My October 2022 Reads and November 2022 TBR

My October 2022 Reads: 

1. Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.


2. Life After by Katie Ganshert - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - A deep story about survivor guilt, PTSD, and healing. Hard to read, but worth it.


3. Embracing Advent by Jen Ludwig - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.


4. Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land  by Ignatius Fernandez - ⭐⭐⭐½ - Read my review.

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Expected November 2022 Reads:

This month I'll be attending The Art of Writing Conference and Christy Award Gala in Nashville, TN. Between the airport waits and the flight times, I'm hoping to work in some extra reading time. After all, what's a bookish adventure without some good reads? 😉

1. The Brilliance of Stars by J'nell Ciesielski. - Just released on 11/01/2022!


2. All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes.


3. Giving Your Words by Sally and Clay Clarkson - Sally is one of my favorite authors on parenting/homeschooling!


4. The Sisters of Sea View by Julie Klassen.


5. Walking with my Angel by Adam Scott Campbell.


6. Suncoast Empire: Bertha Honore Palmer, Her Family, and the Rise of Sarasota by Frank A. Cassell - This has been on my TBR for several months and I'm not sure if I'll get to read it this month, but I'm keeping it on the list anyway.


7.  The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano. 

What will you read this month?

Book Review: Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land by Ignatius Fernandez

About the Book:

Ignatius Fernandez's MEETING JESUS IN THE HOLY LAND covers the holy sites, churches, and other information that should make the pilgrimage memorable. Fernandez also gives the reader information on areas outside the Holy Land that tour operators often include in their itineraries.

By design, the book is short and relevant to tourists.

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My Review:

Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land by Ignatius Fernandez is a travel resource to be used during and after a trip to the Holy Land.  Much of the content is informational as it explains the sections of the city, the ethnic and religious groups in the area, and popular sites to visit. The guide includes just enough historical and visual detail to jog a traveler’s memory after the trip when reminiscing.

Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land contains several chapters on Biblical events and places that have reflections to consider. I am unsure of the author’s exact faith tradition, but he included church tradition/lore that I was unfamiliar with. I found the material interesting and liked having a different perspective to consider. As for the ideas more familiar to myself as a Protestant believer, I found those to be both challenging and encouraging.

Chapter Eight on the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) stood out to me. As I read of the different points in Jesus’ path to be crucified, it reminded me of just how real, painful, and terrible the ordeal was. It made me more thankful that Jesus was willing to do such a thing.

Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land includes a handful of color photos to accompany the text. For best effect, I recommend using either the physical copy or the ebook on a newer tablet. My old second-generation kindle had trouble displaying the photos.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.