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Book Review: Take My Breath Away

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Title: Take My Breath Away

Author: Mia Ford

Publisher: Kindle Edition

Date of Publishing: 15 July 2020

Page Length: 270 pages

ASIN: B07FZPNL55

Take My Breath Away is a contemporary fiction/romance by author Mia Ford.

It is a secret romance that brews between Rosalind and Sterling. They kiss, but they don’t tell. They struggle to keep their feelings to themselves. They go through many highs and lows. When they think all is lost, their mutual love gives them the strength to make their love public!

Take My Breath Away is a breezy read and a feel-good novel. In a world where there is sadness everywhere, the novel comes as a breath of fresh air.

Author Mia Ford‘s love for writing comes across with the conversations between the central characters and through their angst and their jubilation. Nevertheless, the plot is too simple. The storyline is predictable. Yet on a sad or lonely day, reading Take My Breath Away by author Mia Ford can turn out to be a mood booster.

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by Mia Ford ⭐⭐⭐ -3 stars.

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Book Review: Cheat Sheets For Life

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Title: Cheat Sheets For Life

Author: Ayesha S. Ratnayake

Date of Publishing: 1 February 2021

Page Length: 145

ISBN 13: 9798587515901

ASIN: B08TYQ4HH8

 

Cheat Sheets for Life: Over 750 hacks for health, happiness and success, is a self-help Kindle edition by author Ayesha S. Ratnayake.

It is an easy read that will engage you with different ways of dealing with situations. These cheat sheets, as the author Ayesha S. Ratnayake puts it, can help you meander through many of those tricky situations in life, when we need sound advice and don’t find one. Each one to its own, the list of ideas presented in Cheat Sheets For Life, will surely help the reader find the right path or make the right choice.

Some self-help books profess one idea over the other is more powerful. That’s not the case with Cheat Sheets For Life. The ideas presented are well defined and well researched. There is no reason a person can’t try one of the 750 tricks to find a way out. Sometimes, the reader will also realize how some of the ideas suggested, may work for one situation but not another. Therefore, Cheat Sheets For Life gives us the option to try and test ideas, mix-and-match to eventually find good health, happiness and success in anything we do.

We at WeLoveQualityBooks believe it is worth giving the Cheat Sheets For Life a try and thank author Ayesha S. Ratnayake for striving to come up with a gem that can actually improve one’s life. To Cheat Sheets For Life by author Ayesha S. Ratnayake, we at WeLoveQualityBooks give⭐⭐⭐⭐ -4 stars.

 

Cheat Sheets for Life: Over 750 hacks for health, happiness and successCheat Sheets for Life: Over 750 hacks for health, happiness and success by Ayesha Ratnayake
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: The Audacity to be Divine

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Title: The Audacity to be Divine

Author: Judith Halbreich

Publisher: Austin Macauley

Date of Publishing: 30 June 2020

Length: 212 pages

ISBN-10: 1645363619

ISBN-13: 978-1645363613

Author Judith Halbreich writes a biography (The Audacity to be Divine) of her mother Mary Mrozowski, who was a spiritual teacher and founding member of the Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. She worked with some of the greatest spiritual minds of her times to advocate the advantages of Centring Prayer. 

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To have a strong mother is the biggest gift a daughter can have. However, it is a bigger gift when a daughter witnesses her mother’s growth and success- the process of her becoming strong. From a woman in love; to a woman divorced, Mary saw it all. Disregarding the toughest times, she found the strength to pray. Then there was the darkest time of her life, when she was technically, not praying. However, her quest for the greater power never ceased. She questioned, observed, argued, imbibed, learnt and taught. Her generosity as a mother, a friend, a co-worker and a guide will never cease to amaze. 

Incidentally, Mary also showed the typical human traits of vanity, remorse, anger, dominance, yet, through it all, she realized her weaknesses, accepting to learn to live with them. This in time became her biggest asset- her resilience. The Audacity to be Divine teaches us acceptance of one’s shortcomings. Even one’s misfortunes add to the sense of a strong self.

Author Judith Halbreich narrates her mother’s story in the first person. We hear Mary talk, feel, cry, smile and experience the greatest joys of becoming a grandmother and sharing her trust in God. The Audacity to be Divine talks about the courage it takes to follow a spiritual path in our world. It is about affirming the fact that not all people are spiritually inclined nor will everyone understand one’s sheer love for the divine. Yet again, faith is not blind. Only a person who can question can explore spirituality in the truest sense (the anecdote about a professor hits the bull’s eye). The biography has no prejudices- but is a picture of how Mary saw life, through the eyes of her daughter. The book begins with the eulogy of Fr Thomas Keating, and what a great introduction to the main character of the novel- Mary Mrozowski. 

