Rating:  Summary: "Hope Rising" is a beautifuly written book. Review: "Hope Rising" is a beautifully written book. The prose is lyrical and emotionally compelling. Each chapter is a pearl that stands alone, yet the chapters build on each other to produce a inspiring book, giving the reader a complete picture of Chrystal Peakes. As I read the last page, I found myself longing to visit this magical place.
Rating:  Summary: Truly Captivating Review: An avid book reader and horse lover, I found myself unable to put this book down. Since it is written in very short chapters, this allows you to stop and ponder what was presented. Her writings were very thought provoking. I was touched by the deep compassion that Kim has for our youth (possibly our future leaders), as well as the horses. This book has something for everyone. You do not have to be a horse lover to come away feeling enriched.
After finishing the book, I purchased multiple copies and immediately presented them to friends and family, who in turn were unable to put them down, and were also deeply touched by the impact that Kim has had on so many lives.
This book was a motivator. It prompted self-introspection. Kim is a remarkable woman!
Rating:  Summary: Hope Rising - be careful! Review: Be careful? Yes, because this book can grab you and change your life...especially if you love horses and kids. After it was given to me by a friend, I passed it on to my daugher in law, who is an outstanding horsewoman. Like wildfire, everyone in our family read the book and now there's this plan brewing to start a ranch on the east coast to do what Kim does there in Oregon.
I loved the transparency with which she shares her (and her husband's) struggles. The way that her faith emboldens her to keep on doing her "little bit" to make a difference in a world of indifference, neglect and abuse motivates me to do the same.
This book was written in Kim's heart before it was written on paper. How many times do we get to look into someone's heart? Not often.
So be careful....when you look into hers, you might just get inspired to look into your own.
Rating:  Summary: What a powerful book! Review: Having recently re-entered the world of horses, I'm constantly on the lookout for quality books about all things horse-related. When I came across Hope Rising at a local Christian bookstore, I knew this was one book that I had to get. From the cover art to the comments on the back, to the brief selection I read through, the book grabbed my heart.Kim has a gift of being able to relate the stories of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in a powerful and beautiful way. Her heart for the Lord and for His children and creatures shows through in every story. She addresses the horrors of what she's seen and experienced in a way that's honest, but doesn't overdo it with graphic details. Her focus remains on the Hope she refers to in the book's title. She always comes back to the fact that God can make beauty from ashes, no matter how hopeless a situation seems. This book is one that anyone would benefit from reading, regardless of their feelings about horses. I know for me, it's already been life-changing. Kim and her husband's work at Crystal Peak is an inspiration for anyone who wants to impact the world for Christ, no matter what the arena in which they choose to do so.
Rating:  Summary: Wonderful book! Review: I was truly inspired and delighted by this book. I couldn't put it down, her stories of faith and courage took ahold of me! I laughed, I cried, but most of all I thanked God for leading me to this book and sharing in her experiences.
Great book!!!!
Rating:  Summary: Trials and Blessings Review: Only read if you don't mind feeling. Have tissues handy. If you don't use the tissues, you're numb. Go ride a horse and re-read.
Her stories, accomplishments and blessings are a living testimony of how great a relationship with Jesus can be. If you are moved by this book like I was you will want to support the ranch like I do so it can continue and grow in it's ministry.
Rating:  Summary: Amazing Stories of Hope Review: The stories in this book will touch any heart, and give you a hope that is real. This is a must read for anyone that loves children and horses. That should cover just about everyone. Make sure you have plenty of kleenex handy.
Rating:  Summary: Looking a positive uplifting read... Review: This book is a beautifully and tenderly written collection of true stories centered around a ranch for abused and neglected horses and children who visit there. Together children struggle to make sense of thier world and the horses struggle to survive and regain thier trust in thier human partners. The stories in this book prove that the inhabitants of this earth were intended to survive together as proof that animals and humans can help each other to heal. The stories in this book will lift you up and give your heart wings. It's an easy read and sweeps you along from page to page, chapter to chapter.
Rating:  Summary: One of thebest I've ever read! Review: This book is one that has touched on every emotion I've ever experienced! From sadness to anger to compassion to love! This woman has my utmost respect for what she does for the children and the horses! If people would recognize how these animals could help troubled children, there would be no more horse slaughter in the U.S. because unwanted horses would be adopted and put to uses like this all over the world! What a great way for two innocents to overcome what our society does to them! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
Rating:  Summary: The most touching stories I have ever read! Review: This book was given to me by a friend of mine that actually works at the ranch here in Central Oregon (Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch) and I have been recommending it highly to anyone that loves horses or kids or both. It is a compilation of short stories and since I have gotten to personally meet the horses it was great to know more of the history behind many of them and the kids thats lives are touched by them. I love horses and the wonderful people that make this ranch run so I recommend this book highly!!! Read the first story by clicking on "Search Inside This Book" and you can read the first story and you will want to read more I guarantee it!
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