Title: Elvis Takes a Back Seat
Author: Leanna Ellis
B&H Fiction
www.BHPublishingGroup.com
978-0-8054-4696-8, Copyright 2008, $14.99.
Have you ever found a note and not known what its true meaning is? Claudia has just that kind of note but is not able to ask the author for its meaning. Her husband Stu has recently died. Her friends keep telling her its time for her to move on, but she is unable to until she solves the mystery behind this note. The note is telling her to "return Elvis to where he belongs." So just where does the 3 foot bust of the king of rock and roll belong? Her life has become entangled with the mystery of where she should take him.
Memphis and Graceland are fitting places for Elvis, right? She enlists her eccentric aunt to travel with her. After all, Aunt Rae claims that she met Elvis Presley years ago. Wanting to be a positive role model for Ivy, she takes her along on the trip. Ivy is 17 year old daughter of her boss and good friend Ben who lost her mother at a very young age. The threesome set out for an adventure. When dining in a restaurant, Elvis gets unwanted attention being tucked in the back seat of the sedan. Will the bust make it to its rightful place without being stolen? Why is Ivy always sick, is it just carsickness?
"Elvis Takes a Back Seat" is a hilarious and yet very dramatic book. It will have you laughing and crying in different parts of the book. Your heart will go out to Ivy and the challenges of trying to grow up and face life's difficult decisions. Leanna Ellis has written an excellent novel. She is very talented and I anxiously await another book by her. Even if you aren't or weren't a fan of Elvis Presley, you will find yourself thinking "I can't help falling in love with you" while reading this book!
Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts
Friday, March 28, 2008
Sunday, July 15, 2007
How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls
Title: How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls
Author: Zoey Dean
Published by Warner Books, 2007.
ISBN: 0-446-69718-4.
What if your first position out of Yale University is nothing like you anticipated it being? Megan Smith has just graduated from Yale University. She thought she had already secured a position with a publishing company. She had graduated magna cum laude with a double major in English and American History. Her hopes are soon dashed by the editor in chief at the publisher, who tells her they just can't use her but she knows someone who can. How will she be using her talents, education and abilities?
Surely being a tutor to the very spoiled Baker girls has to some sort of a joke. Laurel Limoges has a plush estate in Palm Beach Florida. The only requirements has for Megan is to prepare her twin granddaughters for their SATs during her 2 months. Megan can use whatever vehicle she wants and has an unlimited expense account not to mention having the opportunity to live the life of a rich person. This presents a huge problem as neither Sage or Rose has any interest in studying but rather partying, shopping, and spending loads of money on their selfish selves.
Megan has a terrible sense of style and Rose and Sage decide to help her along in becoming up to date with styles. Megan's lack of style shows through in many humorous situations along the way. Rose, Sage and Megan must come to an agreement and somehow find a way to work together. The twins have an education to gain and Megan has a $75,000 bonus to pay off her college loans to attain.
From cover to cover you will find yourself laughing and being hooked to the entertaining storyline. The story is written much like Cinderella facing incredible odds of achieving success, financial gain and a handsome prince. To have a job teaching filthy rich girls and a plush place to live for 2 months may sound like a breeze but for Megan this is definitely more work than it is pleasure. "How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls" is a great book for anyone who likes a rags to riches story.
Author: Zoey Dean
Published by Warner Books, 2007.
ISBN: 0-446-69718-4.
What if your first position out of Yale University is nothing like you anticipated it being? Megan Smith has just graduated from Yale University. She thought she had already secured a position with a publishing company. She had graduated magna cum laude with a double major in English and American History. Her hopes are soon dashed by the editor in chief at the publisher, who tells her they just can't use her but she knows someone who can. How will she be using her talents, education and abilities?
Surely being a tutor to the very spoiled Baker girls has to some sort of a joke. Laurel Limoges has a plush estate in Palm Beach Florida. The only requirements has for Megan is to prepare her twin granddaughters for their SATs during her 2 months. Megan can use whatever vehicle she wants and has an unlimited expense account not to mention having the opportunity to live the life of a rich person. This presents a huge problem as neither Sage or Rose has any interest in studying but rather partying, shopping, and spending loads of money on their selfish selves.
Megan has a terrible sense of style and Rose and Sage decide to help her along in becoming up to date with styles. Megan's lack of style shows through in many humorous situations along the way. Rose, Sage and Megan must come to an agreement and somehow find a way to work together. The twins have an education to gain and Megan has a $75,000 bonus to pay off her college loans to attain.
