Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Greeting Followers!
I'd like to give a warm welcome to A Random Girl, God's Girl. Welcome to my library! Feel free to explore, make comments, and request reviews!! God bless! :)
Random Quotes.
I try to post on Wednesdays a scene from the current book I'm reading {regardless of whether or not I plan to write a review on it after I've finished it}. However, the current book I'm reading {Timeline by Michael Crichton} doesn't really have a good enough scene for me to post, so I shall substitute it with some random quotes from various other books I've read. For a semi-complete list of books I've read, look to the right of your screen where you will see a long column of authors and titles. ;)
"He shook his head, thinking of some of those adventures, which had involved near escapes, brushes with the law, even danger of death. Yes, it had been interesting, but he couldn't expect the rest of his life to be quite as adventurous. At some point, he was going to have to settle down, get serious about life, maybe even cut his hair.
Naaah." ~ Alex O'Donnell and The 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman.
"And he wondered what his dad had been up to. Most likely, Dad had figured out a new way to hack into the government computer database and reprogram their coffee makers. Or create software that would change every traffic light from yellow to purple, or something. Alex had better get home and find out." ~ Alex O'Donnell and The 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman.
"With a karate yell, he leapt over the fence into the yard, instigating cries of 'Alex is back!'" ~ Alex O'Donnell and The 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman.
"Ah. Here, Kateri, are the inhabitants of this house known collectively as the barbarian horde. As the Chinese treated the Mongolians, so we share the same territory, and attempt to control, educate, and eventually civilize, them." ~ Alex O'Donnell.
"'He didn't teach me. I'm a pacifist.' "Well, that's dumb,' Sam said. 'What do you want to be that for? You could be learning a valuable skill. For free.'" ~ Alex O'Donnell and The 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman.
"My plan is to be undefeatable!" ~ Alex O'Donnell.
"Barbarians, look alive. There are great opportunities for civilization ahead." ~ Alex O'Donnell.
"Baker, a forty-year-old building contractor in Phoenix, was beginning to feel uneasy. Especially since his wife, an architect, was one of those artistic people who wasn't practical about things like gas and water. His tank was half-empty. And the car was starting to run hot." ~ Timeline by Michael Crichton.
"Safety is the last refuge of the scoundrel!" ~ Timeline by Michael Crichton.
And, for your added enjoyment {or lack thereof if you're a guy ;)}, a couple of quotes from my favorite movie, The Phantom of the Opera!!
"In sleep he sang to me; in dreams, he came; that voice which calls to me, and speaks my name." ~ Christine.
"You will curse the day you did not do all that the Phantom asked of you!" ~ The Phantom.
"No more memories, no more silent tears, no more gazing across the wasted years, help me say goodbye." ~ Christine.
"The power of the music of the night; you alone can make my song take flight." ~ The Phantom.
"You alone can make my music take flight; it's over now the music of the night!" ~ The Phantom.
The quotes sound better when they're being sung by the actors. ;) Catch ya later!!
"He shook his head, thinking of some of those adventures, which had involved near escapes, brushes with the law, even danger of death. Yes, it had been interesting, but he couldn't expect the rest of his life to be quite as adventurous. At some point, he was going to have to settle down, get serious about life, maybe even cut his hair.
Naaah." ~ Alex O'Donnell and The 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman.
"And he wondered what his dad had been up to. Most likely, Dad had figured out a new way to hack into the government computer database and reprogram their coffee makers. Or create software that would change every traffic light from yellow to purple, or something. Alex had better get home and find out." ~ Alex O'Donnell and The 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman.
"With a karate yell, he leapt over the fence into the yard, instigating cries of 'Alex is back!'" ~ Alex O'Donnell and The 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman.
"Ah. Here, Kateri, are the inhabitants of this house known collectively as the barbarian horde. As the Chinese treated the Mongolians, so we share the same territory, and attempt to control, educate, and eventually civilize, them." ~ Alex O'Donnell.
"'He didn't teach me. I'm a pacifist.' "Well, that's dumb,' Sam said. 'What do you want to be that for? You could be learning a valuable skill. For free.'" ~ Alex O'Donnell and The 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman.
