Tag Archives: Books

Book Review: The Life Ready Woman by Shanti Feldhahn & Robert Lewis

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Michele

I took a nap today. And felt guilty about it the entire 45 minutes. I’ve had a big week. A conference, business meetings, writing deadlines, as well as a special birthday for my youngest son. Throw in Valentines Day, a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Plan B, by Pete Wilson

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Michele

I was twenty-one years old when my well-orchestrated Plan A fell apart. Since then I’ve been living (often reluctantly) in a Plan B, an alternative I fought against and then spent too many years resenting. That’s why the title of … Continue reading →

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A Glance at My Bulging Bookshelf

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Michele

I have this nasty habit of reading a ridiculous number of books, all at the same time. Here’s a sampling of the tomes collecting on my dresser and desk, books I’m in the middle of reading at this very moment: … Continue reading →

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Leaning In

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Michele

Reading is one of my great loves. And, as a writer, I consider it a critical piece of my ongoing training. Often I choose an author I’d like to learn from. Then, over the course of weeks or months, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lost Mission by Athol Dickson

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Michele

Over the past week I’ve read the first of what is certain to be many books by author Athol Dickson: Lost Mission. I received the book a little over a week ago (provided for review by the Litfuse Publicity Group), … Continue reading →

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Hard Things

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Michele

In 2008, 18-year-olds Alex and Brett Harris released a book called Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations. It gave a glimpse of what could happen when teens press against the cultural lies that limit their potential. The … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Welcome Home

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Michele

I enjoy books that surprise me. Unfortunately I consume enough books that it is rare that I’m truly surprised. However, Kimberley Woodhouse’s recent release, Welcome Home: Our Family’s Journey to Extreme Joy was a pleasant surprise. It’s not your typical … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fearless by Max Lucado

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Michele

“Fear” could easily be used as one of my personal descriptors, as much as my big brown eyes and smirky smile. A sauce pan full of life circumstances combined with a dash of my less-flattering personality traits have created a … Continue reading →

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My Summer Bookshelf

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Michele

Books are more delicious than dessert. And I’ve been enjoying extra helpings over the past couple months. Here’s a sweet sampling of some of the tastiest treats I’ve savored this summer: Things Left Unspoken by Eva Marie Everson (A first … Continue reading →

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The Noticer Project: Five of the Most Influential People in My Life

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Michele

This one’s gonna be long. Consider yourself warned. I’m talking about a handful of people who’ve impacted my life, which means I’m going all mushy and wordy. Can’t help it, so deal with it. For those privileged to hear my … Continue reading →

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