Tag Archives: Autobiography

Salvation on Death Row: The Pamela Perillo Story

Reviewed by: Alyssa Roat, a professional writing major at Taylor University   Introduction Title: Salvation on Death Row Author: John T. Thorngren Publisher: KiCam Projects Publication Date: : 1/9/18 Format: Print book Length: 207 pages OVERVIEW This book tells the story of Pamela Perillo, a woman convicted of capital murder in 1980 and sentenced to Death Row. From her humble beginnings growing up […]

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Going Down to the River: A Homeless Musician, an Unforgettable Song, and the Miraculous Encounter that Changed a Life

Reviewed by: Clark Murray, a professional writing major at Taylor University   Introduction Title: Going Down to the River Author: Doug Seegers with Steve Eubanks Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: September 11, 2018 Format: Paperback Length: 232 pages OVERVIEW A riveting account of living at the canyon and peaks of life, Seegers’s story of redemption through faith will impact all readers. Few […]

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A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting

Reviewed by: Kassidy Weemhoff is a Professional Writing Major at Taylor University. Introduction Title: A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting Author: Karla Akins Publisher: Kregel Publications Publication Date: Fall 2017 Format: Paperback Length: 219 pages OVERVIEW Karla Akins and her husband adopted premature twin boys, Isaiah and Isaac, when they were only a few days […]

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(Book review) Don’t Blink

Reviewed by: Ceil Carey, Co-president of ECLA and long time book discussion leader . Introduction Title: Don’t blink: What the Little Boy Nobody Expected to Live is Teaching the World about Life Author: Brandon and Brittany Buell Publisher: Tyndale Publication Date: 2016 Format: Hardcover book Length: 203 pages OVERVIEW Given the heartbreaking news that their expected son […]

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