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how to crack the code of deeper relationships
with their children, “so you can get
into the hearts of your kids and stay there.”
Stephanie Winslow, author of Ascent
to Hope, describes her book as “aimed
at encouraging Christian families who
are struggling with addiction.” In it she
shares a raw and real look at “how God
worked in my heart to change me and
grow my relationship with Him ...” Available
online at ascenttohope.com.
On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a
Radically Inspired Life shares the story
of John O’Leary, who at age 9 was was
almost killed in a devastating house fire.
The insights he gained through this experience
and the heroes who stepped into his
life to help him through the journey are
sure to inspire all who read this deeply personal
account.
BUSINESS BASICS
Contacts Connections Collaboration:
Building Your Business Through Relationships
by Bobbi Linkemer and Karen
Hoffman is described by Bhupendra O.
Khatri, MD, as “Amazingly easy to understand
and grasp, this book is a wealth of
information on how to build a powerful
network.” Available online at contactsconnectionscollaboration.com.
Authors and business gurus Karen Hoffman
and Shera Dalin teach readers how to
use The Art of Barter to determine their
“tradable” skills, initiate a trade, figure out
a fair exchange, how to close a deal and
incorporate barter into everyday life.
Courageous Communication by Maryanne
Dersch teaches nonprofits how to let
go of fear, embrace authenticity and attract
like-minded people to their organizations.
Available online at maryannedersch.com.
Finding a job is a job in itself – one that
requires dedication, patience and, according
to author Dale Kreienkamp, prayer.
How Long, O Lord, How Long? is a book
of devotions for those who are unemployed
and the people who love them.
Do you have a book in you? If so, Stop
Stalling and Start Writing: Kick the
Excuses and Jumpstart Your Nonfiction
Book might be the book for you. Author
Nancy Erickson addresses the reasons you
may balk at writing your book and gives
you the motivation and steps to start writing.
TIME-TRAVELING REPORTERS
Is there an Elvis fan on your gift list?
Perhaps Kelly Peach’s books Waking Up
in Graceland and Amazing Grace are
just the gifts you need. An Elvis-obsessed
reporter named Maggie, time-travel and, of
course, The King – the ideal weekend read,
or two. Available at piccadillypeach.com.
Cracks in the Cobblestone has a familiar
feel for more than just its heroines,
Amelia Thornton and Megan Murphy.
The quirky river town of Tirtmansic feels
a lot like St. Charles and its historic Main
Street. But shadows of a familiar town
aren’t the only “ghosts” that haunt this
engaging tale. Curl up with Cracks in
the Cobblestone and when you’ve solved
that mystery, move on to Susan Sagarra’s
second novel, Bus Stop Angels.
JUST FOR KIDS
In The Watering Hole, Eureka resident
Jeff Burton helps children discover the
importance of being kind to others, making
new friends and working together to solve
a problem. Good lessons to learn at the holidays
or any time of year. Available online
at outthewindowbooks.com.
Wentzville author Pat Wahler tells the
tale of Midnight, the One-Eyed Cat in a
story of discovery beautifully illustrated
by Sheree Nielsen. With the help of some
unlikely friends, Midnight learns to overcome
her fears. Along the way, she builds
confidence and takes children on an inspiring
journey into the power of friendship
and love.
“A cracking good story – one that hews
to the historical facts, while hewing from
them the believable human figure of a boy
named Abraham growing into the man
Lincoln. This is a fine novel for readers of
all ages and interests,” Robert Bray, author
of Reading with Lincoln, wrote about Jan
Jacobi’s youth novel Young Lincoln. We
couldn’t have said it better.
[Editor’s note: If you can’t find a copy of
these books locally, most can be found online at
amazon.com or on the specific websites noted.]
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