Everything is Possible by Jen Bricker A Review

ABOUT EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE
Born without Legs, She Inspires Others to Overcome

Jen Bricker was born without legs. Shocked and uncertain they could care for her, her biological parents gave her up for adoption. In her loving adoptive home, there was just one simple rule: "Never say 'can't.'" And pretty soon, there was nothing this small but mighty powerhouse set her sights on that she couldn't conquer: roller-skating, volleyball, power tumbling, and spinning from silk ribbons thirty feet in the air.

Everything Is Possible is her incredible story--a story of God working out his plan for her life from before day one. Readers follow Jen from the challenges of growing up different to holding captive audiences numbering in the tens of thousands. Everything Is Possible shows readers what they can accomplish when they remove the words coincidence and limitation from their vocabulary. Filled with heart and spirit, as well as Jen's wit, wisdom, and no-holds-barred honesty, this inspiring true story points the way to purpose and joy. Foreword by Nick Vujicic.

Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Baker Books (September 6, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0801019303
ISBN-13: 978-0801019302
Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 1 x 8.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Jen Bricker is an author, aerialist, and motivational speaker. A state champion in power tumbling, she has traveled internationally with Britney Spears's Circus Tour and appeared as a headliner at the prestigious Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas, New York's Lincoln Center, the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai, and the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. She has been featured on numerous news shows, including HBO's Real Sports, ABC's 20/20, Good Morning America, and ESPN's Versus. She is currently living in Los Angeles and has added a successful international speaking career to her list of accomplishments, including a TEDx talk and speeches in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and elsewhere.

Sheryl Berk is a New York Times bestselling author several times over. Soul Surfer, her #1 bestseller with Bethany Hamilton, was made into a major motion picture.

MY REVIEW
  Everything is Possible by Jen Bricker is an amazing book. Jen was born without legs and her parents left her at the hospital. She was adopted by a wonderful family who said Never say can’t. So Jen did everything everyone else did she didn’t let anything hold her back.
  Jen really loves the Lord and clings to Him for everything. She has done many things already in her young life and has big plans for the future. She is such a funny, wise girl and you will love her outlook on life.
   It’s an amazing thing how Jen found her sisters and Mom and how they now love each other.
  I recommend this book, because it will lift you up from your everyday life. Very good.

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The Boy Born Dead by David Ring with John Driver and David Wideman A Review

 In 1953, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, a baby boy was born--dead. The attending physician set his little body aside and tended to his mother for eighteen minutes. Now, more than sixty years later, that boy leads an internationally known ministry that encourages hundreds of thousands every year. The Boy Born Dead tells his incredible story from the perspective of his best friend, David Wideman.

As a teenager in the small town of Liberty, Missouri, in the late 1960s, David Ring grew up with the challenges that come with cerebral palsy, a result of his eighteen minutes of newborn silence. Along with his physical limitations, Ring was orphaned and shuffled from home to home, finally landing in an abusive situation that made him feel unworthy of love and, eventually, unworthy of life. But God had a purpose for Ring's life, and sent an agent to help him achieve it. Through the friendship of David Wideman, a boy he met in the halls of Liberty High School, Ring found strength he didn't know he had and went on to face his demons, marry the love of his life, and start an international speaking ministry.

Full of hope, this moving story illustrates how friendship and love triumph over adversity. Anyone who faces tough times will treasure this story of hope and courage.

Watch a video of David Ring on the site I am Second. 

Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Baker Books (October 6, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0801017300
ISBN-13: 978-0801017308
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces

John Driver is a husband to Laura, a daddy to Sadie, and a fifteen-year pastor and teacher to students and adults alike. He has authored, coauthored, or served as the primary collaborative writer for more than a dozen books, writing with authors like comedian Tim Hawkins (Diary of a Jackwagon, Fall 2015, Thomas Nelson,) Reggie Dabbs (REGGIE: You Can't Change Your Past But You Can Change Your Future, 2011, Thomas Nelson,) David Ring (The Boy Born Dead, Fall 2015, Baker Books) and others.

His latest book Just Keep Breathing, written alongside Reggie Dabbs in both authors' voices, will release Spring 2016 with Thomas Nelson. He has also written multiple articles for Relevant Magazine. Booklist calls his writing style "entertaining" with "special flair and a modern voice woven into the narrative... presenting a unique brand of hope." He is also a published songwriter.

John earned a B.A. in History and a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he was a distinguished Whittle Scholar. He worked as a secondary educator for several years, teaching history and math to public school students before transitioning into full-time ministry.

He is the creator of Ignition 7 (http://ignition7.com), a unique initiative of resources crafted to equip people to survive in their faith. Ignition 7 videos, DVDs, and Apple/Android apps have been used by tens of thousands of individuals and ministries in over twenty countries. Content has been featured on the YouVersion Bible App, JUCE TV, NRB Television Network, and Interlinc's YLO packet.

