Monday, March 15, 2010

Kaleidoscope by Patsy Clairmont; Review & Giveaway

 In Kaleidoscope: Seeing God's Wit and Wisdom in a Whole New Light  Patsy Clairmont takes her reader on an enlightening journey through the book of Proverbs. 33 carefully chosen verses from Proverbs begin each chapter and provide the topical framework for the entire chapter. Along with practical advice Clairmont also adds in her own mix of life experiences and writing humor. Each of the 33 chapters are short year insightful. This book is a very easy read full of advice, humor, and scripture.

I was very excited to receive this book in the mail. I immediately opened the envelope and began reading as my children played outside around me. Within 2 short days I devoured this book and enjoyed every minute of it. The chapters are short but full of advice, real life experiences from the author, and lots of witty humor. Countless times while reading I found myself chuckling as I imagined petite and eccentric Patsy struggling in the airport or mothering her growing boys. Clairmont chose 33 powerful verses from Proverbs which relate to not only her own life but also the lives of women across the country. We all struggle from time to time and this book is a wonderful reminder of how to keep it all in perspective. Patsy's struggles are real and cut to the very core of the history that is buried deep within many of us. She has triumphed through the struggles God put in her life and has used these experiences to write a powerful, witty, and humorous book based on scripture and life. If you ever get a chance to read this book, I highly recommend it.


From the publisher

Acclaimed author and Women of Faith speaker Patsy Clairmont causes womens' hearts to leap and their hopes to lift in this quirky, straight-to-the point look at the Proverbs.
Understanding the Christian life and the Bible can be a daunting task. But maybe God didn't mean it to be so hard. In Kaleidoscope of Proverbs, Patsy Clairmont pieces together some powerful messages from God and reveals new facets of beauty, inspiration, and instruction. Written for busy women, Patsy offers brief, powerful chapters that address the key aspects of their lives, hearts, and relationships.
In the Proverbs, God gives us small gems of hope and truth, and in Kaleidoscope of Proverbs, Patsy Clairmont unveils them for readers with her trademark humor and insightful teaching.

Thomas Nelson publishing kindly provided me with free copy of Kaleidoscope in exchange for my honest review of this book.

If you would like an opportunity to read Kaleidoscope by Patsy Clairmont I am giving away a free copy to one of my readers. To enter this giveaway leave a comment on why you want to read this book.

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Please include relevant links in your comment when appropriate. This giveaway will end April 1st, 2010, midnight PST.


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24 comments:

  1. Hi I added your button to my site. I will post about your giveaway later. Right now it is late and I am tired. I love Pasty Clairmont. I think she is a big HOOT! I laugh and laugh at her writings and just for a pick me up I would love to read this book!

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  2. I just read you review and know I will enjoy this book. She sound sound like a great Author. I love to read my DH always I have my nose inbook.
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  3. Hi Alexis, I didn't even know you blogged! I enjoyed reading your review, sounds like a great book. :O)

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  4. I love Patsy. Have heard her a few times at Women of Faith. Please enter me.

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  5. I love Patsy Clairmont! I've also heard her speak at a couple of Women of Faith conferences - she is so encouraging.

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  10. Love Patsy. In a Bible study of I Second That Emotion. Also have seen her at Women of Faith. Thanks so much. Posting on Facebook as well.

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  11. I would love to read this for more inspiration
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  12. I enjoyed your review of this book. It sounds like a great book to read.

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  15. I have not read any books by this author. I have heard of her though. Sounds like just what I need.
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  17. I've seen Patsy Clairmont at least twice at Women of Faith conferences, and have also read one of her books!!! Love her writing!!!



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  19. I would love to read this since my life is chaos and I don't have time for reading long chapters.
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