This blogger would love to just say, "Wow! Now you read it!" but that won't suffice.

Review done by Sarah

About the book from The Missionary:

Yesterday, David Eller was an American Missionary in Caracas, Venezuela. Today, he’s an international fugitive.

David and his wife Christie rescue impoverished children in the slums of Venezuela. But for David, that’s not enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of the corrupt policies of the Venezuelan government.

In a rare moment of anger, David lashes out publicly against the government, unaware of the chain reaction that will soon follow.

When the CIA offers David a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a key role in a “bloodless” coup, he decides to go for it. But little by little, he falls into an unimaginable web of deceit that ends in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country with his wife and son, with all the resources of a corrupt dictatorship at their heels.

My Opinion:

This is one of those books where I’d love to just say “Wow! Now you read it!” but that won’t suffice.  From page 1 I was hooked – this is a fast paced novel about David, his wife and their young son who are missionaries.  I’ve written before on my heart pull for mission trips and for now I satisfy my thirst by reading about missionaries, both fictional and non-fiction.  I also enjoy a good suspense/espionage and I’m glad that their are Christian choices for that as I find I can no longer read those written for the secular community.  The elderly couple who founded the mission relies on God and their faith isn’t shaken – I think that comes with their age and having gone through fire to get where they are.  However, David, is a younger man with a wife and child and trying to do what he thinks is best – his faith gets shaken and built stronger.

The book is hard to put down especially once David realizes that what he’s done endangers everything he and others believe in, even his own faith.  I read this in one day  and am so glad that I did as I would have been on pins and needles to find out what was going on with the characters inside the covers of a book that shows the inner struggles that missionaries could go through as they are met by temptations.

With lots of twists and turns, some expected some not so expected – this book will have readers, both Christian and non-Christian, flipping the pages long into the night.  I felt like I really got to know the Eller’s and got caught up in their plight of wanting to do what’s right, having choices go south and then fighting for freedom and justice and ultimately forgiveness.  Please don’t take my word for it though, this book is a great must read and it makes some wonderful faith building words.

To read more reviews like this one, go to: Tell Us The Truth Reviews.

**I received this book from Bring It On! Communications, in exchange for my honest review – no other compensation was given.

The Missionary - Book Review!

review done by Winning Readings

Title: The Missionary
Authors: William Carmichael and David Lambert
Genre: Contemporary Christian suspense

Publisher: Moody Publishers
Physical Description: 382-page paperback 
List Price: $13.99 
ISBN: 978-0-8024-5569-7
For More Info: http://www.missionarynovel.com/

Synopsis:

David Eller is an American missionary in Venezuela, married to missionary nurse Christie. Together they rescue homeless children in Caracas. But for David, that isn’t enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of massive poverty and the oppressive policies of the Venezuelan government, led by the Hugo Chavez– like Armando Guzman. 

In a moment of anger, David publicly rails against the government, unaware that someone dangerous might be listening—a revolutionary looking for recruits. David falls into an unimaginable nightmare of espionage, ending in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country with his wife and son, with all the resources of a corrupt dictatorship at their heels.

About the Authors:

William Carmichael is an accomplished bestselling author of marriage, family, and parenting books. He and his wife, Nancie, are popular speakers across the United States and Canada. He is also the founder of Good Family Magazines, which published Virtue, Christian Parenting Today, and Parents of Teenagers magazines. The Missionary is Bill’s first novel.

David Lambert is senior fiction editor for Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster. He is the author of nine books, including the Gold Medallion Award winning Jumper Fables (Zondervan), coauthored with Ken Davis, and four novels for young adult readers.

What I Liked:  

I was immediately attracted to this book because of the missionary component - the global worldview, the intense desire to help others, all of that. And it was definitely there.  I could even relate to David's frustration and need to act where the political regime is concerned, having been near Zimbabwe's political and financial meltdown.  

