Way Books

Very insightful book. Basically Mr. Gire discusses situations, moments, windows that God opens in our lives that allow us to look thorugh them and see Him. These windows are opened, generally for a limited time, and we have the opportunity to look through them but are not forced or required to. Of course, in the failure - or refusal - to look through the window we also miss the opportunity to see God and what He is saying and/or doing at that moment. A common mistake is looking AT the window, and merely seeing the window (situation), rather than looking through it and beyond the situation before us. I will be re-reading this book as I think the thoughts are meatier than a single pass through and derserving of additional pondering. I would recommend the book.

In "Windows of the Soul" Mr. Gire Takes you to places where you have always known God was, but opens your eyes to realy "see" God. It is a poetic journey that touched my soul and allowed me to experience God in a whole new way. I would highly recommend this book to the new believer as well as the person who has walked with God many years, neither will be dissapointed.

I purchased this book off the shelf as its artistic references in the description attracted me to it. I soon discovered the value of Mr. Gire's wisdom, compassion, and his own personal knowledge of an intimate relationship with God that evolved through his own personal experiences. This book came at a time in my own life when, a few months earlier, I had suffered a sudden tragedy that resulted in the death of my husband of 11 years. This book, and its quiet reflective nature, brought me peace during many sleepless nights. I found the thoughtful wisdom inspiring, and appreciated his knowledge of literature and history. I have purchased several of his books since, and have been blessed by each one.

In 1998 I reveiwed this book by writing the following:
Ken Gire is one of the most expressive writers of our day. His words paint a picture of our soul. Words that are simple, yet profound. Gire shows us how we can experience God through different avenues that intersect our daily lives. Don't be surprised by the tears that come to your eyes, they are tears from God showing you an area of your life that may need to be explored, understood or enjoyed. This is a book that you will continually want to come back to again and again.

I continue to read this book and find it as refreshing as the first time.

I disagree with the review from Hooterville. Ken Gire is very sound theologically and his work reflects this. Ken encourages us to look for new ways in which we can discover God. There is nothing mystical about discovering new ways for one to grow in their love for God and in their love for people.

I think it's obvious there's nothing wrong with observing our world and the happenings within it and speculating what God's perspective might be. And there's nothing wrong with contemplating a piece of art, literature, music, or film and recognizing in it symbolic correspondence to transcendent truth as revealed in Scripture. And author Ken Gire does this well. If he had left it at that, I probably would be as enthusiastic about this book as the next reader.

However, in "Windows of the Soul," Gire goes a step further and teaches that such endeavors are actually communications from God, "moments of revelation." The book is Gire's attempt at giving Christians insight into how to perceive such "revelations." Gire goes as far as to imply that such "revelations" possess an importance equal to that of the Bible, even referring to them as "God's word." Gire implies that Biblical revelation sometimes fails to satisfy our spiritual longings because, through it, "we are fed the experience of others. But they are not OUR experiences. I can read a psalm about David crying out from a cave in the wilderness, and I should read that psalm, but it is not MY psalm. It is not my psalm because it is not my cave, not my wilderness, and not my tears." Thus, Gire feels a need for a new category of revelation.

I sense Gire is well intentioned, but I believe, in this respect, he's teaching a form of mysticism, not Christianity. [Webster: "mysticism - the belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience (as intuition or insight)"] And while I recognize that the defense of these ideas isn't the primary intent of his book, the theological extrapolations Gire offers are tragically sloppy and at times involve the assignment of new, unorthodox meanings to Biblical accounts and terminology.

Some might suggest that Gire's paradigm is just an elaboration on the concept of "general revelation," the Biblically supported idea that the world implicitly communicates certain things about God and His nature. However, the variety of channels described in "Windows," as well as the content of the messages Gire speculates they deliver, far surpass the traditional understanding of the nature and role of general revelation. (And Gire writes as if he's aware that what he's proposing is unconventional.)

