Review and Giveaway Entry Page ‘PEACE AT THE EDGE OF UNCERTAINTY" ENDED

CMash September 23, 2011 Leave a Comment

SEPTEMBER 23rd to SEPTEMBER 30th, 2011

PEACE AT THE EDGE OF UNCERTAINTY by Neil Hanson

Published by High Prairie Press

ISBN 13: 978-0-9826391-0-8
At the request of Tribute Books, a TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion

Synopsis (from tour press package): In this story told in the first-person form of a letter from a middle-aged man to his deceased father, Hanson invites us to journey with him through the final days of the father’s life, finding a magical transition waiting at the end of that journey. The story weaves end-of-life reality and spiritual questioning into a sensitive and revealing tapestry of Truth and Wisdom. The tapestry is colored with true stories of mystical experiences that inform the spiritual path of the son.

Most of us will face difficult and painful end-of-life decisions with the most important people in our lives. The threads of this aspect of the story are sensitive, and Hanson reveals the struggles and destinations of the son as he wrestles deeply with the journey that he must walk in making these decisions for his dying father.

My Thoughts and Opinions: When I was first approached to read and review this book, and after reading the synopsis above, I honestly had to step back and think about it. Due to the fact that I am personally going through this same process, could this topic help or would it add to the stress I am already feeling. I kept reading the 2nd paragraph and felt that, yes, being the sole person responsible, it would help, and so I accepted.

It is a very short read (approximately 100 pages), and as the synopsis states, is a letter from a son to his father through the process of death and dying. It is also about the journey the son takes with his own faith. And as stated in the synopsis “difficult and painful end-of-life decisions”, yes, a decision had to be made by the writer and 2 siblings but I felt that it was glossed over. In all fairness to the author, my expectations were set high on surviving family members having to make the “painful and difficult decisions”. Being a former nurse and now the sole family member who is making the tough decisions, I was hoping that this book would convey how important it is and to help open communication within families regarding this topic, that is so uncomfortable to talk about but a reality no less, and one conversation that should take place.

THANKS TO AUTHOR, NEIL HANSON, HE HAS GENEROUSLY

OFFERED ONE (1) PRINT COPY TO THE FIRST PERSON WHO

COMMENTS ON MY REVIEW—– U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY

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AND EBOOK EDITIONS–INTERNATIONAL

TO THOSE THAT LEAVE COMMENTS DURING THE

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER (LEAVE EMAIL ADDRESS)

All entrants will automatically be subscribed to Neil Hanson’s email newsletter. Contact information is NEVER shared, and subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.

*GIVEAWAY ENDS SEPTEMBER 30th AT 6PM EST*

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above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in

exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are

ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped

from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries

if rules of giveaway are not followed

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CMash September 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

……..of THE BAD ALWAYS DIE TWICE by Cheryl Crane

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CMash September 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

SEPTEMBER 21st to OCTOBER 5TH, 2011

THE TRAITOR’S WIFE

by KATHLEEN KENT

SYNOPSIS:

In the harsh wilderness of colonial Massachusetts, Martha Allen works as a servant in her cousin’s household, taking charge and locking wills with everyone. Thomas Carrier labors for the family and is known both for his immense strength and size and his mysterious past. The two begin a courtship that suits their independent natures, with Thomas slowly revealing the story of the role he played in the English Civil War. But in the rugged new world they inhabit, danger is ever present, whether it be from the assassins sent from London to kill the executioner of Charles I or the wolves-in many forms-who hunt for blood. At once a love story and a tale of courage, The Traitor’s Wife confirms Kathleen Kent’s ability to craft powerful stories from the dramatic background of America’s earliest days.

THANKS TO ANNA AND THE TERRIFIC

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CMash September 21, 2011 1 Comment

……….of IN THE SEA THERE ARE CROCODILES by Fabio Geda

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GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE "BIRDS OF PARADISE" ENDED

CMash September 20, 2011 33 Comments

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SEPTEMBER 20th to OCTOBER 4th, 2011

BIRDS OF PARADISE

by KATHY HANDLEY

SYNOPSIS:

When trucker Joe-Mack picks up a runaway in Vegas and drops him in Hollywood, he leaves him with a phone number—just in case. When the call comes, Joe becomes embroiled in Freddie’s life and the search for Starlet, the homeless girl who desires stardom. The three share a common search for love and for a place to belong.

With vivid imagery Handley tells a tale of dreams lost and found, of broken hearts and edgy situations. This is a story of life on the street. Handley’s characters meet life head on, taking risks and maintaining thin threads of dignity amidst troubling situations with surprising twists along the way.

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CMash September 15, 2011 3 Comments

………….of TEMPEST IN THE TEA LEAVES by Kari Lee Townsend

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GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE "REDIRECT" ENDED

CMash September 14, 2011 49 Comments

SEPTEMBER 14th to SEPTEMBER 28th, 2011

REDIRECT

by TIMOTHY D. WILSON

SYNOPSIS:

We all tell ourselves stories to make sense of the world. These stories ultimately determine if we will lead healthy, productive lives or get into trouble. In REDIRECT, world-renowned psychologist Timothy Wilson proposes a radical new view-that although these narratives can be extremely hard to change, they can change surprisingly quickly if tweaked in the right way. Wilson blows the whistle on failed attempts to solve a broad range of problems and reframes them with new stories.
* How can we best recover from trauma?
* Why might some sex education result in more teen pregnancies?
* Why might that self-help book have left you distinctly unhappier?
Each chapter includes “Using It” sections, offering a range of practical advice, from writing exercises to parenting techniques to happiness practices that work. Wilson’s theories in REDIRECT have been tested scientifically and found to have real results, towards both personal meaning and happiness and social progress.

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Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,

agent and/or author. This blog hosts the giveaway on behalf of the

above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in

exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are

ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped

from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries

if rules of giveaway are not followed

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GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE "THE BOOK OF LIFE" ENDED

CMash September 13, 2011 37 Comments

SEPTEMBER 13th to SEPTEMBER 27th, 2011

THE BOOK OF LIFE

by STUART NADLER

SYNOPSIS:

Forced together on a trip from Manhattan to Rhode Island, a father and son attempt to renew their bond over lobster, cigarettes, and a buried secret. A pure-hearted artist finds his devotion cruelly tested, while his true love tries to repent for the biggest mistake of her life. Unwittingly thrust into an open marriage, a man struggles to reconnect with his newly devout son. And in the book’s daring first story, an arrogant businessman begins a forbidden affair during the High Holidays. Written in clear, crystalline prose, The Book of Life comprises seven stunning tales about faith, family, grief, love, temptation, and redemption that signal the arrival of a bold and exciting new writer.

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