Book Beat CR January 2011 Print
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Wednesday, 29 December 2010 02:07 PM America/New_York

WandaBrunstetter10Barbour Publishing author Wanda E. Brunstetter has passed the 5 million mark in book sales. The New York Times best-selling author of Amish-themed novels introduces her next series, “Kentucky Brothers,” in April.   ?

Thom S. Rainer and son Jess W. Rainer focus on the 78 million people born between 1980 and 2000 in The Millennials: Connecting to America’s Largest Generation. Releasing from B&H Books, the January title reports on a 2009 study and discusses Millennial views on diversity, money and more.


Best-selling author and pastor John MacArthur discusses a striking word that Scripture uses to describe the believer in Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ. MacArthur asserts that translators have covered up the word’s true meaning, substituting “servant” for “slave,” but he sees the word as key to the believer’s freedom. The Thomas Nelson title releases this month for $22.99 retail.

SlaveA New Kind of Big examines how churches of any size can partner to transform their communities. Chip Sweney—a Presbyterian Church in America pastor who serves as a leader of Perimeter Church’s Community Outreach in Atlanta—presents a model of collaboration in the Baker Books title, releasing this month from Baker Publishing Group.   ?

Candace Cameron Bure—best known for her child-acting role on Full House and as sister of Kirk Cameron—aims to motivate women to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Bure shares her experience with a food addiction and her now-healthy outlook on weight. Releasing this month, Reshaping It All (B&H Books) includes a 16-page black-and-white photo insert and retails for $14.99.   ?

Pastor Gregg Matte invites readers to shift their thinking about God’s will from an event to a process. In Finding God’s Will, he shows that God’s will is what happens when believers seek Him. The $19.99 Regal title releases this month.