"My plan is to be undefeatable!" ~ Alex O'Donnell.
"Barbarians, look alive. There are great opportunities for civilization ahead." ~ Alex O'Donnell.
"Baker, a forty-year-old building contractor in Phoenix, was beginning to feel uneasy. Especially since his wife, an architect, was one of those artistic people who wasn't practical about things like gas and water. His tank was half-empty. And the car was starting to run hot." ~ Timeline by Michael Crichton.
"Safety is the last refuge of the scoundrel!" ~ Timeline by Michael Crichton.
And, for your added enjoyment {or lack thereof if you're a guy ;)}, a couple of quotes from my favorite movie, The Phantom of the Opera!!
"In sleep he sang to me; in dreams, he came; that voice which calls to me, and speaks my name." ~ Christine.
"You will curse the day you did not do all that the Phantom asked of you!" ~ The Phantom.
"No more memories, no more silent tears, no more gazing across the wasted years, help me say goodbye." ~ Christine.
"The power of the music of the night; you alone can make my song take flight." ~ The Phantom.
"You alone can make my music take flight; it's over now the music of the night!" ~ The Phantom.
The quotes sound better when they're being sung by the actors. ;) Catch ya later!!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Sir Rowan and The Camerian Conquest Book Review.
Title: Sir Rowan and The Camerian Conquest.
Author: Chuck Black.
Gene: Christian, Fantasy, Allegory, Action/Adventure, End-Times.
Plot: Rowan was a mere lad of twelve or thirteen when he, a poor orphaned stable boy, first met Sir Aldwyn and his life was changed forever. Sir Aldwyn, taking a liking to the boy, took him on as a pupil and became his mentor, teaching him everything he knew from sword-fighting to manners to all about the noble Prince he serves and fights for. Upon Rowan's commissioning, he is presented with a "magnificent sword" and an invitation to join his mentor in the great mission of the Prince. But Rowan has his heart set on competing in Cameria's famous tournaments and when he is eighteen and against Sir Aldwyn's wishes, he enters the lists and seals his fate. Being stronger than the average man and more skillful with the sword than mot men, Rowan quickly rises to fame and fortune, but at a high cost to himself and his character.
One fateful day, when Rowan is traveling to attend his largest tournament yet, he is waylaid by brutal bandits who kill those traveling with him and take Rowan captive, intending to hold him for ransom. Rowan spends nearly a year bond by chains, beaten on a regular bases, left alone for hours and hours in a dark cave, and given only enough food and water to keep him alive. Deep in his darkest moment of existence, Rowan finally realizes that his tournament dreams were wasted time and energy, and he cries out for forgiveness from the Prince before losing consciousness for what he deems the last time. But the Prince isn't finished with him yet. In a vivid dream, He says, "Your life is not over, for you are a mighty knight of the King. Time is short and I have a mission that awaits you in Arrthtrae." Then, while Rowan lies awake trying to figure out what just happened, He sends him the aid of a kind young widow named Mariah who gets him out of the cave and nurses him back to health on her nearby farm.
Eventually and predictably, Rowan and Mariah fall in love and get married. But their happy time together is cut short and they sell the farm before joining up with the Resolutes, the last people of Cameria who defy the new strict laws and continue worshipping the King and His Son anyway. But in one battle and post-battle tragedy, Rowan's heart shatters into shards and he feels like he can't go on. Yet, the Prince is still with him and sends him a new companion in the form of Lijah and Rowan finally understands what his mission is. Together, the two men boldly travel to Chessington, the famous capital of Arrthtrae and the pivotal point in both the land's history and the story. Having already battled pride, vanity, hopelessness, and heartbreak, Rowan is ready for this last and greatest task of all. And, even as the world around him falls apart, he and Lijah never waver, leaning solely on the strength of their Prince to get them through the toughest difficulties.
Likes/Dislikes: This is the sixth {and, I believe, the final} book in The Knights of Arrthtrae, the sequel series to The Kingdom Series by the same author. I was sent a free review copy from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review by the way. While the books are all good and clean, they are terribly short! {I'm not use to reading books under two hundred pages anymore. ;)} However, they seem to make up for that with boldly spoken characters, intense battles, and a fast pace overall. Highly recommended for family read-alouds and boys who might be termed "reluctant readers." ;) Go to this link to download the first chapter! http://www.scribd.com/doc/36812260/Sir-Rowan-by-Chuck-Black-Chapter-1
Rating: G.