The authors did a great job of getting the reader inside David's head to understand how a nice, peace-loving Christian guy with a heart for humanity can end up in the wildest of suspense stories.  He's easy to relate to.

And yes, it is a wild suspense story - with lots of action and twists and turns and connections you never quite figure out until the end.  Definitely a page-turner.

Intertwined through the suspense was the story of family.  Mentor, brother, parents, child, wife - the relationships are solid, positive, not without challenges, but with a definite clarity on how important family is.  A refreshing picture compared to many popular suspense plots in stores now.

I also enjoyed the philosophical gems scattered throughout.  The book starts with "Life turns on small choices" - as you realize how something seemingly minor can have a huge impact on you, your family, and the world.  Choose wisely.  

Another one I am still pondering:  "Love sees the need, not the cause."  I like it, and I don't, and I'm still trying to figure out why.

If you're into family-friendly suspense, I definitely recommend this book.

What I Didn't Like: 

Nothing...

Thanks to Bring It On! Communications for the review copy of this book, and to Mamabuzz for coordinating the review.  (By the way, Mamabuzz is also giving away a copy of the book, winner drawn 4/25, if you want a chance to win...)

The Missionary

The Missionary

The Missionary, by William Carmichael and David Lambert is about an American couple who are missionaries in Venezuela.  It is touching to read about the couple caring for the unloved and unwanted children in the streets of Caracas, while raising their own son.  

They live in a small house in Hope Village, where the children are housed, nursed back to health, and go to school.  The husband, David, feels hopeless, as if he is just a drop in the bucket, as he rescues a few children while he has to watch many more stay alone, homeless, and suffering.  Christie, herself an orphan with a tragic past, lives for each child they see in the moment.  She feels that the world is saved for that child, right now.  

David, in his frustration and zeal to help Hope Village, gets "accidentally-on-purpose" involved in a coup trying to remove an unjust dictator who is living it up while the masses suffer.  He didn't know that there was going to be an attempted murder, and that people would be maimed, tortured, and killed along the way.  I'm not sure how one can think you can plan a government overthrow without killing anyone or posing any danger to themselves or their family- but that is David's story, and he is sticking to it!  LOL.  

But really, he did seem to believe it.  This non-missionary woman who is feeling a little jaded at the moment just doesn't quite understand HOW a grown man can really believe that- but, then, neither could his wife, so I guess it isn't just me, haha. 

As the title suggests, The Missionary is Christian literature, and there are many mentions and references to God, Christianity, prayer, church, and religion.  While the plot and storyline are somewhat far fetched, it was a "feel good" book that had a mostly-happy ending for the main characters.   (Note- there was some violent aspects, I say "feel good" because of all the people in the book that were doing good, and that it ended on an upbeat.)  

It is fast paced, and you do want to keep reading to see what happens next. 

You can purchase The Missionary from Deep River Books or on their website.  Make sure to Like Deep River Books on Facebook and Follow them on Twitterto keep up with all their latest news  :) 

David and his wife Christie rescue impoverished children in the slums of Venezuela. But for David, that's not enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of the corrupt policies of the Venezuelan government. 

In a rare moment of anger, David lashes out publicly against the government, unaware of the chain reaction that will soon follow. 

When the CIA offers David a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a key role in a "bloodless" coup, he decides to go for it. But little by little, he falls into an unimaginable web of deceit that ends in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country with his wife and son, with all the resources of a corrupt dictatorship at their heels.

Book Review: The Missionary

Book Review: The Missionary

I love books.  I always have.
I can read an entire book in a day if it's a good one.
My favorite genre is Christian fiction, so when I had the opportunity to review The Missionary by William Carmichael and David Lambert I was super excited!

Below is the synopsis from the  book's website:

David and his wife Christie rescue impoverished children in the slums of Venezuela. But for David, that's not enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of the corrupt policies of the Venezuelan government.

In a rare moment of anger, David lashes out publicly against the government, unaware of the chain reaction that will soon follow. 