The author mentions how she toiled for years to make her mother’s biography a reality. And rightly so. Good things take time! From a daughter to her mother- here’s the biggest gift of all. WeLoveQualityBooks recommend The Audacity to be Divine to everyone who wants to understand the real meaning of life. You may take any path or choose any faith- but it all leads to one centring prayer- to be one with the Almighty.

Our verdict: There is only one rating that such a lovely book deserves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -5 stars!

The Audacity to be DivineThe Audacity to be Divine by Judith Halbreich

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Book Review- A Dress the Color of the Sky

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Title: A Dress the Color of the Sky

Author: Jennifer Irwin

Date of Publishing: 17 October 2017

Publisher: Donkey Skin Productions

Number of pages: 322 pages

ISBN-10: 0999009656

ISBN-13: 978-0999009659

A Dress the Color of the Sky is a romance by author Jennifer Irwin.

Clothes play a huge role in women’s lives. As and when their mindset changes, so do the way they dress. Sometimes, the change is subtle while at other, more drastic. Therefore, women’s wardrobe is a peek into their immediate worlds. The name of the novel, A Dress the Color of the Sky symbolises the protagonist’s life preferences. 

Taking the theory forward, author Jennifer Irwin shares the story of an addict named Prudence, who checks into rehab and the cathartic experience alters the way she visualizes her world. As she understands self-worth, her confidence grows. She outgrows the need for external validation- be it in the form of her appearance or people’s reaction to her. 

She transforms so much from the self-conscious person that she was that she is even ready to take the challenge of wearing ‘Donkeyskin’, in a stride.

The novel through Prudence and other characters bring out how time is responsible for modifying the complexity of relationship, perspectives and priorities.

Author Jennifer Irwin‘s writing style is smooth and modern. She switches from the past to the present, smoothly. The novel A Dress the Color of the Sky is an interesting read- time well spent. 

A romantic novel is not just a story of a protagonist’s relationship with other characters but also with herself/himself. A Dress the Color of the Sky is the story of Prudence and how she falls in love with herself. 

For this touching, realistic, life-changing romance, we @WeLoveQualityBooks gives A Dress the Color of the Sky by author Jennifer Irwin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – five stars.

 

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Book Review- The Ahava Order

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Title: The Ahava Order

Author: Robert Przbylski

Date of Publishing: 16 June 2019

Publisher: Royal Hawaiian Press

Number of pages: 196 pages

ASIN: B07T442CVV

The Ahava Order by author Robert Przbylski is a fantasy adventure in a pseudo-medieval world.

The novel has all the mystical creatures you can think of and more. It is a dream work that will keep you engaged. What stood out was the fate of the vampires (we don’t want to reveal the plot, but it is beautiful).

Robert Przbylski has also introduced a variety of elixir in The Ahava Order. This is a very important concept for the idea of elixir can indeed be subjective. While some may need an elixir to become immortal, some need elixir for good health, for love and so on. The Ahava Order also brings out how good and bad influence changes our course of fate.

The novel connects rightly with our world and our times. Many instances are easily relatable. Unfortunately, the proper nouns used in the novel are tough to connect with and remember. It somehow alienates the readers to some extent. The second round of proofreading would make the plot of The Ahava Order tighter.

If you wish to read a novel with a different and fascinating take on a pseudo-medieval action fantasy, we @ WeLoveQualityBooks will recommend you to give The Ahava Order by author Robert Przbylski a read.

For an interesting read that is brimming with creativity, we @WeLoveQualityBooks gives The Ahava Order ⭐⭐⭐ – three stars.

The Ahava OrderThe Ahava Order by Robert Przybylski
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The Comedian- A book review

Book Review- The Comedian

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Title: The Comedian

Author: Sean-Paul Thomas

Date of Publishing: 3 June 2019

Publisher: Paul Thomas Publishing; 1 edition

Number of pages: 79 pages

ASIN: B07SPDKVY1

The Comedian is a lovely novelette written by author Sean-Paul Thomas.

