WELCOME TO OUR TABLE: Book Review

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BOOK REVIEW

The family dinner table is lacking participants. Etiquette is unknown. Hospitality is a forgotten pastime. But it doesn’t have to be that way. WELCOME TO OUR TABLE by Shirley and Danae Dobson is a guided tour into dining and socializing with friends, family or just a stranger in need of a bit of care. This enchanting book is filled with delicious, easy to make recipes complete with uplifting scripture and inspirational stories.  This beautiful book is stunning with its vibrant pictures of not only eye appealing dishes but beautiful dressed tables for any occasion. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter is covered with ideas on decorating, entertaining and dining. Family traditions, values and uplifting stories are shared. The book is topped off by hostess interviews.

WELCOME TO OUR TABLE is a thoughtfully written book that packs so much into its pages. It would make a wonderful addition to church libraries, a gift to a friend or perhaps a new wife who is looking for a bit of help on entertaining or how to find that special touch of her own.  The stories are warm, gracious and come from the heart. Shirley and Danae Dobson are the perfect hostesses as they gather you around their table and make you feel like family. After all, they are a mother and daughter team on this effort. I highly recommend this book for so many reasons and look forward to trying out some of the tempting recipes for my own family.  *****  By Tamera Lawrence 

CAFETERIA COVENANT - Book Review

BOOK REVIEW ****

We are valuable is the message given by Dee Marvin Emeigh in her book CAFETERIA COVENANT. Dee  shares her salvation experience through Jesus Christ  and the life altering journey to follow.  Dee takes an honest look at how a Christian’s life isn’t perfect – faults abound. Even Christians can be cruel with their judgmental comments and oppressive attitudes that often lead to conflict in churches, sometimes doing more damage than good.  Dee gives a candid look at her first marriage to a thoughtless man who gave little regard to his wife’s feelings or his inability to change to make the marriage work. So then comes the conflict of what to do if a marriage fails? Divorce is frowned upon in the bible. People often blame the woman – in Dee’s case it is alleged that she isn’t submissive enough. Take a deeper look into one woman’s journey to find inner peace and inner joy as she tries to find out what God’s will is for her life as she tests out the murky waters. Friendships are formed, others regretted as a new man comes into Dee’s life. And with renewed hope, Dee finds her gift of music and love. Reviewer: Tamera Lawrence 2012

NOTHING MORE, NOTHING LESS by Ashley Dukart

BOOK REVIEW ****

Addict Brandon lives with brothers, Ace and Cole. The family is torn apart by Brandon’s terrible need to be high. Brandon tests everyone patience as he delves deeper into his addiction, stealing and lying to get what he wants. With little regard for himself or his brothers, Brandon sells drugs to help aid in his costly addictions as well as faces perilous situations with shady individuals. Even the threat of jail doesn’t sway him. With his emotional scars, Brandon spirals out of control, experimenting and increasing his dosages. When pretty ex-girlfriend Kristine reenters the scene, Brandon finds a glimmer of hope. But just what price will Brandon and his friends have to pay for the illicit lives they seek?


NOTHING MORE, NOTHING LESS by Ashley Dukart is a novel about drug addiction and the toll it takes on family and friends.  When an addict is in the family, his or her life affects everyone else around them – making them part of the addiction. An enabler is someone who unwillingly aids the addict by taking care of their basic needs, housing, food, etc. They do this out of love, but never really help the addict hit the rock bottom they need to find in order to change. Ashley Dukart has written a pointed look at the hellish life of an addict.  The sad truth is Brandon’s life is all too familiar across America.  Well written.