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The Unbreakable Boy Movie Review & Giveaways

February 20, 2025 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy 30 Comments

I recently watched The Unbreakable Boy. I thoroughly enjoyed. It’s such an awesome movie!

Unbreakable

The Unbreakable Boy

Synopsis:

From Kingdom Story Company, the team behind Jesus Revolution and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Lionsgate, the studio behind Wonder, comes The Unbreakable Boy.


When his parents, Scott (Zachary Levi) and Teresa (Meghann Fahy), learn that Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become “unbreakable,” finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times — an extraordinary true story about a father and son learning together that every day can be the best day of your life!

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The Unbreakable Boy Movie Review

A father, mother, and brother who do everything they can to make sure Austin’s life is amazing. That’s the gist of this movie. But there is more to it than that.

An accidental pregnancy, a genetic disease, alcoholism, faith, and autism all play a part is this story. And this movie is based on a true story!

I loved The Unbreakable Boy! All of the actors in this movie did an excellent job. It held my interest the whole time.

The strength of the parents is shown over and over again. A younger brother that stands up to bullies for his brother. An imaginary friend plays a big part in this movie. And you will be surprised by whose imaginary friend it is!

There are happy parts to this movie, and sad parts, as well. I was moved to tears a couple of times. In both parts, happy, and sad. The drinking of alcohol is seen in a few scenes. However, it is not shown as glamorous, and consequences are shown as well.

The Unbreakable Boy is rated PG for some violence, language, alcohol abuse, and strong thematic material.

The Unbreakable Boy is an awesome, inspiring movie. A story of family bonds, faith, and redemption. Sometimes, as parents, we don’t have the strength to do hard things for ourselves. But we can, and do, find the strength to do hard things for our kids. That’s exactly what the father in this movie did.

When you see The Unbreakable Boy, be sure to stay for the credits to see the family this movie is based on.

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The New CSB Jesus Daily Bible Review

January 24, 2025 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy 1 Comment

If you have always wanted to read through the Bible, this new CSB Jesus Daily Bible is for you!

Already read through the Bible, maybe several times, like me? This Bible is for you, too! Keep reading to see why!

Jesus Daily Bible Review

With the Bible in a year plan that I have used in the past, I had to check off on the list every day. And keep track of where I was every day. With the Jesus Daily Bible, the days are marked right on the pages of the Bible! This makes it so easy! And with the attached ribbon bookmark no need to search for your place every day.

The new CSB Jesus Daily Bible includes a 52-week, Christ-focused, guided reading plan that you can join at any point during the year. I love that! You can start when you want to start. Some reading plans have readings 7 days a week. Which is great. However, when you are reading through the Bible in a year, each days reading can take approximately 45 minutes in my experience. This Bible has planned readings for 5 days a week. So if you have to skip a day, or are not able to read a whole days reading each day, you have built in makeup days. And let’s face it. Our lives are so busy now, we need those days to catch up.

Each week starts with an overview of what is being read that week. These are a single page describing the reading and a list of each days reading. As well as a bullet point list of where to find Christ in that weeks reading. This Bible will help keep Jesus at the center of each day.

Each chapter also has an overview. These overviews are a single column on the first page of the chapter. There are also helpful articles and infographics throughout.

Read through this Bible in one year and see how every page of God’s Word points to the bigger story of Jesus.

Order your copy of the CSB Jesus Daily Bible today! Learn more at CSBJesusDailyBible.com

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Americans With No Address Review

January 21, 2025 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy 9 Comments

This new documentary, Americans With No Address, investigates the homeless crisis in America and captures the untold stories of those experiencing homelessness while at the same time trying to find answers to the problem.

Americans With No Address

“This Documentary came about first to ensure the accuracy of the “No Address” feature film. Our production team toured the country for several weeks, visiting and filming interviews in 20 major cities across 18 states facing various rates of homelessness and interviewed over 175 people. Those interviews inspired the documentary “Americans With No Address,” which captures the essence of what is causing the homeless crisis and portrays what solutions have been implemented and proven to show positive changes.”

