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Books I read so far in 2025

 January


  • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This is a timeless classic about a scrooge who hates Christmas, who in the end after meeting a few ghosts has a new found love for life and for Christmas.
  • Faith: In search of Greater Glory in Sport by Gerard Gallagher This book is very well written. I could feel the topic of religion is very important on these peoples lives. Even the people who don't consider themselves religious, I felt were thinking some bit about religion. I did feel it focused a bit too much on people who played GAA sports. I suppose it's OK given that GAA is our national sports but not everyone in Ireland is into GAA. I suppose I felt it could have been more evenly spread out among all the sports mentioned. It was a very good read nonetheless.
 
February

  • The House of my mother by Shari Franke. 8 passengers was a YouTube channel I watched around 2018 to 2020 or thereabout. Little did I know what was going on behind the smiles for the camera and seemingly lovely family moments. Shari Franke does a great job depicting what her life was like before YouTube and how what we saw on YouTube was a facade. She describes what Ruby was like in front of the camera and away from the camera. Shari and her siblings grew up in a very abusive household even prior to Jodi Hildebrant's counselling. After Jodi got involved things went from bad to worse until one day in August 2023 a brave little boy went to a neighbors house. This inadvertently lead to the rescue of his siblings and the arrest of Ruby and Jodi. I say inadvertently because he apparently wanted to go to the police station because he felt he did something wrong. Shari also suffered abuse at the hands of a man high up in the LDS church. The way this book is written is brilliant. Shari is such a strong woman for all she has been through. She is the glue that held the family together even when her family was turning against her. She was the proactive and protective parent to her siblings when her parents couldn't or wouldn't be. She is a beautiful example of a woman and a great pillar of strength. Shari you are an inspiration.
  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch mummy dearest by Mel Odom. This is a nice little book that took me back to the 90s when I used to watch Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
  • The Blessing of Christmas: Meditations for the season by Pope Benedict XVI (RIP)
  • This book is full of nice meditations and prayers for the beautiful season of Christmas.

March

  • The Rory's Stories Guide to the GAA
  • A little book of Saint Patrick by Don Mullan. It is a book that briefly tells us the story of St.Patrick. It is brilliantly written. It reminds us of how St. Patrick himself struggled in life yet put his trust in God.
  • Questioning the Cold War by Seán M. Sheehan. This is a nice book to learn about the Cold War. It is aimed at children so is easy to read and understand. I got this book as an adult from the library so I could learn a bit more about what went on in history. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about the Cold War.
  • The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night by Dr. Guy Meadows. I like the style of how this book is written. I like how it repeats some things often in the book because often with anxiety and insomnia it is easy to forget the little things. It has helped me to realise that I am using aids to help me to sleep and how sometimes this can not be a good thing. Reading the book has not stopped me using these aids as I do not feel confident enough to stop just yet but the book has brought it to my attention. I aim to work some more on my confidence and then reread the book to help me reduce the use of these aids. The biggest aid I use is blackout curtains to help me sleep. It is not the blackout curtains that is the problem but my fear of not sleeping if I don’t use them or my fear of waking too early due to sunlight. This book deals with the fear of not sleeping and teaches us to accept that sometimes we may not be able to sleep but it is how we react to it that can impact or sleep and our energy in our daily lives.

April

  • A Graphix Book: Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1: The Dragonet Prophecy, Volume 1 by Tui T. Sutherland
  • The Woman of the House by Alice Taylor
  • Our LadBaby Journey: Success, Sacrifice and Sausage Rolls by Mark Hoyle. This books demonstrates the highs and lows that Mark and Roxanne had to go through to become the people and the personalities they are today. From growing up in working class families to starting their YouTube  channel all the way to becoming Christmas number 1 chart toppers 5 years in a row. The lows of the internet trolls and people telling them they would never amount to anything. I found this book to be very inspiring and funny at times. I would recommend this book to fans lad baby who want to get to know more about Roxie and Mark and what goes on in order to make the videos we see on YouTube.
  • Rocket and Groot Tales of Terror by Amanda Deibert

