit ironic that a person who has to live on the Gluten Free diet could so thoroughly enjoy a book titled “Food: A Love Story.” Since the author is Jim Gaffigan, however, it shouldn’t really be … Continue reading →

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Book Review – “Lincoln In The World”

Posted on August 20, 2015 by civilwarrose5

As a student of Civil War history I have read a LOT about Lincoln. I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review and it is definitely one that I’m glad to be able … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The American Catholic Almanac

Posted on November 26, 2014 by civilwarrose5

As a new Catholic I look for things to read that inspire me and help me to grow in my faith. Since I didn’t grow up Catholic I had high hopes that “The American Catholic Almanac” by Brian Burch and Emily … Continue reading →

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