Skizzer by A.J. Kiesling

A.J. Kiesling, a former writer for Publishers Weekly, offers her debut novel, SKIZZER. Published by Revell, the book is actually a bit of a surprise because it focuses on Druids and Celtic lore, and not so much on the religions usually included in Christian novels. This change of pace is definitely welcome!

Claire Trowling gets the call that her younger sister, Becca, has disappeared. All that's left behind is a note saying that someone both wonderful and terrible has occurred and that Becca will be in touch. Claire joins her brother-in-law in a quest to locate her missing sister.

Switching back and forth between their childhood and present day, Claire realizes that the entire mystery may be linked to an old woman that lived deep in the forest when they were children. Some is not telling the whole story, and Claire is determined to discover how this old woman, a precious necklace and their past is linked to Becca's disappearance.

SKIZZER does take a little getting used to because it does switch from childhood to adulthood every few chapters. The story itself is definitely intriguing and the mystery moves steadily to the conclusion. I'm not sure it is my favorite book of all times. During the past to present switches, I'd find myself wanting to pick one time period and stay there. Regardless, it certainly kept calling me back to learn the outcome! Overall, I think that this is a great start to the author's career as a novelist and I'm eager to see her writing in the future.

HIS BRAIN, HER BRAIN

Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310240280
February 2008
Christian Living
Reviewed by Rebecca Wire

Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore have collaborated on a wonderful book in HIS
BRAIN, HER BRAIN. Looking at the differences in the anatomy and chemical
make-up of the male and female brain, the Larimores explain how we are
designed to function together.

The subtitle of the book is How Divinely Designed Differences Can
Strengthen Your Marriage. The Larimores begin with a very detailed
examination of the various parts of the brain and the corresponding
chemistry. The authors then take a closer look at how the science differs
in the male and female brain. This offers the reader a fascinating look at
why men and women relate differently to each other and to the world around
them.

While reading HIS BRAIN, HER BRAIN, I often stopped to share something from
its pages with my husband. We were both greatly entertained by the books
frankness, and we appreciated its accuracy. Barb's commentary (set apart in
Italics) was a wonderful complement to Dr. Walt's.

HIS BRAIN, HER BRAIN does not offer suggestions for "how to change your
spouse". This is not a book about how to get your husband to listen to you
or your wife to stop being so emotional. Instead, the Larimores celebrate
the differences and demonstrate how they were intentionally created to
benefit both spouses. This book would be great for a small group discussion
and I intend to suggest it to mine. It would be a wonderful gift for an
engaged or newlywed couple; however, I believe it would benefit those of us
who have been married for years, as well.

TRUST IN THE LORD

Sweetwater Books
ISBN: 978-1-59955-114-2
Inspirational
February 2008
Reviewed by Rebecca Wire

Sometimes while reading a book I ask myself, "Will I ever want to read
this again?" It is an obvious question for me and one that speaks to
the quality of the writing. This question received an easy "yes"
while reading Deen Kemsley's TRUST IN THE LORD: REFLECTIONS OF JESUS
CHRIST.

Kemsley uses stories from his own life to reflect upon the promises of
Jesus Christ. Kemsley offers an honest look at how his own
experiences have allowed him to look toward Jesus with faith and
confidence.

Each of the eight chapters is filled with warmth and hope. The
chapters can be read as a collection or you might choose the one that
best speaks to your current needs. This makes a great choice for a
personal devotional. I think it would make a lovely gift for a friend
who needs some encouragement. Don't we all need it sometimes?

This was a beautiful read. As I place this book upon my shelf of
keepers, I look forward to the next time I will find comfort in its
pages.

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PublishChristianBooks.com will begin operation on February 1, 2008. This low-cost
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The goal of this GIL Publications website is to "help authors write, publish and
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