May

  • Love from Lexie by Cathy Cassidy I loved the story of Lexie. She was an orphan. She was part of a band. She tried to help save a library all while hoping her mother would come back into her life. It was ruined by propaganda by having a gay storyline in it for 1 chapter. It felt like it was just in there to push something at the last minute. In my opinion these books are read to get away from propaganda pushing. 
  • A Fresh Start (Quick Reads) by Fanny Blake
  • Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause by Louise Newson. This book was easy to read. I read the parts that were for me and other parts I could easily skip over as the headings were informative and easy to read. The chapters were nice and small. The font was easy read and the language was also. I am not even perimenopausal yet but decided to read this book to inform myself on what symptoms I may have with perimenopause and Menopause.
  • Favorite Irish Legends: Best Loved Tales from Ireland by Felicity Trotman, Fiona Waters, Yvonne Carroll


June

  • Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered by Melissa Gilbert, Tim Busfield in June. I loved the parts where she was talking about moving back out to the country and meeting all her new friends and the stories about the animals. That was really good. I didn't enjoy the political side of her book. She comes across as very hostile even at one point calling Trump supporters "brainwashed brethren". I can only guess that a lot of her fans and fans of little house on the prairie are Trump supporters. She even says in her book to be kind. That is not being kind. She is entitled to her opinions as is everyone but I thought when picking up this book at the library that it was going to be about her moving back to the country and stories from the country. The politics side doesn't really fit a book like this. That is how I felt about the book.

July

  • My Life In Your Hands: Thoughts & Words Of Fr. John Cummins: Year A by Fr. John Cummins (RIP) These are the homily’s of the late Fr. John Cummins, RIP. I thought these homilies were very informative and inspiring.
  • The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version - Burgundy - Second Catholic Edition by Anonymous. I finished this in July after about 6 years. I was using the Bible app help me read this bible.


So far in August I have read

  • Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar. This is a great read. It showcases how it was for Jill growing up in the Duggar family, before, during and after their family shows. She describes in great detail the hardship about being on a family show but also the great things that happened because of the show. The book mentions all the trials she had to go through with her brother, Josh. She also tried hard to get her contract in order for her and Derick to work overseas. She showcases the relationship with her family with love and care even for those who have wronged her. She comes across as a kind and caring person even in the midst of family trauma. 


I am currently reading.

  • Country Passions by Rebecca Shaw, Small Steps by Louis Sachar. 
  • Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World by Joshua Moore.
  • Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Vuolo. Jinger is Jill Duggars sister

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What I read in 2022

We are now near the end of January 2023 and I know I'm late with this list. These lists are usually done in early January but you know what they say "better late than never". Here is a list of what I read in 2022

January 2022
  • Skylark by 
  • Books from the Attic: Treasures from an Irish Childhood by 

February 2022

  • I Know You Got Soul: Machines with That Certain Something by 
  • Liberalism: Find a Cure by Mark Dice


March 2022
  • New Class at Malory Towers by 

April 2022
  • Little Women by 
  • Your Thoughts are Killing You: Take Control of Your Mind and Close the Door to Those Negative, Depressing, Fearful, Worrisome Thoughts Forever by 

May 2022
  • It Shall Come To Pass: It Shall Come To Pass eBook by 
  • Gordon Ramsay's Playing with Fire by 

July 2022
  • Beano: Dennis & Gnasher ‘The Battle For Bash Street School (Dennis & Gnasher, #1) by 
  • These High, Green Hills by 
  • Overheard in a Tower Block: Poems by 


August 2022

  • St. Therese of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul: With Additional Writings and Sayings by St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Francis Bourne (Preface) I also listened to an audio reading of this book on the hallow app
  • The Scarlet Pimpernel by 