Like his other writings, author Sean-Paul Thomas creates an alluring take of a man who at his height of success and brink of reaching the autumn of his life. Then one day, he gets an opportunity to relive his past. He gets to understand the consequences of his choices and how his life could have panned out to be had he chosen differently.

Every person gets a chance to re-evaluate the choices they make in their lives, just like the protagonist. There are also times when we misunderstand people or circumstances, only because of our own complexes. The beauty of The Comedian is that it touches on these nuances of the human psyche while weaving an engaging story.

What stood out were the women characters of the novelette. Although the protagonist is a man, it is the strength of the women characters that give the story a push forward and offers it a decisive direction.

For a wonderful read, we @ WeLoveQualityBooks, give author Sean-Paul ThomasThe Comedian four sparkling stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Comedian: A dark and humourous, noveletteThe Comedian: A dark and humourous, novelette by Sean-Paul Thomas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Book Review- The Resemblance

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Title: The Resemblance

Author: Clarke Wainikka

Date of Publishing: 21 August 2019

Number of pages: 216 pages

ISBN-10: 1687523053

ISBN-13: 978-1687523051

The Resemblance is an action/thriller/drama by author Clarke Wainikka.

Louise and Danny Rickshaw are an unhappily married couple. Louise has a cordial relationship with her mom, Gloria and is closer to her sister, Joey.

Louise is a victim of domestic violence who finds a way to furtively begin a journey to find her lost confidence and self-respect.

While Louise tries to remodel her life into a fulfilling one, women in her vicinity start dying. Accidentally, Louise finds out that the victims resemble her!

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That is how the intrigue in the novel The Resemblance escalates.

As a reader, you try to unravel the mystery. You make guesses. Rest assured, the author Clarke Wainikka has the readers confused and engrossed.

The story of The Resemblance progresses smoothly. With every turn of the page, the book becomes more and more absorbing.

Author Clarke Wainikka closes all the ends of the novel. The author’s writing presents a strong woman who weathers all the storm to salvage her existence, not using the conventional methods.

Any human being who is or has been a victim of domestic violence must read this book. Sometimes we don’t understand the extent of what we are going through unless we see that happening to someone else. The graphic yet artistic description of all that Louise goes through makes author Clarke Wainikka’s writing a masterpiece.

No, don’t get me wrong! It takes a genius to describe the most gruesome circumstance or emotion with such a perfect metaphor that it somehow acts as a creative buffer to all the goriness around.

The Resemblance underlines the effect of childhood complexes, experiences, disappointments that shape a personality. The novel beautifully describes what draws some to self-destructive choices in live while there are others who can ignore their superego and succumb to the most animalistic instinct.

In a world where violence (physical, emotional and psychological) is on a rise, the novel will give the reader to question the existing nuances that drive everyday living.

For a beautiful, engrossing and artistically gorgeous novel, The Resemblance– we at WeLoveQualityBooks give author Clarke Wainikka’s realistic and captivating writing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -5 stars.

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Book Review – Grand Portage

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Title: Grand Portage

Author: Scott Seeger

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Date of Publishing: 22 February 2019

Number of pages: 257 pages

ISBN-10: 1979311501

ISBN-13: 978-1979311502

 

Grand Portage is an action/adventure by author Scott Seeger.

 

The book is about Tyler Chambers, a brilliant nuclear physicist who chooses to live a life with his lady love rather than pursue a career in nuclear physics. As they say, talent can’t be smothered, Tyler uses his genius to invent the pool noodle.

 

Not as ambitious as his genius deserves, Tyler prefers a life of comfort over a life of making the impossible a reality. However, an impulsive decision and its aftermath are like a slap on Tyler’s face.

He stops running, gives up on a life of intellectual mediocrity and plunges into a challenge that’s most unlike him.

 

The vision that garners different reactions and immense opposition. A group of old friends stand by Tyler and ensure he doesn’t give up on his new mission

 

Grand Portage by Scott Seeger is a great novel for those who might have forgotten what they were meant to be or those who realize they have lost something in leading a life they chose. It is about new beginnings and fighting for what we believe in.

 

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WeLoveQualityBooks Reviews Grand Portage by Scott Seeger

Author Scott Seeger in his novel Grand Portage also brings up the important subject of the use of nuclear energy versus the consumption of natural resources as a source of energy.

 

The book answers many pertinent questions that environmentalists and naysayers usually come up with to desist the use of radioactive substances as a source of energy.

