“To and fro, like a wild creature in its cage, paced that handsome woman, with bent head, locked hands, and restless steps.” We know Louisa May Alcott by her most popular books showing life in the late 1800’s that give us a safe, warm feeling. Most are stories of the March family: Jo’s Boys, … Continue reading Louisa May Alcott’s Pauline’s Passion and Punishment
Category: Book Responses
The Versatility of Louisa May Alcott: Behind a Mask
Little Women, Little Men, Jo’s Boys, Eight Cousins, Good Wives. We know Louisa May Alcott by her most popular books, stories of the March family, depicting life in the late 1800’s that give us a safe, warm feeling. In my Books Read binder, however, are some lesser-known tales by Alcott. One of these stories … Continue reading The Versatility of Louisa May Alcott: Behind a Mask
Book Review of This Day: A Collection of Simple Prayers
As I mentioned in my last post, I have a new treasure that I picked up recently at my favorite used bookstore, Better Books and Bibles. It was made from prayers used in the Daily Broadcast Service of the BBC radio program, compiled by an unnamed and un-credited person. There are no dates that I … Continue reading Book Review of This Day: A Collection of Simple Prayers
Book Review of Thorn in My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs
I have been perusing my binder full of book reviews, which I’ve been writing for the past 20 years or so. I think I started writing them because when I find a particularly inspiring, thought-provoking, well-written book, I can’t bear to lose the memories of the experience. I love to revisit books, especially novels, the … Continue reading Book Review of Thorn in My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs
Book review of The Bedside Book of the Art of Living
How could anyone resist this little book with such an intriguing and comforting title? This is one of those gems that I looked forward to reading each day, and it was responsible for much sleep deprivation, since I couldn’t stop reading the narratives until I found out what would happen at the end. This … Continue reading Book review of The Bedside Book of the Art of Living
Book Review of My Antonia by Willa Cather
I made notes on this book as I was reading it. (Caution: many spoilers.) I am only pages away from finishing this book which was published in 1918. It has been a dusty, dry read at times; maybe I’ve been very taken by the Nebraska fields. There have been tragedies and characters’ stories of tragedies. … Continue reading Book Review of My Antonia by Willa Cather
Book review of The Bible Animal Storybook by Mack Thomas
I have just read one of the best children’s books ever, that teaches the simple truths of the Bible. Here are 17 lyrical stories—from the point of view of the ANIMALS—with large, bright, happy artwork. Silliness and rhymes pop in and out of the humorous tales like little gophers. These tales can be enjoyed by … Continue reading Book review of The Bible Animal Storybook by Mack Thomas
Book review of What is a Book App and Could YOU Create One? by Karen Robertson
I have been receiving a newsletter from CBI, Children’s Book Insider, for quite a while, and what a dynamic organization! CBI offers many tips about writing for children, and often gives away some of their valuable resources, which is how I happened to receive this helpful eBook. With all of the changes in the publishing … Continue reading Book review of What is a Book App and Could YOU Create One? by Karen Robertson
Book review of The Rainbow Egg by Linda Hendricks, M.D.
This is a children’s book about an unconventional chicken named Hope who doesn’t live with other chickens, but with the animals in the forest. She lays an egg, but since she doesn’t have a nest she ends up trying to carry it around, and it is too heavy. Then she finds a chicken house where … Continue reading Book review of The Rainbow Egg by Linda Hendricks, M.D.
How Technology can Cause Hyperactivity – In the Absence of the Sacred
The book In the Absence of the Sacred: The Failure of Technology and the Survival of the Indian Nations, by Jerry Mander, is packed full of valuable information and insight that everyone in technological cultures can benefit from. Two main topics are discussed in depth: the downside of technology, and the issues and effects of … Continue reading How Technology can Cause Hyperactivity – In the Absence of the Sacred
Happily Writing 