September 2022
  • The Story of Tracy Beaker by 
  • The Scarlet Pimpernel by 

October 2022
  • A 1995 boyzone Annual by Eddie Rowley. (I think it was 1995 anyway)

November 2022
  • Ranger 22: Lessons from the Front by Ray Goggins
  • 25 Tough Questions on the Catholic Faith by Keith Barltrop
  • Superhero Squad by Alesha Dixon
  • Marian Thoughts by Pope Benedict XVI

December 2022
  • Following Christ by Pope Benedict XVI
  • Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien, Baillie Tolkien (Editor)
  • Christmas Angel by Leslea Wahl

Thanks for reading. 

My Christmas Reads

Since Christmas is around the corner and we are currently in Advent I have started reading Christmas books. Here are some of the Christmas books I have read, am currently reading and hope to read this year. I also have one book I had to stop reading:


A book I stopped reading:

I did read All I want for Christmas about half way but I stopped because I felt it was too racy for my liking in parts. This book is by various Irish female Artists. 


Book I have read:

I finished reading Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien and Baillie Tolkien. I felt it was a  great read. I read this on an old kindle. It contained images of the actual letters in written format along with the print format. I found that he images on the book that I found hard to read on the kindle I have so I will probably get this book in print format for a better experience. I'd say it would be easier to read on newer kindles. I love the letters that Tolkien gives to his children from Father Christmas. They are very heartwarming and homely.


Book I am currently reading:

I am currently reading Jesus of Nazareth the Infancy Narratives by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on my kindle. I did read it half way through at one point however I can't remember what I read of it so I'm starting again.


Books I hope to read:

I hope to reread A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Christmas Angel by Leslea Wahl again this year.



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Power Rangers Zeo Vehicles

Power Rangers Zeo was a programme I watched as a child. My brother liked it more than I did growing up as it was a programme geared more toward boys at the time. As an adult I rewatch it many times and I really enjoy it. I don't like it as much as MMPR though. My favourite characters would have to be Tommy and Katherine much for the same reasons as I liked Tommy and Kimberly in MMPR. the vehicles that the Power Rangers used in this season were the:

  • Zeo Jet cycles. They were very similar to the shark cycles from MMPR I did a post on the shark cycles and other vehicles from MMPR which can be viewed here. The Jet Cycles were owned as follows: 
Pink (Katherine) had the Zeo Jet Cycle I

Yellow (Tanya) had the Zeo Jet Cycle II

Blue (Rocky) had the Zeo Jet Cycle III

Green (Adam) had the Zeo Jet Cycle IV

Red (Tommy) had the Zeo Jet Cycle V

The designs were unique to each Power Ranger. They were created by Billy and Alpha 5. Billy was the Blue Ranger in MMPR but handed over his Powers to Rocky in Zeo. He mostly worked in the Command Centre with Zordon and Alpha. He was into science and building things so he helped the rangers in that way. The Jet Cycles are very similar to a motorcycle with each representing the colours of the power rangers that would be controlling them.

Fun Fact: The Gold ranger Version was released as a toy to be sold to kids but it never appeared in any Power Rangers Zeo episodes. The Gold Ranger was originally Trey of Triforia but Jason came back to take over after Trey of Triforia released their powers to him. Billy was going to be the Gold Ranger but his body rejected the powers. In the Japanese Sentai version of Power Rangers Zeo, which was called Ohranger, the jet cycles were called Jetter Machines.