 

Science is not only about invention. It is also about being responsible. Grand Portage highlights the fact. Most importantly, the novel talks about true friendship, leadership and what it takes to make dreams come true- perseverance and tenacity.

 

The novel moves from past to However, the pace again picks up. present. At times, that makes portions of the book a little slow, although it soon picks up.

 

Grand Portage by Scott Seeger also discusses how when dreams have a vision that encompasses the greatest good of mankind, people come together to support the vision.

 

The book begins and with Tyler Chambers’ speech. How the author brings the story full circle was a standout.

 

The fact that Grand Portage by Scott Seeger made us realize how important it is to re-evaluate how we use energy in daily life, consider conserving energy and push ourselves to achieve our goals, we at WeLoveQualityBooks give the novel Grand Portage by Scott Seeger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -5 stars.

 

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Book Review: EmpowerEd by Jennifer Price

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Title: EmpowerEd (Using Real Case Examples to Look Deeper into IEP Management)

Author: Jennifer Price

Publisher: Law Office of Jennifer O. Price (7 October 2019)

Date of Publishing: 7 October 2019

Number of pages: 114 pages

ISBN-10: 1733434100

ISBN-13: 978-173343410

To write a book is always a great opportunity to connect with the readers. However, to write a book with a purpose to spread awareness among the readers is a huge responsibility.

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Author Jennifer Price through EmpowerEd (Using Real Case Examples To Look Deeper into IEP Management) has not only done a great job at educating the readers about learning difficulties in school-going children, but she has also shared case studies to elaborate on the issues and share the right course of action.

Every chapter of EmpowerEd ends with a few questions that help determine if the parents/caregiver have faced similar difficulties and how they can zero on the fact that their children need help.

The book EmpowerEd does not only mention about those children who have learning disabilities and need special attention but also about those students who excel at their area of interest and at school even with the learning disability/ difficulty.

It is imperative for parents, caregivers, teachers, school administration and the education department to appreciate how every student is different and how important it is it deals with each problem with a case by case perspective.

Individualised Education Programme is an important concept. It is an effective method to spread effective education among children. However, there are many parents who do now recognize if their children need special IEP. There are parents who do understand the need, but they don’t know how to get their children the much-needed attention.

Author Jennifer Price has addressed many telltale signs and how to ensure that parents/caregivers get their children the best possible academic help through the book EmpowerEd.

It is amazing to see how much America cares about providing the best possible and effective education for young citizens. I hope other developing countries also get inspired by EmpowerEd by Jennifer Price and overhaul the education system in their countries.

Only education can carve a successful next generation. EmpowerEd by Jennifer Price is an eye-opener. For such a valuable contribution to society, we at WeLoveQualityBooks give EmpowerEd (Using Real Case Examples To Look Deeper into IEP Management) by Jennifer Price, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5 Stars!

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Book Review: Every Time He Dies

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Title: Every Time He Dies

Author: Tara East

Publisher: Tara East; 1 edition

Date of Publishing: 5 November 2019

Sold By: Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings Private Limited

Number of pages: 253 pages

ASIN: B07WSGQ3CY

Every Time He Dies is a soft-boiled crime/mystery novel with paranormal elements.The wonderful novel will release around November 5, 2019 and is a novel every book lover should look forward to.

Without giving the plot away, author Tara East has written a beautiful novel about relationships with a twist of the supernatural. By the end of the novel, you are likely to put down the book to call your parent or that distant cousin or aunt that you always loved, but for some reason haven’t kept in touch with. You will count your blessings, remember those who have impacted your life permanently and in a good way.

Daphe, the protagonist goes through a myriad of emotions after she meets a stranger and befriends him. He teaches her of the purest kind of love that is not ascertained by names and titles. He teaches her to forgive and move on. He teaches her what living is really about.

While the stranger teaches Daff about life, her best friend reminds her of what true friends are all about.

While Daff journeys through unusual circumstances, she learns about her strengths and gifts that transforms her life.

Author Tara East has come up with a novel one can easily connect to. The language is simple and evocative. The author creates beautiful imagery with her words in the novel, Every Time He Dies.

The novel Every Time He Dies by Tara East has an interesting plot  The climax of the book is unpredictable. This is a novel that you can’t stop thinking about until you finish it. The end of the book makes it unforgettable.

An interesting, thrilling, mysterious and lovely book like Every Time He Dies by Tara East absolutely deserves 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️