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The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
"Lewis understands the way the world works better than any other writer I have ever read. It's likely due to his appreciation for story and powerful imagination fed by scripture. This book was eye opening for me to feel truth about how deception and our societies work in rebellion to God, through a fictional story. It was painful to recognize the major battle and struggle that is so slippery and subtle in our own lives. It would feel better to feel the stark good vs evil contrast in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, but it wouldn't be as cutting or true as this "Last Battle". "
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Review7453998246 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:54:08 -0700 <![CDATA[Beth added 'The Last Battle']]> /review/show/7453998246 The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis Beth gave 5 stars to The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7) by C.S. Lewis
bookshelves: favorite-authors, inspirational
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ReadStatus9268230299 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:49:12 -0700 <![CDATA[Beth started reading 'The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel']]> /review/show/7460514359 The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda  Tate Beth started reading The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel by ReShonda Tate
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Review7454019141 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:08:04 -0700 <![CDATA[Beth added 'A Calamity of Souls']]> /review/show/7454019141 A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci Beth gave 4 stars to A Calamity of Souls (Hardcover) by David Baldacci
bookshelves: audio-books, family, racial-relationships
THIS is the David Baldacci that I love to read. Like Wish you Well this is a story of real issues and real people, the good, the bad and the fluctuating. A dynamic story that delves into the Black v White that our nation has always dealt with , sometimes well, but usually not.

Oh yes, and on a lighter note, I love the Christmas Train, so more like these pleas Mr. Baldacci ]]>
Review6171899495 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:01:24 -0700 <![CDATA[Beth added 'The Hummingbirds' Gift: Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings']]> /review/show/6171899495 The Hummingbirds' Gift by Sy Montgomery Beth gave 5 stars to The Hummingbirds' Gift: Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings (Hardcover) by Sy Montgomery
bookshelves: audio-books, favorite-authors, nature, non-fiction
I love sharing and learning about the beautiful world around us with Sy Mongomery ]]>
ReadStatus9258969220 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:59:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Beth started reading 'The Last Battle']]> /review/show/7453998246 The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis Beth started reading The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
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Review7431326832 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:56:01 -0700 <![CDATA[Beth added 'The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession']]> /review/show/7431326832 The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Beth gave 4 stars to The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession (Hardcover) by Michael Finkel
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Before the Swallows Come Back by Fiona Curnow
"Carol Li's choice. Near a river in Scotland a shy young boy from a traveling family and a young girl who is estranged from her mother and is taking care of her ill father meet. They become good friends enjoying time and nature together but tragedy separates them for some time. How will they ever find each other again? It is a good story but still needs some editing."
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Review5782499004 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:12:34 -0700 <![CDATA[Beth added 'The Women']]> /review/show/5782499004 The Women by Kristin Hannah Beth gave 4 stars to The Women (Hardcover) by Kristin Hannah
bookshelves: audio-books, coping, historical-fiction, war
I was in High school during the war in Viet Nam and it seemed so far away. As an adult I have known a couple of vets who saw action there one good friend who suffers the results of exposure to agent orange. This fictionalized version of one woman's experience serving as a US Army nurse is eye opening, not only the fact that she and others like her were there, but also how many returning soldiers were treated when they came home. It is hard to learn of another dark time in the history of our government. ]]>
ReadStatus9226741861 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:12:25 -0700 <![CDATA[Beth is currently reading 'The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession']]> /review/show/7431326832 The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Beth is currently reading The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel
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