A Simple Christmas by Mike Huckabee

New York Times bestselling author Mike Huckabee releases a "remember when" book in time for the holidays.

A Simple Christmas takes you back to his childhood memories of the Beatles and putting on lip syncing concerts for the neighborhood to leaving the Governor's mansion of Arkansas.

There are 12 chapters that deal with one simple idea (i.e. Patience, Trials, etc...) and how his experiences of Christmas personify those ideas.

Not every story has a happy ending, but they all succeed in their purpose which is to help you understand Governor Huckabee's past and what shaped him into the person he is today.

Huckabee is clever. This book serves two purposes: 1) a book released in time for the holidays that makes an excellent gift. 2) helps Americans feel as if they've gotten to know the "real" Huckabee so they will be more inclined to vote for him come 2012.

In any case, A Simple Christmas is a nice read and look into someone's past and their own story.

Do The Right Thing by Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee is keeping his name and face in the public light following his bid for President. Writing New York Times Bestsellers, hosting a weekend television show, recording radio commentaries 3 times a day, and creating a PAC.

In his book, Do The Right Thing, Governor Huckabee shares his stories from the campaign trail along with his vision of American leadership.

This book spelled out his plan and vision with a clarity I have not read in most political books.

Opening the pages, you'll read about Huckabee's plan for health care, volunteerism, being a true conservative, and relying on self-government among other points.

You'll also read a not so subtle slam of Mitt Romney and his campaign.

You get the sense that Governor Romney didn't make many friends among the other Republican candidates.

I think the strongest point for Mike Huckabee was the fact that, even though people may not agree with his plans, they still admired him for playing straight and clean.

This book was provided for review by Penguin.