Under the Rainbow by Catherine Campbell (Review)

Under the Rainbow: A mother’s experience of the promise of God

By Catherine Campbell

(received in exchange for an honest review)

 

Genre- Nonfiction / Christian /

Published by- Lion Hudson

Copyrighted- 2013

Number of pages- 192

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $13.99, ISBN 978-0-85721-445-4

In Under the Rainbow, author Catherine Campbell relates her life with two disabled daughters and her journey with God.  There was much tragedy and loss in her family, but she realized the role that God had and how He always has and always will keep the promises He has made.

About the Author-

Catherine Campbell is an author, speaker, and former nurse.  She currently lives in Northern Ireland.  She has written God Knows Your Name, Broken Works Best, and Rainbows for Rainy Days.

My thoughts-

Under the Rainbow: A mother’s experiences of the promises of God, by Catherine Campbell was both heartbreaking and uplifting.  I was captivated by Campbell’s honesty and how open she was with her experiences with her daughters.

I have never heard of microcephaly and their family became so strong when they had to go through that experience twice.  As I read this book, I could feel her passion and love for her children.

I hope that many people read this book and share it with others.  There are many people in this world who have children with disabilities and struggle to find the God’s goodness in it all.  Campbell’s book can reveal to them how God can keep His promises and give them encouragement.

Please pick up a copy, read it, share it, and tell people about this disease. 

Catherine Campbell’s website is http://www.catherine-campbell.com/.  There is more information about her books and her speaking obligations.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Under the Rainbow: A mother’s experience of the promises of God by Catherine Campbell for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Rainbows for Rainy Days by Catherine Campbell (Review)

Rainbows for Rainy Days: 40 devotional readings that reveal God’s Promise

by Catherine Campbell

(received in exchange for an honest review)

 

 

Genre- Christian Nonfiction / Devotional

Published by- Monarch Books

Copyrighted- 2013

Number of pages- 96

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- hardback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-85721-289-4

Are you looking for a devotional that will pick you up when you are feeling down?  Look no further than Rainbows for Rainy Days by Catherine Campbell.

This book contains 40 devotions that show God’s promises for us when life is not going as planned.  Campbell uses different Bible verses and her own thoughts and experiences to show the promises. 

About the Author-

Catherine Campbell

My thoughts-

Rainbows for Rainy Days was as inspirational to me as it was for the elderly woman mentioned in the preface.  I could and probably will read it every day.  This book will work not just for the rainy days, but all days.  I feel happier and more peaceful each day after I read one of the devotions.

I liked the good Bible verses and how Catherine Campbell added her own viewpoints and experiences.  I also enjoyed the photos.  Just looking at the book made me begin to feel happier and more at peace.  When I read the forward and preface, I knew that God was speaking through Campbell.

I highly recommend this book to all adults.  Your day will be brightened and your life will be blessed.  Please buy a copy today.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Rainbows for Rainy Days: 40 devotional readings that reveal God’s Promise by Catherine Campbell for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

God Knows Your Name by Catherine Campbell

Genre- Christian/Religion

Published by- Monarch Books

Copyrighted- 2010

Number of pages- 224

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $13.99, ISBN 978-1-85424-983-8

Our God is a loving, personal God and he wants us to know Him as well as He knows us.  We don’t need to be perfect.

Using both stories from the Bible and stories from today the reader learns how the characters dealt with feelings such as hopelessness, worthlessness and others.  And how they learned that yes, God knows their name and cares for them.

Excerpt from the book

About the Author-

Catherine Campbell lives in Northern Ireland and is a nurse, writer and inspirational speaker.  Her website is www.catherine-campbell.com.

My thoughts-

This book captivated me from the beginning.  I enjoyed reading the Biblical account and then the account from today.  It helped me to see that the Bible stories are still relevant today and how they may relate to emotions that I may feel.  I hope that when other people read this book they see the same thing and then go read their Bible to learn more about God.

One problem I faced when beginning this book was that there were more female characters than I thought a man might be comfortable reading about.  I wasn’t sure if this book was just for women to read or if men were included in the readership.

The first time I read this book I must have been feeling hopeless, because that was the story that caught my eye.  I also enjoyed the story of Hagar.  I have never given much thought of the story from Hagar’s point-of-view.

I recommend that all should read this book and then read the different stories again when they feel the particular emotion, like powerless and loveless.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received God Knows Your Name by Catherine Campbell for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. 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.