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No recipe today my friends.
Please don’t panic. I have not fallen out of love with food. I’ll be sharing two new recipes with you before the week is complete. If you can’t wait that long click over to my recipe file where more than 400 recipes are just waiting to become your new best friend.
I am taking a little recipe break, because I have recently read a book that is so amazing and inspirational, I couldn’t help but tell you about it. Just in case you know how to read, and enjoy doing so on a regular basis. ๐
Unbroken is written by Laura Hillenbrand. It’s the biography of Louie Zampernini, Olympian Athlete and World War II survivor.
It is difficult to read at times, due to the insanely harsh and unbelievable conditions Mr. Zampernini experienced during the war. However, the story is compelling, riveting and immensely moving. It’s the kind of book that makes you grateful just to lay your head down at night on a clean pillow in the safety of your own home. Page after page I found myself in complete awe of Louie Zampernini, his constant will to live, the strength of his character, and his kindness to those suffering around him. It left me wanting to be better, do better, live better.
Read it, my friends. Your time will be well spent.
I would love to order a copy of this book for TWO of you. To enter the giveaway, leave me a comment telling me one of your favorite books, and why you loved it. Also, please leave your email address with your comment. You can enter from now until Sunday night at midnight. The winners will be announced Monday morning bright and early with the sunshine.
Have a good day, everyone! See you back here soon. Calories will be included in the next several posts. ๐
One of my many favorite books was the “Five Love Languages.” For years I have referred back to that book to help me continue a strong and loving marriage. It is a definite “must read.”
I love the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series. We own every one of the books.
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I read The Book of Negroes. It was a well written book with many lessons and historical truths. I reccomend this to all
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So many books, so little time. As the holder of an English degree with an emph in Creative Writing, asking me which book is my favorite is like asking a beachcomber which is his favorite grain of sand. All the books I've read, good and bad, are an integral part of my literary experience. I recently finished “Tuesdays at the Castle” by Jessica Day George and “Crossed” by Ally Condie (sequel to Matched). I would recommend “Tuesdays” for middle readers (late elementary/middle school) and the “Matched” series for the teen scene readers. I enjoyed them both very much. I just started “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Some other favorites include: “Book of a Thousand Days” (Shannon Hale), “The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency” (Alexander Mccall Smith), “The Last Camel Died at Noon” (Elizabeth Peters), and “Ivanhoe” (Sir Walter Scott). [email protected]
So many books, so little time. As the holder of an English degree with an emph in Create Writing, asking me which book is my favorite is like asking a beachcomber which grain of sand is his favorite. All of the books I've read, good and bad, are an integral part of my literary experience. I recently finished “Tuesdays at the Castle” (Jessica Day George) and “Crossed” (sequel to Ally Condie's “Matched”). “Tuesdays” is a great for middle readers (late elementary/middle school kids), and the “Matched” series has all the good qualities of a teen series without most of the junk that makes parents fear for their children's taste in books and music. I just started “The Help” (Kathryn Stockett), and I'm really enjoying it. Other favorites: “Book of a Thousand Days” (Shannon Hale), “The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency” (Alexander Mccall Smith), “The Last Camel Died at Noon” (Elizabeth Peters), and “Ivanhoe” (Sir Walter Scott). [email protected]
Sorry about the double post. The first one said there was an error. Grrr!!!!!
This is a hard one. I LOVE to read, and it seems that my most recent read is usually my favorite, however, I think if I really had to CHOOSE one… It would have to be “Left to Tell” by Immaculee Ilibagiza. I loved this book, although it was at times very difficult to stomach, I was amazed at how she turned to God and the miracles that happened during that time in her life. It was so inspiring and amazing and left me in awe. I read it at least a year ago, but I find myself still thinking about it. To me there is nothing better than reading a book of someone's struggles and successes to overcome something seemingly insurmountable. It gives me hope everyday, it inspires me to not be such a cry baby and it helps me remember God's mercy for us. Thanks for keeping up this awesome blog, your recipes are amazing!! -Cherri ๐ [email protected]
I have always loved “To Kill A Mockingbird”
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First, I must say that I just stumbled upon some of your recipes from Pinterest, and was browsing around your site: I want to make all of your inspiring recipes! They look fabulous! Thanks or sharing ๐
The last book I read was, The Help. I actually listened to it, and it had different readers for the different characters. It was really great. I then saw the movie, but of course, the book is always better. I plan to see if I can get the book that you are referring to. Thanks for the recommendation!
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