tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post3116556202292160295..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Diana's Corner - Book Review of Dina Sleiman's "Dance of the Dandelion"Carrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30474258902819720052011-10-22T14:36:33.864-04:002011-10-22T14:36:33.864-04:00I'm so very excited to read this book. Thank y...I'm so very excited to read this book. Thank you, Carrie, Diana, and Dina for the opportunity to be blessed in this way! Only too often a book goes where a preacher cannot and teaches the things that normally people wouldn't listen to.<br /><br />I'm grateful to learn about other authors that are trying to use their gifts for God's glory. Blessings to each of you!The Crazy Cat Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330047821602341728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-89568479426150784682011-10-22T14:23:54.617-04:002011-10-22T14:23:54.617-04:00Congrats, Amanda Stephan! You have won Dina's ...Congrats, Amanda Stephan! You have won Dina's awesome book, Dance of the Dandelion!<br /><br />Thank you all for visiting and encouraging Dina's heart and mine as well!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5476104917047035082011-10-20T15:14:24.522-04:002011-10-20T15:14:24.522-04:00Christina, I love Dandelions, too, especially when...Christina, I love Dandelions, too, especially when my little grandsons pick them and say, "Here's a flower I picked for you, Nanny!" My heart turns to mush. However, I don't eat them...no thank you, Dina. lolDiana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-48231479978960143382011-10-20T15:08:30.700-04:002011-10-20T15:08:30.700-04:00I had fun playing with the name Dandelion in this ...I had fun playing with the name Dandelion in this book and the different things it could represent. Did you know you can eat dandelions? You can also turn them into wine.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-36125852948246593612011-10-20T15:01:47.978-04:002011-10-20T15:01:47.978-04:00I have read some wonderful reviews of this book an...I have read some wonderful reviews of this book and would love to read it! I also love Dandelions! They are a sign of spring to me!<br />Christina <br />charliebear(at)rogers(dot)comcharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587796575391241418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-87819600397988099212011-10-19T19:37:26.772-04:002011-10-19T19:37:26.772-04:00Thanks, Carrie. That encouragement means a lot to ...Thanks, Carrie. That encouragement means a lot to me.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-64130222972489795662011-10-19T19:36:01.600-04:002011-10-19T19:36:01.600-04:00Dina, I am so glad to see how God is blessing you ...Dina, I am so glad to see how God is blessing you in your calling. And how you are obedient when He urges you to take action. You are a walking witness to the glory of God.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-46479347782942285142011-10-19T19:31:08.131-04:002011-10-19T19:31:08.131-04:00Very true!Very true!Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-3352371380091981662011-10-19T18:35:37.934-04:002011-10-19T18:35:37.934-04:00I think it's interesting what Dina brought up ...I think it's interesting what Dina brought up about having different perspectives on this book. I think 10 people could read this book and have 10 different perspectives depending on where each person is in her life, and also her life experiences. But all would have to agree that submission to God's plan for our lives is the key to contentment and fulfillment.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73710069342249482522011-10-19T17:00:12.494-04:002011-10-19T17:00:12.494-04:00You know, I have to confess that I learned a lot t...You know, I have to confess that I learned a lot through Dandelion's experience. And I feel like I'm still learning from her. Hearing Diana's wise perspective on this book helped me to see it from a slightly different perspective than I had before, but she's exactly right.<br /><br />I would have said that she had to learn to submit herself to God's plan for her life, but that also involved learning to be content with the normal sort of life she had tried to run away from.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59755439942818117072011-10-19T16:45:55.632-04:002011-10-19T16:45:55.632-04:00It's always a pleasure to be here, Diana :) I&...It's always a pleasure to be here, Diana :) I've always taught my kids that the greener grass on the other side is really fake... <br />Anyway ~ I've always wondered why people can't see that the only thing they're doing is changing the name of their problems and compounding things and making everything worse!The Crazy Cat Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330047821602341728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-2550656113284417462011-10-19T16:36:44.989-04:002011-10-19T16:36:44.989-04:00Amanda, a million congrats on your new book, Lonel...Amanda, a million congrats on your new book, Lonely Hearts! How exciting! You will love Dina's book! So many women get caught in a trap and just keep spinning in that wheel like a hamster in a cage, going nowhere. Sooo sad, but they can't break free, of themselves. Dina's book holds such an important message! Thanks for coming over, Amanda!