READER BEWARE : I believe it is accurate to say that Ken Gire is advocating a theology and discipline not taught in Scripture.

When it comes time to contemplate the "furniture" of life and apply Biblical teachings to what you observe and experience, "Windows of the Soul" does document some good exploration in that regard. However, when it comes time to hear God speak, don't let anyone convince you God's revealed Word in Scripture is insufficient for the task.

For my more thorough critique, see: HotFudgeSunday.com/WindowsOfTheSoul

You will be hard pressed to find a more thorough, accurate account of a military unit than this work produced by Phil Nordyke about the 82nd Airborne Division. It is obvious that Nordyke went to great lengths to not only tell the story of this fabled military unit, but did so through the accounts of the men who actually made the history he so vividly recounts. This is a wonderful historical resource that will be used by historians for generations to come. It is also informative and entertaining.

The All American All The Way is the best book I ever read!!!
There is no foul language that I remember. It takes you through training to Berlin.
The 82nd Airborn Division stood and hooked up to jump the first mass combat jump in history, on July 10th 1943. Badly scattered on the drop,they looked at their maps to see if they knew where they were. Finally they arrived where they needed to be and in do time were fighting a small band of forces so they thought, but turned out to be tanks accompanied by infantry.
If you want to know more about the 82nd Airbore buy this book!

My father served in the 82nd with 504th parachute regiment from its inception to the war's end. He talked very little about his experiences. Mr. Nordyke's marvelous book, with its accounts by the men who fought the battles, helped me to know my dad better. It will help anyone to understand what combat is really like and the great heroism of these ordinary Americans - almost all of them mere boys. Highly recommended.

I've just finished reading "All American All The Way" and I must say that this book is by far the very best book written on any WWII unit that I have read. With many veteran accounts, Mr. Nordyke takes the reader along from airborne training, the formation of the division, and the actions that the division participated in from Sicily through Germany.

One can almost hear the roar of battle as the author, and the veterans describe fighting in the hedgerows in Normandy, or street fighting in Holland. I very highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in WWII history.

This is a very extensive, impressive and total history of the 82nd airborne division, what was called by Generals in WWII as the greatest division of the time (of course the 101st airborne would probably argue that). The scope of this book is amazing. In its 776 pages (yes, it is long but very interesting), it lays out all the campaigns fought in WWII including Sicily, Salerno, Italy, Normandy, Netherlands, the Bulge, and Germany. And, the book tells the story at the individual unit (down to company and platoon) and individual level. It is told in the words of the heroes who fought in the 82nd during the war. As mentioned in one review, this should become the standard for not only this division but for any division for laying out the story of the heroism and the tragedy of this war.

Back in the '70's when I was still delivering babies, before epidurals replaced empowered birthing, this was, and still is, the best set of directions for welcoming a baby into planet earth's atmosphere.

An unanticipated plus for me, was seeing the fathers connect with their new babies floating in body temperature water, while mom got tidied up.

Alot of these father's were carrying their newborns into the office for follow up the next days and weeks, too. Quite an approach, and I sent this book to friends expecting this summer. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Although I first read this book 30 years ago, its message is still as vital today. I highly recommend it to all expectant parents as well as those medical and mental health practitioners interested in a simple way to bring more peaceful and less traumatized children into the world. As a soon-to-be grandparent, Birth Without Violence topped the list of "must-haves" for my daughter.

This is such a calm and loving book to read. Seriously. I think all pregnant women should be given a copy. Simply lovely!

Heather mama of 5

This is the best book I have read on all the 20 or more pregnancy books I have read recently ! It is a masterpiece! This French man brought to the world an amazing, most touching, revolutionary way to honor the sacredness of childbirth. This book has brought to me reverence for the baby's needs, and has hlep me understand the importance to create a sacred space for the baby and the mother.

Thank you Frederick LeBoyer for your incredible contribution to this world!

There is no doubt that to call this book "revolutionary" is but an understatement, but the new translation doesn't quite capture the full effect of the original. This "revised" edition can be said to be a "re-translation" rather than a "revision."

JOYce Meyer is keen on spreading the news that God wants you to ENJOY your life, whether you're in the middle of great delight or great distress. Pulling from Biblical truth, she proves her point in her easy- to-read way of teaching. In recent weeks, I have read many of her books, and many times the informations overlaps but that's ok because, oftentimes, one has to hear/read the info over and over for it to sink in. I suffer from anxiety, depression and "grumbliness" (complaining) and she explains that joy (spiritual happiness in knowing we are saved even though we don't deserve it) can be had no matter the circumstances, whether we're in a state of bliss or battle. The first is easy, the second (when in a trial) we have to realize that, for the believer, the trial is for a purpose and for our good (see Romans), and that "it, too, will pass". Enjoying life is a choice, but it (joy) is also a spiritual gift from God to those that obey and trust (have confidence in and depend on Him). Choose joy! Choose life! Choose to read this book, to enlighten you and to help you choose to enjoy your life! The title says it all.

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Any material by Joyce Meyer is wonderfully uplifting!

Joyce teaches us to laugh at ourselves; she teaches us that it's ok to make mistakes as long as we recognize them and use them to mature our spiritual walk. I love preachers that come down to our level, instead of painting a "higher-than-thou" mentality with impossible standards for us to live up to. My dad once told me that a baby chick starts out with no muscle tone in it's neck. If someone simply cut the egg shell away from the chick and didn't allow it to peck it's way out, it would die. It is in the labor of breaking out of it's shell, that it finds strength.

Carrie Lynn Jones
Author of It All Began... When Jesus Gave Me Sneakers

Good advice, given like a friend talking frankly with you. Joyce states it like it is, no pie in the sky perfectionism, no Christianeeze cliches.
She is right on the mark with the advice, references and interpretations. Uses personal experiences to illustrate situations. Helpful book.

I read the reviews here and decided to get the book from the library. Well I have finished this book and I must say that the author has met me at the very place I am in my life right now. Chapter ll Joy in God's Waiting Room continues to speak to my spirit. Joyce Meyer speaks on so many areas and each one has touched me and showed me things that I did not realize. I thought that Joy was something that came over you or as a result of circumstances but it is not. Joy is a choice and something that God has instilled in each one of us. J.Meyer gives examples of this and she backs up what she says in scripture. If you find that your patience is being challenged (God does this from time to time when He is preparing us for the next level (James 1:2-8) If your attitude is not Godly in your waiting and you feel that your joy is just not there...then you need to do as I did...YOU NEED TO OWN THIS BOOK! Just as God has blessed me to become a licensed RN I know and needed to be reminded that as I am waiting and believing God to open doors for me I have the victory because I am a child of God. I am going to re-read this book and now I can highlight and refer back to this book for continual growth in the area of patience and truly trusting God and knowing that He has everything under control. God Bless You!!!

I was lucky enough to have stumbled onto this book years ago.It must have been devine intervention because from I went from an interest in growing a vegetable garden to finding this book to growing a killer garden in just a few weeks.This book spells it all out in an easy to understand plan to growing your own food.Lots of pictures(my favorite kind of book),lots of information,not a lot of money.

Still the very best book to starting and maintaining an organic garden
that ever was published.

Product came in very good condition. Worth the money. Great book in terms of gardening - you will learn a lot. My husband and I have to share it as we both enjoy the many things that can be done to harvest a good garden.

