Category: Nonfiction

Adult nonfiction reviews.

I divorced the man I worshipped simply because he was my husband. I also divorced the god my religious community worshipped. A scary little god who didn't even exist. That meant I got to discover a Bigger God. That mean I got to actually live my own life. ~ Natalie Hoffman, author of All the Scary Little Gods.

Bonnie Way February 25, 2025

All the Scary Little Gods by Natalie Hoffman (book review)

Nonfiction

Joshua Harris Kissed His Books Goodbye.

Bonnie Way January 16, 2025

Joshua Harris Kissed His Books Goodbye

Nonfiction

A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings is "memoir of a girl who grew up in an evangelical megachurch, married an abusive man, tried her best to be a "good Christian wife" for years, and finally escaped from the deeply unhealthy life she was living." (book review by Bonnie Way of the Koala Mom)

Bonnie Way January 6, 2025

The Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings

Nonfiction

"When Catholic hear mention of St. Josemaria, too many think, 'Oh, he's the Opus Dei saint,' and then relegate his life and teachings as only applicable to Opus Dei members. What a shame." Eric Sammons, author of Holiness for Everyone

Bonnie Way December 2, 2024

Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva

Catholicism

"Pablo was a person of deep faith who also carried the memory, hopes and dreams of his people with confidence and steadfast courage." quote from Meet Pablo Tac by Christian Clifford.

Bonnie Way August 3, 2023

Meet Pablo Tac: Indian from the Far Shores of California

Catholicism

In this book I will be your guide on a tour of the autistic brain. ~ Temple Grandin (book review of The Autistic Brain.)

Bonnie Way April 1, 2023

The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin

Nonfiction

Women Made New book review

Bonnie Way March 1, 2023

Women Made New: Reflections on Adversity, Transformation, and Healing

Catholicism

"I'd sit with these children's classics, my own babies tucked in close, and as I read, these books saved my life." Jennifer Pepito, Mothering by the Book.

Bonnie Way October 6, 2022

Mothering by the Book by Jennifer Pepito

Nonfiction

God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew (expanded edition)

Bonnie Way May 29, 2022

God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew

Nonfiction

Everything in this book, every little fact, detail and story about Mary, is actually intended to help you grow closer to Jesus! That's what Mary's job is! ~ Katherine Bogner, author of Through the Year with Mary

Bonnie Way May 1, 2022

Through the Year with Mary: Ponder and Pray Together with Children

Catholicism