Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health by William Davis, MD

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health by William Davis MD

My rating: 4 of 5 stars<

TITLE: Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path
AUTHOR: William Davis, MD
PUBLISHER: Rodale Publishing

In Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path, Dr. Davis talks about the genetic engineering that has taken place with wheat and that it is not the wheat of our forefathers. How this wheat is now actually causing more harm than good. Dr. Davis believes that if we cut out all of the wheat products in our diet, even though the American Dietetic Society says...wheat is good, then we will notice a definite improvement in not only our physical health....but also in our mental clarity as well.

This is an easy to read book that gives you a lot information on what wheat is doing to our bodies. Dr. Davis doesn't just tell us that wheat is bad and stop eating it. He also lays out a plan for stopping along with providing sample menus and quite a few recipes to help you along in your quest for a wheat-free life. There are also several pages of references for research to back up his claims.

I am not sure where I stand on belief of this claim, however, I am going to do my own research by giving up wheat in all forms for at least 4 weeks and see what the outcome will be.

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DISCLAIMER: This book was provided to me free of charge from Net Galley for an honest review. The views express in this review are my own.

The 'What If' Guy by Brooke Moss

The "What if" Guy by Brooke Moss

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

TITLE: The’What If’ Guy
AUTHOR: Brooke Moss
PUBLISHER: Entangled Publishing

In, ‘The ‘What If" Guy, Brooke Moss tells the story of a single mom who has lost her job and finds out her father is in the hospital. She reluctantly decides to return to her hometown to help her father until she gets back on her feet financially. Her twelve year old son is not happy about moving from the city to a very small town. But then, Autumn Cole isn’t too happy about returning to resume her role as the daughter of the town drunk. On her son’s first day at the new school, Autumn runs into an old love. Can he help her learn to forgive before it is too late?

This book is very entertaining but yet somehow feels like it could happen in real-life. Brooke Moss created fully developed characters with just the right touch of both internal and external conflict to keep the story moving along and keep the reader on the edge of their chair. This story was both happy and sad at times....fully riveting.

I would definitely recommend this book to all of my friends.

DISCLAIMER: This book was provided to me free of charge by Net Galley in return for an honest review. The opinions in this review are my own.


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13 Books to Read

I decided to participate in Thursday 13 today and thought I would list the 13 books waiting for me to read.
1. Wearing the Cape by Marion G. Harmon
2. Friends of Choice by Linda Nelson
3. Love, Lust, & Petty Crimes by Hercules Bantas
4. Barbary Point by Alan Nayes
5. Laying the Odds by J. R. Tomlin
6. The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck by Kathleen Y'Barbo
7. The Bronze and the Brimstone by Lory S. Kaufman
8. The Lens and the Looker
9. Isle of Stumps by Bryan R. Dennis
10. Leading With Soul by L. G. Bolman & T. E. Deal
11. The Great American Novel by Eliot Stafford
12. Flight to Paradise by Mike Coe
13. Divergent by Veronica Roth

OK...these are all the books that I got in my mailbag this week..

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Storm Born #1 & #2 - Graphic Novel - Richelle Mead

Dark Swan Storm Born Comic by Richelle Mead

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This was my first time hearing about the Storm Born series. However, it is so colorful and enticing that I am looking forward to reading more.

Eugenie has the ability to send the "gentry" back to where they belong. Her father who is now retired has taught her well but still worries about her. He still provides her with much information, help, and a source of inner strength.

The only flaws I saw with the book is that some of the flow of dialogue and such seemed to be confusing at times.
I have not read this series before and some of the scenes didn't seem to have enough to flesh it out. It really seems to me there is more to the scenes that what is seen in this graphic novel.


Once finished with this one, I immediately went on and read the 2nd in the series as this was so short. I am looking forward to reading the books these comics evolved from.


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Richelle Mead's Storm Born issue #2 regular cover by Richelle Mead

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book picked right up where book 1 left off. So, we still have Eugenie fighting otherworldly creatures. In this book Eugenie further contemplates whether she will cross over to the other world to try and save the young girl that has been kidnapped.

Eugenie learns that her new "love" has some things to hide...but she isn't sure yet what the things are. She has noticed an increase in the other world inhabitants that seem to have taken an increased interest in her sexually.


I think the second issue of Storm Born is better than the first as it allows the reader to learn more about Eugenie and how she thinks.