From cover to cover you will find yourself laughing and being hooked to the entertaining storyline. The story is written much like Cinderella facing incredible odds of achieving success, financial gain and a handsome prince. To have a job teaching filthy rich girls and a plush place to live for 2 months may sound like a breeze but for Megan this is definitely more work than it is pleasure. "How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls" is a great book for anyone who likes a rags to riches story.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This
Title: Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This
Author: Jenn Doucette
Published by Harvest House Publishers, 2007.
ISBN 978-0-7369-1939-5.
Reviewed for Reader Views 06/07.
"Just wait till you have kids of your own!" How many mothers have ever said that when they are reaching their limit. When children are little, they think their mother knows everything. When they get older, they think their moms are totally out of touch. But as the years go by and you become a parent yourself, you start to realize that your mother was right all along. Your mother might have told you that 'someday your time will come." Well, if you are faced with the trials and tribulations of motherhood and just need to take a break, you have just the place to lose yourself. Its time to sit back and enjoy a book so you don't feel so alone.
In fact, your mother's knowledge has even been sung about in a popular old song written by Van Morrison and is the title song of his 1995 album. You probably have the chorus ringing in your head upon reading the title of the book. Jenn Doucette has created a wonderful book which will give exhausted and worn out mothers a much needed rest. Through her many stories about her own experiences, Jenn offers you a friend to laugh with. Her book is laid out in a road trip type fashion. Each chapter offers a rest stop and explores reclaiming contentment, wonder, repairing relationships and rekindling romance just to name a few. Each chapter ends with what she calls "Tank Toppers" which are ideas which you can use to put the information into action. She encourages the readers to "Take a Break" which is a prayer and "Getting Directions" which gives the readers a place to write down areas which you want to address.
I found myself laughing throughout this book and yet gaining all kinds of valuable information. Jenn Doucette is an excellent author and I hope to find more books by her. There'd Be Days Like This" and its very true but there is now need to crumple under the pressures of parenthood. Jenn is here with her book who will help you in your travels in every stage of parenthood and put a smile on your face in the process
Author: Jenn Doucette
Published by Harvest House Publishers, 2007.
ISBN 978-0-7369-1939-5.
Reviewed for Reader Views 06/07.
"Just wait till you have kids of your own!" How many mothers have ever said that when they are reaching their limit. When children are little, they think their mother knows everything. When they get older, they think their moms are totally out of touch. But as the years go by and you become a parent yourself, you start to realize that your mother was right all along. Your mother might have told you that 'someday your time will come." Well, if you are faced with the trials and tribulations of motherhood and just need to take a break, you have just the place to lose yourself. Its time to sit back and enjoy a book so you don't feel so alone.
In fact, your mother's knowledge has even been sung about in a popular old song written by Van Morrison and is the title song of his 1995 album. You probably have the chorus ringing in your head upon reading the title of the book. Jenn Doucette has created a wonderful book which will give exhausted and worn out mothers a much needed rest. Through her many stories about her own experiences, Jenn offers you a friend to laugh with. Her book is laid out in a road trip type fashion. Each chapter offers a rest stop and explores reclaiming contentment, wonder, repairing relationships and rekindling romance just to name a few. Each chapter ends with what she calls "Tank Toppers" which are ideas which you can use to put the information into action. She encourages the readers to "Take a Break" which is a prayer and "Getting Directions" which gives the readers a place to write down areas which you want to address.
I found myself laughing throughout this book and yet gaining all kinds of valuable information. Jenn Doucette is an excellent author and I hope to find more books by her. There'd Be Days Like This" and its very true but there is now need to crumple under the pressures of parenthood. Jenn is here with her book who will help you in your travels in every stage of parenthood and put a smile on your face in the process
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Crazy House, Sane House
Title: Crazy House Sane House
Author: George & Jeannie Bloomer
Published by Whitaker House,2001
ISBN: 0-88368-726-7
Do you feel like you live in a crazy house? Do you feel like you don't know who you are married to anymore? As the years of marriage add up do you sometimes feel that you don't even know your spouse anymore? "Crazy House Sane House" is just the manual that will help you with your marriage. If you want to have a stronger marriage, and a foundation that withstand the storms of life, this book is for you.
Just as a brick building is built brick by brick, so must your marriage. It makes little difference if wedding bells are in your future or you just want to strengthen the bonds of marriage."Crazy House Sane House" can help you step by step. There are 3 main parts in this book, the first talks about laying the foundation and the three building blocks that support everything else. Effective communication, comfort and conflict resolution are explored. The fight for control in the house is often times the reason for failed marriages.
