Father's Day Books

This journal was a gift for my daughter who is getting married in September, 2010. I wanted something non-traditional to help keep her organized and to jot down little memories that she will be able to go back to throughout her life.

This was the perfect journal for her. She is thrilled with it. It is absolutely beautiful, excellent quality and the cost was about half what it would have been in a retail store.

I will definitely order from this company again!

I bought three of these for my niece for Christmas. She is a Lit Major and is an amazing writer. She loved them. I think that the money that you pay for them is incredible for the quality of these journals. No they are not real leather but they are beautiful despite the fact. I will but her more soon.

I can't imagine a more perfect looking journal for writing down important notes. Make no mistake, this is not really leather -- but it is an awesomely beautiful book with a museum-quality look.

No need to resist, this is worth the money -- just for how wonderful it makes you feel. What a great gift for yourself or a friend!

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my wife. She enjoys writing poetry and I wanted to give her something like a journal to copy them over to. I was lucky enough to come across this product which is just beautiful and very well made. She loves it. It is a great gift for anyone who writes poetry, keeps journals, or even short stories.

What a great buy. It was well worth the money. The magnetic closure is very nice.

I bought this children's book for my God-daughter who is eight. Her name is Sarah.

She really loves it and even, after reading, sent her mother a Mother's Day card that she made at school that read "I love you more than rainbows and higher than the sky". This book has helped her to verbally express love to those she loves and, of course, to all of us, who love her so very much. She is my nieces daughter as well as my God-daughter. She is a very bright child and it has inspired me to send her books from Amazon each week.

"I Love You More Than Rainbows", by Susan Crites, is an endearing picture book for young children. This is the perfect bedtime story for little ones and even older children. A parent can never use those three magic words too often..."I love you".

Has your child ever asked this question, "How much do you love me?" This book is a beautiful answer to that question. Children will love the rhyming words and will soon be reciting the text with you. The colorful full-page illustrations are lively and fun.

Susan and Jeff Crites started Operation Rainbows to distribute copies of this book to children of wounded warriors, fallen police and firefighters. Susan recently delivered copies of her book to wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

"So many things are nice
and things are fun to do.
But none of them compare
to the love I have for you."

I bought this for my grandson who is two and he wanted us to read it over and over again. The colors and pictures are spectacular. The story is perfect for children and adults. Loved the book.

I have given many of these books to extended family, friends, parents and children. I work for a doctor who has to read "I Love You More Than Rainbows" to his little girl often. This book opens up ways to express love to children and let them know how much they are loved, not only by parents but by others (especially the Lord!). One church read this book for their Children's Sermon during their worship hour. "I Love You More than Rainbows" is a keeper for years to come!

This is one of the greatest books I've seen in a long time. Our grandaughter loved it so much, she wanted us to read it every night before she went to sleep.

The story's message is excellent and the illustrations are colorful and eye-catching. A treasure for your child's library.

Every time I read my son this book, I choke up. What a beautiful book about how important the simple things are with daddies.

my son (21 mos) loves this book and has for several months now. i enjoy it as well. today he wanted it read to him 4 times in a row...

What a great message. I gave this as a gift for my husband and son on one of their birthdays. My husband loves reading it to our son. We actually are buying a second copy since the first has a very taped spine from the many times it's been read and brought on car trips. Our little guy likes reading it to his baby brother and of course takes it on every sleepover at Grandma's and Grandpa's house. We love this book.

My toddler loves this book. It is always one of her first choices when we're reading. She heads right to the tickling page and tickles the baby bear. The book is very sweet and simple and I always make sure we read it when daddy is away on business. The only bad thing I would say is that it would be better as a board book, she has torn out a couple of pages but we love it so much that I'm going to buy it again and keep it on a higher shelf!

I think this book is really beautiful. It's simple, but the story and illustrations are so sweet. I bought it for my new for my grand daughter. My daughter in law read it to her, and she just loved looking at the pictures. The price was very good for a hard cover book.

