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Lost and Found in Mexico: A Widow’s Road to Recovery by Candy Wolff Review

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Author Candy Wolff shares with readers the purpose and hope she found in the wake of loss and grief in the book “Lost and Found in Mexico: A Widow’s Road to Recovery”.

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The Synopsis

In Lost and Found in Mexico, A Widow’s Road to Recovery, delve into the heartfelt narrative of Candy, whose story is an intricate tapestry of love, faith, and resilience. Her romance with Ross is not a fairy tale but a reflection of real-life struggles and triumphs, offering solace and wisdom to those navigating their own relationships.

Candy’s unwavering faith in brighter days ahead serves as a beacon of hope amidst the storm, a testament to her profound love for Ross and his unwavering support. Yet, when tragedy strikes and he is taken from her, Candy’s endurance becomes her most potent weapon as she navigates the emotional tempest that follows.

Through the depths of grief and uncertainty, Candy’s story becomes more than just a narrative-it becomes a lifeline for readers grappling with their own losses. From the tender moments of love to the harrowing depths of grief, Lost and Found in Mexico is a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and a source of invaluable insight for those facing similar trials.

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The Review

This was a heartfelt and emotional read. The author powerfully brings readers into the heart of her struggles, honing in on the emotional and mental struggles that she faced in those days after her loss. The depth of the author’s writing style allows the reader to feel immersed in these memories and experiences, and the intricate detail the author puts into her writing brings the visceral and shocking realities of loss to light in a very real way.

The author’s book highlights the honesty that the author writes with and the realities of love and relationships. While many people get lost in the fairytale aspect of love, especially in a relationship’s early days, most people realize that true love comes with its struggles, as no one is perfect. The author expertly shares these realities and hones in on the good and bad moments that made up her relationship. The spiritual nature of the author’s journey through grief will resonate with many who turn to faith in times of struggle.

The Verdict

Heartbreaking, thoughtful, and engaging author Candy Wolff’s “Lost and Found in Mexico: A Widow’s Road to Recovery” is a must-read nonfiction memoir meets inspirational book. The relatability of the author’s journey and struggles, the hopeful overtones as the book progresses, and the guidance that her book brings to readers will stay with the audience long after the book finishes. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

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Candy Wolff is a dynamic professional with a diverse background in marketing, sales, event management, writing, and public speaking.

As the CEO and President of “Irreplaceably You,” Candy is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to have open financial conversations, be prepared for the unexpected, and thrive in the face of adversity.

Candy’s approach is unique and pragmatic. She understands that losing a significant other is a very emotional and stressful time, and she helps people deal with it in a practical and compassionate way. Candy is a great listener and has an incredible ability to connect with people on a personal level. Her talks are inspiring and motivating, and she leaves her audience with a sense of hope and renewed energy.

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The 57-Year-Old Promise by Del Hickman Review

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Author Del Hickman shares the story of the child that he and his wife found a home for, and the journey through adoption in the book “The 57-Year-Old Promise”.

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The Synopsis

57 years after praying over a three-day-old baby, a teenage couple found out how God marvelously, more than they ever could have expected, actually DID answer that prayer! From conception, to birth, through childhood to adulthood, and finally to reunion. A true life story that will keep your attention from beginning to ending!

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The Review

This was a heartfelt and emotional read. The author did a wonderful job of finding the right balance between the personal aspects of the adoption process while also infusing their faith and emotional state during the entire journey. The fast pace of the narrative and the engaging writing style really held the reader’s attention greatly.

The heart of this narrative was the family connection that was found within the author’s story. The connection between the author and his wife, and the exploration of the adoption process and beyond, made this such a compelling read. The importance of faith and the way their journey brought them together years later with the child they brought into the world was a heartfelt connection that readers will be able to make with the author’s story.

