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The Other Side of the River By: Robert  D. Halpert, MD Genre: Historical/ Christian Fiction 282 pages Publisher: WestBow Press Publication Date: February 2013 I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com®  book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255  Purchase the book here: WestBow Press   Amazon   Barnes and Noble   Kobo   Synopsis: Bold and thought-provoking, this historical novel journeys into an era of great upheaval in U.S. history and into the mind of one of the era’s most unique characters, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. The Other Side of the River draws a picture of his deep-rooted faith at war with himself within a parallel breathtaking background of a nation at war with itself. See Jackson’s military brilliance—a...

310 pages Publisher: The Story Plant (January 8, 2013) ( Yesterday's post was an interview with Steven Manchester, author of Goodnight Brian. Today I review the book.) Synopsis: Brian Mauretti is diagnosed with a developmental disability as a baby due to a nutrient deficiency. Doctors tell his family he will never walk or talk; but they don't know his grandmother. With faith and love Angela DiMartino is determined to help Brian grow from a caterpillar into a butterfly and watch him soar. My Review:  Ok, I cried A LOT while reading this book-stupid doctors, stupid bullies!  I found myself inspired by the grandmother's faith and determination to help her beloved Brian accomplish all he could. A moving testament to the power of love. I also enjoyed the facts the author included such as the history of the Special Olympics  Highly recommend it. * I was given an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Lisa Get the book here: Amazon Barne...

Author Interview of Steven Manchester 1. Please tell our readers about your current book. Fate was working against little Brian Mauretti. The food that was meant to nourish him was poisoning him instead, and the doctors said the damage was devastating and absolute. Fate had written off Brian. But fate didn’t count on a woman as determined as Brian’s grandmother, Angela DiMartino – who everyone knew as Mama. Loving her grandson with everything she had, Mama endeavored to battle fate. Fate had no idea what it was in for. An emotional tale about the strength of family bonds, unconditional love, and the perseverance to do our best with the challenging gifts we receive, Goodnight, Brian is an uplifting tribute to what happens when giving up is not an option. 2. Who or what inspires your writing? My wife and children—always. 3. When did you know you would be a writer?  I’d just returned home from Operation Desert Storm, and was working as a prison investigator in Massachus...