A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


It was the best of books; it was the worst of books.  OK, that is really corny, but it does sum up how this book felt to me.  Reading Charles Dickens is very difficult for me.  At times, I would get lost in what he was trying to say.  In fact, I had to resort to Cliff notes on the Internet to fully understand some of the passages--especially when he would write using the dialect that the English would use, and when he would try to translate French idioms into an English equivalent.  They story is very tragic yet is encouraging. 



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Where Are You Christmas?

I have always loved Jon Schmidt. He is incredibly talented (I wish I had a millionth percent of his talent!) and his music is very moving and entertaining. Here is his latest:

The Copper Scroll

The Copper Scroll by Joel C. Rosenberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The deeper I get into this series, the more it moves from a political thriller (although it is that in many ways) to a Christian novel with some very interesting twists and turns. As with the previous book in the series, this book is based upon events that are to transpire in the last days. It is an interesting look at what could happen prior to the Second Coming. As a Mormon, I find it very a little different from what I would see happening in the last days. The novel was gripping and it was hard to put down after I started to read it.

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Merry Christmas (again)!

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Merry Christmas!

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The Ezekiel Option

The Ezekiel Option by Joel C. Rosenberg

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


After reading the first two books in this series, I was looking forward to this book. Joel C. Rosenberg writes his stories in such an action-packed way, it is hard to put the book down once it is started. This book was the same as the other two. As with the other two books, the twists and turns were completely unexpected. In this book, the story turns to a very Christian angle and is wonderfully incorporated into the story. I am looking forward to the fourth installment of the series.



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Chad Lewis' Book

Surround Yourself With Greatness by Chad Lewis

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I enjoyed reading Chad Lewis' book about his football playing, but the book was much more than that. He goes into great detail about his father's stroke, his mission, his playing days at BYU and in the pros, and his post-playing career. It is an upbeat, uplifting book and inspiring to read.



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