by DRichardFerguson | Sep 6, 2020 | Book Reviews Fiction
My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of very few novels that held my attention throughout. That’s saying a lot, given my toddler level attention span. I devoured it in a couple days, which is also highly unusual for me. It’s hard to say why I found it so...
by DRichardFerguson | Jul 15, 2020 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 1 of 5 stars The author presented this book to me as a Christian book, so, regretfully, I listed it in the free Christian books section of my newsletter. I admit I did not make it very far into the book. The definition of gratitude on page 1 of the...
by DRichardFerguson | Jul 6, 2020 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 4 of 5 stars John Own is considered by many to be among the most profound of the puritan writers, and this work was written at the end of his life. He is also known to be among the most difficult writers to read. This book does not disappoint on either...
by DRichardFerguson | Jul 6, 2020 | Book Reviews Counseling, Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 5 of 5 stars The best book on depression that I’ve read so far. The numerous stories of people who suffered with depression and recovered are engaging and encouraging, and they help the non-depressed person understand what it’s like. It is a good balance...
by DRichardFerguson | Feb 15, 2020 | Book Reviews Counseling, Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 5 of 5 stars The best book I’ve read so far on anger (although Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo is also very good). Jones provides a very helpful definition of anger, and a helpful, clear explanation of how to discern if anger is righteous anger or not. It is a...
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