When the CIA offers David a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a key role in a "bloodless" coup, he decides to go for it. But little by little, he falls into an unimaginable web of deceit that ends in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country with his wife and son, with all the resources of a corrupt dictatorship at their heels.

So I started reading this book while sitting at an indoor playground with my kiddos--we were there for two hours before I made myself put the book away and take them home!  It will catch your interest in the first chapter and you won't want to put it down!

I am more of a drama, romance-type but I do enjoy a good action/suspense every once in a while.  This book is definitely more of a suspense novel but has just enough romance between husband and wife to satisfy the romantic side! 

I do have to say that I found it a bit difficult to follow some of the characters at first (the "bad guys") but deeper into the book I had no trouble at all.  I won't go into detail about what happens in the book (I'm not a fan of spoilers!), but I will tell you that as you follow David through this book you will be on the edge of your seat!

The Missionary is a book that anyone who likes suspense novels will enjoy.  It's nice to have a good, "clean" book to read and I can't wait for my husband to pick it up!

Thanks to Bring It On Communications for sending me The Missionary to review!  Be sure to visit their site as well as the website for Deep River Books, which was founded by co-author William Carmichael. 

You can purchase The Missionary at a number of bookstores, but my favorite place to find it is Soles 4 Souls--it's $5 right now, and for each one purchased a pair of shoes will be donated to a child in need!!

*This is a MamaBuzz review. The product was provided by: Bring It On Communications for this review.

Book Review:The Missionary by William Carmichael & David Lambert

Book Review:The Missionary by William Carmichael & David Lambert

The Missionary
by
William Carmichael David Lambert

Paperback: 384 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Moody Publishers; 1 edition
ISBN-10: 0802455697
Retail Value: $13.99
Category: Fiction/General/Suspense
Synopsis

Yesterday he was an American missionary serving 

the poor, Today he's an international fugitive.

David Eller and his wife, Christie, work to help rescue impoverished children in Caracas, Venezuela. But for David, that isn't enough, 

The supply of homeless children is endless because of massive poverty

and the oppressive politics of the Venezuelan government.

When he is given an opportunity to do something more-to heal the

disease rather than working on the symptoms-David decides to go

for it. But little by little, he falls into an unimaginable nightmare of

espionage, ending in a desperast, life-or-death gamble to flee the 

country with his wife and son. 

About The Authors

William Carmichael is an accomplished best-selling author of marriage, family, and parenting books. He and his wife, Nancie, are popular speakers across the United States and Canada. The Missionary is Bill's first novel.

William has a Masters degree in Education from The University of Santa Clara and degrees from Southern California College and Bethany College, as well as an honorary doctorate from Corban College.

David Lambert is senior fiction editor for Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, He is the author of nine 

books, including the Gold Medallion Award winning Juniper Fables, co authored with Ken David and four 

novels for young adult readers.  

David has an M.F.A. in fiction writing from the University of Montana. He has held a variety of positions in publishing, including managing editor of a youth magazine, and founding editor of two others.

Our Review
I wasn't sure what to expect before I started reading this
novel. I do know that Lambert & Carmichael deliver
a good read and I just couldn't put the book down. I
felt as if I was there in the story. They have you
wondering what's going to happen next. This is definitely
a good novel that you've got to get your hands on.

Connect with the Authors Through Media

• www.missionarynovel.com
• Buy an autographed copy & help a child in need
•  BarnesandNoble.com
• Amazon.com
• Borders
• PowellsBooks.com
• ChristianBooks.com

Disclosure: The product & product information were provided free of charge by Bring It On! Communications through MamaBuzz. No monetary exchange was made. Our opinions are our own.

The Missionary - A Review

The Missionary - A Review

THE MISSIONARY is a book by

William Carmichael (founder of Deep River Books) and David Lambert.  

FROM THE WEBSITE:
Yesterday, David Eller was an American Missionary in Caracas, Venezuela. Today, he's an international fugitive.

