"Tracy's Book Nook - Introducing Cindy DaRosa"

Introducing:

Cindy DaRosa

Hi, I'm Cindy, a friend of Tracy's! I'm excited to be able to contribute a few reviews for this website, because I really like to refer to it myself and choose books from it. I have been married for nine years and have two children: a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. I am also a teacher; I've taught grades three, five, and six. Right now I get to stay home with my kids and substitute teach a little. I enjoy volunteering in children's activities at my Evangelical church, but I spend most of my days taking my kids out to visit other kids so that I can visit with their moms. It gives me a sanity break and uses up their energy!

I have a deep faith in God, beginning with asking Him to forgive my sins and be the leader in my life. I know that He is interested in everything I do, and I try to keep my life lined up with His priorities. It requires daily focus. I definitely wouldn't want to take back the control of my life, because I've seen the mess I can make on my own!

So, I'm here because I love to read, and I really enjoy Christian fiction. I have trouble getting into "how to live" books; I need a story to hold my attention. But I do learn from good fiction authors too. I read some non-Christian authors too, but I don't find too many that are free from profanity and messed-up morals, and I believe it's really important to watch what I fill my mind with.

Among my favorite authors are Bodie Thoene, Judith Pella, Penelope J. Stokes, Dee Henderson,and Jan Karon. It's a great day when I find out that one of them has a new book out. I like a captivating plot, with believable characters, real problems, and not too much mushy romance. And of course I love reading to my kids, though my son doesn't sit still very long. I like Lisa Tawn Bergren's God Gave Us You and Max Lucado's kids' books.

Well, that's a little about me, and I hope I can give you some input on books to help you choose what you want to read too!

~ Cindy

Links to Cindy's Reviews:

Sadie's Song by Linda Hall

Katheryn's Secret by Linda Hall

And the Shofar Blew by Francine Rivers

Thorns in Eden by Rita Gerlach

Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock

When Joy Came to Stay by Karen Kingsbury

While Mortals Sleep by Jack Cavanaugh

Faith on the Homefront Series by Penelope J. Stokes

Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson