More Mini Reviews

Gold Digger Nation: Why You Should Remain Single by Hal Roback

Sadly, in our modern society this book should be a must read for anyone contemplating marriage. Yes, the title implies that marriage is a bad thing and you can trust no one. But really, this book is an advocate of a true loving and trusting relationship. This book isn’t a man stereotyping women type read. Gold Diggers comes in both genders and all sexual orientations. What this book is, is a resource that will open your eyes to your, as well as others motives, in all your relationships, romantic and otherwise. Four out of five stars.

Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male by Philip Nork

When you read the title you instantly assume this is a self-help book and boy do I know some men who need this. However, Nork has written a very poignant coming of age story about a boy’s journey to manhood with an absent father figure and a strong woman in his life as a role model. It is through the telling of the story that the lessons in sensitivity are shared. These lessons could be universal. We should all strive to be more caring and nurturing individuals. Four out of five stars.

Change Your Mindset, Not Your Man: Learn to Love What’s Right Instead of Trying to Fix What’s Wrong by Sally B. Watkins

Although we may be loath to admit it, we are all guilty of wanting to change something about someone we love. As we mature, most of us hopefully realize that the only person we can change is ourselves. Therefore when you are invested in another person it is best to learn to embrace all of who they are. As women, we have a bad tendency of sabotaging out relationships because we need to “fix” the other person. Watkins shows us ourselves and teaches us how to look at why we react the way we do, what we are feeling and how we affect others. While this book sets out to help with your relationship with a significant other, it can help you with all your relationships, including the one with yourself. 4.5 out of five stars.

 
 

Here Burns My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs

Although set in a different time a place this book reminds me of a movie series called Love Comes Softly. It is a story that portrays the good and the bad of human nature, Higgs could have been a fly on the wall in the lives of real people of the day because her story and characters portray a unparallel depth. Set in Scotland in the 1700’s, the story takes many of it’s elements from the Book of Ruth in the Bible. The story centers around a mother and daughter- the secrets they must keep, the trials and tribulations they must face and conquer. Through the joys and pains, losses and redemptions, they will find hope. Five out of five stars.

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