In this outstanding tribute by a son to his father I was moved deeply by the depth of love and appreciation that was evident at many levels in this family of O.C. Kemp. O.C.'s son, Kenny, has skillfully contrasted for the reader both the trials of being human as well as the divine victories sometimes encountered in this test we all call life. I was especially touched by the scene most revealingly shared with us by Kenny when, as a defensive and rebellious young adult who had moved away from home, his father nervously stopped by one Sunday morning and humbly asked him if he would like to go to Church with him. Kenny described how his father uncomfortably, and without judgment, stood there: "If he'd worn a hat, I'm sure he would have been holding it, running his hand around the rim nervously". Through Kenny's skillful artistry with words I actually FELT the depth of selfless love O.C. had for his son in condescending himself so. There were tears in my eyes, but they were tears of joy in the human capacity for divine love that we inherit from...Somewhere. Whether Kenny meant it this way or not, the CARPENTER that O.C. emulated was obviously the Man from Galilee. By the way, Kenny let down his own defenses and mercifully went with his Dad that morning, inadvertently revealing that in spite of his youthful rebelliousness there remained a bit of the compassionate Carpenter in himself, as well. If a book only ever touched one life, it would certainly be worth writing. In this case, the book has more than touched me. It has transformed me and given me new resolution to try to be a better, more loving person. Thank you, Kenny. ~ T. McKnight

Rare first self-published edition of the award-winning memoir likened favorably to 'Tuesdays with Morrie.' 'Dad Was a Carpenter' tells the story of O.C. Kemp's decline from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and the remarkable lessons his son Kenny learned in the aftermath of his father's death as he cleaned out a garage his dad had spent 40 years filling up. Full of touching and humorous anecdotes, this is a book that will make you laugh and cry and, if your father is still alive, give him a great big hug!

This is a very easy book to read. A personal account of the author's father and lessons he taught in his lifetime. I particularly enjoyed the quote at each chapter head - providing poignant direction.

The book is extremely well written with a clear heart, positive tone, and outlook on events that contribute to the author. Interpreting life events in this way can do nothing but add to one's life. Perhaps that is the greatest message of all here.

Slip behind the walls of a sons' reflection to reconcile the heart felt dissonance he feels between himself and his deceased father. A journey so well crafted that it is impossable to put down until his final words finish in a resolution of peace and love. Kenny Kemp leads us across the monumetal gulf that separates every child from his parental counter part and illuminates each step with insight and understanding. Can we know who our parents really are? Can we understand the world they passed through. Perhaps it's impossible. But Kemp gives us hope that just maybe we have a chance to get out of our own skin for a moment and look back to find that so much of what we must discover in ourselves is really uncovered in someone who came before us. If you have a sence for songs of the heart...then this is a journey worth taking.

I have tears running down my face after reading the end, but this book also made me laugh. I'll be ordering an extra copy for my son-in-law as he and my daughter await the birth of their first child. This moving story would make a perfect Christmas or Father's Day gift.

I had no idea this was actually about fasting and Henrys journaling. I actually bought this as another topic lead me to this and thought this would be of great insight. When I started reading it really drew me in. I have read 2 other books about fasting and this is diffently the book to read from a traveling view point. I simply love this book and have said this is my favorite thus far just under my Bible. I would encourage all to read this book and feel his journeys through 40 days. It's alot like you're with him in the wilderness experiencing God's hand. A+++

This book is inspiration to all who has the priviledge of reading it. You will realize that you, too, have the power to get through any struggle, if you believe! A must read for who more out of life!!

Henry Skaggs draws the reader into a world of fasting and prayer that few Westerners ever experience! The insights he gains and the spiritual power that he receives to complete the fast are nothing shy of miraculous. A poetic and transcendental work of the highest caliber!

This is a MUST read!! If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have a relationship with GOD, then read this book! Henry truly expessed how wonderful a relationship with the Lord can be if you step out on faith and BELIEVE. Thanks so much Henry for your obedience to be a vessel for GOD and ultimately change the lives of others..for the better.

This is a MUST read!! If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have a relationship with GOD, then read this book! Henry truly expessed how wonderful a relationship with the Lord can be if you step out on faith and BELIEVE. Thanks so much Henry for your obedience to be a vessel for GOD and ultimately change the lives of others..for the better.

