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She Believes in Marriage and He…Not so Much…”The Choice”, by Nicholas Sparks

American born author, Nicholas Sparks, wrote another one of his many, outstanding novels, The Choice, that was published in 2007. If the reader is familiar with Spark’s other novels, The Choice is another story of love and sadness with beautiful characters who encounter some very challenging obstacles during the course of their relationship.

The two main characters, Travis Parker and Gabby Holland meet when she moves to Beaufort, North Carolina, where Travis lives. He has been living an ideal, all- American life, until Gabby moves next door. For Gabby, her move was to be closer to a long-time boyfriend. As she gets to know Travis, who is very popular and has had many girlfriends, she begins falling in love with him. She believes in marriage and he ……….not so much.

The Choice has been adapted for film, with the movie released on Friday, February 5, 2016. The main characters in the novel, Travis and Gabby are being played by Benjamin Walker and Teresa Palmer. One critic describes the book and the movie as…….”The writer (Sparks) of many romantic novels-turned-movies……..sticks to a pretty distinct formula about girl meeting guy, girl having childish banter with guy and pretending to dislike him, girl falling in love with guy”. That might sound a bit negative, but there are millions of Nicholas Spark’s fans who enjoy just that kind of novel…….enjoyment without a complicated plot. The Choice is actually two choices that characters Travis and Gabby must make.

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Smiling Makes You Look Younger….”Timeless Beauty”, by Christie Brinkley

At 61 years old Christie Brinkley appears to be half her age, with a glow that would fool many who might be trying to guess her age. In her new book, Timeless Beauty, she has shared her secrets to an ageless beauty that anyone would love to have. The former supermodel spent five long days of personal appearances, and in retail stores autographing her book, but still managed to look fabulous. She has appeared on over 500 magazine covers around the world. Among her many honors have been being the first to appear as Sports Illustrated’s swim suit cover girl for three consecutive years, being the face of Cover Girl make-up for several years, and being selected as a featured person in the 100 Most Beautiful People in People Magazine. Christie is an active Vegan……..the 5’9″ beauty attributes her youthful glow to her healthy lifestyle, and to inheriting her mother’s good looks. She is the mother to Alexa 29, Jack 20, and Sailor 17.

One free tip before you read the book filled with over 100 beauty secrets……..Christie says the best secret to looking younger is a great smile!

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Exciting Possibilities….”Silver Linings”, by Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber is one of the leading authors when it comes to fictional novels that appeal to women. She has had nine novels on the New York Times best sellers list, and three have been adapted into hit movies on the Hallmark Channel. There are more than 170 million copies of her books in print across the world.

Silver Linings is another in the series of the Cedar Cove books. The innkeeper at Rose Harbor Inn, Jo Marie, is welcoming two new guests . Two best friends, Kellie and Katie, have returned for their ten-year high school reunion. Everyone knows what emotions can be stirred when there were unfinished issues when they decided to leave Cedar Cove. The book follows their journey of seeing that people can change. They both look to the exciting possibilities that lay ahead of them.

It has been said in reviews that many are impressed by Debbie Macomber’s ability to express feelings in her writing, both good ones and bad ones. Most of Silver Linings is dedicated to expressing the feelings of Jo Marie Rose when her long-time friend, Mark Taylor, declares his feelings for her. Jo Marie has many personal feelings to ponder.

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Inside His Brain….”Grey”, by E.L. James

To celebrate fictional character, Christian Grey’s birthday, author E. L. James, announced a new book which tells the erotic story of 50 Shades of Grey, from Christian’s viewpoint, entitled “Grey: Fifty Shades“. James said she had so many fans request a version of her best-selling novel which shows the billionaire playboy as seen through his own eyes.

The book was shrouded in strict secrecy, with one rumor being that a copy of the new version had been stolen. However, no proof was ever found, so the police investigation was suspended. Now, copies are circulating and reviews have started being printed. One such review said, “James’ characteristic internal monologs provide a direct line into Christian’s mind, revealing his deepest, darkest desires…..and they don’t disappoint”. (Francesca Cookery….Vietnam)

The book is said to continue in the same “harder, coarser, and more direct attitude……..destroying the criticism of some that the books are “light” erotica or “mummy porn”.

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“Becoming Steve Jobs”, by Brent Schlender & Rick Tetzeli

Newly published book, Becoming Steve Jobs (March 2015) by authors Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli, is an unauthorized biography about legendary C.E.O. Steve Jobs, who died from complicated liver failure. The sub-title of the book: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart Into a Visionary Leader, gives the reader immediate insight as to the tone of the book. Jobs was known by his fellow executives as a skilled manipulator of many people, and favored those who stayed closest to his way of thinking.

The book strives to more sympathetically picture Jobs as a man misunderstood due to his early explosive years. However, critics seem to agree that this new book does not do much to help Job’s posthumous reputation. But, at least the last chapters show how he cared for his colleagues. In his final days, he especially became more melancholy. For example, just before Jobs was to be announced as a new Board Member of Pixar, he pulled aside Disney C.E.O. Bob Iger to let him know that his cancer had returned and gave him the chance to back out of the deal. Of course, he did not change the agreement and they became friends and had a productive alliance.

