The NIV ReadEasy Bible

Ever been frustrated searching for a simple Bible where the print is not too small? Or, maybe the print is a decent size, but the Bible is too big? Or the cover is cheap and unattractive? Look no more. Zondervan seems to have met all these needs in The NIV ReadEasy Bible.

The NIV ReadEasy Bible contains the popular easy-to-read New International Version text and is printed on fine silver-edged paper with a comfortable sized, easy-to-read font. This Bible is also a comfortable size—approximately 9” by 6”—making it easy to carry or grab on the run. The classy Italian Duo-Tone™ cover looks and feels like leather.

Features of the NIV ReadEasy Bible include:

*  perfect, portable size

*  comfortable size print

*  easy-to-read layout

*  classy, Italian Duo-Tone™ cover

*  words of Jesus in red

*  presentation page for gift giving

*  ribbon marker

*  silver-edged paper

This luxurious Bible is just right for Bible studies, bedtime reading, traveling…and works for anyone who just wants a solid Bible without all the extra study notes. 

The NIV ReadEasy Bible lives up to its claim as an easy to read Bible and makes a great personal Bible or gift. (Unfortunately, at almost $ 50 it's not a gift price.)

This article also appears in Assist News Service. 

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © June 2014

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A Lady's Honor - a cliffs of Cornwall novel (Zondervan)

If you like 19^th Century romances set in England, you might enjoy A Lady’s Honor - A Cliffs of Cornwall Novel by Laurie Alice Eakes, published by Zondervan. But if you’re looking for a story that is easy-to-read as in well written, this book falls short—a pity as it detracts from an otherwise decent plot. 

For example, at the beginning of the novel (page 3), as the reader is being lured into the drama, an annoying little French phrase pops up, “Souvenez vous qui vous etes.” The phrase is apparently the protagonist’s family motto—“remember who you are”—but the French is incorrect; it should be “Souvenez-vous qui vous êtes” or “rappelez-vous qui vous êtes.” The phrase is repeated once again in French a little further into the novel but we still don’t know why a Trelawney would speak French—especially incorrect French. Is it supposed to clue us into the fact that she’s well educated? If so—and one can only guess as no explanation is given—wouldn’t the French be accurate?  Sigh!

Ok, fair enough, so you might not get the French. But take a look at this sentence: “…Her grip would surely crush his fingers. Her cries would surely deafen them…” (page 284). Hmm. Deafened fingers? Oh yeah, she obviously means deafened people, but why should the reader have to do be stumbled by ambiguity? It interrupts the flow.

And there are many more mistakes. But what about the narrative?

A Lady’s Honor tells the story of a young girl, Elizabeth Trelawney, whose struggle to win approval and to live up to what she thinks others expect from her in order to merit their love keeps her from pursuing her own heart. She especially values the endorsement of her beloved grandparents who require more from her than just good behavior.  In order to inherit Bastion Point, the only place she ever felt was home, Elizabeth must discover some kind of treasure.

With smugglers doing their dirty business and killing people who get in their way, Cornwall is not a safe place. After the death of a friend, Conan, Elizabeth and her female cousins may be in danger. And the man who has set his heart on helping them, Rowan Curnow, has also set his heart on Elizabeth. But his is not a match for Elizabeth Trelawney—not if she is to keep in good standing with the grandparents.

A Lady’s Honor is a Christian novel and, on that level, it presents a clear message about God’s unconditional love.  

A link to this story also appears in Assist News Service.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © May 2014

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Moms' Night Out

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Moms’ Night Out, a brilliant comedy, opens in theaters on May 9^th. And if you’re a parent or have children in your life, or just enjoy a good guffaw, you won’t want to miss this movie. It has all the elements of belly-aching hilarity with a whopping dose of ouch-that-hits-home.

Starring Patricia Heaton (The Middle, Everyone Loves Raymond), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, Rudy) and a crew of other top-notch talent, this film is brilliant.

Read my full review in The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner, and in Assist News Service. 

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © May 2014

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Apple Mortgage Cake, inspiring true story on UPtv

Apple Mortgage Cake premieres on UP TV on Sunday April 20^th and holds all the best ingredients (excuse the pun) for inspiring entertainment.  Well worth seeing.

Read my full review in The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner and in Assist News Service.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © April 2014

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