I picked up Dick Raymond's Joy Of Gardening at a yard sale a few years ago. I can't imagine why any body who is remotely interested in gardening would sell this book. And for a dollar at that. This book is a must read for gardeners or any body who even is considering starting a garden. I have a very small yard and even smaller garden but thanks to Dick Raymond's method of close plant gardening I have been able to increase my yield ten fold. So far this year I have picked 30 pounds of tomatoes and it's only the first week of August. I grow pumpkins, onions, eggplant, cucumber, yellow squash, zucchini, and bell peppers. All of this on a triangular shaped garden with a 15 foot base and 22 foot sides. Not bad for a city boy and it's because of what I have learned from Joy Of Gardening. I highly recommend this book to any one considering starting a garden.

This is the best resource I have found for small gardeners. I would highly recommend it.

Hey, Guys! Bankrupt in the romance department? 'Gentlemen, Start HER Engine' offers some terrific insight about cashing in on romance! Read it and reap!

This book was a lifesaver! It provided tools and examples and really embraced my partner without putting him on the defensive. I recommend this book whole-heartedly. Thank goodness for authors that care!

I just finished reading this book. I loved it! It is very well written, and the advice is priceless. I am glad that there is and author out there who really understands women and what we need from our husband/significant other. Mr. Guerrero wrote this in a fun and unique way, that any man will understand. I laughed and almost cried reading this. I think that this book is a must read for any man, young or old currently in a relationship, or just starting one. The woman in their life will benefit from this book in so many ways. I can't wait to share this with my husband. Thank you so much for writing this book. I plan on giving my two boys their own copy when they become young men.

My wife and I read Steve Guerrero's book Gentlemen Start Her Engine and my being a male in my late 40's found it refreshing. My wife considers me "perfect" but after being married three times and now having 3 step children I've learned alot on my own and found Steve's book right on target. There were somethings that refreshed my memory such as walking in the house when my wife is cooking and letting her know how good the cooking smells (and it always does). I'm not a man of many words but for those of you that are like me "perfect" go ahead and pick this book up. You'll get reminded of some things you may have forgotten or just needed a refresher. For those guys that are having even the smallest of problems with your relationship this is the book to study.

Well done Steve

Randy Bornstein

OK, guys, it doesn't get better than this! At last, here's a book that actually spells it out for you and makes it so much easier to get along with your mate. As a woman, I can tell you, you will save yourself a lot of grief by taking Steven Guerrero's advice. The best thing is, he's not about telling you that you're doing a bad job. He's passionate about helping you learn about what makes a relationship work. BTW, this is really TWO books in one! He includes an instructional section as well as a workbook. Beautiful!

Women, this is also a great read for you because it helps you understand where men are coming from. Wouldn't you like to know what's going on in their heads? You'll smile and nod as you zip through each chapter, thinking, "Why isn't this required reading for guys in high school?" It should be!

Everyone will walk away with a better understanding of the opposite sex and will thank the author for his unpretentious, humorous, and easy-to-read style. Thanks, Steven!

I had this book on my wishlist for ages! Always another book or deck appealed to me more. I somehow thought it wad perhaps just another of those filler workbook type books you see in regards to tarot intuition. Then I saw it for $2 and succumbed!

Why oh why did I ever wait so long?! This book is an amazing treasure, a sparkling gem of wit, wisdom, tenderness and knowledge. Michele writes in a personable and very engaging manner. I was completely enchanted and under her spell from the 1st sentence. Usually with books on Tarot (I have about a 100 or more!) I tend to jump around the book, skimming or choosing tidbits to read. With this truly magical tome though I read it cover to cover, I couldn't put it down.

Michele explains and describes the practice and art of intuition in such a way you finally "get" it and feel inspired and fired up! She weaves magic and casts a spell with her words, drawing you further into this fairytale word. She covers all the bases.

Her section on the card meanings is fantastic! Brilliant and poetic insights to each card. I am totally in love with the simply elegant yet deep drawings for each card by Rebecca. They really spark your intuition and your imagination starts going a mile a minute! I'd like to second the notion these would make an awesome and VERY readable, charming deck! I want MORE of her art!

