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Magnificent Journey
F. Jay Deacon
Groundwave Publishing
39 Stage Road
Westhampton, MA 01027-9655
9780983829720, $20.00, www.groundwavepublishing.com
Faith has always had a unique place in the progression of our world.
"Magnificent Journey: Religion as Lock on the Past or Engine of
Evolution" discusses evolution, faith, the concerns of gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender issues. Pondering the universe as a whole,
F. Jay Deacon uses his experiences with fundamentalism to speak on
faith and encouraging spirituality in his own unique brand.
"Magnificent Journey" is a fine pick and much recommended read.
Jewish Gentle and Other Stories
Daniel M. Jaffe
White Crane Books
c/o Lethe Press
118 Heritage Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052-3018
9781590211878, $15.00, www.lethepressbooks.com
Homosexuality has become more accepted in recent years, but
nonconformity still carries its own punishments. "Jewish Gentle and
Other Stories of Gay Jewish Living" is a collection of short stories
surrounding the dilemma faced by many Jews over their nonstandard
sexuality, which like Christian families, can lead to much conflict.
Speaking on Jewish life, the many common aspects of Gay life and how
Judaism impacts those who want to remain faithful to their faith,
"Jewish Gentle and Other Stories of Gay Jewish Living" is a fine read
with plenty to entice readers.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to
promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We
accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given
to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites,
newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational
newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest
Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines
"California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch",
"MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch".
All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www
(dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them
to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to
Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title,
author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number,
13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
Magnificent Journey
F. Jay Deacon
Groundwave Publishing
39 Stage Road
Westhampton, MA 01027-9655
9780983829720, $20.00, www.groundwavepublishing.com
Faith has always had a unique place in the progression of our world.
"Magnificent Journey: Religion as Lock on the Past or Engine of
Evolution" discusses evolution, faith, the concerns of gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender issues. Pondering the universe as a whole,
F. Jay Deacon uses his experiences with fundamentalism to speak on
faith and encouraging spirituality in his own unique brand.
"Magnificent Journey" is a fine pick and much recommended read.
Jewish Gentle and Other Stories
Daniel M. Jaffe
White Crane Books
c/o Lethe Press
118 Heritage Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052-3018
9781590211878, $15.00, www.lethepressbooks.com
Homosexuality has become more accepted in recent years, but
nonconformity still carries its own punishments. "Jewish Gentle and
Other Stories of Gay Jewish Living" is a collection of short stories
surrounding the dilemma faced by many Jews over their nonstandard
sexuality, which like Christian families, can lead to much conflict.
Speaking on Jewish life, the many common aspects of Gay life and how
Judaism impacts those who want to remain faithful to their faith,
"Jewish Gentle and Other Stories of Gay Jewish Living" is a fine read
with plenty to entice readers.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to
promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We
accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given
to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites,
newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational
newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest
Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines
"California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch",
"MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch".
All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www
(dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them
to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to
Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title,
author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number,
13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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