  • The Defender Wheel: This was again developed by Billy and Alpha 5. When not in use it was stored in Zeo Zord V. It was operated by Tommy. When Tommy was inside it it generated powerful energy that defeated normal sized monsters. Rocky operated it one time and defeated a monster. It looks like a powerful giant wheel
Fun Fact: When Rocky used it to destroy a monster called Defector, it was the only time it destroyed a monster. In the Japanese Sentai version of Power Rangers Zeo it was called Giant Roller


Thank you so much for reading my blog post. The images and the information I got for this post can be found on https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Arsenal_(Zeo)#Vehicles and here https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Zeo_Rangers?file=Ohranger_With_Kingranger.jpg





Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (MMPR) Vehicles

MMPR was a programme I watched as a child. My brother liked it more than I did growing up as it was a programme geared more toward boys at the time. As an adult I rewatch it many times and I really enjoy it. My favourite characters would have to be Tommy, Kimberly and Alpha 5. I will take this time before talking about the vehicles in the series to remember Thuy Trang R.I.P who played the yellow MMPR who died on September the 3rd 2001 at the age of 27 in a car accident https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuy_Trang#Death Now back to the cars in MMPR

  • The RadBug: Radbug stands for Remote Activated Drivingzord for Basic Ultra Geomorphology wow that is a mouth-full. It was a volkswagon Beetle with large canisters and exhaust on it and it was built by Billy Cranston who was the Blue MMPR. It was used because the green ranger who was Tommy was at that stage evil and destroyed the rangers teleportation systems along with other controls in the command centre. The command centre was a place where the rangers could come together to come up with plans on how to defeat evil and also a place where they could regroup. Zordon was their mentor and he was basically a giant floating head in a tube and Alpha 5 was his sidekick who was a robot. The Radbug could go from 0 to 3000mph in less than 3 seconds and could fly. This vehicle was used in a few episodes
  •  The Shark Cycles: The shark cycles were created out of the fossilised fin of great prehistoric shark. The spirit of the great shark resided in the shark cycles. The shark cycles also had battle features. The shark cycles are very similar to motorcycles. They had a shark inspired design. At the back of the cycles there was a large tail fin. The tail of the Red and White cycles were twice as tall as the fins on the other's cycles. The front of the cycles were similar to a sharks head with pointed teeth and noses that was painted on. There appears to be a blade of spikes on the front of the cycles. The back of the cycles had red break lights.
  • The Battle bikes: They were only seen in the background while of the rangers fought a monster. "They were based off the Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops and Mastodon Zords for the Red, Blue and Black Rangers respectively. The Blue and Black Battle Bikes had side cars for the Pink and Yellow Rangers." https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Arsenal_(Mighty_Morphin_1)
Fun fact: The battle bikes only had 1 appearance on screen, they were never shown in use on screen again. 

Thank you so much for reading my blog post. The Shark cycles would have to be my favourite looking vehicles. I got information about these vehicles from these 2 websites here and here 






The Regular cars on the Waltons

Here is a list of some of the cars that appeared on the Waltons 

  • John Walton had a 1928 Model AA Ford 1 and a half ton pickup truck
  • John-boy had a 1929/30 Ford Model A Coupe
  • Jim-Bob had a 1926 Ford Model T This one could be the one he built himself
  • Curt had a 1932 Ford Model B Sedan Delivery
  • The Walton's family car in later seasons was a 1941 Plymouth Woody Station Wagon
  • The Baldwin sisters could have had a 1925 Studebaker
  • Cindy had a 1939/40 Ford convertible
I couldn't find what make car Ep Bridges had and the website I saw wasn't sure about the Baldwin sisters car. My favourite of these cars would have to be Cindy's car because red is my favourite colour especially in a car.

Fact about John Walton's truck. Sometimes it would not run so they would have to put a rope around the front bumper and some of the crew men would pull the truck into or out of the shot. Most of the vehicles were hard to steer. I found out about this fact on Judy Norton's (Mary Ellen) youtube channel on a video she done about the vehicles which can be viewed here. I found out about the vehicles on this forum here

Thank you so much for reading my blog post. I watched the Waltons as a child and I'm rewatching it now. I am currently making my way through season 4, as with Knight Rider, it originally ran before I was born I got to see it growing up through reruns.





