Obviously, I am not a father, but I chose this book from BookSneeze so that I could give it to my dad after reading it.  I figured, "Hey, even if I'm a teenage girl, I can still look and see if this Bible has potential to be a great study Bible for fathers."  I am reviewing after reading the book of James and the notes included within that book.

According to its description-
Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan is the perfect gift for father's, fathers-to-be, and father figures of any age.  The Dad's Bible is filled with challenging and helpful information designed to encourage and uplift fathers whose lives will be a priceless legacy for generations to come.  Whether as a personal purchase, a Father's Day gift, or "just because," Dad's Bible is sure to draw the reader into quality personal time with our Heavenly Father.

What I liked-
I liked how the inscriptions in the Bible made James seem like a man that other men could relate to.  Notes would bring up certain verses from a spiritually-growing man's point of view, from an elder's point of view, and from a father's point of view.  They seemed to cover all topics and offer a lot of encouragement.  This Bible looks nice and crisp.  The designs on the inside are appropriate for the targeted gender.

What I didn't like-
This isn't a huge critique, but I wish that this Bible went into further depth than a small paragraph here or a one-liner there.  Maybe I am missing out on some of the depth because I only read a small book, but this Bible seems to waver between study Bible and small encouragement Bible.  However, there are great tips for every Father and in no way do I discourage you from buying it.

I recommend this book for-
Fathers, obviously.  New fathers and elderly fathers alike.  No matter their place in life, this Bible seems to have notes for everyone.  Since today is Father's Day, I think this is a great last-minute gift for your dad.

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"I am Hutterite" is a touching memoir written from the viewpoint of a young girl growing up in a Canadian Hutterite community.  For those like me who have never heard of "Hutterites" before, they are very similar to the Amish.  Mary-Ann never knew any other life until her parents moved the entire family away from the colony into the "English" world.  Mary-Ann was forced to conform to a completely different lifestyle. 

What I Liked-
I've always been curious about the Amish/Hutterite communities.  Mary-Ann Kirksby gave readers a rare look into her childhood and culture.  She was descriptive and eloquent in her writing skills and she provided beautiful stories.  Kirksby's moments of comic relief are funny and well-placed.  Kirksby also showed that it was possible to keep her faith even while transitioning between religious beliefs. 

What I Didn't Like-
The description on the back of the book is a little deceiving.  It appears that the book begins with Kirksby leaving her Hutterite colony and adjusting to a new life.  However, the majority of the book talks about Kirksby's family history and only the last few chapters involves Kirkby living in the "English" world at all.  I would have liked to see a little more about Mary-Ann's difficult transition into her new life.  There are times when Kirksby is too descriptive and her paragraphs get a little lengthy and slow, but she manages to re-attract the reader's attention fairly quickly.   

I recommend this book for-
Solid readers, probably over the age of fifteen.  This isn't an incredibly difficult read, but it isn't a sit-down easy read either.  Anyone curious about the way of life in Hutterite and Amish communities should check out this book, as well as those who enjoy coming-of-age autobiographies and memoirs. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 <https://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."