David and his wife Christie rescue impoverished children in the slums of Venezuela. But for David, that's not enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of the corrupt policies of the Venezuelan government. 
In a rare moment of anger, David lashes out publicly against the government, unaware of the chain reaction ...

MY REVIEW:
I wasn't sure what to expect when I requested to be a part of this book review.  I guess I knew this was a work of fiction - but was it inspirational or a glimpse of the hardships of the mission field or some kind of morality tale?

In my opinion, it was more of a suspense/intrigue story than a religious lesson ... which doesn't necessarily mean I didn't like it!  I love a good tale of mystery, action, and suspense!!  And while some of the characters were stereotypical (the drug lords, the ex-special forces mercenaries, the dictator and his minions, the elderly and benevolent missionary couple), it was a good study in human nature. 

The development of the main character, missionary David Eller, of course, was the driving force of the plot.  He is passionate, makes rash decisions, has regrets, feels responsible, takes action, and does many of the things that any person - any Christian - might do when confronted with corruption and evil - without truly considering God's will or consulting Him first.

In the end, it was a GREAT, page-turning, suspenseful story!  I loved it.  I didn't come away with any terrific spiritual lessons, other than thankfulness that I have a husband who considers me and our children first and foremost in most every thing (quite unlike David Eller did). 

It is a great story of consequences of actions and decisions - and how what one person does (good - as in a missionary helping the poor - and bad - as in a missionary getting involved in international problems) affects many.

THE MISSIONARY is available from many sources, to include amazon.

This is a Mamabzz review.  The book was provided to me by Bring It On!  Communications.

The Missionary by William Carmichael and David Lambert

Seems like this was the week for suspenseful reads. I've got another fabulous edge of your seat" novel for you. It's called The Missionary and it was co-written by William Carmichael and David Lambert, and put out by Bring It On! Communications andDeep River Books. This is unlike any missionary- themed novel you've read before, and is proof that even those "called by God' can lose their way... 

Yesterday, David Eller was an American Missionary in Caracas, Venezuela. Today, he's an international fugitive.

David and his wife Christie rescue impoverished children in the slums of Venezuela. But for David, that's not enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of the corrupt policies of the Venezuelan government.

In a rare moment of anger, David lashes out publicly against the government, unaware of the chain reaction that will soon follow.

When the CIA offers David a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a key role in a "bloodless" coup, he decides to go for it. But little by little, he falls into an unimaginable web of deceit that ends in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country with his wife and son, with all the resources of a corrupt dictatorship at their heels.


Taut and gripping. You’ll be glad you made the investment.
—Jerry B. Jenkins, New York Times national bestselling author, including the 65,000,000-selling Left Behind series

David Lambert is a master of words—The Missionary is further proof.
—Karen Kingsbury, New York Times-bestselling author of the Above the Line series

The Missionary is a roller-coaster read that will keep your adrenaline rushing!
—Terri Blackstock, author of Double Minds and Last Light

This was an intense read and at times, left me breathless. Like one of my fellow Mama Buzz reviewers said, I could very well see this being made into a movie. It's full of action and interesting characters. It only takes a couple pages to be sucked into the ride that is The Missionary. With danger, politics, religion, and charity all in one book, you are bound to find something that pulls you into this story.

While I was surprised at the sometimes foolish choices the main character, David, made, I was at the same time inspired by him and his wife's sacrifice for the impoverished children they helped rescue. The authors did an excellent job of describing every scene in detail, using just enough to make you feel like you were there, but not too much to bore you. With a story set in an exotic and tropical country, the scenes were vivid and I instantly felt drawn in.

The book jumps around a bit from character to character, but it's not too difficult to keep up with what's going on. It's Christian fiction at it's best! Snag your own copy of The Missionary on Amazon for about $5. Find out more online at www.missionarynovel.com.

