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Her Quiet Revolution by Marianne Monson
A historically rich novel that brings to life the fascinating story of America’s first female state senator, Martha Hughes Cannon, who was also a doctor, suffragist, and champion of public health in the frontier territory of Utah in the late 19th century.
This is the first historical fiction novel based on the life of Cannon, a woman whose extraordinary life as a pioneer woman paralleled the life of the nation, struggling to grow and expand westward, wrestling with the rights and freedoms guaranteed to all citizens, including women, and overcoming tremendous odds and roadblocks by forging the American spirit of the west: independence, innovation and dedication, which defined her generation and this chapter in American history. From Shadow Mountain Publishing, purchase at http://shdwmtn.co/vPFDuK
Dream Like Jesus
Rebekah Simon-Peter explores her own spiritual journey and helps leaders learn to get past the “standard” Christianity and learn to dream like Jesus, thus inspiring individuals and congregations to dream and achieve dreams previously thought impossible.
“Drawing on her family roots of both Jewish and Christian faith, she challenges the Church to dream again, to recapture the vision of making the Kingdom of God a reality. ‘Dream Like Jesus’ invites the Church to quit making excuses and to once again tap into the transforming power of Jesus.” From Market Square Publishing, purchase at http://bit.ly/37Vsq5D
The 3rd Power by Scott W. Ventrella
With all the bad news swirling around, it’s easy to get dragged down. In this ever-changing world ––at a time where it seems we need God and guidance the most ––many have abandoned their faith and institutional religion.
Christian leadership coach Scott Ventrella’s latest book provides a simple yet powerful framework to lead us through these tough times, using faith to connect with the divine. Filled with anecdotes as well as practical tools for reconnecting to yourself (Me Power), your community (We Power), and God (Thee Power), “The 3rd Power” allows readers to explore a deeper relationship with the divine – whether it’s a reconnection with God or allowing Him in for the first time. From Crosslink Publishing, purchase at https://amzn.to/3adfKsH.
The Heartless by David Putnam
For fans of Robert Crais and John Sandford, former LA County Deputy Bruno Johnson is now a bailiff in the courts having stepped down from his role on the Violent Crimes Team to spend more time with his daughter, Olivia. Bruno fears his job decision may have come too late when he gets a frantic call to extricate Olivia from a gunpoint situation in a LA gang-infested neighborhood.
His desperation escalates when he realizes Louis Barkow, a stone-cold killer awaiting trial, had orchestrated that deadly tableau. When Barkow and three other criminals break out of jail and hit the streets, Bruno is plunged back into violent crime mode and the walls are caving in. From Oceanview Publishing, purchase at https://amzn.to/35IS5Nx
