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by Martha N. Beck

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I really wanted to give this a five star rating, but I was a little disappointed in the ending. In spite of that, though, I thought this was a lovely, lovely book. I was worried the structure of reading letter after letter from start to finish would annoy me, and I almost didn't read it when I realized that it was just a book comprised of letters. But the authors did a fabulous job of conveying this singular story from multiple perspectives. A very fun and interesting read. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/48409338 to: Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw: Travels in Search of Canada (Paperback) by Will Ferguson
This could have been a fun book to read, but the writer seems to suffer from both personal insecurities and an inflated ego. He keeps reassuring readers, throughout the book, that he's such a funny guy. And blasted all over the cover of the book are quips that this author is the funniest Canadian to date. Well, maybe Canadians have unique comedy tactics, but I think subtlety is a universal, albeit underestimated, ingredient of humor, and this guy really could have used a dose of it. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77561262 to: The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
This book was total fun. Sure, it's juvenile, slightly predictable, but the character development and action-packed story made this very hard to put down. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77560429 Crystal's review of The Shack
by William P. Young

Yeah, I think so too. Oh it was so horrible. I found a copy of it at my mom's house last week and had revolting flashbacks. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77560429 to: The Shack (Paperback) by William P. Young
I felt this was kind of a dumb book. I believe its underlying essence of creating a more genuine relationship with God rather than clutching on to the church-fostered "old man in the sky" idea has merit, but it gets lots in the corniness of its delivery. I guess this story is suitable for those who may not be prepared to take on the possibility of this story as reality, and viewing it in fictionalized tones gives them a safe distance to examine this new way of relating to God. But I think non-fiction books like "Conversations with God" and "A New Earth" examine this topic much more effectively. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77559024 to: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy (Paperback) by David D. Burns
This book has changed my life, and I do not say this lightly. This is a remarkable work that encourages you to examine the relationships in your life, including the one you have with yourself, and provides extraordinary tools to fix the kinks that keep those relationship from being healthy and happy. If you have "issue relationships" or just have problems relating to people in general, I HIGHLY recommend this book. ]]>