The Light Keeper's Ball

The Light Keeper's Ball, a story by Colleen Coble makes me say, more please!  This book explores the a young woman living in the early years of the century, as one who is asking questions of her sister and father's deaths and wanting answers.  We see glimpses of flight before it was more than another means of travel, of a time when grand balls, character and manners were still a way of life.  A time when a woman tried to protect her virtue and class and status meant something.    But this was more than just a story down history lane.  It was a mystery that when everything was said and done, totally surprised me!  It was pretty suspenseful from the get go.  To be in that era and see how society handled certain matters made me sit up and take notice of how I handle things.  I immensely enjoyed this book and can't wait to read others by Ms. Coble.  I give it two thumbs up and hope that  you will also choose it.  I plan to give my to a friend to read.    I recommend The Light Keeper's Ball to anyone who would like to read a good era piece.

We Be Big - A book review

I just finished the book, WE BE BIG, THE MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF HOW TWO KIDS FROM CALHOUN COUNTY, ALABAMA BECAME RICK & BUBBA, by Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey with Dick Burgess.  I must tell you, it was better than I expected.  Rick and Bubba each told a chapter, on how they both enjoyed the radio media, being in the limelight and how their lives took separate paths to end up where they are today.  They are both Christian men who do the unthinkable, talk about their faith on the air, but they don't preach or flaunt it.

Their story tells how they play by their own rules and how they created a following that worked for them and won the acceptance of each station they were with at that time, usually.  They proclaim to do outrageous stunts and make up characters as they go along.  They understand that their biggest fans are the ones that are listening and calling in everyday.  Rick and Bubba also talk of their personal families and through this book, show that even personal tragedies can be overcome.  This book chronicles their lives and losses, how through it all they trusted God and how they have shot to fame.

The minute I finished this book, I didn't put it down.  I put it in my purse and gave it to my Dad.  This is a book that your dad may enjoy too. I hope that Rick & Bubba's fans have all read this.  If you haven't, pick one up today and read it.