When I first started reading this book all I could say was ‘what a man!’ Knowing very little about the life of Karol Wojtyla, I was shocked and moved by the incredibly hard life he led from such a young age. Through all his trials his faith only grew deeper. I was struck by the […]
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Recognising that challenge saw Michaelann, with daughter MariAnna, Martin create a schedule that not only saw them spend time together as mother and daughter but also helped them grow as women of God. Girl’s night out: having fun with your daughter while raising a woman of God contains the material for ten mother/daughter dates and
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‘Party of one: living single with faith, purpose and passion’ is a thought provoking book on the much maligned and misunderstood vocation of single life. Knobbe who admits to being ‘intentionally single’ has used personal insight and experiences as well as that of friends and family to produce a book that explores what it
Wow! What a powerful and inspiring book. I could not recommend this book more highly to all women. Reaffirming that we as women are made for more, it uncovers the truth of our identity, dignity and “feminine genius”. This book as a great way of breaking through the lies of popular culture and presenting the
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This book stems from the author’s realisation, one Ash Wednesday morning, that she was addicted to her makeup. In this book, Loehr outlines a basis for reflection, and plan of action through which women can be their most beautiful. We will never reach the fullness of our physical beauty until we have reached the
Broken by addiction; blessed by God is one woman’s journey from a life of addiction, to one of ongoing recovery that could only be accomplished successfully by finding God in her own life. Penny Mary Hauser, MSN, is a most remarkable woman. Her story alone, of recovery from alcoholism to a psychiatric/mental health nurse
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When I received this book for review my initial response was, ‘not another book on Mary MacKillop’, but I found this biography a fresh approach on the life of Mary and the Josephite order. Perhaps the reason I found this book so interesting was that Fr Moodystack deals only with the facts, he uses
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“By Love Refined Letters To A Young Bride” took me by surprise. I had heard great things about this book and was curious to read it. The book begins just after the wedding of ‘Julie’ and her husband, the format is a series of letters spanning over the following year. All of the letters are
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This is a fabulous book which helps husbands and wives to understand why they act the way they do and how they can best respond to each other. I found this book so helpful for my marriage in understanding why and how my husband thinks and reacts in certain situations. What I once saw as ‘annoying’
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“Therese, Faustina, and Bernadette: Three Saints Who Challenged My Faith, Gave Me Hope, and Taught Me How To Love” is a book well received by many, easy to read and not easy to put down! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as a part of our book club last month (June). I found it very
