God Wants You Well by Andrew Wommack

God Wants You Well by Andrew Wommack - 226 Pages

Health is something everyone wants. Billions of dollars are spent each year trying to retain or restore health. It is a basic desire of all mankind. Anyone who likes sickness must be mentally sick! Yet, religion has told us that God is the one who wants us sick. It even tries to make us believe that sickness is a blessing. That's just not true. God wants you well.

The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland

The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland - 368 pages

This is a story that will attract book lovers and readers looking for stories of healing from one's past. The author makes many references to well known books and literary works. Poetry authored by the characters is incorporated into the story. It is a story of processing past events, renewal and ultimately, stepping forward. I enjoyed the writing and the tale of this book because I value stories that show character development and growth in knowledge and maturity. This is a story that has stuck with me in the weeks since I finished it.

When the Hurt Runs Deep: Healing and Hope for Life's Desperate Moments by Kay Arthur

When the Hurt Runs Deep: Healing and Hope for Life's Desperate Moments by Kay Arthur -- 240 pages

Where can you turn for hope when the hurt runs deep?
At some point in life, every one of us will face the dark pain of heartache and despair, a hurt that pierces so deep we're left gasping with questions:
"Why me? Why now?"
"What have I done to deserve this?"
"Will the pain ever go away?"
"How can God just stand by and let this happen?"
"What do I have left to hope for?"

If you know Kay Arthur's Bible studies and devotionals, you know that a lot of her content is simply guiding you as you study the Bible, highlighting and underlining different words, verses, and themes. She truly draws her content from the Bible as well as from her own past experiences. 

Listening to the audio book was a bit different, since you can't journal in an audio book and often you listen to them while your hands or feet are busy, so you don't have opportunity to sit down and study the scripture with her. Although it was moving to hear her voice telling you her stories, the audio book just didn't work for me as well as the physical copy. 

Even so, the truths in this little book are wonderful. 

Messenger by Lois Lowry

Messenger by Lois Lowry - 169 pages
The Giver series - book 3

The third book of The Giver series focuses on Matt.  He was the fierce young boy in Gathering Blue who made his way to the other village, a peaceful place guided by Leader (Jonas from The Giver).  Matt is now living in the Village with Seer, the blind father of Kira from Gathering Blue.  He takes messages around town and to the other settlements.  Unfortunately, he now has to take the awful message that the Village is closing its walls and accepting no new citizens.  He also has to lead Kira to Village to live with her father before it is too late.

I enjoyed the audio version of this book.  It was narrated by David Morse and his calm, peaceful voice was perfect.  I didn't remember as much of the story of this book as I thought I would.  It was a lot sadder of a book than I remembered.

Black God, v.1 by Dall-Young Lim

Black God, v.1 by Dall-Young Lim - 222 pages

One night Keito is attacked while eating ramon and loses his arm.  The next morning he wakes up whole with a strange girl in his apartment.  Turns out she replaced his arm with hers and now they must enter into a pact so both can survive those out to harm the girl.
I did not like this Korean manga.  It didn't make much sense.  It was difficult to tell which character was supposedly speaking.  And the language was gratuitous.  Overall, not one I would recommend.

Bleach, v. 58: The Fire by Tite Kubo

Bleach, v. 58: The Fire by Tite Kubo - 192 pages

Ichigo has finally broken out of the cage and made it to the Soul Society.  However, the attacking Quincies depart after revealing a secret about Ichigo's mother.  The Soul Society is in shambles.  Many of the soul reapers are injured or dead.  Now they must heal.  And appoint a new head captain. . .

This continues the final story arc in Bleach.  In a way I'm annoyed that I'm caught up with the series as it means that I have to wait several months to get the next installment.  I can't wait to see what happens next.

A Stolen Life: a memoir- Jaycee Dugard

A Stolen Life: a memoir- Jaycee Dugard 2011, 273 pages

Jaycee Dugard, a cute 11 year old kid, was kidnapped, assaulted, and held captive for over 18 years by Phillip and Nancy Garrido. This book was written by Jaycee Dugard as apart of her therapy after her separation from captivity.

Jaycee Dugard suffered things that a person shouldn't have to suffer. Yet it is important to see the triumph and healing that Jaycee Dugard has achieved.

I recommend this book.

Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman

Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman - 348 pages

Libby has run all the way from California to Maine to escape what happened the last time she was to do surgery.  In Maine, she rents a house from 8-year-old Robbie MacBain and gets caught up in him and his father's lives.  Quickly falling for Robbie's father Michael, Libby tries to keep her medical career and her healing gift a secret. 
This is another book in the Highlander series by Chapman.  I actually think it might be one of the best books.  It's a cute and fun story that isn't bogged down by the anachronistic views of women that most of her stories seem to have.