Dahveed 4: Yahweh's Soldier by Terri Fivash

This was another excellent addition to Terri Fivash's repertoire of books. The Dahveed series has truly progressed remarkably. What I appreciated the most in this book was the political nature of what was discussed. I have to admit I always was frustrated sometimes when Dahveed would refuse to take action and at least with how it's presented here, it makes sense.

Characters are believable and given depth. Though I was a tad bit confused at times with all the back and forth amongst the 5 cities, it served to set a backdrop for Dahveeds actions there. Furthermore, the Lords plans and coming to fruition, I can see how it could have been done this way.

I wait now impatiently for the next book, this series is the best look at any of the characters surrounding this. I can only hope that we see much more to come out of Fivash as she introduces her readers to the world that was.

Surfing For God

The first part of the title of this book immediately caught me, causing me to request the book for review. Surfing for God, what follows and what was included within was a detailed description of a battle many men face at some time in their life. Being female and reading this book was interesting, as this was a male-focused book. However, I was determined to read and provide an unbiased review. Though at times a bit explicit, I feel this book does a great job at grappling with temptation, whatever the temptation may be. Even if you are not suffering from an addiction to pornography you have a lot you can learn from this. The author, Michael Cusick spoke of his experience and individuals he’d mentored to as they fought to escape the chains that ensnared them. What followed was a very practical, faith-based way to overcome addiction. Though the authors subject matter was porn, this could also be used to break free of alcohol, drug, or any other type of addiction one might suffer from. The universal truth for all those who are tempted or ensnared is that God is nearby and longs to help us to escape the rut we are in and travel the road and path He has set before us. Given the quality of work that has gone into Suring for God, I am inclined to give the title 4 out of 5 stars, what would have made it better would have been less of the graphic wording and imagery. Though I did take into account the authors intended audience, I feel that he could have left out some of the more graphic words that he used to communicate his point. I received this book for free from BookSneeze in exchange for my honest review.

Joseph - By Terri Fivash

Hands down this is my favorite book about Joseph. Fivash constructs an entire world for her readers, one which I'd not considered, with a wealth of characters and locations. It's not enough that she gives Joseph a unique 3-D function, she also does that to his supporting cast of Characters, a fact that goes a long way towards making this book so engaging. Hands down this is the best book I've ever read. I've read this book easily around 35+ times and each re-read brings to light new information or experiences.

Fivash's Joseph begins with his being thrown in the well and then being sold. His story continues with an interesting look at the Ishmaelite trader and the likely familial connection that would have been had. The motivations behind the purchase and sale, present an interesting 'could have been' for readers. Continue on with a look into the societal restraints of the day, as well as the inherently political atmosphere that regulated the daily constraints for those within Egyptian society.

If you ever take a chance to pick up this book you will be in for a treat and a surprise as there is much to learn and explore. I hope you take this chance to explore Terri Fivash's Joseph and get to know an entirely complex world and society through 460 pages that always seem to speed by once I pick up the book.