2012 Reading List

This is the first year that I have an actual organized reading list and I am so excited!

It was difficult narrowing it down to just 12 books, but here they are.

January - What Women Fear: Walking in Faith that Transforms by Angie Smith

February - Kisses From Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption by Katie J. Davis

March - Money Saving Mom's Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life and Save Thousands a Year by Crystal Paine (available in January 2012)

April - Discipline of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes

May - Raising Maidens of Virtue by Stacy McDonald

June - A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make It Work by Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar

July - One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp

August - The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food and Love by Kristin Kimball

September - The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child's Heart for Eternity by Sally Clarkson

October - The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ's Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children by Sally Clarkson

November - The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance by Dr. John Trent and Dr. Gary Smalley

December - Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope by Mary Beth Chapman

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