Love Someone Today : Encouragement and Inspiration for the Times of Our Lives

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Summary: Best ... purchase I've ever made.
Review: Although I don't care for sappy love songs, my mom is a huge fan of soft rock/easy listening. And every weeknight, my mom listens to this DJ. So, for Mother's Day, I bought her the book with no intention whatsoever of actually reading it... Wrong! It's the kind of book you can open up anywhere and begin reading- it's not a story or some autobiography, but rather a collection of essays and stories, both from Delilah and her listeners. Wow... an author who doesn't have to write every word to create a masterpiece! It's like a bunch of great chick flicks all in one little powerful book. As a 25-year-old lover of dance music, road trips, concerts, and boys, I had no idea that this type of book would end up meaning so much to me. needless to say, mom did get the book but I had to buy another copy for myself. You'll laugh, cry, and reflect on what relationships truly mean to you.

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Summary: Amazing and inspiring
Review: Delilah is such a wonderful, warm woman, and these stories and reflections take us inside her life and her heart. Her honesty and her spirit make this book a must-have for anyone in need of some encouragement - she singlehandedly renewed my faith in the power of love. Whether you're heard her on the radio or not, this book is for you!

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Summary: Read it front to back!
Review: Delilah, the way your book is put together is incredible, and so much like you, you not only told your stories, but included stories from those around you whom you love, as well as those from your listeners. The book is an incredible journey of faith, love, commitment, all those things you talk about on the radio! For me personally your book helps me to see who I was, where I am and who I want to become. You truly have a heart that is so big and generous. Beside making me want to come live with you, plant gardens and sing out of tune and laugh with you, play at the ratty shops with your sensitive and wonderful children, I would love to hang out with your sister Janey and maybe even snippy Peter too! You have touched my heart with the simpleness of incredible dreams come true, and of really taking chances and living life again and again. Thank you Delilah for sharing your life, your words of encouragement, and especially for sharing your love, and your message to Love Someone Today.

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Summary: Very Inspirational and Warming
Review: I absolutely loved this book! It is one of the most inspirational books I've ever read. I definitely recommend it to anyone, especially if they're going through a hard time, and even if they're not. I admire Delilah. I, too, am a mother and that is about the most important part of my life right now, so I can relate to her. It was nice to read a book about someone who values their motherhood as much as I do. But there's other things about the book other than that, so anyone can read it. And I love God, so I love the spiritual aspect of it. When is the next book coming out, Delilah? We're anxiously anticipating!

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Summary: It made me laugh and cry!
Review: I just finished Love Someone Today, and I have to say that it was a wonderful book. Delilah and her listeners made me laugh, they made me cry, and they made me reflect on the gifts I have in my life and the awesome people that I know and love. I recommend Love Someone Today to everyone. It was great!

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Summary: A Wonderful Book! A Must Read!!!
Review: I've only been a fan of Delilah's show for about a month now -- I discovered it last month -- but I'm already a big fan of it.
Her book, which I picked up and read simply out of curiosity -- is equally wonderful. It contains a delightful mix of warmth, humor, sadness and inspiration, and it's all just plain good reading. It's like a box of chocolates that you don't want to eat up all at once, but to linger over and enjoy.

This book isn't simply an autobiography about Delilah's life, but rather, it contains sketches of it along with stories from some of her friends and readers. You'll probably enjoy this book even if you've never heard her speak on the radio -- and you'll love it if you have. She shows just as much warmth and love in her writing as she does on her radio show. I recommend this book for anybody who loves good inspirational reading!

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Summary: Love this book, love someone, today
Review: One day, several years ago, I was driving back to Milwaukee from Mauston. There are areas where radio reception is "take what you can get." At one point, I pulled in a station that featured a syndicated show called Delilah. With a perky voice, a laugh, and a few giggles, this lady takes calls from listeners who ask for a special song for a special somebody. It was quite uplifting.

Recently, in driving to and from Indianapolis with my wife we again pulled in a station playing Delilah. My wife has become hooked on it and has found a station in Milwaukee (Light 97.3) that plays Delilah every evening.

One day, while in the local bookstore that also sells used books, I came across this volume. I thought my wife would like it so I paid the few dollars they were asking for it and surprised her with this gift. She has enjoyed it.

Eventually I decided to read it. And it is a very interesting book.

The layout of chapters follows Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (if you don't know this particular passage, think The Byrds and their classic "Turn, Turn, Turn." Delilah was also kind enough to include the passage at the front of her book). She divides the chapters up for each "time," beginning with "A Time to be Born." The book is subtitled "Encouragement and Inspiration for the Times of Our Lives."

But the book isn't autobiographical as it is an extension of her show. You won't get a chronology of her life her. In "A Time to be Born" she talks about her "Kissy Baby" she had as a child and her prayer that the doll become real. She then seques into giving birth to her own children and the different reactions she had to each conception and birth (my contention in being pro-life is that a woman who has had more than one child has different memories of each pregnancy and each child was different in the womb. If the "fetus" were just an extension of the mother's body, I don't believe these differences would exist).

She follows that with "A Time to Die," just as Ecclesiastes does. It might seem strange in its order, but this book pulls it off wonderfully. The mourning of the loss of life stands in stark contrast to the giving of birth.

Not every "time" in Ecclesiastes is used. Delilah does not include "A time to kill, and a time to heal," even though this could be personal growth. "A time for war and a time of peace" might not be politically correct, but is very relevant today. There are others not used-maybe Delilah will bless us with a follow-up volume?

Not to say that she can't. Delilah has used listener stories in her book as a connection between her, her audience, and her readers. She also concludes each chapter with an original poem to display her skills as a poetess. And in the last few months in this year 2003 many military families have called Delilah's show and shared their stories and hopes and fears. So, Delilah, can we see a completion of Ecclesiastes sometime soon?

I would recommend this book for Mothers' Day or as a gift for someone special. My wife has read it several times now.

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Summary: Touching!
Review: This book is amazing! If found myself laughing one minute and crying the next. It really touches parts of our hearts that we don't like to reveal to others. Delilah is so inspirational in the way she talks about life and death, and everything in between. She addresses our innermost fears without doing so in a threatening way. The book is a simple read, you won't regret. She writes as though she is a friend, and includes inspirational stories from her listeners as well. I highly recommend this book.