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Fly a Little Higher {BookLook Review}

June 6, 2014 by Dana

This review is hard for me.  I’ve followed Zach Sobiech and his family for some time now.  I discovered him through the internet as most people have and through the video that Soul Pancake made of him and his family.  His story spoke to my heart as it did most people who have heard of Zach.

Several weeks ago, I logged onto my BookLook Bloggers account to choose another book to read for review.  I wasn’t expecting to see Zach’s story yet but when I did, I knew it was one that I wanted to read.  Fly a Little Higher: How God Answered a Mom’s Prayer in a BIG Way by Laura Sobiech, Zach’s beautiful Mom was not something I could pass up.

I received this book about a month ago but I couldn’t simply pick it up to read it.  You see, I know Zach’s story and have been touched by Zach’s story so deeply that I knew this wasn’t something I would take lightly.  It would speak deeply into my heart, reach down into my soul and relate to things that only Mom’s of children who suffer from some dreadful disease and disorder can understand.  The book sat unread on my nightstand for weeks before I finally decided it was time to read it.

On Wednesday, May 28th, my Mother had surgery to remove her gallbladder.  I knew I wanted something to keep me busy and keep my mind occupied while I waited.  I felt the need to bring Fly a Little Higher along, though I wasn’t sure I could read it while I waited and since I wasn’t sure how much I would cry while reading it, it wasn’t a book I wanted to read while sitting in a waiting room full of people.  Still I threw it into my bag, just in case.

It was there, while I was waiting for the nurse to tell me my Mom was out of surgery, that I began to read Zach’s story from his Mother’s view point.  I was actually thankful that I was in that waiting room, surrounded by so many unknown people, instead of in the safety of my home.  It kept me from breaking into tears and gave me the strength to read through the beginning of Zach’s story.  I was immediately touched by Zach again and by the strength of his Mother as she shared the memory of her son before his Cancer took over his life.  He was only 14 and full of life when they began his journey.

All in all, it took me 3 nights to read through Zach’s story.  I could have done it in less than a full day, had I had that time available but it was broken down into hours, as I could fit it in.  This book will live on my shelf for my lifetime because it has touched me so deeply.

I found Zach and his family around the time that Jackson was beginning to suffer with his seizures, long before we discovered his Breath Holding Spells, in the early I-don’t-know-what’s-going-on-with-my-baby days.  I like to think that God knew I needed Zach’s story and his strength to get through that time in our life.  I needed to see his choice to Live even though his life was coming to an end.  I knew that if Zach could embrace his life, knowing his outcome, that we could embrace and live our life, regardless of Jack’s disorder.

  Zach was the shining light for me in a deep tunnel of darkness.

I admit, it was very hard for me to even read Fly a Little Higher.  I cried when Zach passed away.  Cried for the pain his family felt, for the deep loss of this beautiful  young man who had given Love as his last gift to the world.  I cried for the loss of the light he brought for our life and the hope that I was afraid would end for me when he was gone.

I cried again this past May as Zach’s birthday and the one year anniversary of his death passed but not for the same reasons.  As I watched the one year follow-up video of Zach’s family from Soul Pancake, I realized just how much Zach still gives hope to others, even today.  And now through his Mother’s sharing of his story in Fly a Little Higher, the world will know Zach again.  The Zach before Cancer struck and the Zach who grew in strength even as his body was overtaken by the disease, destruction and weakness that Cancer causes.

I felt relief in reading Zach’s story, especially in the moment of his passing.  I often wondered how he had passed and how his family had said goodbye.  I know that had to be the hardest of all for them.

God answered Laura Sobiech’s prayer that the loss of her son’s life be meaningful and full, giving hope to others.  Zach’s song Clouds is both mine and Jackson’s favorite.  Jack calls it “Up, Up, Up” and simply loves to hear the soothing edge of Zach’s voice singing to him.  I recently created a Youtube channel for Jackson containing all the videos I could find of Zach singing and Jackson has me play it non-stop.

I don’t know what Zach’s meaning and connection is for Jackson but I know it’s been there from the first minute he heard Zach’s voice in song.  Even as a small infant, Jack would stop and listen, finding peace in the harmony even for a moment.  Even today that peace is still found by him and it amazes me to watch my boy stop, with a calm that I can’t very well explain.

If you’ve ever heard of Zach, then you’ll definitely want to read Fly a Little Higher and even if you haven’t still read the book.  I can promise you that it will change you – you will find beauty, peace, love and so much more through Laura’s view of their many years of living life with Cancer and her beautiful gift: Zach.

