Book Talk (2009-7-14)
Book Talk
Adam and Eve by Donna Dawson
We just finished reading the above book and we both agree—it was definitely a keeper. It is well researched and well-written. Ms. Dawson keeps you turning the pages to see how she deals with the difficult subject under discussion.
The book is fiction and tells a story of a group of near perfect young people spirited away from home and parents and delivered to an idyllic island where they are matched to the perfect mate. The author deals well with the subject of genetic tampering in the post war years—an idea initiated by Hitler and continued here in her tale.
The opening action draws you in immediately, keeping you on your toes as you wonder how violent will be the action and how evil is evil. Including spiritual warfare lends an extra element of suspense.
The book is an excellent read for young adults and adults alike and leaves you to wonder how far science will go in the search ‘to know—to see if we can do it.”
We highly recommend that you find a copy of this book and read for yourself how powerful love is and what ‘undying love’ means.
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The Ezekiel Option–Joel Rosenberg
I just finished reading “The Ezekiel Option”, by Joel Rosenberg. What an amazing book! The author is truly gifted and for anyone who has done little or no reading about what’s going on in the Middle East it is very difficult to tell where fiction and non-fiction separate.
The book gives a chilling insight into the way history is speeding toward the end times and how we are asleep. We’re not seeing how today’s events are coming together as they have been foretold thousands of years ago. Excellent fiction.
The author is definitely giving a wake-up call.
We highly recommend it as reading.
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On a different note:
It doesn’t matter what I read. Someone else always has a new book by a different author that shouts at me to read it too. And so I will but for now, it will be added to my pile.
The days aren’t long enough! Or is it that there aren’t enough days in the week?
What are you reading? Tell me about it.
At the moment I am reading Mohammed’s Moon a fiction story by Keith Clemons. It’s an excellent choice to follow up Joel Rosenberg. The theme is the same. Report to follow.
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Mohammed’s Moon by Keith Clemons
This is a must read—a book you can’t put down—either.
It is the tale of two brothers, twins, separated at birth. One grows up as a devout Christian, the other as a radical Muslim.
It deals with the spiritual conflict which accompanies ‘coming to know Christ’ from a life of lies, hatred and hurt. The author gives an excellent insight into radical Islam, but also reminds the reader that it is only one part of that faith. It is an excellent wake-up call to the free world.
An excellent follow-up to Joel Rosenberg.
Battle for the Soul of Canada by The Rev. Ed Hird
The author draws from a wealth of pioneering Christian Canadian leaders. He ties together the need for religious stability within our country to the same needs of the world following the death of Jesus. He brings to the forefront the words of encouragement offered by Paul to Timothy, making them relevant to the needs of the present day. He shares with Paul a love for the truth of Scripture, refusing to bow to the demands of a modern society to tell the people what they want to hear. This book is truly an inspiration to churches of all denominations who struggle to retain Scriptural truth as they deal with the overwhelming pressures of modern society.
What are you reading?
Vengeance—Donna Dawson
Donna Dawson has done it again, tackling a frightening and black period in the history of modern mankind and pulling out of it the basest of human desires—that of revenge.
In her story, the characters and events revolve around the realities that exist behind the curtain of ‘leadership’—the lies that try to validate war as just, the lies claiming that any means is acceptable to obtain the required end.
They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?”
We have two choices—forgive and wait for God’s justice to be exacted or spend a lifetime under the bondage of vengeance. This novel captures the essence of human frailty, the overwhelming reality of the haunting desire to see our tormenters brought to justice by our own hands in our own time and the satisfaction that comes from delivering it as we believe it should be dealt out.
On the other hand Ms. Dawson makes it clear that God is present in all situations—that He weeps as He walks beside His people in their time of fear and danger. The story makes it evident that He provides in all situations people who can offer the choice of reaching out for His redeeming love and protection, or rejecting it.
Two stories intricately woven to reveal two great truths.
Book Talk—Deep Waters—M.D. Meyer
The love Ms. Meyer feels for the First Nations of our country is clearly evident as the events of the story unfold. Each character is carefully created; each one haunted by one of the many hurts and sorrows that, sadly enough, are so common among the native people of northern Canada.
It is evident that Ms. Meyer has a deep desire to bring healing and peace through the teaching of God’s word. As the characters are introduced, the reader is led to through their lives, chuckling, weeping, feeling their fear, anxious for healing, and sorrowful for the realities that face our native brothers and sisters.
A lot of issues are dealt with. As is so true in our lives, many of us have sorrows or hurts buried deep. Not all of us are blessed to know people who can lead us to freedom. Not all of us have the grace or the wisdom to accept it when it is offered. Ms. Meyer clearly illustrates the peace freely offered by the healing hand of God and the joy that follows its acceptance.
This is a book of sorrow, hope and salvation. Well written and an excellent read.
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