Books published by publisher Argus Communications

Life on the Other Side by Barrye Price is excellent on many different levels. It tells a great love story (really two great love stories). It tells of the tragedy, victory, relapse, small triumphs, and finally final heartbreak of cancer. It tells of the inner circle around one who suffers; the close circle of close friends, colleagues, and church leaders; and the outer circle of supportive but confused friends, troops, and church congregants. It is an importantly simple spiritual story of how, although tragic circumstances teach us about faith, all of us have so much more to learn. It is written extremely well in an engaging, sometimes appropriately humorous style, and then later a gripping style (that even makes an old Army guy tear up!). Finally, the lessons at the end are great. They are derived from the story, but would have been distracting if they were included in the text. When I finished the book, I was ready to get the lessons at the end. I am sure that there will be some people, especially those who have lost a spouse or are helping those who lost a spouse, who will turn first to the lessons. That is okay, too, because those readers can later read the story that the lessons are based upon.Life on the Other Side is a great read for everyone and a must read for those who are helping those suffering from the tragedy of cancer. Michael J. Meese, PhD (BG, U.S. Army, Retired)Chief Operating Officer, American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA)

The Sisters of the Last Straw and the Case of the Haunted Chapel is the first in a series of children’s books that convey the fun-filled story of a group of misfit nuns. These sisters and their madcap adventures teach the importance of tolerance and forgiveness. Each book focuses on the virtues of Gospel living and the frailties of human nature. While children delight in the humor and fast-paced exploits of this special group of nuns, they learn the need to be forgiving of the faults of others and to look for the good in all people. Children are enchanted and entertained with the humorous escapades of the characters while learning the importance of basic Christian values, growth, and love.

Family By Love is a children's book about open adoption. Join sweet and spunky Sophia on her journey to become a big sister to her newly-adopted brother. Through this family adventure, Sophia learns a bit about herself, a lot about God's love, and what really makes a family. This beautifully illustrated 40-page children's book was written to educate and encourage the child already in the family at the start of the adoption process. Told from the child's point of view, this book shares the ideas of domestic adoption, transracial adoption, birth mothers and birth families, preparing to adopt, waiting for placement, and the ongoing relationships of open adoption. Additional Family By Love titles are A Birth Mother's Wish and A Christmas Together. These (and much more) are available online. Buy all three titles together and save at familybylove.com.