Dee Henderson is Back!

Dee Henderson is back! After a five year absence, my favorite author is back to the grind. She is releasing a new book on October 2 called "Full Disclosure," and guess who has secured an advanced reader copy to review? Yours truly! Be waiting for the review. It's sure to come quickly.

In the meantime, check out the website for the book. I cannot wait!

"Grant: Savior of the Union" by Mitchell Yockelson

“Grant: Savior of the Union,” written by Mitchell Yockelson, is the latest installation in the Generals series. This book is a simple synopsis of Ulysses S. Grant’s life, with an emphasis on his military career. Yockelson attempts to provide readers who are unfamiliar with Ulysses S. Grant with a basic, unbiased introduction to his life.


I appreciated this book, because it was a biography that wasn’t overly eloquent, yet it didn’t read like a boring history book either. If you’re a Grant fan, this book probably isn’t for you since it covers the mere basics of the man; however, if you are looking to learn more about Grant’s influence particularly in the Civil War, this is the book for you.

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"The Founders' Key" by Larry Arnn

Dr. Larry Arnn’s recent writing focuses on the symbiotic relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. “The Founders’ Key” aims to educate and refocus readers on little known or overlooked histories and points of the documents that make up America’s foundation.

What I enjoyed most about this book is the way it challenged my knowledge and view on America’s history. It’s a shame when a natural born citizen isn’t intimately familiar with such important documents. Arnn does an excellent job breaking down his arguments. He even goes so far as to provide text of the actual documents he references such as the Constitution and Declaration and even some of the Federalist papers. However, what I didn’t like about this book was he breaks down others’ views that we may or may not have heard of anyways. 

Overall, this is an excellent book that is a must read for any citizen. Even if you don’t agree with all the points made, it at least causes you to think more about where our nation came from and where it might be heading.

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"The Book of Man" by William Bennett

Here it is! My first review! I picked an excellent book to start off my reviewing with. I've enjoyed it tremendously.

Title: “The Book of Man: Readings on the Path to Manhood”

Author: William Bennett

William Bennett’s “The Book of Man: Readings on the Path to Manhood” reminded me much of his “The Book of Virtues” which championed itself as a “treasury of great moral stories.” Now, fifteen years later, Bennett has done it again, except this time he is targeting men. “The Book of Man” is a compilation of essays, profiles, and poems on what a man of character should and does look like, hoping to set an example for the men of our culture when examples seem to be few and/or forgotten.

Even as a woman, I genuinely enjoyed “The Book of Man.” It is an excellent collection of stories both fictional and nonfictional to inspire both men and women alike towards uplifting character. It’s specifically a good reminder of the necessity of our men to fight for what is honorable as it pertains to six different areas of our lives: work, recreation, war, family, spirituality and country. The book is also put together well with gorgeous binding and a hard cover making it a treasury that could easily last several generations. This is a book I look forward to sharing and passing down in my family.

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Weeks 5&6: Hurt

The past 2 weeks I finally read a book I haven't read yet. :)

Title: "Hurt"
Author: Chap Clark
Pages: 195 (including the appendixes but excluding the notes)
Rating (out of 5): 3.5
Reread?: No

Favorite quote: "It comes down to a commitment to a simple truth: The nurture and care of the young in society is the responsibility of every adult in society. Every adult who cares about the young must do whatever it takes to address and confront any other adult, organization, or policy that adds to the effects of abandonment. " (pg. 181)

Thoughts: This book is based on Chap Clark's study on teenagers and why today's teengers aren't the same as teens of the past. His main conclusion is that teens, more than ever, are feeling and being abandoned. After making this statement, he outlines several areas that this is noticeable such as family, school, sex, sports, etc. This book is one to be read if you have any contact with teenagers. It helps give an accuate view of what teens today are facing.
The reason I didn't give it a higher rating was because his writing led me to believe that a certain conclusion was yet to be made. In fact, he had already made a broad point and vaguely outlined areas where this point is proven.

Now reading: "The Retail Revolution: How Wal-Mart Created A Brave New World of Business" - Nelson Lichtenstein

Weeks 3&4: The Two Sides of Love

We won't talk about how I wasn't successful again. With my crazy new job I'm thinking about modifying my resolution to every other week. Haven't decided yet, but be prepared that next week's book will probably take two weeks.

Title: "The Two Sides of Love- Using Personality Strengths to Greatly Improve Your Relationships"
Author(s): Gary Smalley &amp; John Trent
Pages: 174
Rating (out of 5): 4
Reread?: Yes

Favorite quote: "Perhaps it's the natural warmth that seems to come from golden retrievers or some the way the sun reflects off their listening ears, but God seems to have put a clear mark on golden retrievers that lets others know they're His special counselors." -pg. 90

Thoughts: This is a great book on how to understand and relate to anyone you have a relationship with. We all have different personality types and "The Two Sides to Love" focuses on ways to relate to those whose personalities don't make sense to us. This book is particularly good for parents who need to be firmer or softer in the way they deal with their kids.

Now reading: "Hurt" by Chap Clark