The Handy Law Answer Book by David L. Hudson Jr. (Review)

Paperback: 450 pages
Publisher: Visible Ink Press; 1 edition (April 1, 2010)
ISBN-13: 978-1578592173


Synopsis: (As taken from back of book)

Everyday we encounter the rules of law — from the time we decide to get married, or perhaps divorced, to making purchases with our credit cards or dealing with bankruptcy. Who couldn't’t use a legal primer that answers hundreds of questions related to the history and practice of law in the United States? Let the Handy Law Answer Book help you navigate the system.

You’ll learn how to find a lawyer; what happens when you file a lawsuit or are sued by someone; what your rights in the workplace are; and what you can expect when you have your day in court. Plus, you’ll get tips on how to read those legal citations, as well as discover some fascinating — and quirky — legal cases.

Combining practical legal tips with an exhaustive overview of the law in the United States, the Handy Law Answer Book provides a history of the U.S. legal system, including the personalities who shaped it. You’ll get an introduction to various laws, important cases, court opinions, and how they all might affect you.

You’ll find answers to more than 800 questions, including …

■Where did the word “tort” come from?
■How are the state court judges selected?
■Where did the first U.S. Supreme Court meet?
■How does the law define “marriage”?
■What should you do if facing too much debt?
■What is a “wobbler”?

Guest Review by Brittanie's sister Courtney:
FYI: She is considering going to Law School. :)

It is perfect for anyone considering going into the legal field or anyone who wants to learn more about our legal history. Many different topics are covered including marriage, civil, criminal, and employment law. It explains everything clearly. Anybody would be able to read and understand it. Real cases are used as examples. The book is organized and clearly defined. There are many facts that the average person might not know and would be interesting in learning.This would be a good resource for teachers to use in the classroom especially history and government classes. I would be interesting in reading future books by this author. Highly Recommended.

About the Author: (As taken from the press release)
David L. Hudson, Jr. is the author or co-author of 24 books including The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book, The Rehnquist Court: Understanding Its Impact and Legacy, and (as co-editor with John Vile and David Schultz) The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment. He works as First Amendment Scholar for the First Amendment Center and teaches classes at Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville School of Law, and Middle Tennessee State University. Hudson earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He resides in the Middle Tennessee area with his wife, Carla, and two dogs, Gloria and Gucci.

Review copy provided free of charge by publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Its Monday What Are You Reading? August 9, 2010

This is a weekly meme hosted by Shelia at One Persons Journey Through a World of Books.
http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/

What I read last week:

- Fatal Loyalty by Sue Duffy
- Bellwether by Connie Willis
- Forgotten by Melody Carlson
- Anna Finch and the Hired Gun by Kathleen Y'Barbo
- Postcards from a Dead Girl by Kirk Farber

What I am currently reading:

- The Brothers K
- The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
- A Shore Thing by Julie Carobini

What I am reading next:

- The Guardian's Honor by Marta Perry
- Summer at Tiffany by Marjorie Hart

Reviews I posted last week:

http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2010/08/forgotten-by-melody-carlson-review.html

http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2010/08/fatal-loyalty-by-sue-duffy-review.html

Crazy Book Swap

This event is being hosted by Wallace at
http://unputdownables.net/2010/08/09/crazy-book-swap/

Brittanie: This sounds like a lot of fun. I have read several good books this year. I can't wait to see what happens. :)


What if you were to receive a book that you HAD to read and review? You didn’t know the author, the title, or even the genre. Scary. I know.

So who’s in? This, my people, is my form of bungy jumping, skydiving, scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef… this is my no-contact adrenaline rush sport (since I have never and will never do the former). Just call me crazy, wild Wallace: she reads books that she didn’t even choose. Ooooh, ahhh, I can hear the crowd now in utter amazement.

This Book Swap is open to all readers (no matter what country). Please keep in mind that because most of the participants will be English speaking (and because this blog is in English), the books should also be written in English. If you live in a country that offers Media Mail (the U.S. does, for those who live here), make sure you chose that way of sending the book when you go to the Post Office (it is loads cheaper to send books this way).

The Mission if You Choose to Accept It:

1.Sign Up with THE FIRST link list.Link to your blog (or GoodReads, LibraryThing, etc. account), so we all know who’s in. Deadline to sign up = Saturday, August 14th.



2.E-Mail me (unputdownableswebsite@gmail.com) with the address to which you want the book sent. Make sure CRAZY BOOK SWAP is in the subject line so your e-mail doesn’t get overlooked.



3.Chose an Unputdownable book of almost (see below) any genre to send to someone else. The book must have been an Unputdownable read for you (the goal here is to give someone a book that they will actually like — an expand their horizons and introduce them to new literature). Note, you may send a used copy as long as it is in good condition. Please do not send a book that is over 400 pages.



4.Once you receive the e-mail from me, send the book as soon as possible.