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The Verdict

Memorable, heartfelt, and engaging, author Del Hickman’s “The 57-Year-Old Promise” is a must-read nonfiction book of faith and adoption. The sheer volume of detail the author was able to bring into such a short read, and the emotional weight of the author’s journey will keep readers invested in this powerful read. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Currently a Realtor in San Diego, I’ve been married to Donna for 58 years and have 3 wonderful children and 5 unbelievable grandchildren plus 2 great-grandchildren. Jesus is the center of our family and we have been blessed! I hope our story might strengthen your faith and give you great hope!

http://www.57yearoldpromise.com/

The Indispensable Element by Micah Huggins Review

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Author Micah Huggins shares the tips and lessons that will help identify the things holding a person back from becoming their best selves in the book “The Indispensable Element”.

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The Synopsis

In The Indispensable Element, attorney, pastor and author Micah Huggins lays out the framework to be a better version of yourself. He teaches you how to identify the things that are holding you back and lays out a plan to step up and lead in your relationships, your work, and your personal life.  

If you are looking to become the leader God created you to be, great leadership starts with leading yourself.  

In The Indispensable Element, you will learn how to: 

•Naturally attract followers and supporters.  

•Strengthen your personal and professional relationships.  

•Position yourself for new and better career opportunities.  

•Break unproductive habits and develop habits that serve you.  

•Become confident enough to pursue your biggest dreams.  

Get ready to lead yourself to the life you desire today! 

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The Review

This was an intriguing and memorable read. The author found the perfect balance between personal anecdotes and teachable lessons that helped show the potential for leadership in everyone. The book was fast-paced and kept the reader invested in the personal stories of the author’s life that helped illustrate the lessons each chapter was illustrating, using a perfect blend of imagery and atmosphere to get their point across.

The two biggest talking points that will resonate with readers are faith and leadership. The author goes to great lengths to show how leadership potential resides within us all, and it is through hard work and nurturing those skills within us that we are able to become the leaders we can be. The author’s unique perspective comes from their strong belief in their faith, and this will appeal to many people in the business world who also hold a strong faith and wish to utilize their faith’s practices in how they approach business models and leadership roles both in business and in life altogether.

The Verdict

Resourceful, enlightening, and memorable, author Micah Huggins’s “The Indispensable Element” is a must-read nonfiction memoir and business/leadership book that will resonate with both religious and nonreligious readers. The straightforward lessons and the powerful experiences that drove those teachable moments in the author’s life resonate with the reader greatly and will help to drive home the lessons in the reader’s minds overall. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Micah E. Huggins is a dynamic leader, motivational speaker, and community leader with a passion for helping others discover and develop their leadership abilities. He firmly believes everyone has the innate ability to lead and anyone can step up and fulfill their potential with the right guidance and motivation.  

Micah is an accomplished attorney, holding a law degree from the prestigious University of North Carolina School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. As an attorney, he has been honored with numerous awards for his outstanding work in the field. The National Academy of Criminal Defense has recognized him as one of the “Top 10 Attorneys under 40” from the state of North Carolina, and he has also been recognized as one of the top three criminal defense lawyers in Greensboro.  

Micah’s unwavering dedication to helping others unlock their full potential sets him apart as an attorney and as a pastor. He has presented or served on panels at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Winston-Salem State University, Elon University School of Law, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill, and Duke University.  

Micah lives in North Carolina with his wife and 3 children. 

God’s Little Black Dress for Women: How to Put on the Full Armor of God Without Losing Your Femininity by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes Review

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Author and Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes take readers of faith on an intimate journey to discover the femininity of God’s armor in the book “God’s Little Black Dress for Women: How to Put on the Full Armor of God Without Losing Your Femininity”. 

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The Synopsis

Women want to be spiritually stylish, but wearing the armor of God sounds clunky and unattractive. In “Gods’ Little Black Dress for Women: How to Put on the Full Armor of God Without Losing Your Femininity”, we discover how God tailor-makes a “little black dress of truth” that is battle ready for every occasion. Each of the 12 chapters is followed by a “Teaching Highlights” and “Participants’ Guide” complete with memory verse and prayer focus scriptures. Also included is an excellent “Leaders’ Discussion Guide”, “Small Group Leadership Guidelines”, “The ABC’s of a Small Group Covenant” and much more! Don’t miss the “Memorable Quotes” on page 179!