I look forward to reading more in this series.
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Alone and Alive by Janet Boyanton - A Review

Alone and Alive: A practical guide for dealing with the death of your Husband by Janet Boyanton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Alone and Alive a practical guide for dealing with the death of your husband by Janet Boyanton is one of the most useful and down to earth self-help books that I have read in quite a while. Boyanton is a practicing probate attorney in Texas and writes about how her life was changed in an instant when her husband died suddenly.



In Alone and Alive, Boyanton addresses such issues as finances, children’s grief, probate, living arrangement, legal documents and even dating. She not only gives her personal insights on these issues but also concrete advice on how to deal with the loss. Throughout the book, Boyanton repeats one particular piece of advice that she says she gives all of her clients and that is:

Wait a year before making life-changing decisions.

Another one of the fabulous facets of this book is that in the appendix of the book, Boyanton has provided many different worksheets and forms to assist in getting all of your affairs in order.



I know this book was written to help widows who have lost their husbands. However, mine is still very much alive and let me tell you….I feel this book is not only for the widows, but for all women who want to make sure they know what needs to be done in this situation. Reading Alone and Alive really got me to thinking. It is time for my husband and I too take a look at all of the legal issues….such as wills, probates in our state, etc.



I was provided with this book by Janet Boyanton through the Goodreads ‘First Reads’ program. I was not required to write a review, much less a favorable review. The views I have expressed here are my own.





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The Seraph Seal - A Review

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksneeze.com in exchange for an honest review.


The Seraph Seal by Leonard Sweet

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The Seraph Seal written by Leonard Sweet and Lori Wagner is an epic tale about the four horsemen and the Apocalypse of Revelation. This book is well over 400 pages long. However it is a fast-paced, gripping suspenseful novel with interesting characters and an amazing ending that is well-written. My only real complaint about the book is that it does something that I consider annoying and that is jumping back and forth between different areas of the world far too often. It isn't a book that you will sit down and read mindlessly...not if you want to keep up with the story line.



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The Secret Life of an Avid Reader: Live Blogging This Week From Lauren Kate's Passion...

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Writers Gone Wild - A Review

Writers Gone Wild: The Feuds, Frolics, and Follies of Literature's Great Adventurers, Drunkards, Lovers, Iconoclasts, and Misanthropes by Bill Peschel

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


In Writers Gone Wild, Bill Peschel really captured the essence of several literary greats in humorous well-written essay formats that are so easy to read. Mr. Peschel has done a terrific job of finding those little bits of faux pas that the famous or near famous literary figures have been involved in. While each piece is designed to stand alone and could be read in a few short minutes, I sat down and read half of the book before putting it down. This book is truly funny and the little known facts we never heard in history class are priceless. I would definitely recommend this book.

DISCLAIMER: I won this book off a blog contest, however the views expressed in this review are my own.

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Enter to win Waterfall, Cascade, and some swag!

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Story Engineering: Mastering the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing - A Review

Story Engineering Mastering the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing by Larry Brooks is a terrific guide for anyone looking to improve their written stories. This book gives you, the writer, the tools needed to make your story successful.

I’ve taken numerous college writing classes, story development courses and seminars, but this book is the most to the point and thorough explanation of story crafting that I’ve seen. In this book, Larry Brooks tells you what the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing are and explains each of them in detail. Throughout the book he uses different books and movies as examples of how the competencies were used and whether they were used properly or improperly.

I highly recommend Story Engineering to anyone who writes whether it is casually, educationally, or professionally. Larry Brooks lays out the essential elements of a story in a way that is easy to understand. Whether you want to get published or just express yourself better in a journal or your blog posts, Story Engineering can help you improve the way you write.
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"Missus Buck" by Katrina Parker Williams

I was friended over on GoodReads today by author Katrina Parker Williams. She offered me a short story that she had written and I accepted. Boy am I glad I did. This story is really good. Be sure to check it out!

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Missus Buck by Katrina Parker Williams

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Thank you Katrina for the opportunity to read this wonderful story.



"Missus Buck" is one of those old slave days stories that will set your teeth on edge. Ms Brandenburg, Missus Buck as the slaves called her,acted quite typically of the way slave owners would have behaved. I loved that the story is told from the view point of one of the slaves. This is a short story that keeps you reading and I'm not going to give away any spoilers here....but talk about a perfect way to end a story. Awesome!!



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Definitely a GOOD Read!!!!

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