Gratitude Giveaway

It is the time of remembering the things we are thankful for.  I am thankful for my family.  I am also thankful for books.  I am sharing some of the books that have a meaning of gratitude for me.

I have a wonderful neighbor, she is my friend and my exercise buddy.  She gets me out of the house three times a week and we go to Curves.  She is also an author, and has published a wonderful clean grown up book.  (She has some children's books published as well.) She has also supported me in this blogging endeavor by becoming one of my followers.  Thanks Lee Ann! She has more stories in the works, and I look forward to reading them.  The book is Gathered: a novel of Ruth by Lee Ann Setzer.  I am giving away 2 copies. Lee Ann is graciously donating one, and I am giving away one. (If I ask nicely, I'm sure she'll autograph them too. Hint, Hint Lee Ann)

Join Ruth on a richly-imagined journey from the land of her birth to the Promised Land. Both those who love the old story, and those who've never yet encountered it, will find something that resonates for them in this fresh and engaging tale.

Ruth thought her life was over. Widowed and penniless, she despaired of anything better than poverty and grief, whether in Moab or among her dead husband's people. Following her mother-in-law back to Bayt-Lahm would be less lonely. Ten years among the people of Jacob's Street had taught her the forms of their Law.
Yet Bayt-Lahm turned out to be more than a sleepy village, and its Lord more than the voiceless, powerless statues of Moab's gods. At least one man in Bayt-Lahm had honor and virtue beyond measure. The widower Boaz taught Ruth, and all who met him, what loving the Lord could really mean. Could she bring him to love her, as well?

I will be giving away one copy of the next book.  It is one that has great meaning for me. It is written by an LDS author (aka Mormon) and reminds me to be grateful for what I have.  It is You can Never Get Enough of What You Don't Need : The Quest for Contentment by Mary Ellen Edmunds.

How much is enough?

Why does it seem we are always looking for more? In her wonderfully unique style, author Mary Ellen Edmunds suggests that You Can Never Get Enough of What You Don't Need because what you don't need never satisfies. "I can have a house filled with stuff and things, but if it's not what I need, it will never satisfy me, no matter how much I have," she observes. Have you noticed that the happiness we equate with abundance often eludes both those who get what they want in life and those who don't? This eye-opening treasure hunt of a book will help you find the secret to living with contentment.

One final book.  This was the first book that I won in a giveaway.  I am grateful for giveaways.  I have read this book once. It is part of a series, but does well on it's own.  It is An Irish Country Courtship by Patrick Taylor.  It is an ARC. 

Welcome to the colourful Ulster village of Ballybucklebo, where two doctors work hand in hand to mend the bodies and spirits of the town’s diverse and engaging inhabitants. But who is looking after the wounded hearts of the doctors?


All book descriptions in italics have been copied and pasted from Goodreads.

I am doing this as an international giveaway.  In order to enter, you must have a mailing address that I can ship a package to from the United States.  Winners will be picked using Random.org.  You will have 48 hours to respond to my email.  After 48 hours I will pick another name.  You must be over 13 or older  to enter.

1.Leave a comment with your name and email address.  +1 entry (Comments can be found under the links.)

2.  Are you a follower using GFC?  New follower +2 entries and old followers +3 entries.
3. Let me know which, or all books that you would like to be entered to win.

Thanks for entering and look at the links below to go on to the next entry.  Best of luck and have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.

While you are here, check out my 100 followers giveaway.  It goes until November 27th
http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/2010/11/100-followers-giveaway.html  On November 19th I will be hosting an interview with Jennifer Laurens and giving away one of her books.  Check back to enter.

Giving appreciation where it is due.... thanks Kathy from I am a Reader not a Writer for hosting this giveaway.  You make it easy for us.  You are appreciated.