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Book Review: Proof of Angels by Mary Curran Hackett

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Proof Of Angels By: Mary Curran Hackett Genre: Inspirational Fiction 320 pages Publisher: William Morrow, November 2014 Book Source: Publisher Sean Magee is a firefighter in California, who ran away from his home in New York three years prior to escape his problems. When he gets caught in a fire and sees an apparition he decides to follow it. He jumps out of a window into a new life. He knows he no longer can keep his emotions shut down and vows to get better and right past wrongs. The book was a bit slow moving at first but the plot is interesting. The characters are likable and the story is inspirational. It is a tearjerker in some places, though- which bothered me some. I'm not cute when I cry. I'm giving it... Mary Curran Hackett is lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and two children. Visit her at marycurranhackett.com . Add it on goodreads Buy it at: Amazon / B&N Lisa

A Review of: Within My Grasp: A Double Amputee's True Story

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Within My Grasp: A Double Amputee's True Story By: Mike Penketh, with Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March Genre: Autobiography/ Personal Growth 224 pages Publisher: EditPros LLC  Publication Date: April 2013 Buy it: Amazon B&N * I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: What would you do if you found yourself awakening from a deep slumber to discover that your hands were missing? How would you eat, or drink? How would you brush your teeth? How would you change your clothes? How would you turn a door knob? How would you answer the phone? How would you sign a check, or a form? The frustrations are endless, but survival is a human instinct, so you would have to figure out how to perform essential functions, or have someone do them for you. The innate instinct for survival can get you by, but the human spirit and a strong sense of determination can help you overcome obstacles at a much faster pace. American Airlines...