5.Read whichever book you receive and then review it. Once you have reviewed it, link back to THE SECOND link list (which will be up after the sign-ups have closed), so we can read your review! Remember, you are not obligated to like the book — just to give it a try and let us know what you thought.



The Only Rule:

◦Books may be of any genre excluding pornography (I don’t mean bawdy Romance novels– those are fine– I’m talking about straight pornographic material, do I even need to say that?), and Horror (too risky that someone won’t read it out of fear… have already had requests for no horror and I know I couldn’t read that either).

The Sunday Salon August 8, 2010

* 9 days until I go on my beach vacation. I am really excited. I love the beach. I am going with my grandmother, mother, stepfather, aunt, and two cousins.

* I read 4 books this weekend. I will have my wrap up tomorrow.

* The weekend flew by so quick. I needed to go shopping for beach clothes but I really did not feel like it so the only place I went Saturday was Pizza Hut. Definitely not on my diet. I tried on a bikini and I still look horrible in it. I need to tone my abs so bad.

* Today I went to church, came home did the laundry, read books, checked my Google reader, and baked some muffins from a package mix I bought.

* I hope everyone has a great week and lots of reading time. :)

Interesting Quote

“I read because one life isn’t enough, and in the page of a book I can be anybody;

I read because the words that build the story become mine, to build my life;

I read not for happy endings but for new beginnings; I’m just beginning myself, and I wouldn’t mind a map;

I read because I have friends who don’t, and young though they are, they’re beginning to run out of material;

I read because every journey begins at the library, and it’s time for me to start packing;

I read because one of these days I’m going to get out of this town, and I’m going to go everywhere and meet everybody, and I want to be ready.”

- Richard Peck (Anonymously Yours)

Forgotten by Melody Carlson (Review)

Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: NavPress (August 1, 2010)
ISBN-13: 978-1600069482

From the back cover:

With MIA parents, overdue rent, and no one to turn to, Adele is forced out of her home. She strives to maintain the pretense of a “normal” life while struggling to finish high school, all the while concealing that she is homeless. But is she strong enough to keep up the act?

Every teenage girl has a secret. And every teenage girl loves hearing someone else’s secret. But some secrets are big enough to detour, derail, or even destroy a young person’s life. Each of Melody Carlson’s Secrets novels will propel readers into a world where promises are broken, life is not fair, and challenges can make or break them, while ultimately helping readers discover that solid faith, loyal friends, and a persistent spirit will see them through.

My Review:

I read this book in one sitting. That said it is not without its problems. Overall the book is written okay. I did want to see what happened next to Adele. Some parts are a little hard to believe. The ending especially was hard to accept. It felt rushed and the beginning of the book was much more developed and time spent there. There were two main characters including her mother who just disappeared from the plot and we don't know what happened to them. It dealt with the hard topic of homelessness and especially among teenagers. I was touched after reading the story and my eyes opened a little more. The spiritual element was there but not overwhelming. So overall an okay Christian YA book. I am glad I read it. :)

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. 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: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Fatal Loyalty by Sue Duffy (Review)

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Fatal LoyaltyKregel Publications (April 23, 2010)

by

Sue Duffy





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sue Duffy is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Moody magazine, The Presbyterian Journal, Sunday Digest, and The Christian Reader. Her first novel Mortal Wounds was published in 2001 and she has also contributed to Stories for a Woman’s Heart (Multnomah). She and her husband, Mike, have three grown children. Find out more at http://www.sueduffybooks.com/



ABOUT THE BOOK

Where do you run when you know you cannot hide?



Andie Ryborg has nowhere else to go. Her father's campaign for governor and his aggressive war on drugs has chased her from their family home. Drawn to Miami's exotic Coconut Grove, Andie hopes to find a quiet refuge where she can discover herself apart from the public eye. But even in that seclusion, even with an officer assigned to protect her, Andie's privacy has been violated. Someone is watching



Evan Markham's entire life has been a tug-of-war between what is and what could be. He is drawn to a life that is beyond his reach and emotions have clouded his judgment. Evan knows that earning someone's trust isn't easy, especially when he plans to break it. But in the secret corridors of the criminal underworld, he knows what must be done, and he is determined to see it through. Whatever the cost



When enemies close in, a sudden turn of events leaves them both questioning. Where is God in all of this? Who is this enigmatic stranger who offers to help? They both know their lives are in danger. But what about their hearts?



If you would like to read the Prologue of Fatal Loyalty, go HERE.

My Review:

I thought this was an okay book. There were lots of twists and turns and interesting characters. It is a Christian mystery/suspense book with a little romance in it. The ending took me a little by surprise. I wanted to fuss at some of the characters at some point in the book. The beginning was a little slow and repetitious but it picked up speed and the ending came before I knew it so an okay debut novel. I look forward to seeing what this author writes next.