Father John Main (1926-1982) was an Irish Benedictine monk raised in England who was instrumental in renewing interest in the living tradition of Christian Meditation. His work is being carried on by his friend and successor, Father Laurence Freeman (who provides the introduction to this book). It is edited by Paul Harris (also one of the founding members of the World Community for Christian Meditation, a non-profit organization based on the teachings of Father John). It consists of 365 readings--usually about 2-3 paragraphs in length--from the many books and lectures of Father John. These readings can be used devotionally or for basic instruction on the method recommended by Father John for Christian meditation, which is based ... Read More:
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This was the first book I read in the 'Uncommon Heroes' series but it certainly will not be the last! Right from our first meeting with Darcy, the retired CIA agent, to the end of the hunt for the terrorists, you are completely caught up in the drama and suspense. The insight into the world of Navy Seals leaves you wanting to hear more stories of their adventures and also of their loved ones waiting at home for their safe return. Although this book is based on the horror of the September 11 attacks, it does not glorify them or dwell on the devestation. Instead it gives a feeling of hope that there are people quietly working behind the scences to prevent terrorism in its many forms. The romantic side of the story leaves you desperate for ... Read More:
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The first book in the O'Malley series, following a family of siblings who met and adopted each other in orphanage and have extraordinary, but plausible, jobs. This story focuses on Kate O'Malley a hostage negotiator who meets an FBI agent, becomes a target and gets rapped up in a plane being blown up, though not all in the same day. A very good thriller with an edge of romance and the Christian / spiritual elements are extremely natural and well dealt with. Very good book and an excellent series. Only complaint is that everyone is so well off. Are all American Christians really rich?
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A book that is well written, informative and in daily digestable bite-sized chunks. Good for those who have little or no knowledge of Church history covering a wealth of people and events in Church history. It even has a very balanced section on Muhammed and Islam, which at first I raised an eyebrow at but found thoroughly helpful.
Whats was disappointing for me though, was the fact that it is very American in its outlook. OK for those on the other side of the Atlantic, I suppose. However that emphasis does have one major drawback. The book as a whole gives a very skewed view of Christian History. It also seems to me that the book draws on the history of American Christianity at the expense of much of Christian history in the larger ... Read More:
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Lisa O'Malley was a forensic psychologist in Chicago. She knew all about death and each stage the bodies go through. She had seen just about everything and had the nightmares to prove it. Her past gave her the ability to examine mountains of evidence and see hidden connections between victims and their killers. She was very good at her job because she was tenacious!
U.S. Marshal Quinn Diamond had been searching for Amy Ireland for over twenty years. The case was personal, possibly linked to the death of his father. He linked Amy with a friend in Chicago who had been murdered. Lisa O'Malley had handled the crime scene, so Quinn went to Lisa for help. However, by doing so, he put Lisa's life at risk!
This is one of the first books in a long time that I have just sat down and read cover to covr in a single sitting, it is interesting, and is in most senses a seqal to God's debries, although this time has an attual plot, although God's debries was fine without one. Defiantly worth reading.
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Having been gripped by all the previous six books in the Zion Covenant series, I assumed that London Refrain would would be of the same calibre. I was rather disappointed. The flyleaf unashamedly descibes it as 'a "Director's Cut", including a portion of the Thoene Classic 'The Twighlight of Courage' and thrilling, never-before-published scenes with characters you've come to know and love through the Zion Covenant series.' This is probably a fair description except that the book lacks the intensity of earlier Thoene novels. I felt that there were too many characters featured in this book considering the length of it and the descriptions of the characters were lacking; I didn't feel as though I was getting to know them again. ... Read More:
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This book offers daily quotes of inspiration for not just followers of the Daishonin but anyone interested in a fresh perspective on humanism. Many of the quotes are based on the humanism of Ikeda - rather than being simply lifted from the Gosho (teachings of the Daishonin).
A must for anyone who follows the Daishonin and an interest for those who don't.
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