Nonfiction – A Bookworm's Book Reviews

Behind the Lights – Helen Smallbone

Title: Behind the Lights: The Extraordinary Adventure of a Mum and Her Family Author: Helen Smallbone Genre: Memoir Plot: Helen Smallbone is the mom (or mum because she hails from Australia) of 90’s and early 2000’s Christian singer Rebecca St. James and now popular Christian duo for King and Country. In this book, she tellsContinue reading “Behind the Lights – Helen Smallbone”

Guest Post – Acid for the Children

Thank you Mick Nash of Good to You for this review. Title: Acid For The Children Author: Michael Peter Balzary aka “Flea”, a popular bass player for the band Red Hot Chili Peppers Genre: Autobiography, Memoir Plot: A read about Flea’s childhood and formative years. The book dives into his adventures in Los Angeles, SouthernContinue reading “Guest Post – Acid for the Children”

Guest Post – The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Thank you Ali from Share to Inspire for this review. Title: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Author: Mark Manson Genre: Self-help book As the author itself said, it’s a self-help book, and it’s for people who hate self-help books. The book is all about improving yourself. Although the approaches are counterintuitive, youContinue reading “Guest Post – The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”

Every Tool’s a Hammer – Adam Savage

Title: Every Tool’s a Hammer: Life’s What You Make It Author: Adam Savage Genre: Memoir Plot: Adam Savage of Mythbusters tells of his experiences and what he’s learned from his life. Throughout the book, Adam gives advice for how to be a better maker, whether that be a engineer, designer, artist, writer, etc. Though heContinue reading “Every Tool’s a Hammer – Adam Savage”

Guest Post – Reaching Out, Trusting God

Thank you Brenda of Ruby Hem Ministries for this book. Title: Reaching Out, Trusting God Author: Brenda Marie Hoffman Genre: Christian devotional Plot: As Christians we’re told that we can live a joy-filled, purposeful life with Christ as our guide. Seeing miracles along the way is a true blessing that’ll help solidify our faith. However,Continue reading “Guest Post – Reaching Out, Trusting God”

Mr. B – Lynn Byk

Thank you Capture Me Books for letting me read this book. Title: Mr. B: Living with a 98-Year-Old Rocket Scientist Author: Lynn Byk Genre: Memoir Plot: Lynn tells the story of having to sell hers and her husband’s house and move into her husband’s father’s house, Joe Byk. Joe was a rocket scientist starting inContinue reading “Mr. B – Lynn Byk”

Welcome to the Shivoo! – Laura Bartnick

Thank you Capture Me Books for letting me read this book! Title: Welcome to the Shivoo! Creatives Mimicking the Creator Author: Laura Bartnick Genre: Christian Plot: Everyone is creative. We were created that way. God has given each a unique creative ability. He has given everyone a way to explore their talents and gifts. ThisContinue reading “Welcome to the Shivoo! – Laura Bartnick”

Guest Post – Mere Christianity

Thank you Macy of Macy Thoughts for this wonderful book review! Title: Mere Christianity Author: C.S. Lewis Genre: Christian nonfiction A Christian nonfiction written originally as a radio script in the height of WWII, Mere Christianity is book that delves into the intricacies of Christianity in a tactful and engaging manner. In it, Lewis pulls apart the major yet ambiguous topics ofContinue reading “Guest Post – Mere Christianity”