BEYOND BOUNDARIES
by Dr. John Townsend

Life is about relationships. Sometimes those relationships become damaged and broken and we wonder if it’s possible to move forward when that happens.

Dr. John Townsend, a prolific author on this subject, offers practical insight and hope in his book, Beyond Boundaries.

Townsend’s style of writing is down-to-earth. He cites real-life scenarios to which readers can relate, whether it is regarding work or marriage or child-rearing. He addresses the need for tough love without making the reader feel overwhelmed or hopeless.

He also outlines how developing protective boundaries benefit the person who must set them. The book probes into everything from understanding the problem of broken trust to knowing when you’re ready to move back into the relationship.

Townsend has co-authored other bestselling books with Dr. Henry Cloud on the topic of boundaries. You can pick up Beyond Boundaries without having read any of his previous releases and follow his thinking clearly. It’s definitely an asset to anyone’s library and well worth the read.

Reviewed by Miriam Leslie

SAVING SAVVY
by Kelly Hancock

In today’s economy, financial stress weighs heavily on many families.

In her book, Saving Savvy, Kelly Hancock explains how anyone can immediately reduce spending and increase financial freedom.

Hancock knows firsthand the financial challenges that families face. When God nudged her to leave her well-paying job to
stay at home, she had to meet their needs on a single
income budget.

By following her policy of “never paying full price,” Hancock reduced their monthly grocery budget from $1,100 to under $200. Now she’s teaching others to do the same. Using examples from her own journey, Hancock provides insightful ideas on how to keep the pantry full for less than full price.

The strategies and techniques in each chapter can help families live generously while slashing grocery bills. With step-by-step instructions on couponing, and shopping, and a plethora of free online resources, Saving Savvy is an asset for the budding savvy shopper.

Reviewed by Kendra Schreiner

WHY HER?
by Becky Hunter; Lisa, Rhonda, & Elizabeth Hunter

Becky Hunter prayed for her sons’ future brides. She and her daughters-in-law now have great relationships with each other despite their varied tastes. Through this book, they hope to give sage advice to those who want to enjoy a better mother and daughter-in-law relationship.

According to the authors, this book is more about why people should invest in the relationship than how. However, as the authors share their pearls of wisdom, they reveal much about the how in addition to the why.

This book is packaged in two parts and features the views of a mother-in-law and her daughters-in-law. Easy to manage chapters pull together Scriptural principles, personal experiences, and practical wisdom.

Smaller sections, with the headings ‘Consider a daughter / mother-in-law’s point of view’ and ‘Be the mother-in-law you wish you had / Be the daughter-in-law you want to have,’ add practical suggestions to strengthen that relationship.

Whether you are a daughter-in-law or mother-in-law waiting for that special day, this book provides valuable insights for fostering loving relationships with your daughter / mother-in-law and, hence, your son or husband.

Reviewed by Cynthia Dobroskay


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