Thank you Laura Sobiech for sharing Zach with the world and for allowing your wonderful son to reach out and touch so many lives, changing them for the better.  Jack and I will never forget what he has given us through the life he lived.

Fly a Little Higher by Laura Sobiech is available for purchase in bookstores or through Thomas Nelson Publishing for $24.99.

You can see Zach’s videos and learn more about his life at Zach Sobiech: Finding Peace Through Music.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers <https://booklookbloggers.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <https://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Filed Under: 2014, BookLook Bloggers, booklook review, cancer, Clouds, Fly a Little Higher, Laura Sobiech, osteosarcoma, the boy who wrote clouds, Thomas Nelson, Zach Sobiech, Zach's Story

The 5 Money Personalities and Giveaway {Propeller Review}

January 5, 2013 by Dana

The 5 Money Personalities: Speaking the Same Love and Money Language
Scott and Bethany Palmer: The Money Couple
Thomas Nelson Publishing
A Propeller Review
90 days can change your life.  In this short amount of time, we can accomplish anything.  Training for something big, developing a healthier lifestyle, repairing finances, building stronger relationships can all be transformed in 90 days.  In the book, The 5 Money Personalities: Speaking the Same Love and Money Language, Scott and Bethany Palmer aka The Money Couple show us how to change our money relationship in 90 days.
With 38 years of combined financial planning experience, Scott and Bethany Palmer have helped many couples create a financial plan for their homes and families including budget and savings ideals to follow.  Over time, they began to realize there was more to money than creating this budgeting plan. Every one of us has a money personality that affects our money relationship with one another.
Our money relationship is no different than any other relationship we have.  How we work on our relationship is what makes the difference.  Using the right tools any couple can work together to create a thriving money relationship along with a solid marriage.  Budget plans and savings cannot create this for you without the right tools and communication in your relationship.  The hardest part is breaking out of old habits to “make it happen”.
Through this book, you will discover your money personality, as well as that of your spouse and how those personalities work together, as well as how they work against each other.  Once you figure out your personality you will be able to strengthen your money relationship with one another and this book will help you to figure out how to make that happen.  After finding out what your money relationship is not, you will figure out what it is and how to make that work best for you in your home.
The 5 Money Personalities: Speaking the Same Love and Language by Scott and Bethany Palmer is available online through their website at www.themoneycouple.com or on www.amazon.com for $15.99 in print or $10.39 for the Kindle e-book.  To learn more about this book, you can visit www.themoneycouple.com.
Disclaimer –  “Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or
services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it 
on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally 
and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance 
with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the 
Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”


Filed Under: 2013, Bethany Palmer, flyby promotions, money language, Money personalities, Propeller, Propeller Review, Scott and Bethany Palmer, Scott Palmer, The 5 Money Personalities, The Money Couple, Thomas Nelson

Heaven In Her Arms by Catherine Hickem {BookSneeze Review}

December 9, 2012 by Dana

Heaven in Her Arms
Catherine Hickem
Heaven in Her Arms: Why God Chose Mary to Raise His Son and What It Means for You by Catherine Hickem is an AMAZING book.  This one really makes you stop and think.  Written in an enjoyable and thought provoking style, Heaven in Her Arms brings to the reader a look at Mary and God that most never consider.
Heaven in Her Arms takes a look at Mary as the untouched virgin, God’s choice in a Mother for his son.  It shows Mary as mother to Jesus.  Mary – there the day Jesus was born, there the day he was crucified – from first to last breath.  Mary is the Mother we all wish to be.

As a Mother, I found this book touching, bringing tears both for Mary as a Mother watching her son grow, knowing his life would be short but that he’d been brought to save the world.  What an AMAZING gift to give the World!  I can only imagine the joy and pain she felt in raising this man but this book definitely helps to bring that image to life!

This isn’t just a book on Mary’s gift but a book that leads as a guide to Mother’s everywhere.  A six-week Bible study is provided inside the book to be used for personal use or in group studies.  Heaven in Her Arms provides an experience like none that I’ve personally known before.

Heaven in Her Arms is a Thomas Nelson book and is priced at $15.99.  This book would make an amazing Christmas gift for Mothers of any age, as well as Christians everywhere.  It’s definitely one of my favorite books.

Disclaimer: This book was provided to me free for review by Thomas Nelson through their Booksneeze Review program in exchange for my honest opinion in a blog post.  I’m including this disclaimer in accordance to FTC regulations. 


