Tag: Story in Review
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Story in Review: The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst is a book that I could have used last year. I was overwhelmed, trying to do too much, and at the end of the day my heart felt empty in a way that I couldn’t describe. Rushing from activity to event…
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Story in Review: Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan is the sweet story of Willow Chance, a young girl who has had a rough life. Adopted at birth, Willow is now in middle school, and doesn’t really fit in. The problem is, she’s a genius. Bright beyond her years, she has a hard time interacting with kids…
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Story in Review: “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel
Scott and I are in Chicago for a few days, spending some time together and resting up before I start a new job on Monday. It’s been awhile since I’ve done a short book review, so I thought it was time. I got this recommendation from the lovely Erin Morgenstern, author of The Night Circus (which…