Date Report Written: December 31, 2010.
Author: Chuck Black.
Gene: Christian, Fantasy, Allegory, Action/Adventure, End-Times.
Plot: Rowan was a mere lad of twelve or thirteen when he, a poor orphaned stable boy, first met Sir Aldwyn and his life was changed forever. Sir Aldwyn, taking a liking to the boy, took him on as a pupil and became his mentor, teaching him everything he knew from sword-fighting to manners to all about the noble Prince he serves and fights for. Upon Rowan's commissioning, he is presented with a "magnificent sword" and an invitation to join his mentor in the great mission of the Prince. But Rowan has his heart set on competing in Cameria's famous tournaments and when he is eighteen and against Sir Aldwyn's wishes, he enters the lists and seals his fate. Being stronger than the average man and more skillful with the sword than mot men, Rowan quickly rises to fame and fortune, but at a high cost to himself and his character.
One fateful day, when Rowan is traveling to attend his largest tournament yet, he is waylaid by brutal bandits who kill those traveling with him and take Rowan captive, intending to hold him for ransom. Rowan spends nearly a year bond by chains, beaten on a regular bases, left alone for hours and hours in a dark cave, and given only enough food and water to keep him alive. Deep in his darkest moment of existence, Rowan finally realizes that his tournament dreams were wasted time and energy, and he cries out for forgiveness from the Prince before losing consciousness for what he deems the last time. But the Prince isn't finished with him yet. In a vivid dream, He says, "Your life is not over, for you are a mighty knight of the King. Time is short and I have a mission that awaits you in Arrthtrae." Then, while Rowan lies awake trying to figure out what just happened, He sends him the aid of a kind young widow named Mariah who gets him out of the cave and nurses him back to health on her nearby farm.
Eventually and predictably, Rowan and Mariah fall in love and get married. But their happy time together is cut short and they sell the farm before joining up with the Resolutes, the last people of Cameria who defy the new strict laws and continue worshipping the King and His Son anyway. But in one battle and post-battle tragedy, Rowan's heart shatters into shards and he feels like he can't go on. Yet, the Prince is still with him and sends him a new companion in the form of Lijah and Rowan finally understands what his mission is. Together, the two men boldly travel to Chessington, the famous capital of Arrthtrae and the pivotal point in both the land's history and the story. Having already battled pride, vanity, hopelessness, and heartbreak, Rowan is ready for this last and greatest task of all. And, even as the world around him falls apart, he and Lijah never waver, leaning solely on the strength of their Prince to get them through the toughest difficulties.
Likes/Dislikes: This is the sixth {and, I believe, the final} book in The Knights of Arrthtrae, the sequel series to The Kingdom Series by the same author. I was sent a free review copy from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review by the way. While the books are all good and clean, they are terribly short! {I'm not use to reading books under two hundred pages anymore. ;)} However, they seem to make up for that with boldly spoken characters, intense battles, and a fast pace overall. Highly recommended for family read-alouds and boys who might be termed "reluctant readers." ;) Go to this link to download the first chapter! http://www.scribd.com/doc/36812260/Sir-Rowan-by-Chuck-Black-Chapter-1
Rating: G.
Date Report Written: December 31, 2010.
Greeting Followers!
A warm welcome to Marian and EldraFromDaremo!! I'm glad you're here! ;) Hope you're enjoying a fine Sunday today!
Psalm 46.
"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling.
There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge." ~ Psalm 46, NKJV.
Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling.
There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge." ~ Psalm 46, NKJV.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Greeting Followers!
I just want to take a moment real quick to acknowledge all my readers {two of whom are new!}! Hello to you all and welcome, Ellie and Noah, to this, my humble blog! I hope you like it here and please, don't hesitate to comment or request book/movie reviews. Sometimes, it's wise not to leave me to my own devices. ;) Happy New Year!!!
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