KITT from Knight Rider

KITT had many variations throughout the Knight Rider series. The original KITT was a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am. It was a 2 door coupe with front engine and back-wheel drive. It was fitted with customised after burners and had a turbo jet. KITT could go from 0-60 mph in 2 seconds.

20 cars were purchased for the show. Many of them were destroyed after the show. 5 still remain and the original is now stored away and is occasionally brought to conventions.

The name KITT stands for Knight industries 2000 but who says that. I didn't know that until today. We all just know it as KITT. KITT was voiced by William Daniels which 90's kids would know as Mr Feeny from Boy meets world.

So what other things could KITT do besides the obvious Turbo boost and seat ejection

  • Molecular shell to protect itself during explosions
  • Heat resistant with the use of Pyroclastic lamination
  • The control of other machines using the Electronic Jamming system
  • Flame throwers, tear gas and flares
  • Silent mode 
  • Shock resistant protection for Michael or other passengers while they were under attack using Passive Layer resistant system
  • Analyses chemicals
  • Over ride the AI where Michael could take over control of KITT
  • Surveillance mode
  • Grappling hook
SPOILER ALERT!!!

KITT could not drive itself sorry to burst any bubble. It was driven by a stunt man lying on the floor.  

Thank you so much for reading my blog post. I watched Knight Rider a lot as a child and even though it originally ran before I was born I got to see it growing up through reruns. KITT could have been the car that got me interested in cars and that is because it was so cool looking. Here is the website where I got the information for this blog. The next car blog I will do will be on the cars that were reguarly on the Waltons. There was many cars on the Waltons so I will probably do a blog on each separately but we will see. What was your favourite thing about KITT or Knight Rider in general. Mine would have to be Turbo boost. Here is a funny video done by Irish comedian doing a mock of Knight Rider.





I love cars

Not a lot of people know this but one of my hobbies is cars. When I was a child I would read a lot of books from the library about cars, that and books about dogs too. I would tell my mother innocently one day I will own that car garage (not knowing then about money. I just knew I loved the cars).

When my father would buy a new car or get his car serviced I generally always went with him to see all the different cars in the shop. I loved the smell of new cars. When dad would buy a new car I remember as a child I would be always fidgeting around the car trying to find all the new stuff that the old car wouldn't have while dad was driving (safely though I always had my seatbelt on lol). I generally knew a lot about the car by the time my father would have driven us home which was at most a 45 minute drive.

As I became an adult the interest started fading unfortunately due to different circumstances but I am still interested in cars and I want to rekindle my interest I had in cars. I like the look of expensive cars and I do have somewhat of an interest in them but my preference is more finding out more affordable stylish cars and classic cars. 

I was thinking from time to time I may share about some makes of cars and facts about them on my blog here. Maybe even car makes that were featured on T.V. shows such as Knight rider, Batman and the Waltons etc. That way I will find out along with you more about car.






I have a problem!!! 📖📚📙

Houston I have a problem. I have too many books in my bookcase and in my kindle library. To see what books I have in my bookcase and kindle click the links as I have done 2 blog posts on that. Back to the reason you're here, I have many books on my shelf and kindle that I don’t seem to get around to reading to often. I wouldn’t call myself an addict to buying books but I’m a sucker for asking my mother for books she has or is finished with that look like good reads and then they end up in the bookcase and never get read because I always ask and she nearly always says yes. I did start reading one of the books my mother gave me recently, this morning and I do read every night but I need to challenge myself to read the books I currently have. I would never get into debt buying books or anything and I don’t buy books a lot at all. When buying books I usually get them second hand for less than €1 but I do have a bit of a problem asking my mother for books and she would give them to me.

I am beginning to feel overwhelmed with the amount of books I do have and some have been there for years. They are books I would like to read. I just need to try and stop asking mam for books and stop buying the odd books I do have at least until I have read the books I have. 

