Incredible You!
A wonderful book to inspire young and old alike to feel in their hearts that nothing is impossible for them. Love, Love, Love!
Book Musings: Incredible You
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Book Musings: For the Right to Learn – Malala Yousafzai’s Story
For the Right to Learn – Malala Yousafzai’s Story
We are so inspired by Malala Yousafzai!! At 17 years old she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. She almost lost her life for being outspoken about equal education in her home country of Pakistan.
“This award is not just for me. It is for those forgotten children who want education. It is for those frightened children who want peace. It is for those voiceless children who want change.”
Book Musings: Old Friend from Far Away
January 27 2019:
Old Friend from Far Away
I first read, “Writing Down the Bones” by Natalie Goldberg. I’d had it on my list to read more as I got so much out of this one.
Old Friend from Far Away was the second of her books I’ve read (on my 3rd now). I enjoy her writing style and the writing exercises included in the book. I’m slowly making my way through them.
This book encourages one to let loose with their own unique writing style along with teaching one how to remember and allowing forgotten memories to surface.
And, lastly it teaches one how to practice. As with anything we undertake, practicing is how we sharpen the pencil of our writing practice. I would love to attend one of her True Secret Writing Retreats. Sounds amazing! xoxo
Book Musings: Walking to School
January 20 2019:
Walking to School – A Story from Northern Ireland
A book inspired by happenings in Belfast, Northern Ireland’s major city, in the early to mid 2000’s. The conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland is centuries old.
A peace accord was agreed to in June of 2007. This is a fictional tale of what some children were experiencing during that time.
Book Musings: It’s a Snap! George Eastman’s First Photograph
January 5 2019:
It’s a Snap! George Eastman’s First Photograph
In the year 1877 George Eastman took up the new hobby of photography. This wasn’t an easy hobby. It cost a lot for the equipment and it was bulky. But …. he changed all that!!
Loved the fun and interesting style this was written!
Book Musings: Wanda Gag – The Girl Who Lived to Draw
December 22 2018:
Wanda Gag – The Girl Who Lived to Draw
Wonderful story of the author of “Millions of Cats”. Wanda Gag’s childhood was filled with German fairy tales, musical evenings, and hours spent in her father’s painting studio. As soon as she learned to draw, she couldn’t stop and dreamed of becoming an artist.
This book is an inspiration … an inspiration for anyone with a dream! We ALL LOVED it!!
Book Musings: The Art of Miss Chew
December 15 2018:
The Art of Miss Chew
I loved, loved, loved this book! Another by Patricia Polacco and this one is based on the true story of how Polacco became an artist. It’s the story of her first real art class taught by the amazing Miss Chew.
This is a heartwarming story of discovering she was an artist and the wonderful teacher who helped her discover it!
Loved, loved, loved … Did I say I loved this book? xoxo
Book Musings: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton – Poet
December 8 2018:
The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton – Poet
A wonderful story about a determined man in the early 1800’s who loved words and loved poetry the best. George Moses Horton was a slave who taught himself to read, sold poetry to college students, and published several books.
All of this at a time when African-American literacy was discouraged, devalued, and even outlawed in this country. Horton was a person with talents and hopes and dreams, and a desire to be free. GREAT book!
Book Musings: Across a Dark Wild Sea
December 1 2018:
Across a Dark and Wild Sea
Interesting book about Columcille who was born in a remote corner of Ireland in the year 521. He grew up to become a monk and a scribe. This was a thousand years before the invention of printing and books had to be copied by hand.
We really enjoy Don Brown’s books and illustrations. This one too!
Wisdom and Laughter and Mysteries – The Library
**THROWBACK POST**
December 12 2015:
Adventures, wisdom, laughter, mysteries. All in one place! Today was library day! Thomas found a gift and got to wrap it too.