In fact if it were a deck and book set, it'd be my #1 reccommendation to tarot beginners = ). This divinely magical book is now firmly set in my top 5 favourite books EVER about Tarot!

Thank you ever so much Michele Morgan for this gift and inspiration, it's changed how I see and use my cards!

You will in NO WAY be disappointed with this book. The faeries agree with me and are whispering to run and buy it! Best thing one could ever do in their Tarot studies.

Michele Morgan in her book, A Magical Course in Tarot, ISBN: 0-7394-2475-0, sets off to teach others how to read the tarot in an intuitive manner.

The book is broken down into three distinct parts:

Part One - Flesh and Bone basically covers the basics of tarot history, how to acquire the 'right' deck, how to do readings, and gives symbological associations.

Part Two - Heart and Soul covers meanings and possible interpretations of all 78 cards broken down by Arcana and then suit.

Part Three - Heaven and Earth covers the aspects of using tarot as a spiritual device and how to find a reliable psychic plus a little more filler.

I have to say, I was completely let down by this book....it is very basic and very cursory in the depth of information provided. Everything covered is pretty common sense and I found the writing style while easy to read a bit sophmoric.

I would recommend this book for novices and people interested in dabbling in the tarot, but this would be of little use to intermediate and advanced readers.

I'm glad I bought my copy used at a very good price, not something I would pay full price for.

I have been a professional Tarot reader for over sixteen years, and it is rare for me to read books on Tarot. While perusing a page on Amazon of Tarot books, I came across this one and felt instantly drawn to its title. When I received the book and started reading, I found myself enchanted from the first sentence. Ms. Morgan is an excellent writer, presenting her thoughts in a lovely and endearing way. But what I took away from this book was an even deeper appreciation of the power of intuition in Tarot reading and the truly sacred knowledge that the cards can highlight for us. Ms. Morgan's little book re-ignited in me the excitement for Tarot that I haven't felt since I first acquired a deck of cards ages ago. This book can definitely be read and used by anyone interested in Tarot, whether a seasoned practitioner or an absolute beginner. Thank you, Ms. Morgan, for this wonderful book!

I learned tarot from this book, and I think its a great beginner's book. I recommend it to my friends who are interested in learning tarot, or even already know it and are looking for fresh perspectives on it.

For 15 years Tarot was an absolute mystery to me, until somebody told me to stop reading books about tarot and start reading the cards. Michele Morgan is doing exactly the same, and lets me wish I would have read this book 15 years ago. With each step the author not simply how to begin reading the tarot with your own intuition, but also why her advices work. If I had only one sentence to explain this book, this one would it be: Michele Morgan changes every mystic dogma into true fairy magic!

This is an excellent resource for anyone--manager or not--looking to bring out the best in their professional and personal relationships. As a former manager who's now self-employed, I wish I'd been briefed on Loehr and Emerson's secrets to coaching while trying to lead a team of 30. The Manager's Guide to Coaching is packed with so many clear, common-sense, intuitive tips that would have made me a much better leader! Now that I work for myself, I've already begun putting their essential life-skills to use when dealing with clients, friends, and family. The guide's concise, step-by-step approach lays out invaluable strategies for untangling difficult situations, communicating directly and compassionately, and moving stalled dialogue to the next level. This book has changed the way I interact with others--reminding me to be curious and ask open-ended questions, rather than simply giving answers. Whether you're managing a team of 100 or a team of one, do yourself--and your colleagues--a favor and read this book. It almost makes me want to become a manager again!

Both my wife and I found this book extremely helpful. My wife manages a retail store, and found the lessons and suggestions perfect for letting her coach her staff more effectively. I used the ideas in my own personal consulting business, and it has helped me be more effective in my business relations working with clients and contractors. I appreciate when someone (like the authors) can explain some of these concepts in an easy, understandable way, so this book was perfect for a variety of positions -- whether you're a professional manager or just someone who wants to use coaching to improve your own habits. Kudos to the authors for making this a fun and easy read!

