Bookshorts

Meditations for the Newly Married is a reprint of a book first published by Herald Press in 1969. It contains 30 devotionals written by John M. Drescher, together with Scripture and prayer around three themes: Developed After the Divine Pattern; Deepened by Christian Virtues, and Devoted to Worthy Objectives.

Another devotional book Meditations for Single Moms, by Susanne Coalson Donoghue, contains 31 meditations containing vignettes of the author's life as a single mother. To this she adds poems she has written. A good book for single moms and for those who support them.

Amish books

Herald Press has reissued a perennial favourite, Yonie Wondernose, by Marguerite de Angeli. This Caldecott-award book was first published in 1944. It is about a curious Amish boy who lives on the family farm in Lancaster Country, Pennsylvania. Yonie shares a wonderful secret with his father. The book is beautifully illustrated by the author.

Another book about the Amish is Driving the Amish, by Jim Butterfield. The pictures by Doyle Yoder show the everyday life of the folks in Holmes County, Ohio. In the book's 18 chapters, Butterfield takes everyday incidents in the life of the Amish, and talks about his relationship as an englischer to the people.

Be Strong & Courageous is a book of poems by Julie Suda, a member of Northview Community Church, Abbotsford. According to the sub-title, they are poems of hope for trying times. Divided into two parts, "Don't be dismayed" and "God is with you", the poems cover large spectrum of topics. Scripture verses accompany many of the poems.

Mennonite Your Way, Directory 8, is a listing of homes open to travellers in all parts of the world. Besides giving names and addresses of potential hosts, the book also lists places of interest to visit in the various locales. Although most of the hosts are in North America, there are also places listed in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Central America & Caribbean, Europe, Middle East and South America. It's a great way to get to know the people of the area you are visiting.

HIV/AIDS: A Christian Response, is produced by Mennonite Central Committee, B.C. It is a compilation of articles and stories dealing with a Christian response to AIDS in terms of our church, ourselves and the many people affected by it either directly or indirectly. It seeks to give congregations and individuals basic knowledge and educational tools regarding HIV/AIDS. The manual can be a step in overcoming the fear surrounding AIDS, and educate people accurately and compassionately. It is available for $10 from MCC BC, 604-850-6639.

Something to Remember Me By is a beautiful picture book written by Susan V. Bosak and illustrated by Laurie McGaw, based on the author's relationship with her own grandmother. The relationship begins when the author is a little girl and continues until the grandmother's death. Each time the two visit, the grandmother gives the granddaughter a gift, "Something to remember me by". The granddaughter realizes the treasures she has received from the grandmother transcend the trinkets, and are a much more lasting treasure of love and memories.

Family Documents: what they are; where they are has been produced by Walter and Esther Dueck. It addresses a need many families have: What kind of documents do we need; what types of things should we keep record of; and where do we keep them.It's a very practical book with spaces for personal information, information about property, insurance policys, investments, banks, etc. Keeping accurate records should begin when a person gets a credit card. It can then be added to, updated and otherwise kept current. Should the unforeseen happen, someone else will be able to locate important documents quickly.

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