Never too Late to Dream by Linda Weaver Clarke Audible Version

I just finished listening to this wonderful autobiography by Linda Weaver Clarke that was narrated by Carolyn Kashner.  The story was a real joy to listen to.  It is an uplifting story of the life of Linda  Weaver Clark from childhood to adulthood.  It included hard times, good times and everything in between. 

The book is a Christian book with lots of good lessons to learn for anyone.  She tells about listening to the Still Small Voice as she comes to points in her life of decisions and even impending dangers.  

I was surprised to learn her major in college was basically the same as mine.  She had many trials to work through in her life, perhaps which would be enough to make others give up but Linda never gave up despite the troubles that gave her experiences in her life that probably made her the woman that she is today.

She writes about wanting to be a "normal" teenager.  And I think the experiences she writes about will help others in their trials that sometimes feel so unfair and unwanted.

This is a really interesting story to listen to as well as a good source for ideas in telling your own story for your children and their descendants.  Very enjoyable!

I received an Audible version of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

  

Under Pressure Buried Alive and Other Ordinary Miracles by Paul Joseph Brennan

This was definitely not similar to any book that I have read before.  The story of Paul Brennan in his own words, shows a person can emerge from a hard life and one of some really serious adversity and make a better life despite trials and tribulations. 

It was written in a completely different style then I would normally expect and was pretty fast paced and didn't have too much, if any, "down-time".  I was able to read it in about 2 hours time.

It is about a man who found Christianity and a religion that helped him  realize that God was there for him in all those hard spots in life and that all things are meant to make us stronger and more able to deal with what life throws at us if we maintain our faith even when things are tough.

Good book and great autobiography.

I received a free copy of this book and posted my honest review.  All thoughts are my own.

My People, The Amish by Joe Keim

This powerful, deeply intense book by former Amish, Joe Keim, shares a first-hand account of his Amish life, family and his attempts to leave.  Not as easy as one would think...  The emotional ties remain for his family, yet the beliefs do not work for all Amish and in trying to find their ways, they often actually get lost, as did Joe.

As he forges a path away from his Amish community, he and his wife, Esther, plan their departure from their Amish families and community.

This book does not hold back any of the feelings, the mistakes and the trials of this difficult time.  It wasn't always smooth sailing, but Joe Keim found his way and now has a ministry to help other Amish in their decisions to leave and start new lives.

It is a very well written story of a father and son,  a story that I feel is an honest representation of what occurred in their lives as well as probably many Amish families.

I was very happy to have had an opportunity to read this amazing account of Joe Keim's life amongst his Amish people.  It was hard to put the book down and as I read it, I gained a better understanding of this group of people and their culture.  I am sure this will make interesting reading for  anyone that is interested in the Amish.  I have learned a lot from reading this and highly recommend reading it.

I received an e-book copy for my honest review, which I have given. All thoughts are my own.

This book will be available on June 1, 2017 and you can pre-order it at this link.