So my challenge is to read the books I do have and here are the rules

  1. Finish the books I am currently reading in my bookcase
  2. Read the books I have in my bookcase and my kindle
  3. Don't get anymore books until I have these read either from mam or shops (with exception to books I might need to buy for courses etc.)
I realised this morning when I was going through my books that there are a lot of books that I started reading a while ago and left a book mark in and didn't finish along with ones I started reading recently. I want to finish those 1st and they are

    1. Women who think too much by Dr. Susan Noleen-Hoeksema
    2. The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis
    3. Militant resurrecting authentic Catholicism by Michael Voris S.T.B
    4. To light a fire on the earth proclaiming the gospel in a secular age by Bishop Robert Barron
    5. 2019-20 Notes on a season The nine in a row by Neil Lennon
    6. A light in the window by Jan Karon which I read every night
    7. Pony Club Secrets Destiny and Stardust by Stacy Gregg
    I have other Catholic books that I won't be using reading in this challenge as I usually read more Catholic books in Adoration and whenever Adoration comes back after lockdown I will be able to read these books there where I can concentrate on them more. I have some Catholic books listed above because they are ones I read at home. 

    Thank you for reading my post and if you want to do this challenge feel free to do so and leave a comment so we can see how you are doing and what books you are reading.

    What books are on my Kindle and my kindle app?

    I have the Amazon Kindle 4th generation and I also have the app which to be honest I don't like as much as the Kindle. My kindle is about 10 years old. I got it as a gift in 2013 but I think it was released in 2011. I love my kindle and the battery life is still great. It lasts for weeks on a single charge. It is an old kindle so it only has a very basic internet wifi connection where I can go to the amazon store and buy and download books which to be honest all I want it for is to be able to download books I would not be able to get locally in a book shop. If I had to choose between paper back books and kindle devices, I would choose the paper back as there is nothing like holding a book and reading it but I do like using the kindle as a different means of reading. So here is what is on my Kindle.

