People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them The Keys

People Cant Drove You Crazy If You Don't Give Them The Keys
By Mike Bechtle
About the book:
Strange as it may seem, other people are not nearly as committed to our happiness as we are. In fact, sometimes they seem like they're on a mission to make us miserable! There's always that one person. The one who hijacks your emotions and makes you crazy. The one who seems to thrive on drama. If you could just "fix" that person, everything would be better. But we can't fix other people--we can only make choices about ourselves. In this cut-to-the-chase book, communication expert Mike Bechtle shows readers that they don't have to be victims of other people's craziness. With commonsense wisdom and practical advice that can be implemented immediately, Bechtle gives readers a proven strategy to handle crazy people.
More than just offering a set of techniques, Bechtle offers a new perspective that will change readers' lives as they deal with those difficult people who just won't go away.
My thoughts:
was pleasantly surprised by this book. He addresses reason why people drive us crazy and what we can do to overcome it. He points out how to determine if we should stay in contact with our crazy people and when we can't leave now to approach it in new ways.
It is written in a very straight forward, cut to the chase manner and at times funny.
I think we all can learn something from this book.

Favorite Quote:
" Contentment in life doesn't come from the absence of conflict; it comes from not giving away our emotional control to the demands of other people. We learn how to be independent in our choices instead of being dependent on what other people think


“Available October 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

Rating: 5 carats

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My Life In Pink and Green by Lisa Greenwald



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What Happened to Goodbye By Sarah Dessen



The Trophy Wives Club by Kristin Billerbeck

The New Recruit

The New Recruit
By Jill Williamson

About the book:
Forced to choose between military school and a Christian spy organization, skeptic Spencer Garmond signs on with the Bible geeks. But before he even boards the plane for Moscow, Spencer realizes this is no Bible club.

These guys means business.

Stumbling onto a case involving a gang of homeless boys, a chilling tattoo, and the always beautiful Anya Vseveloda, Spencer struggles to find the faith needed to save the Mission League from enemy infiltration.

My thoughts:
Spencer's grandmother has given him two choices, join The Mission League or go to military school, neither of which Spencer wants. Reluctantly, he choose the mission league thinking its a bunch of kids like himself although they study the Bible and are what he calls "churchers". He reasons it has to be better than military boarding school. He soon realizes to his surprise this isn't your ordinary Bible study and he's signed up for the ride of his life, traveling all the way to Moscow, Russia.

Throughout out the journey he learns there's more to life than he has been seeing, begins to questions his beliefs, and ultimately find answers through trusting God and helping others.

I usually don't read fantasy books but this one was pretty good. All of the characters were very realistic and I was constantly being surprised.

*I received this book free for review from the author*

Rating: 5 carats



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Wallflower in Bloom by Claire Cook




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Stealing Adda by Tamara Leigh




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Submerged by Dani Pettrey

A Charmed Life Series

A Charmed Life Series
By Jenny B Jones
About the book:
Join city slicker Bella as she struggles to adjust to country life!
In So Not Happening, Bella moves from New York to Oklahoma with her mom and stepdad.
In I’m So Sure, her family signs up for a reality show.
And in So Over My Head, Bella goes undercover as a clown to solve a
murder.
My Thoughts:
A Charmed Life is the repackaged version of Jenny B Jones's three books "So Not Happening", "I'm So Sure", and "So Over My Head".
These books are as quippy, fun, and emotional as any of Jenny B Jones's books. I can't speak highly enough of her writing and the way she combines plot, unique characters, and humor into am enticing read.
All I say is no matter what genre you like, read her books! They are awesome!
*I received this book free for review from the publisher through netgalley.com*
Rating:
5 carats

Cover Love

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Matched By Ally Condie




With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin



Smitten by Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, and Diann Hunt





The Heist Society by Aly Carter





Just Between You and Me by Jenny B Jones

Finally and Forever

Finally and Forever
By Robin Jones Gunn
About the book:
What was she thinking? Katie Weldon wonders if she was crazy to spontaneously fly off to Africa on a mission trip. Suddenly she is dealing with a new culture, a world she's never experienced---and Eli, a friend who is quickly becoming much more. It's all overwhelming ... and exciting. As her life turns topsy-turvy, however, she begins to think this might be exactly what she needs. Here, God might give her a glimpse into His will for her life. But just as Kenya and its people find a place in her heart, and her relationship with Eli begins to get serious, Katie is faced with unanswered questions from her past and unresolved issues with Eli. Is she really headed down the same path into the future he is? It doesn't look like it. Why can't she finally and forever settle into a set direction? Living in this new and captivating place, one thing she knows for sure: anything might be possible. Finally and Forever is the final book in the Katie Weldon Series.
My Thoughts:
I don't really know where to begin with this one. It's been so exciting to get and to read but it's the end of an era. Robin Jones Gunn is done writing about Christy Miller, Sierra Jensen, and Katie Weldon.

Katie is on her way to Africa for a missions trip with her boyfriend,Eli, and is in for a total culture shock. To her surprise Katie finds a deep love and calling to continure to serve the African people. It's a call Eli doesn't feel. Can their relationship survive the different directions their life is about to take?

Robin Jone's Gunn wrapped up the series satisfyinly and gave us great closure to everyone of the characters that many of us have grown up with. Sad as it is the end of the series may be final but the love for her stories will live on with us forever.

*I received this book free for review from Zondervan Publishers*

Rating: 5 carats



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