AS I WAS IN SEARCH OF AN EXCITING BOOK TO READ, I FOUND 'MY ROSE'. BELL COULD NOT HAVE WRITTEN A MORE BREATH TAKING NOVEL THAT DEALT WITH THE FEEL, TOUCH, AND SMELL OF LOVE. THIS LOVE INVOLVES ALL: GOD'S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, A MOTHER'S LOVE FOR HER SON, A SON'S LOVE, A FAMILIES LOVE AND FRIENDS' LOVE. I CRIED AND I REJOICED AS I READ A FAMILIY'S PERSONAL STRUGGLE WITH AIDS AND ITS STIGMAS. EVERYONE SHOULD READ ' MY ROSE': IT WILL FILL YOUR HEART WITH THE SMELL OF LOVE.

While reading this book, it brought emotions from me that I thought I had long forgot about. This is a story for anyone who has losted a love one due to a long suffering illness, yet it is a story of love and devotion that goes back as far as time and forward as time goes on. It is a story that explains a mother's love, challenges and fears that we all have experienced, especially mothers. The lessons and questions at the end of each chapter can be used for many purposes. One they are a wonderful guide/outline for teachers of social workers or anyone who deals with individuals and families emotional needs. It is also a wonderful tool for those who lead discussion and support groups. It is my opinion that anyone experienced in the healing process for those who have lost love ones will view this book as a vehicle to assist grieving families. It is also a wonderful way for parents to think through the issues of having a homosexual children. In today's society acknowledging that one's child(ren) sexual orientation is different form ours is difficult and we do not often have friends or family to share our concerns. This book provides that place in time for parents to think about their individual situation and to know that they are not alone. I recommend this book for people of all ages and status. It brings the issues of love, family, illness and dying to a common level

When my grand-mother gave me my copy of My Rose, it took me four weeks just read it. It was'nt that I wasn't interested. Its just that its hard to remember something that hurt you inside so deep. But when I did finaly get up enough courage to read it, It revealed to me how strong she was and still is! This book reveals how good God is when you think he's ignoring you prayers. It also explains how HIV/AIDS effects the black family, church, and just the world as a community. What I mean by that is, how some people can be compassionate while then others are ignorant of the disease, so they get scared and either run or fight. More people should be educated about the disease. Then less people would be scared and more people would be aware of the disease

I adored these two characters as a child, and wished that Catherine Wooley had written more books focused on them! I whole-heartedly believe they should be reprinted! My daughters' school library still has a couple of these Wooley books on its shelves, the very ones I read in the early 1970's!

I have read the Ginnie and Geneva books over and over ever since I was Ginnie's age. Catherine Woolley is such a wonderful writer who really understands young girls. I recently re-read Ginnie and Geneva (again, even though I'm all grown up) and I felt as if I actually were Ginnie. The descriptions of what Ginnie sees and feels are so well-done. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to enjoy these great books too.

Bring Ginnie back to print! These books painted a colorful picture of Ginnie's adventures. Catherine Wooley does a great job of describing Ginnie's surroundings in great detail. She makes you feel like you are there. You can smell the food, feel the cold winter air, etc. It's really ashame they are out of print.

ISBN 0595207146, Title: Geneva's Hope, Pages: 387, Author: Payton Lee, Genre: Historical, Main Characters: Kerry McGillinen and Braden Wessex. Also the entire McGillinen Family including the Shoshone camp. Overall Quality: My favorite type of reading. Plenty of Humor, action, romance, good dialog and solid characters with unique plot. Story Plot: Kerry meets Braden Wessex and English Lord and his son, Bennett. It's love at first sight for Bennett and then his father Braden, a widower. A jealous suitor and governess do everything in this story to control their destiny, but a shaman Shoshone prophet had foretold this future and good wins over evil. Especially when three brothers unite to keep Braden straight and protect their sister. They go from New York, to Ely to Great Britain, back to Ely. The Action never stops.
What I liked: I like it when Native people are portrayed as they really are, not hollywood stereo types. I like the hook, action, and plot. What I didn't like: I liked everything. When I finished her book I wanted to buy more. This book made me feel like I was right there with Kerry.

The characters become part of your family early in the book. The book contains as many twists and turns in the plot as the number of cities Kerry McGillinen and Braden Wessex find themselves in. The book portrays the late West and the people that lived there. The story contains philosophy of the Shoshone tribe. With the drama there are plenty of laughs. It is a book that is a real page turner.

I loved this book so much - I couldn't put it down once I stared reading. It has breathtaking romance, adventure and endearing characters that I fell in love with.

I just hope that the author doesn't keep me waiting too long for the sequel!

