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Sheila Deeth Reads...

Okay. I admit it. I read too much (and too fast). But if you want to see some of my bookshelves, and read my book reviews, you'll find a lot of them on my Goodreads page . My schedule is full for the rest of this year, but it you would like me to review your book, please feel free to contact me . Christian Books Suspense Mystery Romance Humor Science Fiction Historical Children's Books Young Adult Poetry Cookery I also write book reviews forthe Lunch Break Ebook column in Nights and Weekends .

Reviews of Genesis People

All reviews posted with permission. How I wish I had found Genesis People when my boys were young! I searched in vain for Bible stories which were explained simply without being simplistic and “tinny”. Sheila Deeth captures the individuals in Genesis in a way that honors the minor characters as well as the well-known “heroes”. I imagined my boys identifying the children described in her story of Tower of Babel, while also becoming fascinated with her implied ramifications. I used each page as a devotional, often thinking, “Does Genesis really say that?” Being drawn to look up the text, I found that Deeth shed light on aspects of the passage which I never noticed before. Finally, her prayers pull the stories into the present and quietly place the focus on God’s everlasting love which spans from creation to today. Ginna Vickory St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church I am in awe of author Sheila Deeth's storytelling talent of creating fact-based stories capable of entertaining both the...

Read Reviews of Sheila Deeth's Books

If you've written a review of one of my books and would like me to include it here, please let me know. I love hearing from readers. All quotes from reviews used with permission. CHILDREN'S STORIES: Excerpts from reviews of Genesis People: Imagine a group of children sitting mesmerized when learning about the Creation of the World. (Fran Lewis, author of the Bertha Series of books) How I wish I had found Genesis People when my boys were young! (Ginna Vickory) I think they would have understood the verses better and had fun (Gina Carn) Adults will also see with new eyes and understanding. (Myrna De Mots, preschool teacher) ...fact-based stories capable of entertaining both the young and old alike. (Joyce Bergstrom) Writing with spiritual stimulation from true Bible stories, Deeth exercises “holy imagination” and takes us on a journey with fresh insights into biblical characters, their original surroundings and God’s heart for his people and the whole of creation. (Carl Lee...