I Am Second (book review) Doug Bender and Dave Sterrett

I Am Second is a book full of short stories. It's a eye opening book of people's life stories. The whole point of the book is that we, humans, are second to God. The stories are really testimonies. There are some very famous contributions. A former member of Korn, football players, surfers, musicians, and people from all walks of life. For each story there is a scan bar for a smart phone that will link you to similar stories. The book is an easy read, as each testimony is only 2-4 pages long. They are all very powerful stories. Many are stories of those who have hit bottom and their redemption through Jesus Christ. There are a few stories from those who thought they were living "good enough" and how they have changed their perspective. I would highly recommend this book for explorers, new believers, and those looking to deepen their relationship with our amazing God.

There is also a web site that goes with the book that allows you to see the interviews and watch many others that didn't make it into the book. It's a great resource. 

*This book was given to me by Booksneeze.com to review. I was not compensated in any other way.

Book Review: Love You More

Love You More: The Divine Surprise Of Adopting My Daughter By: Jennifer Grant.

Have you ever had a plan for your life? Jennifer Grant had such a plan. She would raise her family with a three year gap between each child. We all know the old saying "to make God laugh, make plans." Well Jennifer and her family made God guffaw!

Jennifer starts with a bit of a back story of her life and early marriage. She tells the story of her children's early childhood and toddlerhood. Then one day in church during a baptism of babies, "everything seemed to go quiet around her and I heard a voice...You'll be up there again with your baby." And so began the Grants adoption of Mia.

Grant's wonderful book consists of  just under 200 pages, but is filled with so much hope. The book is divided into 3 parts. Starting the Journey. Waiting for Mia. Learning to Know. Each chapter begins with a short story or facts about adoption. Grant will then go into very personal feelings and emotions of her adoption wait. And what a wait it was.

This is an imperative book for anyone considering adoption, especially international. It is a very honest look at all the 'yucky' parts. It is filled with true feelings from a mother in the midst of having her child living somewhere else. Even her daily prayer "Dear God, please take care of her until I can do it myself", is filled with honest and tear filled hope.

*I was given this book to review by BookSneeze dot com and received no financial compensation for my review.