Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever

Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My son loaned me this book to read. I didn't know what to expect from Bill O'Reilly writing a "history" book. I was in for a pleasant surprise. The book is a page turner. It is written as a documentary. Even though I knew most of the "facts" about Lincoln and Booth, O'Reilly made the reader feel he was back in time witnessing the events. The last few pages of the book include an extensive  newspaper. "Harper's Weekly," account of the event. This is the newspaper account of the assassination written on April 29, 1865. O'Reilly does an excellent job in the last few sections of the book giving a good look at what happen to the main characters in the assassination and the main characters of the Civil War. He also summaries the many conspiracy theories. Of course the first several characters leading up to the assassinations is an account of the war and the attitude of both the North and the South.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves history and/or those who what to learn more about Lincoln.


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Just As I Am: The Life of David Ring

Just As I Am: The Life of David Ring by David Ring
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you have never heard David Ring preached you are missing a great blessing. David has cerebral palsy, both his Mom and Dad died when he was a young person. Even though the odds were against him, after he trusted Christ as his Savior, David allowed God to work through him. And God has used him in a mighty way. This book uncovers the story of how David overcame the "weaknesses" and allowed God to use them for His glory. I am including several links to help you know David better.

Here is his website.

Here is his testimony.

Here his sermon, "Why bad things happen to God's people"

If you want to be blessed read this short book!


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None but the Braves: A Pitcher, a Team, a Champion

None but the Braves: A Pitcher, a Team, a Champion by Tom Glavine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A very good book about one of the great pitchers of the game. The book details Glavine's life as a youngster through his time with the Braves. Some of it deals with his mechanics of pitching but most is about his team, teammates, coaches, mangers, owners, etc. If you are a Tom Glavine fan or a Braves fan you will enjoy this book!


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Burden Of Truth: Defending Truth In An Age Of Unbelief

Burden Of Truth: Defending Truth In An Age Of Unbelief by Charles Colson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you enjoy Chuck Colson's radio ministry, BreakPoint, then you will enjoy this book. The book is broken into ten chapters with around 10-15 BreakPoint articles (2 to 3 pages) in each one. Here is a quote from the introduction, "Values must be rooted in truth. Street Journal article, 'A person doesn't accept a new, rigorous system of moral action because it might in the long run prop up civilized society,' Klinghoffer wrote. No, a person submits to a demanding moral system 'because he believes the system is, in a fundamental sense, true - very likely because he believes it is the will of God.' Precisely. Today it has become more important than ever to frame arguments based on truth itself - that we owe allegiance to these moral standards, not just because they work well in society, but because they are true." Each article is a check on whose worldview you believe. If you would like to build your Biblical worldview then this would be a great book for you!


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Ten Presidents from FDR to George Bush

Ten Presidents from FDR to George Bush by Doris Kearns Goodwin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book uses 10 authors to write about ten presidents. Even though it is suppose to be about the character of the presidents some of the authors do not focus on that topic. My favorite of the writings was by James Cannon who wrote on President Gerald Ford Cannon seemed to give an honest assessment of Ford and his writing was easy to read, follow and was very interesting. Of course, I love Ronald Reagan and Peggy Noonan (the author who wrote about him). Noonan did a good job but I did not find any new info about Reagan. This may be because I have read so much on Reagan. If you enjoy learning more about our American Presidents I would recommend this book!


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In Every Place

In Every Place by Kim L. Abernethy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My friend Kim wrote this book which is her 2nd book. She picks up were book 1, In This Place left off. This book details her families missionary journey. I found the book to be a lot more than just her families journey, but how we as Christians have decisions to make that are often difficult and emotional. She uses the English language, her family's journey, and allows the Holy Spirit to work on the reader! If you enjoy reading about missionaries and like an honest frank discussion this is a book for you. BUT be prepared to allow the Holy Spirit to bring encouragement and conviction from reading this book!


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When Men Think Private Thoughts

When Men Think Private Thoughts by Gordon MacDonald
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gordon MacDonald is a very good Bible teacher. This book explains thoughts men often have that are not expressed. He talks about how some of the things men do can be traced back to the childhood. I enjoyed reading this book and learned several valuable lessons. Both man and married women will profit from reading this book.


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