Monthly Archives: October 2009

Counterfeit Gods – The empty promises of money, sex, and power, and the only hope that matters By Timothy Keller

Posted on October 30, 2009 by UK Chica

Where do we place our faith? What do we spend our time and money on? That is what we value – good and bad. We pursue things for happiness right? But how many of us are happy? Counterfeit Gods is … Continue reading →

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The Hundred Dresses By Eleanor Estes

Posted on October 29, 2009 by UK Chica

This was a Newbery Honour Book in 1945 so many of you will have not only heard of it but read it as well. It is an interesting little social commentary about our fear of different people as well as … Continue reading →

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A Rule Against Murder By Louise Penny

Posted on October 28, 2009 by UK Chica

Another Penny mystery that I loved – I should get royalties. This story is set at a romantic getaway where the inspector and his wife spend their anniversaries hidden away from work, telephones and the world. Every year they have … Continue reading →

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The Last Lecture By Randy Pausch

Posted on October 20, 2009 by UK Chica

This book is an emotional tribute to his wife and children – not schleppy but quite sad given the reason. The author is honest and writes of some great teaching moments even though his black and white attitude to everything, … Continue reading →

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Even Money By Dick and Felix Francis

Posted on October 15, 2009 by UK Chica

I am a huge Francis fan and the book Even Money did not disappoint. This time our hero is a bookmaker following in his family’s footsteps. Continue reading →

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