Book Description: Ready to Make Some Sweet Changes?
Karen Linamen dishes up a satisfying blend of moxie and mocha, sharing stories from dozens of women who reveal savvy strategies for embracing a sweeter life—even while traveling rocky roads. If you’re hungry for more joy, reasons to laugh again, ideas to help you heal, and reliable hope leading to a sweeter future, this journey will leave you satisfied.
Funny, transparent, and uplifting, The Chocolate Diaries is like taking a road trip with good friends who are wise about life. And while you’re at it, indulge (just a little) in the quirky recipes for concocting chocolate delights out of whatever ingredients you can round up in your kitch. The road may still be bumpy, but you’ll be having too much fun to care.
My Review: Anything that has to do with chocolate must be good! The Chocolate Diaries is definitely "Secrets for a Sweeter Journey on the Rocky Road of Life." (actually this is the subtitle on the front of the book).
Most women relate to chocolate....we love dark chocolate, milk chocolate, chocolate truffles, chocolate coffee cream (well, this is my personal favorite) and the list goes on. So much chocolate so little time <smile>
Now in The Chocolate Diaries the author, Karen Linamen, shares stories about her family, relationships with other women and how other women have overcome struggles....all involve chocolate!
One of my favorite chapters is entitled, Sweet Secrets, Because Real Women Don’t Need a Cookbook. And on page 94 there is a recipe for Fab Fondue~Chocolate, of course! It's sweet and easy to make in your crockpot! Then you dip your favorite fruits in this wonderful fondue!
This is one of those reads that will make your life journey sweeter. You'll feel that the author is your friend because many of the situations that she talks about are things we all can relate to. Karen gives sage advice about life and brings us tips on how to deal with these life situations.
My favorite quote from this great read is, "When we're traveling the rocky roads of life, sometimes we need endurance for the long haul ahead. Sometimes we need healing for whatever it is we've just come through. Sometimes we need compasses to make sense of the crazy terrain we have to negotiate." And then right across the page is the recipe for a French Twist: Slice a croissant in half, fill with chocolate chips, microwave about 20 seconds and viola! instant indulgence!
Loved this book! A great-tastic 5 star not.to.be.missed.read!
*This book was provided for review by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing*
Read the first chapter HERE!
About the Author:
No stranger to good chocolate, Karen Scalf Linamen is a popular speaker and the author of fifteen books for women, including Just Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Will Get Hurt and Chocolatherapy: Satisfying the Deepest Cravings of Your Inner Chick. Karen writes, entertains, cooks, and pursues the sweet life with her family in Colorado Springs, Colorado
This one looks good too!
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog via your review of my book, "The Chocolate Diaries"--and I'm sure glad I did! Thank you for your kind words about the book... and I love your comment about the French Twist (a personal favorite of mine, to boot!) Now that I've found your blog, I'll be sure to check in now and then and see what cool stuff you're doing!
Hugs,
Karen Linamen
Humorous Inspirational Speaker for Women