Archive | March 2016

A Life In Speedway by John Louis

Mar11

A ‘Must Read’ For Any Speedway Fan

John LouisA Life In Speedway by John Louis is a must read for any fan lucky enough to have watched John ‘Tiger’ Louis race. I was privileged to see John Louis race many times, as I watched Coventry ride between 1975-1983. He always gave a hundred per cent, never rode ‘dirty’ and always had time to sign autographs.

John Louis’ book documents his life, particularly his speedway years as both rider, promoter and England manager. He is both interesting and informative. He writes in a chatty style, so it feels like reading about a dear friend.

John Louis is very open about his personal life too. It is interesting to read of his children and grandchildren’s achievements, and to put faces to names.

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The Hearts We Mend by Kathryn Springer

Mar11

God’s Plans

The Hearts We MendThe Hearts We Mend by Kathryn Springer is a contemporary Christian romance and the second book in the Banister Falls series. It can however be read as a stand-alone.

The focus of the novel is Evie Bennett, Cody’s mother. As Cody leaves home to marry Raine, so Evie’s home feels empty. Even Diva the dog moves out with Cody. Evie feels lonely. All her life, hopes and dreams have been tied up in Cody. Now she must learn to live life for herself, but how?

Evie has been a widow for thirteen years. Her husband Max’s death was her defining moment, from then onwards Evie’s life has been on hold. Evie has lived with one foot in the past, clinging to her memories. “The memories can comfort us… or we can hold them so close, so tight, there isn’t room for anything else.” Evie needs to release her hold on the past. Fear has kept her rooted there. Evie trusted God with her past. Now she needs to trust Him with her future.

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The Justice by Angela Hunt

Mar6

Power Struggles and Political Intrigue

The JusticeThe Justice by Angela Hunt is a contemporary Christian novel set around the presidency of the United States, as Daryn becomes the first female president.

The novel deals with many themes and issues but the main one is how absolute power corrupts absolutely. There is nothing wrong with being in a powerful position if one is motivated and led by truth and goodness. However when one craves power for its own sake and views each victory as propelling oneself further up the ladder of success, then there is a problem. To seek power above all else produces ruthless and cruel people who will do anything to remain in that position of power. “She had loved her ambition most of all.” Power and position without being tempered by goodness can produce disastrous results.

The Justice reveals how a female president can produce passionate feelings within people. Within the novel there are white supremacists who will stop at nothing to restore white male domination.

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New Beginnings by Pamela Jo

Mar5

Freedom To Forgive

New BeginningsNew Beginnings by Pamela Jo is book number one in the Sands of Time series. It is a contemporary Amish novella.

Victoria is fighting her memories. They have haunted her daily for years. She is “in a prison of my own regrets.” Pamela Jo demonstrates how unless we deal with our past, it has the ability to ruin our present and our future.

Tied in to Victoria’s memories is the theme of guilt and forgiveness. Victoria is struggling to forgive the face in the mirror. In her own strength she is powerless. She needs God but is not sure if He is even there.

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