Books You Can Feel Good About

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

The Invincible Miss Cust by Penny Haw

1874 to 1922 Ireland and England. The true story of a very strong lady who pursued her passion for animals and became a veterinary surgeon. She had to fight men and her own family to do so. I understand her position as I was also brought up around boys and could never understand why things were different for me than for them. I could do everything they could, sometimes better, they got to have all the fun.

Aleen was from an Aristocratic family during a time when women's lives were so much more restricted and rigid, making her situation harder to want to care for animals, especially horses and dogs. She lived an interesting life, was very lonely and treated unfairly. Through it all she still loved her family and tried to reach out to them over all the years and keep in touch, after they disowned her. She had a guardian and his family to support and guide her, through college and eventually back to Ireland. It's a good long read that I had a hard time putting down and thought about often throughout my day. Inspirational. Excellent writing brought her to life.

I received this book free from the publisher and NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Nothing is Impossible

Looks like another good movie is coming up on Pureflix
Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-6YtemilSE&t=3s

Take a center-court seat to a journey of transformation as Scott Beck gets a second chance at life and love. Can he let go of past pains and open himself to God’s purpose? Or will new challenges keep him from the future he always hoped for?

Don't miss the brand-new Pure Flix Original film "Nothing is Impossible" streaming October 6, 2022!

Cast:
David A.R. White as Scott Beck
Nadia Bjorlin as Ryan Aikens
Harry Lennix as Coach Russell Banks
Steven Bauer as Archie Touraine
Robert Amaya as Nick Martin
Mark Christopher Lawrence as Pastor Lawrence
Stella Parton as Ruby
Vincent De Paul as Coach Hamilton

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Lifemark

This encouraging and inspirational film is based on a true story!
Excellent movie, very moving. Lots of tears - most of them happy - all very heartfelt. Excellent acting.

David’s story is one of grace, forgiveness, and HOPE!

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Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/bZI9ziz8Azw

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Many thanks to WTA Media for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

A Healer's Promise by Misty M. Beller

February 1815 Rocky Mountains, Rupert’s Land (Canada)

It's just after the Revolutionary War ended. Levi, a Brit, followed a former enemy back home, where he claimed there was a large deposit of a mineral that would win a war. Levi had to be sure how or if it might be used. When he's spotted outside the village, he's quickly taken captive, with his fate to be decided by these people. The people live within the mountain in a large cave that they carved apartments out inside. Interesting read with very believable characters. In depth story line of Audrey as a healer for Levi after a series of events. They spend a great deal of time together in another cave after Audrey helps Levi to escape, and he's injured. Good read.

I received this book free from the publisher and NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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The Bride of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep

1885 London. Oh it's good to return to Kit and Jackson's story. Two loveable, stubborn, independent, deadly skilled people who are well suited. But this much independence makes it hard to give the lead to the other and to build trust, when they hold back in order to fight crime and solve cases in their own way. Interesting cases and mysteries for them to solve, coming close to home. Thoroughly enjoyable read every second of the way!

I received this book free from the publisher and NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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Beneath the Bending Skies by Jane Kirkpatrick

I always love Jean Kirkpatrick books. You can always learn something, they're full of quotable quotes and words of wisdom. Especially for women. To make you stronger, understand yourself better, see the world in a clear light. This is based on the true story of Mollie Ronan set in the mid to late 1800s. I also had a blue-eyed Irish father that from my teenage years on I found nearly impossible to please. He did not give me his blessing when I married either. Mollie was a very interesting, strong woman who learned and grew all through her life. She went through difficult times, mostly in Montana. She and her husband ultimately ended up on an Indian reservation, he as the Agent, during turbulent times. She was such a solid person and with her family lived strong in faith, much loved by others. An important person in history. As always, an interesting and deeply enriching read. A biography that you live through with her.

I received this book free from the publisher and NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Gigi and Nate

Deeply emotional movie. Oh my gosh. I think I experienced every emotion during this film. Happy, heartsick, cried, angry, makes you want to fight, makes you want to fix things, make people understand. You can't have a heart and watch this without feeling deeply. This is one of those movies where I talked to the screen many times. The people responsible for putting the cast together got it spot on. Each and every one was completely believable as if this was happening to them. It must have been difficult to act the story and not want to fix things themselves at times. Fabulous for a family movie but is great for any age. There is a short stint with drinking and another with a gesture, but honestly I clapped for that. Can't recommend this highly enough. There's so much junk out there offered as movies. This is a top 10 choice.

I was able to watch the movie for free for posting a review but was not required to post a positive review.

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About GIGI & NATE

Gigi & Nate is the story of Nate Gibson, a young man whose life is turned upside down after he suffers a near-fatal illness and is left a quadriplegic. Moving forward seems near impossible until he meets his unlikely service animal, Gigi - a curious and intelligent capuchin monkey. Although she is trained to assist Nate with his basic needs, Gigi helps Nate find what he needs most of all: hope.

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