Category Archives: Annotated Book List

This book by Rick and Jan Hess ponders the Christian church’s reluctant attitude towards allowing God full control of their family size. Published in 1990, the statistics and vernacular reflect the passing of 30 years. However, it is intriguing to … Continue reading →

This is a winning read for anyone who adores Jane Austen and descriptions of a walk through England, has wrestled with singleness or had debilitating health issues that led to serious depression. The candor with which the author writes is … Continue reading →

If you are female and have ever longed for a friend or to be a friend, you MUST read this book written by Sarah, Sally and Joy Clarkson. This mother-daughter trio eloquently detail the vital qualities of life-long friendship between … Continue reading →

Jane Kirkpatrick skillfully weaves the personal story of Ivy Cromartie Stranahan with the history of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This beautiful yet powerful historical fiction reminds its readers that history is made by individuals and defines individuals. Things that can be … Continue reading →

This transformative read offers insight into how one’s prayer life is a plumb line for one’s faith. Unanswered prayers should not be causally dismissed with a simple, “It must not have been God’s will.” Instead, they should prompt a deeper … Continue reading →

This biography by Arnold A. Dallimore is a succinct overview of a strong, gifted, intelligent, yet under appreciated woman. Dallimore uses extensive research of letters and other books to reveal a woman who suffered a lifetime of tragedy and disappointment. … Continue reading →