An excellent book for those who want and need to be a coach in the workplace. In fact, this book is a 'coach' itself to the coach who is trying to coach! My first exposure to the concept of coaching--makes me want to learn more. Have purchased other copies for other managers in our office.

This book is a must for anyone who works in any industry interacting with people. Whether you are looking for improved ways to motivate your employees in order to achieve greater success or looking to enhance your own personal management relation skills, this is the perfect guide for you.

Whether you're a CEO or a new manager, working with this book will make your life easier.

Struggling to cope with the sudden, unexpected death of my two year old cat, I sought out many books on grief and bereavement. None helped until I encountered Laura Carlson's book. Through it and its letter writing process I began to work through my grief. My letter evolved into a framed memorial photo tribute. Thanks to this book and its process I found peace of mind and began to heal. PARTING WORDS/PARTING WAYS definitely provides a means to cope with your grief and move through the process.

For anyone who has lost a pet, those cherished loved ones of our family, this book will remind you of why you made an animal a part of your life in the first place. The memories of love and joy that our pets have brought us and why it was all worth it, even with the heartbreak of losing them. They give us comfort, love and laughter. This books brings forth those warm, sentimental feelings once again. This would not only make a nice gift for someone grieving the loss of a pet, but also bring comfort to us all.

A beautiful tribute to pets of many, like me, who loved them dearly. Personal testimonials and words of love spiced with writings of people like Winston Churchill, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Eliot and those of whom you've never heard but whose thoughts are beautiful seques to the pet owners' loving messages. Laura Ritter Carlson has a heart of gold and a true understanding of God's gift to humans (our pets) and those of us who loved and continue to love them.

Pam Hanna

Texas

I love this book.
When I lost my dog, there was such a feeling of being alone...but, with this book people can know that there are others out there..going through the same thing. It is such a comfort and that time of loss. Highly recommend.

In our society we have various acceptable ways to deal with the loss of a loved one. Everyone knows what is expected of them and the rituals that we go through to help us to work through the grief. However, the loss of a family pet can be very devastating and leaves the pet owner with no set of rituals to help move pass the pain. "Parting Words/Parting Ways: Saying Good-Bye to Your Pet" fills that void.

In the first part of the book Laura Carlson discusses the five stages of grief, the five stages of healing, memorial services and memorializing your pet. Throughout the book one thing stands out, that it is okay to grieve over the loss of a pet and there are ways to work through the grief.

The second part of the book contains many letters from pet owners who have lost a pet. The letters are written to the pets and show the deep emotions involved with the loss of a loyal companion. Reading the many letters one comes to realize the strength of the bond between many pet owners and their pets and the depth of grief that many go through. Recommended for those going through such a loss as it offers constructive methods of working through the loss and validation of their feelings.

haven't had a chance to look at book yet. Bought it because had taken some sewing lessons and this book was used so was familiar with it and wanted a copy of my own. Also, got one for a gift.

I was searching for a book to improve my basic sewing skills. I enjoy heirloom items but have never done any sewing projects. I am looking forward to applying the techniques shared in this book. The pictures and the instructions are very helpful. I would recommend purchasing this item.

I dearly love this book. It gives great directions and photos of how to do things and is well written. It will be in my sewing room right next to my machine for future reference. I highly reccomend it is anyone interested in learning to do fine machine sewing.

Fine Machine Sewing turned out to be a lovely book. I expected it to cover a wider range of fabrics and finishings, but it realy only covers linen and cotton. If that is what you are looking for, it is hand's down a great book for finishing lightweight clothing. It revealed the mysteries of twin needle stiching, and points out many ways to put realy nice finishes on delicate items. There are lots of close up photos to guide you along.

I learned more in the first 15 pages of this book than I've learned about fine sewing in the last 35 years of experience! I highly recommend this book to those interested in learning and fine tuning their heirloom sewing skills.