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Summary:
In the everyday stretch and squeeze of motherhood, Tricia Goyer often feels smooshed by the demands of life. In Blue Like Play Dough, she shares her unlikely journey from rebellious, pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own. As her story unfolds, Tricia realizes that God has more in store for her than she has ever imagined possible.

Sure, life is messy and beset by doubts. But God keeps showing up in the most unlikely places–in a bowl of carrot soup, the umpteenth reading of Goodnight Moon, a woe-is me teen drama, or play dough in the hands of a child.

In Tricia’s transparent account, you’ll find understanding, laughter, and strength for your own story. And in the daily push and pull, you’ll learn to recognizes the loving hands of God at work in your life… and know He has something beautiful in mind.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tricia Goyer is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including Generation NeXt Parenting and the Gold Medallion finalist Life Interrupted. Goyer writes for publications such as Today’s Christian Woman and Focus on the Family, speaks to women’s groups nationwide and has been a presenter at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) national convention. She and her husband, John, live with their family in Montana.

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PUB DATE: April 2009

It’s 1905 and the Chicago Cubs are banking on superstar Donald “Duke” Dennison’s golden arm to help them win the pennant. Only one thing stands between Duke and an unprecedented ten thousand dollar contract: alcohol.

That’s when sportswriter David Voyant whisks Duke to the one-horse town of Picksville, Missouri, so he can sober up in anonymity. He bides his time flirting with Ellie Jane Voyant, his unofficial chaperone, who would rather hide herself in the railway station ticket booth than face the echoes of childhood taunts.

Ned Clovis, the feed store clerk, has secretly loved Ellie Jane since childhood, but he loves baseball and the Duke almost as much–until he notices Ellie Jane may be succumbing to the star’s charm.

Then there’s Morris, a twelve-year-old Negro boy, whose only dream is to break away from Picksville. When Duke discovers his innate talent for throwing a baseball, Morris might just have found his way out.

Four individuals, each living in haunted isolation, each harboring a secret passion. Providence brings them together. Tragedy threatens to tear them apart. Will love be enough to bring them home?

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PUB DATE: May 2009

Ever since her husband Joe died, Velma True’s world has been limited to what she can see while clinging to one of the multicolored threads tied to the porch railing of her home outside Echo, Florida.

When a mysterious stranger appears at her door on her birthday and presents Velma with a special gift, she is rattled by the object’s ability to take her into her memories–a place where Joe still lives, her son Rudy is still young, unaffected by the world’s hardness, and the beginning is closer than the end. As secrets old and new come to light, Velma wonders if it’s possible to be unmoored from the past’s deep roots and find a reason to hope again.

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PUB DATE: April 2009

This is the third book of the Defenders of Hope series. I haven’t read this book yet as I didn’t realize that it was book 3 in the series when it was sent to me for a Mother’s Day Tour. The previous books are: Ransomed Dreams and Healing Promises. I am about ready to order them so when I do my review will be up and check back then as I was sent another copy to give away to one lucky reader.

About the book:
In Enduring Justice, Hanna Kessler’s childhood secret has remained buried for over two decades. But when the dark shadows of her past threaten to destroy those she loves, Hanna must face the summer that changed her life and the man who still haunts her thoughts.

Crimes Against Children FBI Agent, Michael Parker knows what it means to get knocked down. And when the system fails and a white supremacist is set free, Michael’s drive for retribution eclipses all else.

A racist’s well-planned assault forces Hanna and Michael to decide between executing vengeance and pursuing justice. When the attack turns personal, is healing still possible?

This thought-provoking novel deals with healing from sexual abuse, the balance of justice and mercy, and maintaining mixed-race friendships in the midst of racial tension. Readers who enjoy investigative thrillers by Dee Henderson, Colleen Coble, and Catherine Coulter, and who watch crime dramas like Law & Order: SVU, Criminal Minds, and Without a Trace will love this book—and the entire series.

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PUB DATE: March 2009

About the book:
For every woman wondering what happened to the unique combination of gifts and abilities she was known for before kids came along, Caryn Dahlstrand Rivedeneira has good news: in Mama’s Got a Fake I.D., Rivedeneira helps moms reclaim their full identity as creative beings, gifted professionals and volunteers, loving friends, children of God—and mothers.

This inspiring and practical guide shows women how to break free from false guilt, learn a new language to express who they really are, and follow God’s lead in sharing their true self with others. After all, motherhood doesn’t have to mean losing one’s identity. Instead, being a mom makes it possible for a woman to discover a more complete identity as the person God made her to be.

Formula for identity loss:
1. Take one multifaceted, intriguing human being.
2. Bless her with a child.
3. Mix with today’s cultural assumptions.
4. Add the demands of motherhood.
5. Presto! All identity except Mom disappears.

I only started to read this book today so my review is to come later on.

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Thank You to Random house for sending me this book to read. Once my review is done please check it out for a book give away. Random House has sent me an extra copy to offer one of my readers.

PUB DATE: March 2009

I am a huge fan of Melody Carlson. So when I was asked if I wanted to take part in the Mother’s Day Tour of this book from WaterBrook Press/Multnomah Books I didn’t hesitate and jumped at this offer. Thank You so much for asking me and for sending an extra copy for a give away.

Dear Mom is written as a letter from a teenage daughter to her mother. She confesses her deep desires and needs from her heart that she will never actually tell her mother. This is a great book for mom’s to read if they have daughters.

Reading the book it was like it was talking to me. It said everything that I ever thought of when I was younger and that I would have told my mother. Growing up most of us had a love/hate relationship with our mothers. I am sure we have all probably had that, including myself.

Now as an adult and mother I realize that this book could come in handy to any parent no matter if you have a son or daughter. The book gives some great advise about when to offer freedom and when we have to limit it. Also in the book is lists of things about Ways to help Self Esteem (this is something that all parents need to know), ways not to embarrass her, how to act around the friends, and there is many more.

My favorite part was “Things I will never say as a mom”. I remember being a teenager saying this exact same thing. Funny enough I have caught myself saying them to Michael. How many of us have said: “Because I said so”, “There’s a place for everything”, “Money doesn’t grow on trees” and there is so many more I remember hearing that I have yet to say but I am sure I will one day.

If your struggling with your relationship with your daughter then I think this is a great book to read. We have to remember no matter what that our children have a hard time to verbalize things and I think having that little bit of knowledge helps.

GIVE AWAY:
I have one copy of this book to giveaway to one luck reader. Please leave your email so that I have a way to contact you should you be the winner. Please note that I can only offer this give away to Canadian and US mailing addresses as I am shipping this out.

Contest ends May 18th, 2009.

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Dear Mom here.