Filed Under: 2012, BookLook Bloggers, God's gift, Heaven In Her Arms, Mary, Mary as a mother, Mary raising Gods son, Mother of Jesus, Review, Thomas Nelson, Thomas Nelson Review

Then Sings My Soul {Book Review}

February 6, 2011 by Dana

Then Sings My Soul by Robert J. Morgan – Special Edition
150 Christmas, Easter, and All-Time Favorite Hymn Stories
Thomas Nelson Publishing
Paperback: 320 pages
Price: $19.99
From the Publishers:
Don’t look for a dry recounting of boring historical fact, the devotional-style stories in Then Sings My Soul show the emotion and drama behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history. Designed to be personally reflective, these stories speak to the soul and add depth to a meaningful worship time with God through song.
Recounted are stories of the people whose faith led them to write these wonderful seasonal hymns and the people whose faith was affected by reading, hearing, and singing the songs.
•Includes words and music to each hymn
•Special, softcover, French flap cover design
•Ivory paper with brown ink
•Jagged edged paper, giving it a classic feel
•Complete with hymn index
•Use for devotionals, teaching illustrations, introductory remarks for song leaders and music ministers
This book is a beautiful collectible for anyone.  From it’s gorgeous cover to the jagged edges of the paper inside.  The antique appearance and beatifully scripted pages make it a keepsake for all.
Each page presents a seperate hymn, followed by a brief one-page history and explanation for each.  The thoughtful stories, describe everything from the happiness, the triump, to the pain of creating such lovely hymns.  The words of the songs will not be the only thing that grabs hold of the heart  The strong, inspiring stories give strength to the words of each one.
The list of hymns is amazing in itself.  All of the old favorites from the Old Rugged Cross to Silent Night are included in this gorgeous book.  Several Sweet Southern Hymns are also included – being a Southern girl, I truly appreciate this aspect of the book.  Every story will touch the heart in some way, leaving you wanting to learn more about the words of the hymns and the authors themselves. 
This book is highly recommend for every music lover, choir member and simply every Christian there is.   Add Then Sings My Soul to your collection today!

Filed Under: 2011, blessed, Review, robert morgan, Special Edition, stories of hymns, Then Sings My Soul, Thomas Nelson

On This Day In Christian History {Book Review}

November 3, 2010 by Dana

On This Day In Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs, and Heroes
Robert J. Morgan
Thomas Nelson Publishers
$12.99
Buy it at Amazon.com
Website: Robert J. Morgan – Author
Amazing stories of faith from twenty centuries of church history.

From the Roman Empire to the Reformation, St. Valentine to St. Francis, Martin Luther to Billy Graham, On this Day introduces readers to a parade of preachers, popes, martyrs, heroes, and saints from 2,000 years of Christianity.

This introduction to 365 of the most interesting men and women of faith brings a year’s worth of inspiration and spiritual challenge and offers an enjoyable glimpse into church history. Each day includes a related Scripture reading and a simple, colorful story about history-making events in the lives of people who loved God wholeheartedly.

This book tells a bit of Christian History for each day of the year.  The back of the book includes a reading guide broken down by inspirational section.  You can read this book many ways: as a day by day guide, as a inspirational devotional, or as a whole reading all the interesting facts at one time. 

The pages of this book are full of wonderful information about God’s love, reasons, miracles and much more.  Every page provides an inspiring moment from the past, linked with biblical qoutes to bring it all together.  You will walk away feeling full of God’s love and in awe of His word.

I have only read a few of the enticing pages of this book thus far, but I look forward to reading it day by day and feeling connected to the Glory of God and His inspiring truths and miracles.

Filed Under: 2010, heroes, inspiring stories, martyrs, on this day in christian history, robert morgan, saints, Thomas Nelson

Out Live Your Life {Book Review}

October 26, 2010 by Dana

Out Live Your Life by Max Lucado
Published by Thomas Nelson
Available in bookstores and online at Amazon.com
Website: Out Live Your Life
Max Lucado proves once again what an inspiring Christian author he is in Out Live Your Life.  In this book, Lucado shows examples of how Christians in Jesus’s time led ordinary, and yet extraordinary lives, and he challenges each of us with suggestions and questions that lead us to out live our own ordinary lives.  In true, What Would Jesus Do form, only instead showing us how ordinary men became disciples of Jesus, sharing the Father’s Word and leading other’s to Christ himself.  At the end of the book is a section of questions to dive even further into each chapter of the book, creating an in depth study of Out Living Life or at the very least, living life to the fullest for God’s Will.  Anyone aspiring to Out Live their own life for the Glory of God will greatly benifit from reading this wonderful book.  I know it has touched my life, like many other books by Mr. Lucado.

Filed Under: 2010, book review, changing life, changing thoughts, Max Lucado, Out Live Your Life, Thomas Nelson

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