Max in the House of Spies

 I give it four stars...(recommended by Tiffany Gee Lewis).  

This is a story of a 12 year old German Jewish boy who is sent to London to live with a Jewish family while Germany is being bombed.  

His goal is to become a spy for the British government so that he can return to Germany and find his parents.  Also, as a twist, there are two little extra terrestrial beings on Max's shoulders.  They talk to him, even tho no one else could hear them.

It was a fun book.  But, I won't read the sequel, in which we find out how Max does when he gets to Germany.  

The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews

 WOW!  What an incredible book.  

All based on truth.  

This is the story of a German U Boat sailor washed ashore in the Gulf of Mexico.  I had no idea that German U Boats patrolled the waters off America.  Not only patrolled, but actually destroyed ships killing many people.

I highly recommend this book.  As historical fiction and a great compelling plot.  

I totally give it five stars.  PLUS.

It's so HARD....

 for me to go to church and be filled with the spirit and come home and see something that my kids or grandkids have posted on social media.

It's debilitating.  

Today's lesson was just incredible.  And, designed for ME......especially.  I HAVE to have more faith in Jesus Christ and that ALL WILL BE WELL.  I have to feel the JOY of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I have to learn to love my family members that do not LIVE THE WAY I WANT THEM TO!

The River We Remember

 I'm hoping that I can forget this book.  And, soon.  

It started off rather intriguing, but became very sorrowful and tragic and ended even more so.  I did not enjoy it.  Too many characters, too mired in sorrow.

It's the story of a murder in a small town in the 1950's.  There is a lot of hatred and prejudice in the town, but the general consensus was that the murdered man deserved what he got.  I did not like that the male protagonist was having a clandestine affair with his brother's wife; I hated that.  The main female protagonist had been a victim of circumstances and had been a prostitute.  But, she had a kind heart and had totally reformed.  The murderer (the man's brow-beaten wife) was never brought to justice because the sherif had companion on her life, and lots of other sad things happened.  

I will not be recommending this book to anyone I know and hope no one finds out I read it.  HAHAH.

I Got Kicked Out of Amazon, So...

 I will post my book reviews here.  Not for anyone to read, but to help me remember what I have read.

I am still bummed by the whole experience, but I need to move forward and still continue to write about the books I have read.  Onward and upward.

A Friend for a Brief Moment

 I met Nancy at a meeting for Saturday shift workers.  I was immediately drawn to her.  We did a few things together.  

I adored her.  I pictured a big amount of doing things together.  Then one day, she told me she was moving to South Carolina.  Her husband has Alzheimers and taking care of him and their house was just going to be too much for her.

I truly loved this important person who was in my life for the briefest of moments.  

Andy, on the right; (4) medical person in Georgia; Mike (2) - Costco in St George - Jerry - (Oldest) Salt Lake medical risk management - Bruce, Nancy, Nannette (3) in Rexburg, Melanie (5) - South Carolina.  Not sure about the order and the girl's names; Nancy was not totally clear in her text.

Let's Hear it For Family

 

June 8, 2024; Jordan and Jessica's Lovely wedding In Charlottesville, Virginia.  I love these great people.