**Thank you to Bring It On! Communications (via Mama Buzz) for providing the products for review and giveaway! I only recommend products or services I can stand behind and believe will be good for my readers. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. If you have any questions please refer to my Terms of Use.**

The Missionary - Review

The Missionary - Review

The Missionary is a novel of suspense and adventure by William Carmichael and David Lambert.

Summary from the back:

"David Eller and his wife, Christie, work to help rescue impoverished children in Caracas, Venezuela. But for David, that isn't enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of massive poverty and the oppressive policies of the Venezuelan government.

When he is given an opportunity to do something more - to heal the disease rather than working on the symptoms - David decides to go for it. But little by little, he falls into an unimaginable nightmare of espionage, ending in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country with his wife and son."

If you're a fan of suspense and action novels, this will be right up your alley. Personally, I really liked The Missionary because it was a good mix of action and intelligence, with enough back story and emotion to keep me interested. I also like that there's a little lesson in it that any decision a man makes that he has to keep a secret from his wife is a bad idea.

This is definitely the kind of book that will keep you up late at night, and your husband will want to read when you're done. It's fast-paced and suspenseful, and a great rainy day read.

The Missionary is available from Deep River Books, and you can find more information at theMissionary Novel website.




Disclosure: This is a MamaBuzz review. The product was provided by Bring It On! Communications to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are mine.

The Missionary - Review

Technically, we are all “supposed” to be missionaries.  You don’t have to travel to a foreign country to tell someone how Christ has rocked your world and changed your life.
But I actually have played the part of a real life missionary.
My time living in India with The Engineer (official name change) radically influenced my life and has had lasting ramifications.  I’m a missionary at heart . . . I love being surrounded by real life missionaries.  I desire to immerse my children in culture to give them a broader world view – so that they may know there is more than Indiana in the world.
Perhaps . . . just perhaps God will lay a nation or a people on their hearts to go and share how God has impacted their family’s life (I really need to share our story with you sometime).
It should be no surprise to learn then, that when I was offered to review the book, The Missionary, by William Carmichael and David Lambert, I forked over my reading passport for the stamp to Venezuela, where the book largely takes place.

The book took a plane ride that I wasn’t expecting.  Main character, David Eller, whose character is applauded initially turns out to make some very foolish decisions (but don’t we all?).  Decisions that nearly crush and destroy his wife (who is the love of his life – I slightly doubted), his son, and several friends.

Quite honestly, I had trouble lining up his present actions that take place during the novel with the ones that happened before the book opened up  – this man who rescued impoverished children.
But the reality is that David provides a great example for what can happen to ANY follower of Christ.  If you don’t spend daily time reading your Bible, connecting with your Savior, chatting with your Lord . . . you will find that sometimes your decisions become foolish . . . rash . . . selfish . . . harmful.
So, I suppose I like this book.  I just don’t appreciate how David Eller treated his wife.
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This is a MamaBuzz review. The product was provided by Bring It On Communications in conjunction with Deep River Books for this review.

the missionary review

the missionary review

occasionally, as i am scoping the library shelves for something new to read, i will give an espionage/suspense/thriller novel a try. i have pretty high standards when it comes to what i like to read, so i am more likely to read a novel of this sort when someone else has recommended it to me.

in the case of the missionary, by william carmichael and david lambert, i noticed that it had received very good reviews from some people that i generally respect so i decided it was worth a try.

the missionary is about a man who has dedicated his life to helping out orphans in the barrios of caracas, venezuela.  david and his wife, christie, run a clinic/orphanage/school along with another older couple who founded the ministry.  every day he does his part to rescue sick, impoverished and malnourished kids from the street, but the fact that he has to leave so many suffering children behind each and every day is discouraging and disheartening.

one day, a stranger shows up, anxious to learn more about his work with the children.  when he leaves, he gives david a sizable donation and a mysterious offer for more money in exchange for a "small favor."  the relatively small decisions that david makes in relation to this stranger have very large consequences for the orphans, the country of venezuela, and (supposedly) the world.

