I read the prequel to this book, The Wednesday Wars, and really enjoyed it. This sequel did not disappoint. Mr. Schmidt has a fantastic ability to dea...moreI read the prequel to this book, The Wednesday Wars, and really enjoyed it. This sequel did not disappoint. Mr. Schmidt has a fantastic ability to deal with very real, difficult situations (abuse, bullying, the treatment of soldiers after returning from Vietnam) without being too heavy handed or depressing. In fact, this book shows how the kindness of a few adults in a young man's life can change him and his family forever. This is a great book that I plan on sharing with my kids when they are junior high age. (less)
My 8 year old daughter and I really enjoyed reading this books together. Saint Therese had such a simple, tender and deep spirituality that can connec...moreMy 8 year old daughter and I really enjoyed reading this books together. Saint Therese had such a simple, tender and deep spirituality that can connect with anyone, especially kids. Highly recommended. (less)
A fun, imaginative story. A good read aloud for young kids. I can see elements in it that are developed further in Tolkien's greater works. Farmer Gil...moreA fun, imaginative story. A good read aloud for young kids. I can see elements in it that are developed further in Tolkien's greater works. Farmer Giles is a man but he could easily have been a hobbit. (less)
What a good book. I'm so impressed with the author's ability to weave the lives of six saints into her own personal story. I found the story of her fa...moreWhat a good book. I'm so impressed with the author's ability to weave the lives of six saints into her own personal story. I found the story of her father's long struggle with Alzheimer's, her personal challenge of infertility, and her struggle to discover what it really means to be feminine gripping and was fascinated by how she one-by-one discovered amazing woman saints who were just the guide that she needed at that point in her life. I learned so much from this book and at the same time found it hard to put down, the mark of a very skilled writer in my opinion. I have no doubt that I will be soon diving into books to learn more about St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese, St. Edith Stein and all the rest. I can't recommend this book highly enough!(less)
I didn't actually read the entire book, maybe about 2/3. I read the sections about the books I've read, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and skip...moreI didn't actually read the entire book, maybe about 2/3. I read the sections about the books I've read, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and skipped the parts on his other works. It was a fascinating book though almost too academic for me. I enjoyed the philology and the information on the medieval works that influenced Tolkien as well as the in depth look into the nature of evil in Middle Earth. (less)
I've been reading this series with my 10 year old son. They are fairly average books that he enjoys but I find rather boring. Nothing is particularly...moreI've been reading this series with my 10 year old son. They are fairly average books that he enjoys but I find rather boring. Nothing is particularly bad about them but there's nothing particularly memorable either. (less)
My 8 year old daughter and I so enjoyed reading this book together. It tackles some pretty heavy themes, but in a way that is hopeful and inspiring in...moreMy 8 year old daughter and I so enjoyed reading this book together. It tackles some pretty heavy themes, but in a way that is hopeful and inspiring instead of depressing. As we read we had a number of wonderful discussions about kindness, greed, sacrifice and love. This was such a sweet book without being overly sentimental and I'm sure that it will be re-read in our household more than once. (less)
This was a great read! I really enjoy Kate Morton's writing style and I was hoping I wouldn't be disappointed in this, her newest book. It did not dis...moreThis was a great read! I really enjoy Kate Morton's writing style and I was hoping I wouldn't be disappointed in this, her newest book. It did not disappoint! The characters are interesting and complex, the setting of London during the blitz is fascinating and there are some great plot twists. (less)
Where has Elizabeth Goudge been all my life? I just love her writing, such depth and beauty. I always feel enriched after I finish one of her books. A...moreWhere has Elizabeth Goudge been all my life? I just love her writing, such depth and beauty. I always feel enriched after I finish one of her books. Actually, I probably would not have appreciated her when I was younger so I'm thankful that I finally discovered her in my 30s. (less)
I enjoyed this book from one of my favorite podcasters. Each chapter is topical and I found some topics more relevant to me than others, but overall i...moreI enjoyed this book from one of my favorite podcasters. Each chapter is topical and I found some topics more relevant to me than others, but overall it was well done. I especially appreciated the honesty about some of their personal struggles in the afterword. (less)
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