Sunday, April 15, 2018

Gun Love (book review)



  A book is never just a book.  What makes you select a book? The cover? The summary? The author?  Every once and awhile I step outside of my comfort zone and choose an unknown book. A surprise book.

  My surprise book was Gun Love by Jennifer Clement.  Read more about the author here.


  The story centers around a single mom (Margot) raising her daughter (Pearl) out of a car parked at a trailer park in Florida.  The community of neighbors are definitely some characters to say the least.   In the story you follow the mom and daughters daily routine their interaction with the neighbors and you get an idea of their environment they live in to include the trailer park and their car.

    She left home young with good intentions to raise her daughter better then she had been raised but also knew living in the car was not much better.  Life in a car went years unnoticed or rectified.  It made me think of how many things do I just walk by because it's been the same for so long.

  I enjoyed all the descriptive details.  There was a two headed alligator, a blue opals ring, and even barbie dolls buried up to their heads! I think the author did a amazing job creating a picture for the whole book.


  I enjoyed the book, the ending was not my favorite but, you win some and you lose some.  This book without being labeled as a true story could so easily be the life of anyone.

   It's a book that will make you think. Not about what you can do necessarily but a book to make you appreciate your present situation.  Or maybe it is a book that encourages you to open your eyes and see where you can help.  To learn more about this book or for purchase information check here.

   I received this book complimentary for review purposes from Blogging for Books and the review and opinions stated are my own.
 

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Decorating with Encouragement and Giveaway



  Who doesn't need inspiration or encouragement along the way in this journey of life.  I love to see biblical quotes, psalms and encouraging words on items we can use.

  Gone are the days of posters and bumper stickers being the only object to hold words.  Now we can sport our favorite saying on a t-shirts, phone cases and pillows! Pronetowanderla has endless products to help you grow with God and be encouraged. They provided me complimentary items but my review is honest and all statements are my own.

  I love that I can see beautiful words on the back of my phone as it sits beside me.


  Words hung next to my desk to put me at ease or help me get through the day.


  A beautiful statement pillow tossed on a bed be it mine or a guest room.


  I selected the canvas banner and pillowcase above.  Both of my items were grey in color and will compliment any room or color pattern!  I love the font and size of the letters because it had a fun modern feel to it. The canvas was thick and durable and quality made.  It looks like it will last a while!

  Prone to Wander is having a giveaway enter here for your chance to win a set of 3 phone cases.  Don't stop there though take a look at all their items and add to your home or shop for a gift!

  Thank you Prone to Wander for some beautiful items and for the future encouragement it will provide me daily as I pass by the items.

  What are some of your favorite inspirational quotes or bible quotes?