Just the finest exposition of Romans in print. Charles Hodge was from old Princeton and carried on the covenantal theological tradition of Turretin from Geneva. His exegetical commentary is faithful to the original language, theologically faithful and profound. One of the first books for a theological library.

Charles Hodge was one of the foremost reformed theologians of the old conservative Princeton group. A distinguished man of letters and hermeneutic scholar he presents the encyclical of Paul to the church at Rome in a logical and systematic manner with philological references throughout. Dr. Gorden H. Clark considered it to be the definitive work on the epistle.

The commentary will be more useful to the advanced student in that it presumes thorough knowledge of Greek, New Testament history and reformed apologetics. Those interested in a less tedious work should consider John Murray's "The Epistle to the Romans" (ISBN: 0802843417).

a stellar commentary which covers all the main [points of Romans.. Proves that the old is not the poorer. Hodge is an old master. Highly recommended..

This is the best book I have found on the psychology and understanding of African masks. Just fantastic, worth the money. 80% color plates, brief outline of basic African mask types and their interpretation, grouped by region and by style.

First-rate, high quality throughout, this volume does what a book of this type should do: packs in plenty of color plates of the masks, and shows them being worn (in black-and-white in situ photos) on the accompanying left-hand pages of the spreads. The collection is far-ranging and, though it cannot include every type of mask, it does manage to convey the incredible variety, richness and paradoxical sophistication of this art form. Highly recommended.

This book has fantastic photos and information about the masks pictured. There are also archival photos of similar masks from earlier times. The most impressive part is the photos of the masks in use. I have often had trouble imagining how the masks were worn or used until this book. Not only are there photos of many of the masks in use the whole costume is also pictured. Truly one of the best books I've seen on the subject.

In this postmodern age, any help in dueling with our tendencies to depend on our own knowledge and abilities, i.e., the latest simple solution to our comfort and influence: 'gain-your own-great-power-by-praying-this-special-spirit-led-prayer' book, versus knowing what to pray and to whom we pray as we seek to mature in Christ by doing His good works prepared for us and discerning what is His good for us, requires diligence in studying His love letter to us,2 Tim 3:16,17. Are/is the Trinity in competition, One with the Others as is mankind? What is the true power, purpose and nature of the Holy Spirit of Christ? Should we simply search His word for the only special revelation of His character and rule of our lives? Here is a unique tool for arming ourselves against all the heavenly powers and our own indwelling sin as God does sanctify us.

Having been a Christian for many years, I have, like most, been through several bibles, e.g., the New English version as a babe, KJV,RSV, NIV and studied through the accurate NAS translation. After the intense joy of being graciously led away from legalism and license as a practice (but 1 John 1:8-10 & daily Lord's Prayer)and more richly into covenantal theology with G.I. Williamson's Westminster Confession through its solid scriptural references with challenging exposition and finding definitive support through many classics, e.g., Heidelberg Catechism, Institutes by Calvin, Puritan writings- Edwards & Owen, the magnificent expositor Charles Spurgeon, Knowing God by Packer, I found the NKJV study bible to be a beautiful gift!

The commentaries throughout lead me to an ever deeper understanding of the OT/NT silver thread, His covenant with those whom the self-existent One freely chose to love before the foundation of creation with the only pure, effectual love we creatures can ever know -the love which flows forth from the Trinity's own love for One another. The commentaries, intros and annotations do further, and powerfully, enforce, by the gracious tutelage of Christ's Spirit, the covenantal tender lovingkindness (hesed) of He who crushed His only Son for us so we may share as His adopted -unbelievable!- sons and daughters with all the magnificent, eternal benefits bestowed upon His children as we walk under His diligent, care-full, tender discipleship in Jesus. The notes seem to be always pointing in scripture to the many weaknesses of the famous hero/characters of the scriptures, which reveal a much different perspective than I was taught at a young Sunday School age, to show how our Father demonstrates to all principalities and powers of creation His sovereign character in the fullness of justice and mercy to bring glory to His name. It should, I think, only lead us to a more graceful, forgiving and serving relationship with our 'neighbors', great humility and quiet, sober, but intense, deep joy in praising our Daddy/Yahweh.

The list of contributors and editors is impressive: Sproul, of course, Packer, J. Boice, Bruce Waltke, Moises Silva and many more from RTS, Westminster Seminary, Trinity Evan Divinity Sch, Gordon-Conwell Sem, Regent College, Erskine, Beeson, Wycliffe Hall, etc These guys do challenge and push us to greater study and knowledge with their comments! Many of the same notes and references are found in "Concise Theology" by Packer and "Essential Truths.." by Sproul- both good for a solid basics' library and gifts with numerous scriptural references. Excellent quality paper, good print size and print contrast adds to its value. Note: Peter Hill's review, see above, is excellent.