    1. The diary of a country priest by Georges Bernanos (currently reading)
    2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban by J.K. Rowling (currently reading)
    3. Tears in the rain by Rosa Montero
    4. The Lord of the Rings: The fellowship of the Ring, The two towers, The return of the King
    5. Liberalism find a cure by Mark Dice
    6. The true story of fake news by Mark Dice (read)
    7. Hollywood Propaganda: How TV, Movies, and Music shape our culture by Mark Dice
    8. The liberal media industrial complex by Mark Dice
    9. Do and Die: A book/plot that enlightens and inspires... by James Andrew Edske and Charles James Lesowske
    10. Farewell to the East End (Call the Midwife) by Jennifer Worth
    11. The complete call the Midwife stories: True stories of the East End in the 1950's by Jennifer Worth
    12. Call the Midwife: A true story of the East End in the 1950's by Jennifer Worth
    13. The Second half by Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle
    14. A Higher Calling: Pursuing Love, Faith, and Mount Everest for a Greater Purpose by Harold and Rachel Earls (read)
    15. Carlo Acutis: the Servant of God: Life beyond the border by Francesco Occhetta and Carly Andrews (read)
    16. YOUCAT by Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn
    17. Saint Peter Julian Eymard by Bob and Penny Lord (read)
    18. Hide and Seek: The Irish priest in the Vatican who defied nazi command by Stephen Walker
    19. Consecration to St, Joseph: The wonders of our spiritual father by Fr. Donald H. Calloway (read)
    20. The Catholic Holy Bible - Church Authorised Douay Rheims Version by Richard Challoner
    21. Butler's lives of the Saints by Bernard Bangley and Fr. Alban Butler
    22. 20 Answers Prayer e-book
    23. The New Evangelisation and you by Greg Willits (read twice)
    24. Give up worry for Lent by Gary Zimak (read)
    25. Mother Angelica Her grand silence: The last years and living legacy by Raymond Arroyo (read)
    26. Consuming the Word: The New Testament and the Eucharist in the Early Church by Scott Hahn
    27. Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in my soul by Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
    28. Jesus of Nazareth; The Infancy Narratives by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
    29. Rome Sweet Home by Scott and Kimberly Hahn (read)
    30. Catechism of the Catholic Church Revised PB by the Vatican
    31. Catholic guide to depression by Aaron Kheriaty and Fr. John Cihak
    32. Memorise the Reasons! Defending the Faith with the Catholic art of memory by Kevin Vost
    33. Finding God in Anxiety and depression by Antonio Ritaccio (read)
    34. The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous living by Lisa M. Hendey
    35. Stop Worrying and start living by Gary Zimak
    36. The everything Bible Book: From Genesis to Revelation, All you need to understand the Old and New Testaments
    37. 33 Day's to Morning Glory: A DIY retreat in preparation for Marian Consecration by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley (read a few times)
    38. Answering Atheism- How to make the case for God with Logic and charity by Trent Horn
    39. Mother Angelica's Answers, Not Promises by Mother Angelica (read)
    40. From fear to Faith: a Worrier's guide to discovering peace by Gary Zimak (read)
    41. Catholicism for Dummies by Fr's. John Trigilio and Kenneth Brighenti
    42. A worrier's guide to the bible: 50 verses to ease anxiety by Gary Zimak (read)
    43. Answering Jehovah's Witnesses by Jason Evert
    44. Understanding Scrupulosity by Fr. Thomas Santa (read)
    45. Geekpriest: Confessions of a New Media Pioneer by Fr. Roderick Vonhogen (read)
    46. The happy cat handbook by Pippa Mattinson and Lucy Easton
    47. A Christmas Carol (Illustrated Edition) by Charles Dickens (read)
    48. Christmas Angel by Leslea Wahl (read)
    49. Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
    50. The complete Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.Lewis
    51. The complete C.S. Lewis Signature classics by C.S. Lewis
    52. Wearing the Cape: The beginning by Marion G. Harmon
    53. Wearing the Cape by Marion G. Harmon
    54. Podcasting for Dummies by Tee Morris, Evo Terra and Chuck Tomasi
    55. I was Saved by the Bell: Stories of life, love and dreams that do come true by Peter Engel (read)
    56. Lessons from the mountain by Mary McDonough (read)
    57. Donal's Mountain: How 1 son inspired a nation by Fionnbar Walsh (read)
    58. It's the little things - Francis Brennan's Guide to Life by Francis Brennan (read)
    59. Persuasive Pro Life: How to talk about our culture's toughest issue by Trent Horn
    60. Recall abortion: Ending the abortion industry's exploitation of Women by Janet Morana (read)
    61. Unplanned by Abby Johnson and Cindy Lambert (read)
    62. Latin for Dummies by Clifford A. Hull, Stephen R. Perkins and Tracy L. Barr
    63. Irish phrasebook: The Ultimate Irish Phrasebook for travellers and beginners by Irish Mastery
    64. Tin Whistle sheet music song book with finger positions
    65. How to play guitar: A complete guide for absolute beginners by Ben Parker
    66. The Skinny Slow cooker recipe book: delicious recipes under 300, 400 and 500 calories by CookNation
    67. Five Strategies for living with adult separation anxiety disorder (rethink anxiety) by Robert Blick ph.D.
    68. Celtic: The Official History by Brian Wilson
    Wow I did not realise I had so many ebooks a lot of these books I got years ago. Here is a list of e-books I have on my kindle app a lot of the books listed above are also in the kindle app too so here are the books not listed above

    1. Saint John Vianney Patron saint of parish priests by Bob and Penny Lord
    2. Saint Magnus the last viking by Susan Peek
    3. The Kings prey Saint Dymphna of Ireland by Susan Peek
    4. My first way of the cross by Christian publication
    5. My little rosary book by Christian publication
    6. My first book of saints by Christian publication

    Facing the Unpredictable Anxiety Setback

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