The Final Summit by Andy Andrews

David Ponder (previously from The Traveler’s Gift) is back. David loses his wife Ellen and he’s at his darkest hour when Gabriel, an archangel pays him a visit. Gabriel says to him, “humanity is sinking of its own accord.” There is an upcoming summit conference and David is chosen to be the leader.

Several travelers will be in present including: Abraham Lincoln, Anne Frank, Winston Churchill, and many others. They have five chances to answer one question that can save humanity. The question is, “What does humanity need to do, individually and collectively, to restore itself to the pathway toward successful civilization?” Time is running out.

Imagine being able to collaborate with historical figures all from different time periods? They each have their own way of viewing the world based on their experiences.

To some extent, the plot was predictable. But, if you enjoy a good history lesson and how it might pertain to today’s world, you’ll love the book. Since I’m not a real history fan, I had a harder time turning the pages.

It did have a satisfying ending and it made the reader think. Or, like for David Ponder, something to ponder. Pun intended.

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Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK

Addison feels like she lives in a fishbowl. She is a PK (pastor’s Kid) and begins to think what it would be like to not be labeled. Austin, Captain of the Varsity Football Team seems to have eyes for Addison. But, Addison starts to notice Wes, who is somewhat a rebel with his leather jacket, tattoo, and a motorcycle. Addison attempts to reconcile her feelings with God. After all, she shouldn’t be thinking about how Wes’s lips might taste. It didn’t help that he was right across the street from her house.

When Addison’s best friend, Claire turns on her, a new friend steps in. Marta, a German exchange student is happy to befriend her. They become partners in a talent show and trouble ensues.

With troubles, secrets abound. Claire has a secret and she’s not the only one. Mrs. Hawthorne, the English teacher seems to favor Addison and her classmates are happy to let her know that. One secret will change her life forever.

This is a great, true to life story. Teens are mixed with emotions. How do teens reconcile those real feelings through what is taught in the Bible? It seems so right. How can one kiss be so wrong? It’s not the kiss. It’s the emotions that follow the kiss and the temptations that follow.

Highly recommended! It would be a great book to read and then discuss in a group especially among teen girls.

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