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Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, David Rough was raised in West Virginia and has lived most of his adult life in Ohio. He earned his undergraduate degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College; two masters degrees from Asbury Seminary in Kentucky and Grace Seminary in Indiana; and his Ed.D. from Indiana Wesleyan University. David and Cathy are the parents of four and the grandparents of eleven.


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David Rough What a great question. At first thought, the idea of mystery in my life did not turn on many light bulbs. But with a little reflection, I began to con…moreWhat a great question. At first thought, the idea of mystery in my life did not turn on many light bulbs. But with a little reflection, I began to consider the adventures in my day-to-day experience. I am a warrior fighting spiritual battles every day. I am an explorer seeking new paths to walk. I am a private investigator probing evidence to discover truth. I am an orphan who found a new home filled with many brothers and sisters.

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At 20 years old, Brad found himself in a dark room with only a single light bulb dangling from the ceiling. His captors let him out each morning for the appearance of freedom but they were always watching, always close by, always making sure he knew they were there. For seven years, they had provided for his needs and even encouraged his wants, but they directed his mind toward their overall goals. He was well fed. He enjoyed the advantages of books and competition and relationships as long as those advantages agreed with the strategies of his captors. He was kidnapped living a lie in a world that thought he was free. Oddly, Brad found security and comfort in the darkened room and had come to accept his daily routine as good and the abuse of his captors as normal. And then he met Dan and Liz.... (less)
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I have not read a book by that title. Looking on Goodreads, there appear to be several works by that title. At least four authors have published a book under this identifier - Eben Alexander, Mary Curran Hackett, Jason Black, and Camilla Kendal. The one by Eben Alexander has a subtitle - A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife. Is this the one?
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Problem Solving - The Red Rocks

I enjoy doing puzzles and figuring out solutions to problems. One of my favorite responsibilities as a school administrator was brainstorming potential resolutions to educational issues. I loved student scheduling and trying to integrate all the student requests into a workable master schedule. At the same time, I was concerned with the lack of perseverance on the part of some students to solve pr Read more of this blog post »
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This thriller was fairly predictable of McFadden's style and plot development. I did like the conclusion, although the final twist was easy to see coming. I thought the protagonist was rather silly at times and the practicality of the plot could have ...more
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This book should have a target audience of the parents of children with OCD rather than the children themselves. The book was painful to read at times, as the author repeatedly emphasized the struggles and anxiety experienced by those with OCD. The c ...more
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Another good mystery in the true vein of the Under Suspicion series. You don't have to read the books in order, but I would recommend Book One before exploring others. The author does a nice job in keeping with the spirit of the series without demand ...more
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Book 3 is the National Parks Mystery. A good read
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I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis
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A good example of historical fiction for young readers. The Battle of Brooklyn is a little-known battle and an interesting one to choose for the series, but one I enjoyed. This is a book parents should read prior to their children. Because it deals w ...more
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I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis
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Quite an unusual emergency. Another good survival story by Lauren Tarshis.
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Quite an unusual emergency. Another good survival story by Lauren Tarshis.
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