As a student at Yale Law School planning to go into estate planning, I found this book very helpful. Highly recommended for anyone who needs to plan their estate or for law students taking estate tax or planning courses. This book is easy to understand, well organized, and provides a good amount of detailed information, not just vague ideas. Highly recommended.

This book provides an easy to understand overview of estate planning plus easy to understand detail on many special circumstances. It is very easy to understand which estate planning techniques are right for you, and there are many examples that illustrate how the techniques work. Approximately half of this book is relevant to everyone. The other half gives clear, common sense explantions of advanced planning techniques that are typically reserved for those fortunate enough to be planning a high net worth estate (lets say $1M+). The advanced techniques are not for do it yourselfers, but the book gives you a good understanding of the issues and lets you converse intelligently with an attorney.

Now in a newly updated and expanded seventh edition, Plan Your Estate is a resource provided by attorneys Denis Clifford and Cora Jordan which is packed from cover to cover with everything anyone needs to know to ensure their worldly goods are promptly willed to loved ones. Written in no-nonsense terms that the non-specialist general reader can readily grasp, individual chapters clearly address wills, how to avoid probate, living trusts, property-control trusts, naming guardians for children and leaving property to children, estate taxes, living wills, how to reduce estate taxes, and much, much more. Especially recommended for individuals who own a business or who have children from a former marriage, Plan Your Estate is a "must-have", "do-it-yourself" legal resource, which is applicable to all American states except for Louisiana. Even those who prefer to let a professional handle the whole process of estate planning would be well served to read Plan Your Estate cover to cover, before stepping into an attorney's office where time is money and the clock is running.

Great for law students taking an estate planning course or an estate and gift tax course. Also good for people wanting to learn about estate planning in general. I would recommend this book.

This book is a must buy resource for persons interested in estate planning. Whether you are planning to do-it-yourself or use a lawyer, it is good to know what your options are. I am much better informed after reading this book.

This book is spectacular. It has changed my life in so many different ways. If you are looking to really KNOW who the Lord is in your life it is absolutely necessary that you read this book. It is a book that can be read over and over. If you want Daddy God to move at absolute potential in your life pick up this book. It is not just a "good read." It is a book full of Apostolic Declarations that destroy yokes and release prophetic blessings. You can not just keep this secret to yourself. Buy one for someone that you love. Buy one for a teen who is struggling to trust in Jesus as Abba Father. Do not pass up this opportunity to get closer to our God!

BLESSINGS OF A FATHER highlights the importance of fathers in the lives of their children. Not only that, author Randy Brown emphasizes the critical influence of spiritual fathers, such as pastors, on the lives of those under their care. As he shares his view about what he believes are unique blessings intended to be imparted from father to child, he uses various scripture references to illustrate his points. Though the primary focus is on the significance of the various types of blessings, which include birthright blessings, marriage blessings, and restoration blessings, Randy Brown also emphasizes that children should be obedient to the insight and wisdom of their father(s).

BLESSINGS OF A FATHER is a book meant for more than just fathers. Any spiritual leader can come away from reading this book with a renewed sense of the importance of the role they play in the lives of others. In addition, anyone who has a father, whether biological or spiritual, can glean an appreciation for the love ,discipline, and wisdom they receive, and deeper respect for the role God intends these fathers to play in their lives. Randy Brown offers an interesting perspective, but I would have liked to seen many of the subjects covered in greater depth. He also sells the importance of strong spiritual fathers, but barely touches on how one can cope when such a person isn't present in their lives. All in all, BLESSINGS OF A FATHER is a good, but brief examination of fatherhood.

Reviewed by Stacey Seay
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

For all believers.It get's right to the point in each chapter without losing or boring the reader. This is something that is rarely preached but should be because of the importance of spiritual fatherhood and motherhood whether you are married or single.

This book isn't just for men or fathers! This is an awesome gift for Mother's Day and single women. As a single woman,Blessings of a Father, had a tremendous impact on my life. It showed me how to position myself in relation to my own natural father to allow him the ability to speak into my life, how to position myself with my spiritual father and how to align myself to my heavenly father. I also know what I need to look for in a husband so that he understands how to release these blessings over our children!

