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March 29, 2018
Red Sky at Morning: Easter comes with a warning
Jesus spent much of his earthly ministry foretelling his death, burial and resurrection. It was a warning. And as warnings often are, it seemed like very bad news. His disciples recoiled at the thought of his possible capture, persecution, and death. Was it true? Jesus would be among those to fall under the harsh hand of Roman rule? Would their heavy swords come to punctured blows against their leader? It was hard to believe.
March 20, 2018
March 15, 2018
Write a Good Book Review – whether you like it or not!
You might think this a simple, quick task. Buy, read, review—done! However, many readers stop after they’ve read, leaving the author waiting for their coveted book review for this one fact: reviews can be hard to write—and most readers aren’t writers. Here are a few steps to help you write a good book review, whether you loved the book… or not.
Remember the book review should not be a paragraph of social-media-type opinion. It’s a tool for other readers to learn if this book is one they would enjoy. And guess what? Not every reader likes the same type of book. So state the facts and let them decide, using these examples:
Remember the book review should not be a paragraph of social-media-type opinion. It’s a tool for other readers to learn if this book is one they would enjoy. And guess what? Not every reader likes the same type of book. So state the facts and let them decide, using these examples:
