My two sons thoroughly enjoy this book. The pages are bright and colorful and alot of fun to look at. The children love to take turns lifting the flaps. We've been reading this book every night before bedtime since we got it. The story and illustrations make you look for things that you usually wouldn't notice or think of.

As a public school teacher I found the imagery exciting and the illustrations colorful and interesting. The subject matter concerned everday occurrences and made me take more notice of them.I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

The author writes very well, and has a lot to say -- with humor and a light touch. I've had a few Muslim friends read the book, and they have all, thus far, come away from it impressed by the author's fairness and by how much he knew and understood about their faith.

Islam, the faith of millions, is easily misunderstood in the west. We, for example, often see terrorists justifying their brutality in the name of Islam. This book, written by an LDS scholar on the Middle East, paints a very sympathetic but even-handed picture of this important faith. I learned a lot that I now value knowing. It is a good read too.

This book was very well written considering that the author is most likely insane. There were many factors leading up to my purchase of this book. For one, I was influenced greatly by the superb reviews. I also thought that the description of the book sounded very interesting. I was not let down. I have been inspired to write my own books and will do so until I can match the great genius entrapped in this book. Thank you Mr. Webster.

This book was a total impulse purchase for me. "Ah," I thought, "a funny book. Might be good." I just wish that all my impulse buys turned out as good as this one did. This book is a gem, the perfect thing for a lazy summer afternoon. I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard for so long. The dialogue is witty, the situations the characters get into are hilarious, even the descriptions are amusing. It's Douglas Adams goes to high-school! The plot moves a little too fast for my usual tastes, but in this case I'm willing to make an exception. It's a rollercoaster ride. Hop on. Have fun.

I use this book on a regular basis to help with ideas for activities for my preschooler. It is so well organized with great ideas and easy activities. I have a stack of preschooler idea books at home and this is the one that gets the biggest workout! I plan to buy the next one in the series, too.

This is a popular one at the center that I contract out of for family child care. It's a worthwhile book. It's a great series. I like knowing that the activities are specifically catered to an age group. It helps with family child care and daycare, too.

This is another in the American Girls series about Addy Walker, a ten-year-old African-American girl living in the America of 1865. With the war over, Trinity A.M.E. Church decides to hold a fair to raise money for those hurt or displaced. Addy's idea for the children to hold a puppet show and sell the puppets is warmly received, but everything looks gloomy when she and Sarah are partnered with Harriet. Everything depends on the girls working together, much more so then they realized, so the girls must come together to overcome.

The final chapter is an informative look at outdoor activities in 1865. This is another, wonderful book, well written, with a captivating storyline and great lessons. My daughter is an Addy fan, and so am I! This book is great!

Addy and Sarah are against Harriet even though they are workingtogether on a booth for the church fair that is raising money to helpblack slaves get to their families. But when the money is stolen, Addy and Harriet must work toghether to get it back. Addy also meets a surprise person in this book. Addy Saves The Day is one of my favorite American Girl books because it is fun and exciting to read and I definitely recommend it.

As a former Seventh-day Adventist and current "card-carrying member of the ACLU" I have long pondered many of the themes dealt with by this very interesting book. I think Morgan and Marty deal with the subject-matter in a very unique and fairly non-offensive way and get quite a bit about Adventism right, although there are some errors. You guys know Adventist is pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable and not the second, right? As in AD-vent-ist, not Ad-VENT-ist.

I think some of the more educated, liberal, and objective Adventists I know (especially ones secure in their faith) would enjoy this book. People interested in the intersection of religion and politics in general would definitely find it an easy, entertaining read.

I plan on passing it on.

"Faith-based organizations?" The odd term had not yet entered the media lexicon. American politicians had only seen a glimmer of the power offered by open alliances with conservative religious groups. But, in this adventurous probe of the odd-couple pairing of Seventh-day Adventism, a quintessentially American institution, and the Republican party, Dr. Morgan opens a clear panoramic view of one church's struggle with these reformation-esque issues.

Separation of Church and State? Money to do "good" things? Where do well-meaning people draw the lines? How do they decide? What goes on behind closed doors - in the cloistered halls of power on Capitol Hill and in the hushed offices of ecclesiastical politics?

Doug Morgan's "Adventism and the American Republic" is a scrupulously documented look at one church's awkward lurching toward civic engagement. The view ranges from sweet to painful and back again. But Doug's description carries the reader through the arc with a sense of being there -- in the rooms, reading the letters and watching the frustrating twists, embarrassing turns, and occasional successes in this theological/political pretzel.

If you've every wondered what "Faith Based" means for the future of American social or religious institutions, this book is a must read. If you don't care about church and state, but like a curious American tale, it's even better.

Somebody should make the movie!

My children and I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful book. It has everything we love in stories: mystery, drama, comedy. We can't wait to read more about Molly!

As a collage student I have been asked to read many books, both for class and leasure. I have always found that most authors can not capture my attention past the first chapter, sad but true. Untill I picked up the Snow Wolf by Mrs. Judy Day. It is not often a writer can bring a story to life as done so in this book. I hung on every word as the writer brought me into a magical world. With chills and over come emotion I read through each chapter. Mrs. Day has brought the story of a young women to life the hearts of all that read her book.
I truly believe that Mrs. Day has been given a gift for her writing. She has brought passion, love and morals back into what we read and has done so in a magical way!!
I truely look forward to any up and coming books that Mrs. Day has coming out.
I wish her the best of luck!

There are some books that are blessings for those who read them - for the beauty of the words, the honesty of the message, and the incredible learning that we gain as we turn each page. Afraid of the Day is one of these books. Afraid of the Day takes us inside Nancy Graham's life, as she and her family lived with the reality of her mother's 20-year struggle with depression. The author invites her readers into her life, as she pieces together what growing up in the shadow of depression has meant, what it has cost, and how it has shaped who she was and is. She also provides valuable information about the symptoms, treatments and ripple effects of clinical depression, and the changes in awareness about depression within the medical community over the years. The acknowledgement - for my Mom, in trying to make sense of it all - speaks volumes; Afraid of the Day is a journey towards understanding and healing, and a bringing into the light of an illness that has been cloaked in darkness. It is a beautiful testament to the human spirit, to courage, and to the gift of writing. Nancy Graham's words are powerful, raw and heartbreaking. Their honesty grabs at your spirit and demands attention. Even if depression is not an illness you know personally, by the end of page 262, you will have journeyed there with her, richer for the experience.

Annemarie Shrouder
Siren Magazine, Features Editor

It's not often for me that as a professional in the field of addiction treatment I have the opportunity to read a book that so poignantly and eloquently chronicles the impact of depression on a family.

Written from the perspective of a daughter who bears witness to her mother's descent into a vicious cycle of chronic depression which began as a postpartum episode, this book simultaneously manages to describe the horrific impact on the entire family but in a way that you want to keep reading to find out what happens. Ms. Graham's mother undergoes hundreds of electroshock treatments over the years, numerous hospitalizations and all the while, the medical establishment consistently and miserably fails to address the impact on the family and to find an effective means of helping her mother.

It is only decades after the initial episode that her mother finds a semblance of peace after finally being prescribed lithium. However, the damage has been wrought on the family and Nancy Graham writes of the individual impact on each of her family members in a way that is heartwrenchingly honest, candid and with compassion. The book handles enormously difficult material laden with emotion but is so well written you are compelled to keep turning the pages.

Most of the information treatment providers encounter is factual and informative. What Afraid of the Day manages to accomplish is to convey the facts but in a way that touches your heart and creates a lasting impression for how you might do your work differently in dealing with depression, substance abuse and many other issues.

This is a book that is a must read for both service providers and those who might have experienced the same devastating experience.

Nanci Harris
Community Development Director
The Jean Tweed Centre

I am so disappointed this is out of print! Obviously the "powers at top" haven't used this book in their daily lives, as I have for 3 years! It is a perfect journal size with beautiful, colorful pages, that don't overwhelm, and insightful quotes fill every page. Travels well, and the pages can handle any type of ink with out bleeding through. On top of it all, a lovely purple ribbon to hold your place every day. Another of Mrs. Stoddard's wonderful works of art!

For the past two years I have kept this book as a daily journal. I love to keep journals & yet as a college student with heavy course loads I do not have much time to devote to a journal. The space that I am limited to by the format of this book allows me to focus only on what I truly appreciated and gained from each day & it enables me in retrospect to see what truly makes me happy & what I value in my life. There are also potions of this book designated for lessons learned, funny memories, personal information, inspirational quotations, & what is important to those people who are important to the reader. I cannot tell you how many friends & strangers have complimented my journal & I have encouraged to begin their own. Within the past year I have been unable to find this book in any stores & was gravely upset. It is truly a companion of mine that is irreplaceable. I cannot tell you the joy that I have received flipping through the memories of the past years & those moments that would have otherwise been fleeting. I whole heartedly encourage anyone to begin keeping for themselves a similar record of this coming year. You will find yourself greatly rewarded.

this book proves a really nice and interesting read. It does a great job of catigorizing different alien phenomena. It's got lots of great pictures and diagrams. It explians everything from the various "encounters" to government coverups. I really like it and continue to referance it. I recomend it for all, though especially to people who are looking for a well done introduction into the world of aliens

This book is fabulous! I've been following this phenomenon ever since I was a child... and I have researched a lot... mainly that aliens exist and are HERE. And this book tells it all. It analyzes and reveals truths in the Bible, in ancient history and more! It's a beautiful book, making it a great addition to your book collection. I almost read it in two days! I couldn't put it down,and neither will you. It's a must have... for everyone!