John currently serves as Teaching Pastor at his church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee near Nashville. He serves daily in numerous writing, discipleship, and speaking endeavors. He is represented by the Wolgemuth & Associates literary agency.

MY REVIEW
  The Boy Born Dead is a truly amazing book. It is a story of friendship, courage, and triumph. This is the true story of David Ring told by David himself with the help of John Driver and his best friend David Wideman. I love stories where people have disabilities or tragedies and come through and are strong for the Lord. This is an amazing story of David whom was born dead and didn’t breath until 18 minutes later. As a result David has cerebral palsy. David when through so much and felt he couldn’t take anymore and tried to kill himself.
  This book talks about the real difficulties and hardships of a young man that others teased, took advantage of and abused. Where do you go when there is no hope, no peace, no life? The place David went, to God.
  This is such a remarkable book that is so full of truth, tragedy, hardship, peace, love and joy. Life for a teenager is hard enough, but when they have a disability it’s ten times harder.
  I just love the courage and hope of this dear person. How with God’s help he overcame and is now a strong speaker for the Lord.
Amazing book. Read it and you will be inspired to do more for the Lord. I highly recommend this precious book.

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Promise Books*a review*

PROMISES OF COMFORT FROM GOD'S WORD







Price: $4.99
ISBN: 978-0-8010-7246-8
ISBN-10: 0-8010-7246-8
Dimensions: 4.0625 x 6.25
Number of pages: 176
Carton Quantity: 72
Publication Date: Feb. 10
Formats: Paperback

Comforting Verses of Scripture for the Valleys of Life
Scripture has always provided believers with words and guidance to help us through the valleys of life. But sometimes it's hard to find those verses when we really need them. When you struggle with difficulties in life, where can you go for words of comfort, encouragement, and healing?
Promises of Comfort from GOD'S WORD is a collection of Scripture verses that speak words of consolation and reassurance to hurting souls. This affordable book of comfort features the clear, easy-to-read text of GOD'S WORD Translation.
When life doesn't pan out as planned, you don't have to go it alone. This little book is your key to consolation--for yourself and the hurting people around you.

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JOHN'S ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE OF JESUS ~HOPE FOR TODAY~


Price: $2.99
ISBN: 978-0-8010-7278-9
ISBN-10: 0-8010-7278-6
Dimensions: 4.25 x 6.5
Number of pages: 128
Carton Quantity: 88
Publication Date: Jun. 10
Formats: Paperback

In the pages of this small book, you will find the most significant story in all of history--God's plan to save all who put their trust in Jesus Christ.
Hope for Today answers some of the most common questions about Jesus and presents the basics of the Christian faith. The entire text of John's account of the Life of Jesus is accompanied by notes of explanation and application of the Good News, an introduction to lasting hope, and a guide to prayer based on the Lord's Prayer.
Discover the hope and peace that can be yours when you believe the Good News

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PROMISES FROM GOD'S WORD


Price: $4.99
ISBN: 978-0-8010-7229-1
ISBN-10: 0-8010-7229-8
Dimensions: 4.06 x 6.25
Number of pages: 352
Carton Quantity: 44
Publication Date: Sep. 09
Formats: Paperback

Our God is a God who makes--and keeps--promises.
When you need to be reminded of God's steadfast faithfulness, Promises from GOD'S WORD will lift your spirits and encourage you to trust in God. It lists more than two thousand promises to believers recorded in Scripture, giving you assurance of God's strength and comfort in uncertain times. It is a treasure trove of guidance for daily challenges, covering topics such as
peace
direction
wisdom
healing
perspective
prayer
faith
courage
consolation
forgiveness

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MY REVIEW:

These three books may be little but, they are full of love, peace, comfort and joy. All of these booklets use the God’s Word Translation. The God’s Word Translation is very easy to understand and read. The Promises of Comfort booklet gives you many sections to look into. Some of them are Afraid, Childless, Lonely, Tempted and Waiting to name just a few. Each section has many, many Bible verses to help you in this area. The Hope for Today booklet gives John’s account of the life of Jesus. The first two chapters of this booklet are titled Hope for a Troubled World and Knowing What God Thinks about You. Then it goes into the book of John. After a number of verses they have a break to talk about something in the verses or to explain something. Then it goes on after the book of John to talk about The Basics of Faith and the Lord’s Prayer. The booklet Promises from God’s Word is just packed full of wonderful, inspiring Bible verses in many different categories. Some of them are Hope for Eternal Life, Hope for the Resurrection, Marriage as God Intended, The Mercy of the Son and on.
These three booklets can be carried anywhere and everywhere. They are very handy and offer a wealth of information that can be read over and over. These booklets have very colorful covers and the handy size makes them great booklets for yourself or as a gift. It would be a gift that is very much appreciated. I would recommend them very much.

Thanks to BakerBooks for the free books for review purposes.