“In the making of this documentary, the team witnessed firsthand the unbreakable spirit that thrives in the face of adversity. It deepened our understanding of homelessness and its complexities.”

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“The Americans With No Address team is on a mission to raise awareness and offer solutions to homelessness in America. Through a comprehensive five-production approach, including the documentary “Americans With No Address” and the feature film “No Address,” which will be coming to theaters nationwide on February 28th, we aim to break the cycle of homelessness. These two films are part of a broader effort to build empathy and compassion for those experiencing homelessness. In addition to these powerful films, we have the novelization of the award-winning screenplay, a soundtrack, and an interactive study guide that guides people who want to be part of the solution in their own community.”

Americans With No Address Review

Americans With No Address shows real Americans that are homeless, and tells their story. In showing their stories, we see some of the problems that governments make in dealing with the homelessness crisis.

For example, I was shocked to see what is happening in San Francisco. The city is paying for “safe” places for people to do drugs. A fenced in area where the homeless can go and be furnished needles, foil, & straws for use with illegal drugs. Supervised consumption sites. Right there behind a temporary fence, on the city streets.

Currently it is easy to get high, and hard to get treatment.

It should be hard to get high, and easy to get treatment.

Robert G. Marbut, Jr.

The homelessness problem in this country is heartbreaking. This year more than one third of Americans will have a family member or friend experience homelessness. I have family members, and others that I know, that have experienced homelessness. Truly heartbreaking. Due to circumstances, ours and theirs, we may not be able to help meet their needs. I find it surprising that the largest growing segment of homelessness is those over 50.

We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. the poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty.

Mother Teresa

I love that this documentary shows several non-profits and organizations across the country that are providing resources and services to those experiencing homelessness with proven successful outcomes. Helping them get their paperwork again, i.e. birth certificates and drivers licenses, physical & mental health care, help getting a job, etc. This is what we need more of.

How Can You Help?

Firstly, watch this documentary. I highly recommend it! Then connect with one of the these organizations in your area. Most importantly, since the homeless often feel invisible, one interaction can can make a world if difference. Also, we need to make sure we are seeing the human side of the homeless.

Watch Americans With No Address today – now streaming on Prime Video!

For more information about Americans With No Address, visit the website.

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Between Borders Movie Review

January 16, 2025 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy 12 Comments

Between Borders – In a crumbling Soviet Union, the Petrosyan family finds themselves as outcasts—wherever they go. Their Armenian heritage marks them for discrimination, first in their home country of Azerbaijan and then in Russia. After finding their eternal hope through a church planted by American missionaries, the hostility of everyday life pushes them to seek refuge in the United States. In the shadow of exile, hope became their home. Based on a riveting true story of faith and hope set amidst great oppression, 

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The story is told in flashbacks during the court case to determine if the family can stay in the United States. It kept my attention during the whole movie. I think the flashback scenes were woven into the court room scenes very smoothly. The Petrosyan family’s story is fascinating, heartbreaking, and full of hope.

Between Borders is a drama. So the movie is very dramatic in look, and feel. There are, however, some lovely moments between the family, amongst the heartbreaking moments.

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Between Borders Movie Review

The Petrosyan family’s story is fascinating, heartbreaking, and full of hope. The family had to leave their home and country with nothing. The girls couldn’t even take their favorite stuff animals. They left behind family, friends, home, belongings, and money. To become refugees in Russia. Where they were constantly bullied, the parents as well as the girls.

There was one scene with the mother that made me mad, and want to cry all at the same time.

Being from a Communist country, the Petroysyan’s didn’t have a faith in God. When his in-laws introduced his wife and daughters to church, and they all found comfort and solace there, Ivan was reluctant to attend. He did finally go, and became friends with the pastor, who helped him immensely. With his faith, and with his day to day life.

