Book Review: Marvel's "All-New Wolverine Volume 1" by Tom Taylor

A Closer Look

You can find this book on the Marvel Comics website by clicking here!

Why Did I Pick Up This Book?

My husband has introduced me to the world of DC and Marvel's comic books; along with various superhero animated shows and movies, which gave me an idea of which characters I'd be interested in following. So reading this book partially came from my husband's recommendation.

The recommendation also came from a YouTube channel called "Comicstorian." This is a great place to go if you're wanting to figure out which comic books will interest you. Comicstorian does summaries of various DC, Marvel, and other comic books.

Review

Laura isn’t a clone of Logan.

Okay, well, she technically is… but she’s not alike him in every way. As she dons the Wolverine mask, she’s fully aware that some people find it a bit odd to have a female wolverine. But to her, it’s not about trying to be Logan.

“I’m not replacing him,” she tells Doctor Strange. And referencing her costume, she continues, “All I know is, while I’m wearing this, he isn’t gone.”

Flashbacks explore Laura and Logan’s relationship as daughter and father. I love that the authors are not interested in making her a Logan knock-off. Instead, the story flows naturally from the heart of a child hoping to carry on her father’s legacy.

The story explores the themes of family, revenge, and whether people who do horrible things should be killed or shown mercy. For the most part, this story encourages the latter: Laura points out that, if people gave her what she deserved, she’d be dead. The mercy that was shown to her by Logan is the mercy she aims to show to others, even when they clearly don’t deserve it.

Book Review: "In Awe of God" by Rita Peters

Book Review: "In Awe of God: memoirs of missionary life in Guatemala," by Rita Peters Langemann, 2015

You can find this book at www.inaweofGod.ca

I have a very personal interest in this book. My family and I have volunteered with Impact Ministries in Guatemala several times over the years. So when I learned that Rita Peters Langeman had compiled a book about her experiences in helping lead Impact Ministries, I looked it up and got a copy.

This book could be called a memoir, or a devotional. Each chapter features a short story from the author's life in Guatemala; a lesson learned from this experience; a prayer; and a Bible verse.

The book also features many photos. I wondered a bit about the price at first (I paid $35 Canadian), but decided that since the money was ultimately a donation to the ministry, it was worth that amount. Once I received the book, I realized $35 is a very fair price, considering the number of beautiful, full-colour photographs.

I found "In Awe of God" to be a sweet, simple read. I enjoyed the many stories, some of them familiar ones I've heard on my trips to Guatemala, others new. I think it reads best as a devotional, though it certainly gives information about Impact Ministries and their work in Guatemala.

If you're familiar with Impact Ministries and have fond memories of time spent with them in the 'city' of Tactic, I'd encourage you to purchase this book. Or if you're interested in a devotional written by a missionary, consider this one.