Tag Archives: nonfiction

35 Miles from Shore – Emilio Corsetti III

The year is 1970. The country is up in arms over the war in Vietnam. In just two days, four students will be shot and killed at Kent State. At JFK, a DC-9 jet prepares to take off, with fifty-seven passengers and six crew members. Its destination is the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. A plane that size doesn’t have the fuel capacity to make a flight like that without stopping to refuel, but every time the plane lands and then takes off again, it costs the airline money. The price of the tickets isn’t quite enough to make up … Continue reading →

Trust in the Lord—Deen Kemsley

In a world that is fraught with messages designed to make us forget our Savior and His mission on this earth, it can be hard to keep things in perspective. We get caught up in our worries, living from moment to moment trying to bring our lives into balance, and only occasionally remembering that we aren’t really in control anyway. “Trust in the Lord” by Deen Kemsley is a new nonfiction book that will help us accept Christ as a partner in our lives and to turn our concerns over to Him. Written in a manner that is appropriate for … Continue reading →

Enjoying the Journey: Steps to Finding Joy Now – Jaime Theler with Deborah Talmadge

Life is full of trials and difficulties, yet we are promised that we will have joy in the eternities if we focus on being obedient and enduring to the end. That’s a beautiful promise, but getting through the here and now is a daunting task. Why must we wait until the eternities before we can experience joy? In the new LDS nonfiction book “Enjoying the Journey,” authors Jaime Theler and Deborah Talmadge tell us that we don’t have to wait. We can have joy now, even while we are living on this earth and experiencing our trials. In the chapter … Continue reading →

Release of New Chicken Soup for the Soul Book: Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction

The law of attraction is the latest rage in life management. It essentially teaches that as we send out positive effort into the universe, we’ll get positive results. Of course there’s much more to it than that, and with the latest release from the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” people, you can learn more about it and see how other people managed to take control of their lives and achieve their dreams. Thirty-five stories are included in the anthology. In addition, you’ll find lessons and step-by-step exercises to help you create your ideal life. The creators of the book—Jack Canfield, … Continue reading →

When Angels Intervene to Save the Children – Hartt and Judene Wixom

In May of 1986, David Young stormed into the elementary school in Cokeville, Wyoming, and took over one hundred and fifty children and their teachers hostage. I was ten years old at the time and barely remember the news stories about it, so reading this nonfiction book about the tragedy was fresh to me. However, I somewhat misspeak when I call it a tragedy, for while it was truly a frightening and life-changing experience, it was also a miracle. David Young was mentally disturbed and believed that if he were to kill the children in the school, when they reached … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Don Miles

Today we are joined by Don Miles, author of the new book “Cinco de Mayo.” Don, thank you for joining us today. I understand you wrote this book to clarify the historical events leading up to Cinco de Mayo and to educate readers on the actual importance of the day. I’ll admit, I was one who thought it was the Mexican Independence Day. Can you help me understand the historical sequence of that time period? a. Mexico had just finished its own civil war between liberals and conservatives, 1858-60. b. Conservatives lost, but emptied the national treasury before their leaders … Continue reading →

Mary, Martha, and Me: Seeking the One Thing that is Needful – Camille Fronk Olson

The book “Mary, Martha, and Me” by Camille Fronk Olson offers new insight into the biblical account of the two sisters from Bethany, one who sat at the feet of Jesus and let her sister do all the work in preparing the meal. As we remember from the story, Martha had been working hard to make her home ready for her special guest, and Mary chose instead to sit at Christ’s feet and listen to his words. Christ spoke to Martha, not angrily but gently, as He commended her for her diligence, but then told her that Mary had chosen … Continue reading →

Author Interview — Nancy Oelklaus

Today we are joined by Nancy Oelklaus, who has taken time out of her busy schedule to talk with us about her new book. Thanks for being here, Nancy! Your book is entitled, “Journey from Head to Heart: Living and Working Authentically.” What does it mean, to live and work authentically? When one lives authentically in every area of life, professional and personal, life is simply easier. Situations get resolved with least effort and best results. What this way of life requires is that we become aware of how we’re feeling from moment to moment—that we keep “checking in” with … Continue reading →

Counting Blessings – Kerry Blair

Best-selling LDS fiction author Kerry Blair tries her hand at nonfiction in “Counting Blessings,” a newly released collection of thoughts and musings from Kerry’s creative brain. I had the opportunity to pick up a few copies at my local bookstore before they were even on the shelf – they had to go get them out of the box for me, they were so new. We start the collection with “It’s About Time,” as Kerry thinks about her upcoming birthday and the significance we tend to put on time. “My Mother’s Days Are All Wet” tells us of the experiences she’s … Continue reading →

Author Interview: Steven Reilly, On Coaching

Thank you for joining us for part three of our interview with Coach Steven Reilly, author of “The Fat Lady Never Sings.” If you missed parts one or two, click here to catch up. Steven, you worked closely with coach John DeFrancisco on the Derby High School championship team, and I can tell he was a very influential person in your life. What did you admire the most about him? His resilience as a person, his loyalty to his friends and family and his sense of humor. He really could have been a comedian. Whenever he’s invited to roast somebody … Continue reading →