I must say that the "Blessings of a Father" book has been truly inspirational and thought provoking. I have the privilege of being a member of Apostle Randy Browns' ministry and I must say that it is a honor to watch the principles of this book come to life in application form weekly in the teaching and study that comes from the Apostle. I must recommend this book for all fathers and potential fathers to grasp the "thoughts of God" readarding fatherhood!

This has truly been not only an inspirational guide, but one filled with the structure to have a very solid and intimate relationship with God. Jesus Maymi does a phenomenal job laying the foundation and then giving the reader the tools and motivation to build their lives around it. It makes the struggle of spiritual discipline a conquerable giant and provides strength along the way. Great source for any man wanting a structured relationship with God.

As a Christian woman, I can truly say that I was inspired by the words and bible passages in this book. It is easy to see that both the author and the book have been blessed by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This book is a perfect companion to reading the Bible, especially for a beginner who is starting to study The Word. Enjoy this book and be blessed.

Jesus (Jay) Maymi's groundbreaking work has truly enriched my life: Jay has captured the essence of today's man's trials and tribulations. His work has allowed me to address the battle between living a good Christian life and being successful in business. You truly can follow Jesus Christ and through Jay's insights be motivated to follow the "Living Word." I appreciate Jay both as a Christian, successful businessman and a true friend. I recommend this book to any individual who has ever struggled to find their way in this world of ours!

Jay Maymi, in A Common Man's Devotional, really encourages and motivates believers to seek more of God as well as acting out your faith daily. The devotions help to keep believers focused each day on what is important and they serve to bring the person's mind and heart back to God no matter how busy our day may be. I enjoyed the rich simplicity of the devotions and I know that this book will bring hope and encouragement to the person in need. It is indeed a work of God.

This book is a perfect down to earth devotional. Not complicated but each day's message really makes you stop and think. Every thought and idea is backed up by scripture. A great addition to anyone's daily walk.

an adorable gift for father's day.we read the book together and it's something that we would cherish in the years to come as our son grows up.

A must read on every fathers day and a must read for every father.

I read this book to my little sister every night and we both were very fascinated by the sweet story. The book is very nice and lovely. I recommend this book to everyone who loves his children and wants to read it to them.

I read this book to my little brother and he really enjoyed it! It's lovely and very sweet!

If you have little siblings you must read it to them!

We are big turtle fans. This book has very nice pictures of turtles. They are so lovely. I have a collection of different kinds of turtles and this book fits perfectly to it. We love this book. Buy and read it!

As a kindergarten teacher I've already used this lovely book as the basis for working with children. The 3- to 6-year-olds love looking at the illustrations and having the story read out to them. We talked about their parents' jobs and their own dream jobs. We also talked about the kids' favorite pets. Then the children drew pictures based on that. We even organised a little exhibition of those drawings in our kindergarten. "When I Grow Up ..." is a really nice book!

This is the best collection of short stories I've read in years. I would suggest it as required reading in high school or early college years. It is as pertinent for ladies as it is for me.
Aloha,
Don

This book appealed to me for a Father's Day gift, but before I sent it along, I had to read it. Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down! The stories were so varied and so human that my curiosity was piqued for each character. My Dad said he enjoyed it too and my Mom read it in one day!

Alex Mindt's believable characters come from all over the land, giving insights into their own dilemmas through their relationships with that male of the species, the father. To this non North-American, the stories also present a vibrant collage of the country its characters call home. A rewarding read which merits rereading.

This is a stunning collection of stories. Unlike most authors who have a standard setting for their writing, Mindt is amazingly facile. Each story is set in an entirely different locale--not just geographic locale but psychological locale. He writes as convincingly in the voice of a Vietnamese immigrant who does Elvis impersonations in Vegas as he does in the voice of the son of hospitalized schizophrenic encyclopedia author as he does in the voice of the wife of the nerdy science teacher who flunks the high school football star. Every story offers the unexpected. This author is someone to follow....

A copy of this was given to me as a gift, and since then I have passed on the favor, purchasing a half-dozen and giving them to my friends who enjoy well written and powerful short stories. There is not a weak story in this collection.

Terrific, and highly recommended.