Finding Chika by Mitch Albom

He has written another book. He seems so prolific . Albom tells the true story of his few years with an orphan named Chika.
Chika was born three days before the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. When her mother dies, Chika is sent to the Have Faith Haiti Orphanage in Port-Au-Prince.  This happens to be where Albom and his wife  visit and support.  Have Faith Haiti Orphanage happens to be a Christian run orphanage.
When Chika becomes five she is suddenly diagnosed with a life-threatening disease
"There is no one in Haiti who can help her,". a doctor tells Mitch.
So Mitch takes Chika to the United States to get treatment. She soon becomes a part of the Albom family . It is discovered she needs intensive treatment which would keep  her in America.
Her story is told in the style of Albom. He tends to use a style that you either like or dislike. In order to tell the story he must use the technique of Chika's lingering spirit popping in and out to motivate him to remember  the facts and recount them.
It is a tear jerker of a true story.
It is recommended for those who want to know what Christians are doing to influence the world they live in.
It is a book that Dr. Phil featured on his show.
It is published by Harper Collins.  The cost is $24.99.

Becoming C.S. Lewis by Harry Lee Poe

This is a very good biography. It fills in the early years of the life of a figure highly revered. At least I see him as a person who has had an influence on the world.
Many have read Mere Christianity. It is still read today and may be for many years to come. But what was he like before he became a Christian? That part of his life, until now, was hidden from the public knowledge.
The period covered is 1898 to 1918, just when he entered the war. The author tells what Jacks' life was like as a child and young man. Jack was the name he went by His full name was Clive Staples Lewis.
The author explores how circumstances molded Lewis' early years and helped him to become what he became. Also how his reading formed his view of life.
For a person like me who enjoys true stories of great authors, this book is welcome.
it covers areas as the romances he had and the pressures of life. No one is without warts in his life. Poe , who lectures on  C.S. Lewis tends to be fair .
The writing is good and easy to read.
I recommend this book for everyone. Try to find it in your library.
It is published by Crossway. You can read about it on crossway.org. Retail price for this book is $22.99.