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The Review

This is definitely a well-written and thought-provoking read for faithful readers. The balance of personal storytelling with introspective discussions of faith was well represented in the author’s work, and the interactive part of the guide made this book feel more personal and connected to the reader themselves. 

The attention to detail the author gives to this book in regard to the biblical verses and the way the author was able to find ways of incorporating femininity and female empowerment into the lessons that each chapter taught were great to see. The importance of making more room for positive interactions for women and supporting women in general when it comes to faith and religion as a whole is so important in this modern age, and seeing the author’s work incorporate this into the lessons showed through her powerful experiences and memories. 

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The Verdict

Thoughtful, enlightening, and memorable, author and Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes’s “God’s Little Black Dress for Women” is a must-read nonfiction book for faith and religious readers looking to find positive feminism engagement for modern-day Christianity. The heart and encouragement readers will find in this book and the interactive nature of the book will resonate with readers greatly. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Dr. Katherine received her BA in English and a MA in Elementary Education at Adelphi University. She received her Doctorate of Education and Supervision at Arizona State University. Katherine taught for 8 years before moving to the principalship of K-8 and K-6 schools for approximately 10 years. She has served as a freelance writer for various magazines including, Church Weekly, Prom Guide and Glendale Magazine. When Katherine isn’t working as counselor or writing curriculum she loves painting and photography. Some of her work in art, poetry and short stories has been distinguished by awards including the New York Mayor’s contribution to the arts Award, Outstanding Resident Artist of Arizona and the Foundations Awards at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She also runs recreationally, coordinates fitness boot-camps for women and has a black belt in Taekwondo. Katherine loves speaking to groups delivering her messages with quick wit and real-life stories. She has been involved in church ministry for 18 years leading women’s ministry, teaching, playing piano, singing, and teaching liturgical dance.

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Your Identity in Christ: Who You Are and Whose You Are by Robin Revis Pyke, Ph.D. Review

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Author and Christian Life Coach Robin Revis Pyke, Ph.D., shares with readers the guidance and devotional they need to find the path of self-discovery through the Biblical teachings of Christianity to be their best selves in the book “Your Identity in Christ: Who You Are and Whose You Are”.

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The Synopsis

At some point in their lives, many women may question who they are meant to be or their purpose in life. While struggling with identity, women are often surrounded by messages telling them who they should be or what they should believe in based on the thoughts and opinions of others. But this is not who God says we are, and the world’s values are not up to God’s standards or what He expects of us.

In a thirty-one day devotional, Christian life coach and mentor, Dr. Robin Revis Pyke, leads women down an introspective path of self-discovery inspired by lasting biblical truths. While encouraging women to embrace God’s Word and promises, she offers daily inspiration that guides overwhelmed female souls to understand their true identity in Christ through a powerful message of hope that we are all loved, accepted, and chosen. Included are reflection and study questions that can also be utilized as journal prompts.

Your Identity in Christ is a thirty-one day devotional that takes women on a spiritual journey to understand and embrace their identities as beautiful, valuable daughters of God.

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The Review

This was an engaging and thoughtful read for Christian and faith-based readers. The author does an incredible job of crafting a guide that is straightforward yet deep-thinking, giving readers time to contemplate and reflect on their lives and how it relates to their faith at the same time. The empathy and kindness that the author’s voice comes through in the writing are truly wonderful to see and provide a great environment for self-reflection.

To me, the heart of this book rested in the strong themes that this book put together in the guide, especially that of being true to yourself and not to the ideals society expects of you. While the author’s message rings true for those who are religious and is definitely geared towards women of that faith, the message overall can apply to everyone, giving women a chance to ignore the trends and expectations that are placed on them by an oftentimes unforgiving society and instead be the person they feel they truly are, which is a message everyone should hear. 

