The Walk by Shaun Alexander

The cover boasts Clear Direction and Spiritual Power for Your Life . . . and on the back cover your asked Are you walking with God, dragging your feet, or running ahead of Him? Take the first step in living at God's pace.

Personally this reader is seeking to do just exactly that Walking with God.

Interested? Go here to read the first chapter.

Alexander shares his concept that God leads His followers through 5 stages of life . . .

. . .The Unbeliever is where we all begin our life. You are a Wanderer or Wonderer. A Wanderer drifts from idea to idea. Wonderers approach life with a sense of purpose. They are aware that something is not complete.
. . .The Believer enters into faith by a simple confession of belief that Jesus is the answer.
. . . The Example is a Believer that has matured spiritually. The life of an Example reflects more of Christ and less of themselves. They submit their will to the Lord’s will. Their approach to the world changes, their minds are changed and the way they live changes.
. . .The Teacher is the coach, mentor, the helper, the trainer, the educator. He or she helps you develop and keeps you motivated; giving you the background and the foundation you need to take your life and faith to the next level. The Teacher helps to mold and shape a person into the image of Christ.

. . .The Imparter is a person that God has poured His anointing on. He uses an Imparter to do His supernatural work.

About the author:

Shaun Alexander was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks after a standout football career at the University of Alabama. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, in 2005 he set an NFL record by scoring twenty-eight touchdowns. In the same season, he set a team record by gaining 1,880 rushing yards and leading his team to the Super Bowl. Today, Shaun travels the country speaking to business and military audiences, at sports camps, and at churches and Christian conferences—appearing in front of thousands of people. He is a gifted communicator and Bible teacher who points listeners toward exceptional achievement by aligning their lives with God’s perfect will.

And, here's the 700 interview.

When researching this book I found that it is really widely available. Basically at almost all Christian Book Stores.

I found that you can go here and find links to the retail stores. It is also available at Amazon,

Borders and Barnes & Noble.

And lastly what I thought? This one I am on the fence about. I agreed with the 5 stages that Alexander brings out but there are a couple of other theological thoughts that frankly I am just not in agreement with.

A few questions I always ask . .

Would I give this book to someone?

Is this a book that could be considered envaglistic? Could I give this to a non-believer?

Is it theologically sound?

And, since I can't answer the last with complete confidence. Then I have to say that I am on the fence on this one.

What will I do with my copy? I think I will hold onto it and maybe give to another friend and get another opinion and maybe have my questions answered.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group as part of their Blogging For Books bloggers book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Wrinkles, Waistlines and Wetpants

Turned out better than I first thought. I actually had a tough time with the first few pages. The book started with the first few chapters talking about doctors visits and dignity. Personally I would have put those chapters in the middle of the book and replaced the first ones with the chapters about working out or dealing with hair coloring or something.

It is a fairly decent length book of 242 pages and it is a funny read. I think if my mother was a reader she would enjoy it. I know my sister would and I know lots of women and bloggers that would enjoy the book.

From the back cover: Wrinkles, Waistlines, and Wet Pants is an irreverent look at aging. Fashion, self-improvement and social etiquette are thrown out the window in this hilarious book that disregards good taste and dignity. The author disproves the theory that fifty is the new thirty with anecdotes, some of them actually true.

But personally. I just thought it was ok. Lot's of parts are really hilarious like the whole incident at the fitness center in Chapter 16 and the chapters about dealing with pets were really funny also. I thought chapter 2 The Intervention and then Chapter 3 Beauty Abounds at Allure n Appeal were quite funny.

But as the back of the book describes it is irreverent and disregards good taste and dignity.

Personally would I buy it for myself? I would have to say no. Personally would I buy it for my sister absolutely. She would love it! Personally would I buy it for my sister in law. Well she would absolutely love it. But personally I wouldn't buy her anything. If she was nicer to me Yes I would definitely buy her a copy. Personally would I check it out of the library? Maybe.

So if you know some really crazy women that love humor. I personally think anyone that love to read humor or watch comedians would love this book. I don't think you have to be 50 or older to appreciate it. My husband actually might even enjoy it. I'll have to ask him to check it out.

You can purchase at Amazon here's the link. Here's the link to the authors website for more info. It can also be purchased here at he publishers site.

About the book:
Wrinkles, Waistlines and Wet Pants by Jeanne Kraus
ISBN: 978-1450200850
Publisher: iUniverse
Date of publish: Feb 3, 2010
Pages: 256
S.R.P.: $19.95

This book was offered for review by the author through Bostick Communications.