As to translation: "Where new translation has been necessary in the New King James Version, the most complete representation of the original has been rendered by considering the history of usage and etymology of words in their contexts. This principle of complete equivalence seeks to preserve all of the information in the text, while presenting it in good literary form. Complete equivalence translates fully, in order to provide an English text that is both accurate and readable." ..."Where significant variations occur in the New Testament Greek manuscripts, textual notes are classified.." Alternate translations of specific words or phrases are given in the side margins. I only 'heard' the NIV could have been the first choice for this study bible, but thankfully not 'provided'. The NKJV translations is so beautiful to just sit down and read! A perusal of some favorite texts, e.g., 23rd Psalm, will quickly show you the poetic readability of the NKJV.

I sincerely hope this helps you in making a decision for one of the most important investments for yourself OR a beautiful GIFT for someone you love with His love and want them to share in the peace and assurance of Christ's work. I pray we both, not only gain knowledge of His infinite love for us , but that this knowledge bears fruit in our fleeting lives of pilgrimage.

I've been using study bibles for two decades and I've *never* found a better one. Finally, we have a fully theologically-sound, Grace-centered study bible, with notes and essays from the best scholars (Packer, Sproul, Boice, etc.). Everyone in my church either has one or is getting one.

As an educated but interested amateur, I have and use several study Bibles. This is the one I use most often. It is the one I most frequently tote to church, Sunday School, and Bible study, and find on my lap.

While I frequently use a Thompson Chain Reference in the New American Standard, and an NIV Study Bible, this review explains why I appreciate two NKJV study Bibles, and the New Geneva (NGSB) in particular.

I am delighted with both the Nelson Study Bible (NSB) and the NGSB. Both use the New King James Version, an accurate, precise, readable, and "complete equivalence" translation, excellent for reading, worship, and personal study. With both study Bibles, each contributor has a high regard for scripture. Therefore, the annotations treat scripture as authoritative. While textual difficulties are recognized and not minimized, the focus is not on critiqing scripture so much as finding how the scripture critiques us.

Both Bibles have all the standard helps. Both have excellent book introductions, cross-references, extended topical notes or articles(often consisting of a whole page), maps, paragraph headings, charts, and annotations, with indexes pointing the reader to the appropriate topic for further study.

The formats of these study Bibles differ. The NGSB has a single column text with side references. The references contain not only cross-references but textual remarks. The NSB has references in a "windows" box below the text, and has a double column format. The NSB has slightly larger text, but my 45 year old eyes have no difficulty with the NGSB text.

In my judgment, the NSB is stronger in two areas. First, it has a superior concordance (approximately 200 pp vs. 130 pp.) Secondly, it has 350 "word focus" notes of approximately 100-150 words each. These notes define and explain a biblical term, and are keyed to Strong's numbering system. A very valuable tool. A relatively minor advantage is that it has parallel passages listed in the paragraph headings, where appropriate.

Still, the NGB is the one I find I use more frequently. This is because I appreciate the very high quality of the study notes and articles. The contributors have not only a high regard for scripture, but, secondarily, a relatively high regard for historic Christian teaching. Therefore the articles and to a lesser degree the annotations are full of references to creeds or other systematic summaries of Christian doctrine. While scripture interprets itself and is, in its essentials, quite clear, an historical perspective is often very helpful. The comments, therefore, will not be "out of date" with the next generation of Christians or scholars. In addition, the articles are very "meaty", being both broad and deep.

This is not a "niche" study Bible emphasizing, e.g., prophecy or worship or the work of the Holy Spirit. While those topics are not neglected, it is a study Bible of great breadth and utility. It is balanced, and seeks to place its emphasis on what the text actually emphasizes.

In conclusion, I would recommend you get both! Get the NSB in hardback (only $21 as of this review), and get the NGSB in the most durable form you can afford. You'll probably find yourself toting it around quite a bit, as I have. If you must limit yourself to one, and your birthday is not coming up, I recommend the NGSB. Get it in any form you can, but get it.

Moorhouse, better known as a writer of experimental fiction in Australia, takes a stab at historical fiction with brilliant results. The basic story--the education of a young Australian woman at the League of Nations in Geneva in the 1920s--barely hints at all the strange, insightful, and moving places the novel goes. This is a story about idealism and corruption--both personal and on the world stage--that it unlike anything else you've read. It's long and it's very very smart--still the fact that it's not better known and aclaimed is very puzzling.

