The Sorcerer's Daughter

The third stand-alone Shannara novel in the Defenders of Shannara series, following The High Druid’s Blade and The Darkling Child, easily accessible to new readers of epic fantasy.

The daughter of a reviled sorcerer, Leofur is nothing like her dreaded father. When her life-partner, Paxon Leah, leaves on a dangerous mission, Leofur protects Paxon’s sister. When she is abducted Leofur is forced to choose between saving Paxon from a mission gone badly awry, or hiring the services of the best tracker in the world to go after her life-partner’s sister.

This was a good stand alone book by Brooks.
His former works for me time and time again.
If you are a fan of his this is a must read

Miracles and Massacres

From Goodreads.com discription#1 bestselling author Glenn Beck gives us inspiring, courageous, and little-known stories from American history, from the Founders through September 11.

Don’t miss the huge bestseller Miracles and Massacres, history as you’ve never heard it told and incredible events that you never knew existed.

HISTORY AS IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE TOLD: TRUE AND THRILLING. 

Thomas Edison was a bad guy—and bad guys usually lose in the end. 

World War II radio host “Tokyo Rose” was branded as a traitor by the US government and served time in prison. In reality, she was a hero to many. 

Twenty US soldiers received medals of honor at the Battle of Wounded Knee—yet this wasn’t a battle at all; it was a massacre. 

Paul Revere’s midnight ride was nothing compared to the ride made by a guy named Jack whom you’ve probably never heard of. 

History is about so much more than memorizing facts. It is, as more than half of the word suggests, about the story. And, told in the right way, it is the greatest one ever written: Good and evil, triumph and tragedy, despicable acts of barbarism and courageous acts of heroism. 

The things you’ve never learned about our past will shock you. The reason why gun control is so important to government elites can be found in a story about Athens that no one dares teach. Not the city in ancient Greece, but the one in 1946 Tennessee. The power of an individual who trusts his gut can be found in the story of the man who stopped the twentieth hijacker from being part of 9/11. And a lesson on what happens when an all-powerful president is in need of positive headlines is revealed in a story about eight saboteurs who invaded America during World War II. 

If the truth shall set you free, then your freedom begins on page one of this book. By the end, your understanding of the lies and half-truths you’ve been taught may change, but your perception of who we are as Americans and where our country is headed definitely will.

My thoughts.

Be sure to check the notes in the back as a lot of stuff was imagined based on how they interpreted their research. So the end product is more "based on a true story" historical fiction than accurate history. 

I knew some of the stories but some I did not.

I enjoyed this...not sure if i can recommend it but if you like Glen Beck then give it a try

Man's Search for Meaning

From Goodreads.com:Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945, Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering, but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theory--known as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos ("meaning")--holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.

At the time of Frankl's death in 1997, Man's Search for Meaning had sold more than 10 million copies in twenty-four languages. A 1991 reader survey for the Library of Congress that asked readers to name a "book that made a difference in your life" found Man's Search for Meaning among the ten most influential books in America.

My thoughts:I know quite a few that found this book to be life changing. I did not. If I had read it back in the 70-80's maybe.
The first part details the authors time in Nazi camps during WWII and I found that extremely interesting and thought provoking.
I found myself coming back time and time again to the simple question of what would I have done if put in the same circumstance. I didn't have a solid answer. I have what I hope I would be and od but never will know thank goodness.
The last part of the book goes into the authors  brand of science of the mind. It is now a bit outdated but it was nice to read where he got his ideas from and so much more agreeable than Freud.

The Holy Secret

From Goodreads.com:Many today carry a secret: We do not love what we have been commanded to love. We do not love what is holy. Although we might reverence things that are deemed holy- the temple, for example, and the scriptures, and the Sabbath- we do not love them. Not really. Not with our whole souls.

The Holy Secret is the story of a man who learns how to love what matters. As he does, he learns another secret: Love for holiness transforms life itself. His realization of what he had been missing may lead you to some discoveries of your own!

I listened to this on CD and found it better than I reviewed last time. In truth I didn't even realize that I had read this in 2010 until I logged on here and saw I had done so.
This book is a "story" to bring to light a way to study the scriptures. I still did not hear anything new but enjoyed it more than before.
I do find myself wanting to be like Al in the book. To have that knowledge at the tip of your finger...well I know how to get there! I would recommend a listen or read to help you think about a different way to study and get into the scripture sturdy

Previous Review 2010:Not sure what to say. I know most love this book but for me I was a little bored. I am not trying to brag but there was not anything new to me here. I have dug into my reading as suggested for quite awhile now but I still recommend this to any who want a idea on how to start their study of the scriptures.

The Tempest

This is one of my favorite plays. Not only of Shakespeare but all plays.

It has Family, Drama, revenge, comedy basically everything.

A must read in my Opinion 

Darth Vader and Friends

Don't know if this really counts as a book or not but I read it anyway. I found the pictures to be wonderful and the inside jokes brought a smile to my face.

I know there are others by this author and look forward to reading those.

A quick must read for all Star Wars fans.

Star Wars; Remnant

To be fair I really did not realize that this is book 14 in a series when I started.

The action parts were nice and the characters seemed true to who I had in my head.

 

Will revisit this once I read more in this line of books that happen before this one.