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-71234011641657109362011-10-19T16:26:14.213-04:002011-10-19T16:26:14.213-04:00This book sounds absolutely FABULOUS! Wow. Oh how ...This book sounds absolutely FABULOUS! Wow. Oh how often I've wanted to reach out and slap, (not really) someone that just couldn't be content. Then I had a new birthday...jk. But seriously speaking, this is a very important message women need to hear in today's world. Thank you for writing the story, Dina! I'm looking forward to reading it!<br />amanda38401 at gmail dot comThe Crazy Cat Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330047821602341728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-42825730109929626252011-10-19T10:25:56.004-04:002011-10-19T10:25:56.004-04:00Thanks, Sheryl, and thanks, Diana, for the lovely ...Thanks, Sheryl, and thanks, Diana, for the lovely compliment. Although, after earning a Masters in writing in 1994 and now writing seriously for five years, I don't feel so "new." LOL.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-61122889979229789842011-10-19T10:17:26.627-04:002011-10-19T10:17:26.627-04:00Thank you, Sheryl, and welcome to OTT! Dina is suc...Thank you, Sheryl, and welcome to OTT! Dina is such a fine writer it's hard to believe she is a "new" author. I am anxious to see what's next for her in the way of books. Count yourself officially entered, Sheryl!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-81293938793805325032011-10-19T09:44:18.802-04:002011-10-19T09:44:18.802-04:00This is a new author for me. The book sounds good...This is a new author for me. The book sounds good and your review has definitely caught my attention. <br />Please enter me in the drawing.<br />RedeemedReaders@bellsouth.netSheryl Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02279032777808650844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68991874862017331092011-10-19T08:25:22.381-04:002011-10-19T08:25:22.381-04:00Helen, thank you for your lovely compliment; music...Helen, thank you for your lovely compliment; music to a reviewer's ears for sure. I hope you make it a point to read Dina's book, it's an experience you won't soon forget, if ever, for we all know Dandelions out there or may have been her ourselves at one time.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-1830634902771780312011-10-19T08:14:11.587-04:002011-10-19T08:14:11.587-04:00Hi Helen. Glad you enjoyed the Seekerville post. I...Hi Helen. Glad you enjoyed the Seekerville post. I was excited to write about a subject dear to my heart.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-35710327982227303842011-10-19T05:12:13.772-04:002011-10-19T05:12:13.772-04:00Diana, thanks for a great review! I've heard t...Diana, thanks for a great review! I've heard this book spoken of on blogs several times, but your review is the clearest and most helpful I've read. Now I am REALLY intrigued to read it :)<br /><br />Dina - great to see you again, you did throw a comment my way over at Seekerville a few weeks ago on your very inspiring guest post there.<br /><br />helenblogspot[at]gmail[dot]comHelen Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535593906695027046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-10111954741069768172011-10-18T22:19:24.848-04:002011-10-18T22:19:24.848-04:00Aww, come on Roseanna, what could one more time hu...Aww, come on Roseanna, what could one more time hurt? I'm sure I've read it at least 100 :)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-25733478851921894112011-10-18T22:18:38.205-04:002011-10-18T22:18:38.205-04:00Hi Everyone, thanks for stopping by and entering.Hi Everyone, thanks for stopping by and entering.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-51882778164603022672011-10-18T13:19:30.158-04:002011-10-18T13:19:30.158-04:00Roseanna, one of my favorite people (who I fussed ...Roseanna, one of my favorite people (who I fussed at and fussed at to hurry and send me JoP and still haven't had a chance to read it, but it's next!), it's so nice to "see" you, gf! My TBR stack is something else and I've been trying to fit in these authors with brand new releases. JoP is next...promise.<br /><br />I agree, WhiteFire is quite a team! Christine's and Dina's book are in my top 10 faves of the year, and I'm sure yours will be in there, too!<br />I can't wait to read their upcoming novels, but I guess I will have to! God bless you my "shine" girl!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-70262823597308597232011-10-18T08:01:43.525-04:002011-10-18T08:01:43.525-04:00It's been such an honor working with Dina on t...It's been such an honor working with Dina on this amazing book (and with Christine! What awesome authors WhiteFire has!!), and I just LOVE seeing how the Lord is using the book to touch the hearts and lives of His daughters. Such an honor to be part of it! (And obviously don't enter me, as I have already read it, oh, ten times. Okay, five. ;-)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-14044401947365567892011-10-18T05:18:33.562-04:002011-10-18T05:18:33.562-04:00Marian, thanks for reminding me of that, since I c...Marian, thanks for reminding me of that, since I can't even remember what I had for lunch yesterday.:) And I just threw your name in the proverbial hat, my dear friend!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-44215570280367703162011-10-18T05:14:54.892-04:002011-10-18T05:14:54.892-04:00Carmee, thank you for your kind comments. You will...Carmee, thank you for your kind comments. You will be entered in the giveaway!<br /><br /><br />Karen, it looks as though you couldn't sleep either this morning. I have been sleeping well the past few months, until 4:00 rolled around this morning. UGG. Here's to a win, friend!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.com