This novel is about Edith Campbell Berry, a bright young lady who joins the League of Nations and sets about to reform the world. She has a strong, but undisciplined intellect, able to view her mundane tasks, such as seeing that delegates get a pencil holder at a conference, as matters of world shaking importance. She is even able to intellectualize the act of defecation. Thinking herself a modern woman, she engages in lots of kinky sex. In all of this, the author manages to recreate the intellectual passions of the age. Indeed, Edith's superiors do not seem to be any more effective than she is. And then, somewhere along the way, Edith is no longer the innocent Candide, but becomes something much more sinister, destroying a lover without giving him a chance to explain himself and developing a passion for eugenics to reduce the numbers of the "lower classes" (interestingly, she shows no concern with the huge election gains of the Nazi Party in Germany at this time). Yet there is no abrupt transition: Edith, like many 20th Century intellectuals, has developed along logical lines unhampered by morality, a route which leads to tyranny. If you want keen insight into how civilized countries developed death camps and gulags and how leading intellectuals supported them every step of the way, read this book. That the author avoids having his message overwhelm the generally comic tone is a tribute to his skill. This book is a classic. It even has appendices in the back to provide the reader with information ranging from the constitution of the League of Nations to a summary of many of the intellectual developments of the 1920s.

Mrs. Bland, the author was one of the first African American educators to attend OSU. She jumped through many barriers: such as not being allowed to live in the dorms and so forth. Despite the hardships, she endured she taught for over thirty years and touched many lifes. Her books reveals such an rich understanding of love and care and I personally gave one to the Mayor of her city, Columbus, Ohio. If you are a teacher, this book is a must!! I have used it often for the rich graphics and the story line that can be extended into a semester's teaching.

Shelley Powell

Herman and the Mini-bus With Soul is an excellent readaloud multi-cultural story for preschool and primary children. The setting of the story is near a large city. Herman is a friendly bus driver who always has a smile and a cheerful "hello" for everyone he meets. His bus route is in the inner-city and his passengers can call him for a ride. He is known as the Bus Driver with Soul because he helps everyone who tells him about their problems. Children enjoy this story and learn a little about life in a big city.

When I realized that I was getting a divorce I felt like such a failure. Naively I somehow thought that divorce was something I would never have to go through. I was angry, hurt and confused, but mostly, I felt so alone.

I really like this book because it taught me that everything I was feeling was valid and very "normal." Ms. Sugarbaker writes in such a down-to-earth manner and she breaks down all the barriers in an approachable way. I almost felt like I'd spoken with her and she really "got" what I was feeling.

After I finished reading this book I felt hopeful and positive, not bitter and angry. I felt like I'd come out of a dark and cold place and emerged whole and strong.

Thank you Ms. Sugarbaker for providing such a necessary and well-written book. God bless you

I recently discovered this book and really wished I had known about it years ago when I went through a divorce. I immediately recommended it to a friend from a small town in the Midwest who is contemplating divorce. Ms. Sugarbaker tackles a problem that divorcing women face that is often not vocalized or openly discussed -- that people often regard the fact that a woman is getting divorced as evidence of her failure, or of her lack of worth as a person. They may even regard the divorce as "proof" that she didn't care enough about her family and friends, or she would have tried harder to make the marriage work. Whether these attitudes are conscious or unconscious, they deprive women of the support they need during the supremely difficult and heartbreaking "passage" of divorce. These days few, if any people believe that sickness or poverty are visited upon a person because they have somehow done something wrong and "deserve" punishment. However, society as a whole tends to make women feel as if they have failed in life if they get divorced. In fact, people get divorced for a myriad of reasons, and no amount of "niceness" can protect a woman from the possibility that she may some day have to go through a divorce. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who has been divorced and still has emotional conflicts about it, who is currently facing a divorce, or has ever contemplated divorce

The New Geneva Study Bible was a great idea. But the editors should have checked the background and sentiments of all the contributors. One contributor, Joe Trafton of Western Kentucky University, has views very much at odds with the original Reformers of Geneva. He contributed to the Pastoral letters. But he is a member of the Catholic Biblical Association and committed to not criticizing Rome. Calvin would spin in his grave!

Never has there been a Bible so true to reformed theology. I use it, and have purchased several volumes for friends. Easy read. Well laid out, and with plenty of side notes and definitions. Grand.

The truth of the Word of God is consistently illustrated thoughthe notes, etc. The articles included give "meat" that is sodesparately needed in the church today "Providence" "Divine Sovereignty" "Faith and Works" etc. even a few non-controversial articles: "Infant Baptism" "Marriage and Divorce" & "Hell". The scripture notes cover the "problem" texts of scripture rather than conveniently skipping over them. Also the view of the authors of the notes that the Bible is the Word of God (inspired, infallible, inerrant as Jesus defined these terms) comes through. It is truly a treasure. END