A film is due in October 2015 based on Walter Isaacson’s biography, Steve Jobs. The director is Danny Boyle with Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin. Jobs will be played by Michael Fassbender.

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Which is Good, Which is Evil???…”Prodigal Son”, by Danielle Steel

The New York Times bestselling author, Danielle Steel, has sold more than 800 million books in her career. Her newest novel, Prodigal Son, has debuted at #1. She has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors. Besides her well known best sellers, she also wrote a novel about her son’s life and death, a memoir about her work with the homeless, a book about all the dogs she and her family have had, and a children’s book.

Prodigal Son is about twin boys who, even though growing up in the same family and same town, are very different. So different, that they become bitter enemies. They are separated when one twin leaves town and one stays behind. But eventually, the “prodigal son” returns home after twenty years. The relationship between the two seems like old “injuries” had been healed, but eventually the truth of their good and evil comes out. Steel “tells a brilliant, suspenseful story of suspicion, betrayal, and life-and-death struggle for survival………which twin is good and which is evil………the tables turn again and again”.

Prodigal Son is powerful and filled with complexity in subject and characters. It is “a riveting novel of secrets, salvation, and redemption from master storyteller, Danielle Steel.

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Redemption and Healing Through the Power of Love…”Ruby”, by Cynthia Bond

Cynthia Bond is a new American writer among current fiction novelists. She has spent fifteen years teaching at-risk and homeless youth the art of writing in the Los Angeles area. She has studied at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, as well as the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

“Full of life, exquisitely written, and suffused with the pastoral beauty of the rural South, Ruby is a translucent novel of passion and courage.” Ephram Jennings has never forgotten Ruby Bell, the beautiful, young girl from Liberty, Texas. He once described her as “the kind of pretty it hurts to look at”. Ruby is an epic story of a young man trying to protect the woman he has loved forever. He will find himself having to make difficult choices to have a chance at a life with Ruby.

There are unforgettable characters, exciting suspense, and written in exquisite prose. Ruby represents the dark side of human nature with the promise of redemption and healing through the power of love. Ruby is the newest of Oprah’s Book Club 2.0 selections.

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Summary of Posts – May 12th 2013

This cycle, we talked all about books and moms. Are you searching for books to buy for your mother on Mother’s Day? Are you a mom trying to fit more time into your schedule for reading? Whether you’re looking for a good read for yourself or someone else, you’ll find these articles helpful and interesting:

There’s nothing more relaxing than an audiobook – and what mom doesn’t enjoy relaxing? Find some light, funny, good audiobooks that your mom or wife will enjoy.
Audiobooks bring people together, especially in the car. Instead of buying a book for your mom, you can purchase an audiobook and enjoy listening with her in the car or even in the house. Here are some good and funny audiobook suggestions for you to take a look at.
So little time, so much to do – how in the world are you going to fit reading into your schedule? Actually, it’s easy. Just check out this article with fifteen different ways to fit more time for reading into your day.
In my opinion, there’s no better gift for Mother’s Day than a good, quality book that you know your mom will enjoy. Find some great book suggestions that all moms will love.
Are you a busy mother,always juggling several different things at once, with no spare time to read? This busy mom’s guide to finding time to read by Mandi is sure to have you relaxing and reading throughout your schedule.
Oh no – Mother’s Day is only in a few days! You want to get your mom a book or audiobook – but you have no idea what she likes! Never fear, here’s a list of three great books that your mom is sure to love.

3 Books to Give to Your Mom on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s time to seriously start considering what you want to give to your Mom on her special day. And what better gift can you give your mom than a good, quality book that she’ll love? To help you as you search for the perfect book for Mother’s Day, we’ve compiled a short list with three great books/audiobooks that all moms love:

Mama Says: A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons – A sweet and touching book by Rob D. Walker, this novel contains depictions of mothers’ love and wisdom from many different cultures.

Some Girls, Some Hats, and Hitler – A love story set in the dark times of World War II, Some Girls, Some Hats, and Hitler is a beautiful, true tale of one strong woman’s astonishing journey.

The Cursing Mommy’s Book of Days – For the woman who loves to laugh, Ian Frazier’s comedic story of a Cursing Mommy’s life as a mother of two. With less than 250 pages, this book is also perfect for the woman who’s always on the go.

Whether your mom loves romance or comedy, she will enjoy and cherish these books. Give your mother or wife a gift that she’ll truly love on Mother’s Day.

Finding Time to Read as a Busy Mom

As a full-time mother, you may have problems finding any time to read during the day. How can you begin to read more often with the little free time you have available? Mandi from Family Your Way works full time and homeschools her girls, but still finds time to read – find out how she does it in her article.

Source: http://family.yourway.net/the-busy-moms-guide-to-finding-time-to-read/