overall, i would have to give this novel a "b."  i thought that the plot had the right amount of twists and surprises (although i was able to foresee a number of them).  i don't like a plot that is so complex and complicated that you feel like you have to take notes while you are reading.  this definitely meets that criteria.  i thought that the storyline was intriguing and engaging, with maybe only a minor lag here and there.

my criticism mainly was that at times it was really hard to like the main character, david.  as he struggles to make a decision, he is influenced by his desire to please his father and live up to heroic status of his older brother.  but it is hard to believe that david could really find a way to justify the decision he made.  when his father and brother discover his choice and have to help him resolve the problems that result, they are so condescending of david and his "foolish" choices that it is hard to feel sympathy for david at all.  he really was foolish and continues to act foolishly.  i would have appreciated a little more opportunity to feel connected to and sympathetic to david and his decisions.  even though david manages to regain the trust of his wife (more through her recognition of her own weaknesses than because of his ability to earn her trust), he doesn't regain my trust or that of his family by the end of the book.

if you like a fairly straightforward and relatively simple espionage/thriller story, without a lot of blood and gore, this might just be the book for you. you can find this book at amazon and christianbooks, but if you purchase it through the book's website, you can help a child in need at the same time.



this is a mamabuzz review. i received a free copy of this book from bring it on! communications for the purpose of this review. regardless, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are purely my own.

The Missionary - Book Review

Yesterday, David Eller was an American Missionary in Caracas, Venezuela. Today, he's an international fugitive.

David and his wife Christie rescue impoverished children in the slums of Venezuela. But for David, that's not enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of the corrupt policies of the Venezuelan government.

In a rare moment of anger, David lashes out publicly against the government, unaware of the chain reaction that will soon follow.

When the CIA offers David a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a key role in a "bloodless" coup, he decides to go for it. But little by little, he falls into an unimaginable web of deceit that ends in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country with his wife and son, with all the resources of a corrupt dictatorship at their heels.

My Opinion

The Missionary by Carmichael and Lambert had my attention from the first chapter! It drew me into the story from the first paragraph!

I loved learning about new cultures and environments in Venezuela and this book was definitely a thriller and action packed!

I recommend The Missionary for all adventure book lovers and for all people that love reading about Christian fiction, other cultures, and other countries! This book will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!

Buy It: You can purchase The Missionary for $11.89 on Amazon.com

The Missionary, a review

The Missionary, a review

David wants to do more.
He witnesses the suffering.  Every day.
He watches children on the streets of Caracas, Venezuela succumb to disease, hunger, and despair.  Every day.
He wants to save them all.  But he can’t.
He wants to bring back each of these precious little ones to the mission he and his wife run, Hope Village.  He wants to give them all hope.
He wants to save them all, but there’s simply not enough money, not enough resources, not enough…

…and then a unique opportunity presents itself.  Is it an answer to a prayer?  Can he really help bring down an oppressive government with a bit of quiet espionage and change the future for the better?
David will risk it all, his wife and 4-year-old son, his mission, his own life…he’s about to find out what happens when we put our own plans, our own wants, our own pride before the plans God has for us.

William Carmichael (founder of Deep River Books) and David Lambert have penned a nice little suspense-filled thriller.  While I found the characters in The Missionary to be a bit shallow (always a danger when there are exciting, out-of-the-ordinary things happening), I did enjoy every minute of it.  I found some of David’s choices and actions stretched the willing suspension of disbelief a bit far, but this is one of the better Christian fiction books I’ve read lately.  Worth a read.

Check out the trailer:

The Missionary is available from local and online booksellers.

Disclosure:  This is a MamaBuzz review. The product was provided by: Bring It On Communications for this review.

The Missionary Review & Giveaway

It’s been awhile since I’ve read a book that kept me on the edge of my seat and kept me turning page after page, waiting to see what happens next. The Missionary, by William Carmichael and David Lambert, is a thrilling, suspense-filled story.

