I had read Johann Christoph Arnold's book Rich in Years a while back. I found his comments and concerns to be valid so when I had a chance to read another of his books I jumped at the opportunity. I was not displeased. Arnold's book Their Name is Today: Reclaiming Childhood in a Hostile World examines the childhood children are experiencing today. So much truth and wisdom are packed in this little book. Arnold explores child's unstructured play, parental influence or lack there of, technology addiction and materialism.For instance, he writes "Children model the behavior of adults, on whatever scale is available to them. Ours are growing up in a nation whose most important, influential men...solve problems by killing people." If your concerned for your children, grandchildren or any child than you will want to read this gem.
I received this book from Handlebar to review for free.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
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The latest in the Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club series, The Healing Quilt, written by Wanda E. Brunstetter, is a delightful return visit with Emma and Lamar Miller only this time they are vacationing in Sarasota, Florida. Emma is not content sitting or walking the beach everyday. So Lamar encourages her to start another quilting class even though Emma is not sure about getting students. But surprises abound in this new quilting class one of which is a visit from Jan Sweet, a former quilting class student. This quilting class does not fail to bring healing and love and hope to those in the class a wheelchair-bound teen, a terminally-ill artist, a pregnant mom to name a few.
It was fun to read about this group of quilters, their trials and tribulations, but it was also nice to be reacquainted with pass characters. I particularly liked the character Jan from Brunstetter's first book so it was nice to have him back in this third book. An easy and enjoyable read.
I received this book free from Handlebar to review.
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