Timeline by Michael Crichton

Time travel has always been of interest to various groups of people. While making other discoveries, leads were produced that made multi-universe travel possible. While not exactly time travel, there were new opportunities to visit past times and places. A leading scientist, under the umbrella of his corporation followed, the leads and procured a way to make it all possible. Working with archaeologists, he hoped to make discoveries of the past. When some findings of the site not yet found were leaked to the archaeologists, the professor headed to headquarters to sort out the truth. After lack of communication from him and some curious out of context findings, his assistants in the dig agreed to risk their own lives to recover him from a multi-universe that the corporation had previously been exploring. They were about to get an up-close look at the world they had been uncovering.

This book was made into a movie of the same title but they hardly mirror each other. The basic story line is the same but there are so many differences that it changes the story. While the movie is an action movie, there is much more action in the book. There is also more science and history information in the book. I enjoyed both but it is a little difficult to look at them as the same story.

I enjoyed this book and the scientist vs. historian approach to looking at the world. It is also a good example of scientific discovery that never asked, “Should we?” and left it at, “Can we?” While the discussion is resolved on that topic, there was a lot of damage control that had to be done. There is some foul language and sexual overtones but I think that the point made, along with the exciting action, more than makes up for it.

Everything's Eventual by Stephen King

Dinky is a young man with a rare talent; one that only three thousand people on earth can claim: he can kill people and animals with drawings. Whether using chalk on a sidewalk or sending the drawings through email, the images come to Dinky from a place he discovered as a child. After being recruited by a secret organization, his life seems to be pretty easy. One look at a newspaper turns it all upside down and he suddenly isn’t sure that that is the life he wants.

In this short book, Stephen King brings up the topics of killing for the greater good and anonymous killing. The story presents these topics in an interesting way and shows how taking part in these can impact a person’s innerself. There is quite a bit of foul language and sexual comments. This book should be read by adults who feel they can bypass the language and sexual statements. Overall, the thoughts on these topics is interesting.

Chicken Soup for the Military Wife's Soul

Divided into different subject sections, the stories of these women, their servicemen, and their families bring to life the heart of the military family world. The stories of these young brides, widows, and retired military wives bring hope to those still serving their spouse and the surrounding spouses. Words of wisdom can be gleaned and brought to life everyday. From learning patience before a reunion to finding hope when their spouse will not return, these wives tell their stories and bring a sense of purpose, honor, and pride in being a military wife!

This book has impacted my life and challenged me to continue to grow as an Army wife. In a lifestyle where death takes those around us before they are old, we learn to be strong and carry on whatever mission our life has for us. While I will never hold a gun or physically fight for my country, my dedication to my husband and support for his mission will help bring hope to people who are free and to those who will someday be free!