Faithful Folios @Litfuse Blogtour Review for Money & Marriage by @MattaboutMoney

paperback

Vertical Reach = 3
There are scripture references at the beginning of each chapter and Mr. Bell refers to a major financial loss that points to his committing his life to Christ. Outside of these two details most of the reference to God is in regards to tithing and why a person should do it.

Ministry Message = 3
In addition to utilizing several psychology based theorems and traditional proverbs about staying out of debt Money & Marriage doesn't really offer a lot of new information. It is packaged in a way that many who find talking about money with their spouses intimidating or for facilitators leading classes and workshops will appreciate. Overall the book offers basic traditional conservative Christian WASP beliefs about money and marriage.

Craft=4
Bell has an easy conversational tone to how he gets his point across. He offers logical and precise information on many subjects with the most important being talking to your spouse regarding their spending habits and net worth. His information will ring similar in many ways to Dave Ramsey and Robery Kiyosaki for any Christian financial reader who has followed finances from a faith based vantage point. Overall he delivers his message and suggestions in a concise tone and fashion.

Aesthetics = 3
It's a minimalist cover with a bit of fanciful fun to draw female readers. It is one of the best unisex nonfiction covers for subject matter I've seen for a while. Internal layout is good for the most part although some of the worksheets do leave much to be desired in terms of writing space.


Dollar$ & $ense = 3.25
The average newlywed and or engaged coupled that is looking for information about getting Money & Marriage will find a good deal of overall encompassing information in this book. If the reader has never read Kiyosaki or Ramsey and wants help with coming into one accord financially this book may be a good staple in their library.

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Review of Coach Wooden for Revell Book Blog Tour

hardcover kindle

Vertical Reach =3
This book speaks about God in a third person narrative. You know that the author is writing about a man who believed in God but there are not many intimate ways that the author or Coach Wooden's personal relationship with God is shown.  The actions and life of the coach do show a person with spiritual fruit indicative of someone who shared an intimate relationship with God.

Ministry Message = 5
Live the seven principles that shaped the life of Coach Wooden and it will change your life. Living the life that Coach Wooden lived after having a father that lived it before him will prove to make this one of the most influential books you've read.

Craft= 4
Pat Willams is a career author and speaker who provides great insight into his decision to be a disciple of Coach Wooden. The interviews, stories and insights make it an easy read. The organization and flow give it a digestible format that is welcome and understood by readers who have never liked sports. The analogies and inclusion of key statistics and pivotal players in the history of college and professional basketball make it interesting for sports fans who don't like to read.

Aesthetics = 4
Simple, and reminiscent of an NBA sports poster or flyer. This is great because it will draw the attention of the average male reader.

Dollar$ & $ense = 4
If you have a basketball lover in your life who admired Coach Wooden this book is a great read and at an affordable price for a hardcover book from Revell I'd recommend it to several audiences: basketball coaches and players who want to win at life and games, Christian sport associations and Christians who learn how to be better Christians from the lives of other Christians.

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