While the title had me thinking something totally different, as I started to read this book, it became apparent that this was much more than the story of a missionary, which would be exciting in and of itself. However, this story turned into much more….it became not only the exciting story of one missionary’s work in Venezuela, amongst the poor children living in the streets….it became a story of one missionary’s quest to help put a stop to Head of State Guzman’s cruel and unjust regime. When David Eller accepted the proposition to help those who were igniting a coup, he had no idea the effects this would have on the people around him, the people he loved most. He and his wife, Christie, work in what is called Hope Village, a home for the poor children of Venezuela, children that he rescues himself. Christie is head nurse at the rescue mission’s clinic, also mother to their son, Davy. For far too long, they’ve seen the effects of a cruel and unjust dictator who simply makes those who disagree….to vanish, a dictator who also himself lives in lavish wealth and luxury, while innocent children are dying, being exploited, roaming the streets, even searching for one crumb to satisfy their hunger. This book is an exciting story, and it ignites to the point that David and his family must try to escape Venezuela.

The Missionary is very well written, and I could honestly imagine it being made into a movie. The reader flits between scenes at Hope Village in the beginning to scenes with the drug cartel, commandos, to riots in the streets. From the very beginning to the end of the book, details are set in place and put into motion, so that the reader doesn’t miss one piece of the action. It’s definitely not a light read, and some parts do contain violence, but it is an excellent read, in my opinion. You can purchase The Missionary from Deep River Books; you can also purchase it here.

(Disclosure: I received a copy of this book, free of charge, from Bring It On! Communications, for the purposes of this review. All views/opinions are solely my own.)

Book Review: The Missionary

Title: The MissionaryAuthors: William Carmichael and David LambertISBN-10: 0802455697Publisher: Moody PublishersPublishing Date: March 1, 2009Price: $13.99

The Missionary by William Carmichael and David Lambert is an exciting tale of a missionary family, the Ellers, who work among the poor children of Venezuela.  David Eller feels that he’s not making a big enough difference and eventually makes a decision that changes their lives forever. 

This novel is not about mission work per se.  It is more of an adventure/spy novel.  This was some of the most enjoyable reading I’ve had in a while.  It kept me wanting to read more.  Even after the last page, I wish it had continued  .  The authors make you really care about the main characters…and hate the bad guys.  Sometimes it was so frustrating because I just wanted the “good guys” to be safe…even though, ahem, they’re not real people  .  This novel was so interesting that I discussed it with both my mom and dad while I was reading it.  The book looks thick but the tension and action will keep you reading right through. I would like to read more from these talented authors. I recommend The Missionary.

Morning Manna

Morning Manna

That is the title of one of the books I was recently sent to review.

I love it.

It is simple, full of deep daily study and a great reading plan.

I love the title. God's Word should be our morning manna. It is spirit food for our day that only God can provide.

Oh, we can try to fill that spiritual longing with other things but only God's Word will truly feed us and make us healthy in Him.

I was so excited to start this devotional/Bible study because I just recieved an Archeological Bible for a present and these two books go hand in hand. I have really enjoyed digging into my daily devotions each day!

You could use Morning Manna for your personal study or a Bible study or Sunday School class. Each day's lesson is full of scripture and wonderful truths about the daily reading.

I look forward to using this book often!

I was also sent The Missionary to review. I have to admit that I chose this book with my husband in mind. Anything that says, "unimaginable nightmare of espionage ending in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country" screams a book my husband would love. He hasn't read it yet, but I know he will.

I saw him eyeing it while I was reading. Well, I kind of taunted him and said something like, "You are going to love this book."

I, on the other hand, usually enjoy more of a heart-warming and inspiring story. Something with a little romance mixed in. This book was more on-the-edge suspense than I'm normally up for but the writing was well done and the characters well developed. It really is a great story and is one that will make you think about what you would do. Truly a "roller-coaster read that will keep your adrenaline rushing!"

Yeah... that sounds like my husband, doesn't it?

Thanks to Bring It On! Communications for sending me these books to review!