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Reviews by Brenda King
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Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me:
Christians and the Spanking Controversy(by Samuel Martin)
Many of today’s Christian authors espouse the idea that children are precious gifts from God, but when all is said and done, must be controlled—usually through physical discipline—to ensure godly adulthood. Is this view biblical?
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Scars
and Stilettos: The Transformation of
an Exotic Dancer(by Harmony Dust)
College student Harmony Dust found herself battling deep wounds from the past—wounds which, along with an abusive boyfriend and mounting credit card debt, opened the door to the unthinkable.
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Train Up a Child
(Warning: Sensitive Content)(by Michael & Debi Pearl)
In recent years this book has risen in popularity. The main reason is two-fold: The authors address the age-old parental cry of “How can I do it right?” and accompany their formula with promises of happy, compliant children and a peaceful home.
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Sarabeth
Palmer 1963-64
(by Tina James)
This is a tender and inspiring book for young girls. It is well written, and the integration of actual historical happenings adds an intriguing and educational element.
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Committed
to the Covenant
(by Elizabeth Lapp)
Elizabeth believed she and Emanuel enjoyed a happy, healthy marriage. They had two beautiful children, an adequate income, and a caring church family. But one day her world came crashing down when she learned it was all an illusion.
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Quivering
Daughters—Hope and Healing for the
Daughters of Patriarchy
(by Hillary McFarland)
For many wives and daughters, the Christian home is not always a safe place. Scripture is used to manipulate. God is used as a weapon.
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Ready
to Win Over Depression (by Thelma Wells)
This book is at once powerful and refreshing. Ms. Wells starts by sharing her own experience with depression, insisting that if you struggle with it too, you are not crazy.
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Brenda
King serves as the director of Positively Feminine and writes
Bookmarked, a bi-monthly review column. Her passion is providing
meaningful and Christ-honoring online content for women and their families. She and her
husband live in Ohio and have one child. In her spare time she enjoys reading,
writing, hiking, and spending time with her family.
