The Golden Windows

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

Religious fables by the daughter of Julia Ward Howe and Samuel Gridley

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1903

About the author

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards (27 February, 1850 – 14 January, 1943) was an American writer. She often published as Laura E. Richards & wrote more than 90 books including biographies, poetry, and several for children.

Her father was Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, an abolitionist and the founder of the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind. She was named after his famous deaf-blind pupil Laura Bridgman. Her mother Julia Ward Howe wrote the words to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic".

Reviews

[K. Anna Kraft · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have arranged my takeaway thoughts into a haiku:

"Heaven's big secret:
It's humbler than expected,
Closer than you think."

[Abeey Morsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have learned that our house has windows of gold and diamond.

[Katja Labonté · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars & 4/10 hearts. I didn’t agree with everything in these stories, nor with all of them, but for the most part, I liked them. The allegories were well done (though again, I didn’t agree with everything), and the book has a quaint, old-fashioned feel to it. A good family read-aloud with some editing, depending on your convictions.

A Favourite Quote: “‘You have been a good boy, and have earned a holiday. Take this day for your own; but remember that God gave it, and try to learn some good thing.’”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “It was pleasant walking. His bare feet made marks in the white dust, and when he looked back, the footprints seemed to be following him, and making company for him. His shadow, too, kept beside him, and would dance or run with him as he pleased; so it was very cheerful.”

[Amilam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wish I could give it a 2.5. It's beautiful in points, but also meandering at points. Not a bad short story, but lacks depth.

[Torie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book while growing up in the 1960s. I read it over and over again, and the stories stayed with me. I still feel that the sweet lessons have moral value.

[Milagros · Rating 2 out of 5]

No me gustó tanto

[Astrid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awww. It’s easy to read and so cute. I loved it.

[Aryanna Tunstall · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story fable had a great message for children. Life is all about perspective, and how you see the world.