Kaleidoscope of Proverbs: Bits and Pieces Held to the Light
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Wisdom for Every Woman
Ever looked in a Kaleidoscope as a kid? There was one at a park my mom took me to often, and I loved to look inside and see all the colors and shapes. They were all part of one picture, but they were individual pictures themselves and I enjoyed examining them. Patsy Clairmont, in her book Kaleidoscope, compares the book of Proverbs to this. Her book discusses the wisdom found in Proverbs in individual chapters, thirty three of them in all, and the life lessons we can learn from them.
What makes this book unique is Clairmont's informal writing style. Though her words are chosen wisely and carefully crafted together, the book still reads like a conversation with a friend (albeit a wise one) who is sitting down and sharing with you over a cup of coffee (or, as it's December, a Peppermint Mocha). It's a book to be lingered over, and enjoyed in small pieces, not all at once.
The issues discussed in and among the Proverbs, such as being careful with what we say, are issues that apply to any Christian, but especially to women. This book will be useful to women of all ages and at all point in their walks of faith. I especially appreciated how the chapters were broken up--first with Patsy Clairmont's insights, then with questions, then with a list of applicable Scriptures. Certainly this is a book that has a gem of wisdom for every woman, set in a personal look into a woman of faith's thoughts.
December 6, 2011
Always a good read
This book is another example of the humor with which Patsy Clairmont can write about our everyday lives and put it into perspective from a biblical view. Her books are always easy and fun to read. I highly recommend it.
February 10, 2011
Great book on the proverbs. Read in one day. Alot of good scriptures in this book. Would be good for a study group or alone. Another great book by Patsy Clairmont.
January 1, 2011
I really enjoyed the points that were brought out.
I really loved the points that were brought out by Mrs. Claremont. I liked her humor too. I have enjoyed reading this book and discussing it with my friends in a lady's Bible study.
December 28, 2010