This film stars Patrick Sabongui, Elizabeth Tabish from The Chosen & Elizabeth Mitchell from Lost & The Santa Clause movies. I think they did a great job of portraying their characters. Especially Elizabeth Mitchell. Her character fought against the family being allowed to stay in the United States, so is very stern, and forceful in her questioning in court. However, her little smile after the verdict showed how she really felt.

Watch The Heart of Between Borders!

Watch The Heart of Between Borders to see and hear from the Petrosyan family.

Between Borders is a heartbreaking, and heartwarming, movie that I highly recommend.

For more information about Between Borders, visit the website.

Buy tickets today to see Between Borders in theaters only January 26-28!

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VOOKS Storybooks Brought to Life Review & Giveaway

April 28, 2021 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy 4 Comments

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I was recently able to check out VOOKS, storybooks brought to life to review. VOOKS is a really cool streaming library of kid-safe animated storybooks. Be sure to check out the giveaway below!

VOOKS is trusted by teachers, and loved by kids around the world. It encourages independent learning, and a love of reading.

VOOKS Storybooks brought to life

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Once you get a subscription to VOOKS, you can make profiles for your kids. This is easy, and only takes a few seconds. You put in their name – first or a chosen screen name, age, and their preferred language. You can pick from several options for a profile picture. All the options are similar in style to those you can see in the picture below. I actually like that they don’t give you the option of uploading the child’s picture.

Switching between profiles is very quick as well. The kids can do that themselves.

Once you are signed in to VOOKS, you will see a large selection of books, in different categories to choose from. The pic below is how it looks on the computer screen.

Below is a picture from my phone. When you click on a title, you can see how long the book is, what category it is in, and the age group it is best for. You can click the heart to save it for later in favorites.

Not only can they save the books that they want to read, this is useful for you to “assign” books for your child to read.

VOOKS even has lesson plans, offering discussion topics and engaging activities. They are fun, free, and printable. So whether you are a teacher, homeschool teacher, or parent looking to supplement your child’s learning, you will find them very useful. You can see some of the categories in the picture below.

If the child has to stop reading before they finish it, the next time they sign in it will tell them how much time they have remaining in the book. Then they can click on the resume button when they are ready to finish the book.

The words are displayed on the screen, with the words highlighted as the story is being read. This helps kids that are learning how to read, and also helps their vocabulary and spelling.

I have thoroughly enjoyed using VOOKS. The children in your life will enjoy it, too! It’s 100% kid-friendly and parent-approved!

Try Vooks free for 30 days! Go to VOOKS to sign up!

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Christmas Under the Stars Featuring Lauren Daigle Review & Giveaway

December 2, 2020 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy 7 Comments

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I was able to preview the new Christmas Under the Stars special featuring Lauren Daigle recently. I loved it!

Ok, I love Christmas music. And I love several of Lauren Daigle songs. So I was really looking forward to watching this special.

It did not disappoint!

Christmas Under the Stars featuring Lauren Daigle Review & Giveaway

Lauren Daigle is a two-time GRAMMY-Award winner and multi-platinum-selling artist. Her first full-length Christmas television special, “Christmas Under The Stars with Lauren Daigle,” airs Sunday, December 6 at 9 p.m. EST on BYUtv.

**Edited to add – If you missed this when it aired, you can still watch it on BYUtv!

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Lauren sings several of the Christmas songs that everyone knows and loves. She did an amazing job singing them all. My favorite was her rendition of The Little Drummer Boy.

Interspersed among the Christmas songs, Lauren shares with us. She tells us why these are her favorite songs, little stories about her Christmas memories, and just little tid bits about her life. I enjoyed listening to her stories and getting to know her a little bit.

In addition to the Christmas songs, Lauren sings a couple of her songs. I Will Rescue You, and You Say. I love those songs, so I’m glad she included them in this special.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching, and singing along, with Christmas Under the Stars. I wouldn’t have minded in the least if it was longer!

Christmas Under The Stars with Lauren Daigle on Sunday, December 6 at 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT on BYUtv. You can also stream the program for free on the BYUtv app anytime after the premiere.

Lauren Daigle’s new CD Behold: A Christmas Collection is available here.

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