With Scripture references and references to what has worked in their own marriage, George and Jeannine Bloomer are there to help you build your marriage. You don't have to live in a crazy house anymore. I really enjoyed reading this book! My husband and I have been married almost 12 years and there were many points in this book where we can make adjustments and have our marriage be everything God intended it to be. Just as houses need updates and improvements as the years go by, your marriage needs attention and this book will help you in some way.
Author: George & Jeannie Bloomer
Published by Whitaker House,2001
ISBN: 0-88368-726-7
Do you feel like you live in a crazy house? Do you feel like you don't know who you are married to anymore? As the years of marriage add up do you sometimes feel that you don't even know your spouse anymore? "Crazy House Sane House" is just the manual that will help you with your marriage. If you want to have a stronger marriage, and a foundation that withstand the storms of life, this book is for you.
Just as a brick building is built brick by brick, so must your marriage. It makes little difference if wedding bells are in your future or you just want to strengthen the bonds of marriage."Crazy House Sane House" can help you step by step. There are 3 main parts in this book, the first talks about laying the foundation and the three building blocks that support everything else. Effective communication, comfort and conflict resolution are explored. The fight for control in the house is often times the reason for failed marriages.
With Scripture references and references to what has worked in their own marriage, George and Jeannine Bloomer are there to help you build your marriage. You don't have to live in a crazy house anymore. I really enjoyed reading this book! My husband and I have been married almost 12 years and there were many points in this book where we can make adjustments and have our marriage be everything God intended it to be. Just as houses need updates and improvements as the years go by, your marriage needs attention and this book will help you in some way.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The 365 Day Clean Joke Book
Title: The 365 Day Clean Joke Book
Compiled by Sandy Troyer
Barbour Publishing, 2006
ISBN: 978-1-59789-650-4
Are you sick of hearing jokes that aren't funny or are poking fun of a person's nationality or hair color? Are you looking for some quality clean jokes to share around the water cooler at work? You know, ones that will not embarass you or be considered unwholesome. As it is written in Ephesians 4:29, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths." Do you find yourself having to explain punch lines to the kids? If you have a speech to write and want to start off on a humorous note, "The 365 Day Clean Joke Book" is definitely a treasury you would want for your home library.
The jokes in this book are hilarious! There is no need to be ashamed of the content of "The 365 Day Clean Joke Book." This book could easily be enjoyed by all members of the family, except those who are too young to understand jokes yet. Each page represents one day so you can get 3 good laughs every day of the year. The content varies from "Knock knocks" to short humorous stories to delighful one liners. Its been said that laughter is good for the soul. This book is great for your soul because there are tons of laughs inside its pages.
You too can show that you have a sense of humor but the laughs don't have to come from poking fun at other people, references to sex and body parts. There are riddles and jokes on a wide variety of topics from church to animals, education to family, travel and much more. I love this book since it will definitely make my mouth filled with laughter and still be honoring my Lord and Savior while still enjoying a good laugh.
Make every day special and laughter filled, by indulging in "The 365 Day Clean Joke Book" just because its funny doesn't mean it has to be dirty!
Written for Reader Views 4/07
Compiled by Sandy Troyer
Barbour Publishing, 2006
ISBN: 978-1-59789-650-4
Are you sick of hearing jokes that aren't funny or are poking fun of a person's nationality or hair color? Are you looking for some quality clean jokes to share around the water cooler at work? You know, ones that will not embarass you or be considered unwholesome. As it is written in Ephesians 4:29, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths." Do you find yourself having to explain punch lines to the kids? If you have a speech to write and want to start off on a humorous note, "The 365 Day Clean Joke Book" is definitely a treasury you would want for your home library.
The jokes in this book are hilarious! There is no need to be ashamed of the content of "The 365 Day Clean Joke Book." This book could easily be enjoyed by all members of the family, except those who are too young to understand jokes yet. Each page represents one day so you can get 3 good laughs every day of the year. The content varies from "Knock knocks" to short humorous stories to delighful one liners. Its been said that laughter is good for the soul. This book is great for your soul because there are tons of laughs inside its pages.
You too can show that you have a sense of humor but the laughs don't have to come from poking fun at other people, references to sex and body parts. There are riddles and jokes on a wide variety of topics from church to animals, education to family, travel and much more. I love this book since it will definitely make my mouth filled with laughter and still be honoring my Lord and Savior while still enjoying a good laugh.
Make every day special and laughter filled, by indulging in "The 365 Day Clean Joke Book" just because its funny doesn't mean it has to be dirty!
Written for Reader Views 4/07
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