Walking like Daniel: Its Not About Me by Max Lucado

Walking like Daniel: Its Not About Me by Max Lucado

Its Not About Me by Max Lucado

Lucado, is my favorite author so its just going to be a given that I enjoyed the book. That being said upfront, this work was not one of my favorites and not his finest. However, it is a great way to spend a rainy day and can easily be consumed in one evening spent alone in the easy chair with a window cracked wide enough to enjoy the sounds of rain drops bouncing offthe parched ground.
The Book of Isaiah seems to be the continuing focus of this Lucado work. And the resounding focus is great: center your life around focusing on Gods Glory and try to keep in mind that everything that happens does so forthe Glory of God and in return your trials will seem easier to bare.
But the work of satan is not for the Glory of God. So everything that happens cant be for Gods Glory...Id argue that it SHOULD be for Gods Glory.
Still Lucado has a style that I absolutely love and I hoard all of his books, and they will get top shelf on my bookcase as soon as I get one( having just moved into a new house, Ive found quite a few things I need to do and one of those things is definately to put up a 6 foot bookcase).
I like where Lucado, went with this work inspite of the fact that it was not one of my favorites. If we would realize that the universe revolves around God and not us then we would be happier in our place. One picture he painted was that of an orchestra where everyone played what they wanted to and diregarded the conductor and tryed to be the star on stage playing every solo - and noone was happy to be a part of that group. But as Christians, we can be proud to follow Jesus, and can be team players. The only thing that bothered me about his attitude is that everytime I hear it voiced its by someone who has everything and never by a struggling average person...with that in mind, maybe thats exactly what I need to write my next book about because I agree with Lucado, and Im sure a struggling person.
Id have to give this book 4 out of 5 stars because any Lucado, book is top of the line for inspiration and attitude.

The Quotable Rogue by Matt Lewis

I was bias before I read the book, being a palin fan for the last few years. I found it to be a wonderful use of time and insirational.

Story Engineering by Larry Brooks

Im going to go 4 out of 5 stars on this book. If you have any interest in writing a novel this is a good resource. the wuthor spends the first 40 pages trying to sell his formula. It is not the best resource Ive come across but it is one of the top 5.
His formula is simply to train yourself to put a character in that is motivated and driven and set him up to experience life changing events. Create reader empathy and give him hope. he completely outlines a process that will help a beginning writer to develop the necessary skills to write a successful book. he calls it a 6 step plan. A rose by anyother name would smell as sweet and every major book on how to write a book says the same things this books says but in a little different way.
Still, for a new writer this would be a great resource and I would highly recommend it.

Max On Life a wonderful BOOK!!!!!!!!

Lucado does it again. Hes long been my favorite writer, way before FEARLESS. Lucado simply puts things in a real life understandable way.
There were some things I did not feel completely happy with but I would take nothing away from him again; hes a wonderful writer and all of his books are golden.
This book would especially hit home for the unsaved reader who has unanswered questions about the Bible and life before we knew it.
You just cant go wrong with Lucado, and this book would make a wonderful gift. I keep all Lucado books and donate 90% of all other books I review but I wont let go of a Lucado.

Take Action Bible NKJV by Thomas Nelson Publishing

I do not like the format or added content of this bible. I expect a lot more inspirational content but its all just fluff in my opinion. Keep your money and buy a better quality like a Life Application Study Bible or a Chronological or Archeological bible.

What's He Really Thinking?

What's He Really Thinking?
How to Be a Relational Genius with the Man in Your Life
By Paula Rinehart


Boy, some women really think they know men: this book is as pitiful as it sounds! You cant lump men into a cluster and expect to know what they are thinking! If you want to know what a man is thinking, just ask him!
It is a well written book with some points and if a woman is the manipulative type, she would do to read this book, but its all just common sense stuff.