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The Verdict

Memorable, thoughtful, and engaging, author Robin Revis Pyke, Ph.D.’s “Your Identity in Christ” is a must-read nonfiction self-help and Christian women’s book that faith-readers will not want to put down. The depth of information and guidance will be a welcome delight for readers as they seek to balance their life with the expectations of their faith and God. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Robin is a Certified Christian Life Coach and Mentor focusing on spiritual formation. She has fervently served as a mentor for more than 20 years. Robin is passionate about her mission: Biblical mentorship, Biblical leadership, and Biblical fellowship. She is the founder of the Reflecting Life Community, an online community for faith-filled women. A platform for sharing stories and experiences, and learning from one another through inspired connection and conversation.

Upon her enrollment at Trinity International University, Robin fell in love with the study of God’s Word. She continued her graduate education at Barry University with her research focus on the benefits of mentoring, where she received her Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Education. Robin is a certified Christian Life Coach and received certification in Women’s Christian Leadership. She is currently pursuing a certification in Bible Studies and Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In addition to her published research, The Benefits of Mentoring, her publications also include Leadership Lessons from Women of the Bible: 5-day devotional and The Beatitudes: A 5-day journaling reflection. She is preparing to launch her newest publication, Your Identity in Christ: Who You Are and Whose You Are 31-day devotional in early 2023.

A Florida native, Robin lives in Central Florida with her husband, Scott, and her small Yorkie aRLo. When she is not spending time with her family, Robin spends her time writing, speaking, teaching, and mentoring both contemporaries and students worldwide.

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When Grace Found Me: Real-Life Stories of Women of Faith Volume Three by Kim Lengling Review

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Author Kim Lengling returns to share 19 stories of women who were able to experience God’s grace and the impact it had on their lives in her book “When Grace Found Me: Real-Life Stories of Women of Faith Volume Three”. 

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The Synopsis

Have you recognized and received God’s grace?

Experience and read of God’s grace placed upon nineteen women within the pages of this book. He brought together women of different cultures, countries, and backgrounds to share their testimony of when God’s grace found them and changed them forever. No matter where you are, there He is.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

The Review

The author did an incredible job once more of giving readers a personal and emotional reading experience. The strength and conviction from which each of these women’s stories stems were greatly felt in the collection of stories found in this book, and the relatability of the stories helped drive home the connectivity we all share with one another in this life, through good times and bad. 

While not religious myself, one of the things that faith-based readers are going to really be driven by in this series overall is the impact that faith and recognition of a divine presence or grace can have on a person’s life when they need it the most. Whether you are a believer or not, recognizing when a person can find the motivation to make changes in their life or gain the confidence to move forward with other aspects of their life is always inspiring and heartwarming to read. The thing that really stuck out to me is how each story felt unique and contained in its own right, and left readers feeling a wide range of emotions, giving the collection some fresh perspectives and a new experience each time. 

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The Verdict

Memorable, emotional, and inspiring, author Kim Lengling’s “When Grace Found Me: Real-Life Stories of Women of Faith” is a must-read nonfiction book for faith-based readers and Christian disciplines. The connection that readers will be able to draw from these stories to their own life is endless and highlights the endless possibilities that life itself holds in store for us all. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Kim coordinates and is the lead author on a collaborative 3-book faith series, When Grace Found Me, with additional collaborative efforts to come in 2021. She is the mother of one grown daughter and has a rescue dog named Dexter.

Her writing showcases her faith and her emotional interpretation of nature and life and what it can teach us as we traverse this journey.

Kim has been writing since 2004 as a writer, author, and freelance writer. She is a co-author of two published books and one soon to be published in 2021. 

To learn more or to purchase a signed copy of any of Kim’s books, please visit www.kimlenglingauthor.com

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