Miracle at the Higher Ground Cafe Book Review

I recently started reviewing books for Booklook Bloggers. This is my first review.

Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado was my choice to read and review.  This is my first book of Mr. Lucado's to read. It is described on the cover as a " Heavenly Novel" and is written from a Christian perspective. It's is a fictional novel that is a light and easy read.  It would be great to read on an airplane or laying on the beach. Mr.Lucado  writes a  fictional story in which you will quickly become involved.  The novel follows a young mother, Chelsea Chambers in opening an old-fashioned coffee shop. You experience her trials of divorce, single parenthood and owning her own business. Even though she has several upsets, she has unexpected help and experiences a unique way to make her business flourish. I do not agree with the ideology on how her business became lucrative. I don't believe this is how God works but, this is a fictional work and I had to keep that in perspective. I have to say the book was fairly predictable and I knew how it would end. I would hesitantly  recommend it to someone looking for an easy read who is not looking for a strict scriptural foundation .

The Book Thief

This book was written by Markus Zusak and puts a different perspective on World War II. First the story is told by "death" and then it follows a German, non Jewish  girl and her adopted family. You see the side that isn't normally told. How did the people of Germany who were not Jewish feel, what trial, fears did they have. The book become a little slow in the middle but, the end is well written and you will need some tissues handy. The book was on the New York Times Best Seller list for 230 weeks.

The movie is well done and stars Geoffrey Rush. I found it to be close to the book and one I would watch again. 

Both the movie and the book are thought provoking and I feel would be suitable for a young teen. 

I always recommend for a parent to read a book/watch a movie before their children do. 

I will posting this to these blog parties:

For the Kids Fridays

Made by You Monday

Classic Romantic Movies

Wanting to have a "Girls Night Out" movie night or watch a movie for Valentines Day? Here are some movies that focus on romance and not sex.  I have rated them for how many Kleenexes you will need to watch them, from one to five!

This movie stars Jimmy Stewart and is the original to "You've Got Mail" except in this movie they are pen pals. Delightful movie! Kleenex rating One!

Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr star in this love story. This has a Kleenex rating of Three!

For me this is Audrey Hepburn's best movie! Such a sweet story! Kleenex rating Three!



This movie with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne shows love at first sight! Kleenex rating Five!

Cary Grant and Betsy Drake star is this wonderful movie about sharing your home and heart with under- privileged children. Kleenex rating four!

This is one of my favorite movies of Thelma Ritter's, very cute movie, witty and sweet! No Kleenex needed!

No list would be complete without a movie with Doris Day and Rock Hudson, it also, stars Thelma Ritter! No Kleenex needed! I love the Doris's clothes and apartment!

These are just a few of my favorites, so pop some popcorn and enjoy!