Life Lessons from the National Parks

by Penny Musco

Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul alike. - John Muir, from The Yosemite, 1912 Whether you're a hiker, a museum explorer, or a reader who travels vicariously, Life Lessons will take you on a four-season tour of some of America's most glorious places within the National Park Service-and you'll meet God along the way. In Life Lessons from the National Parks, author Penny *Brings the NPS sites to life with her first-person experiences; *Shares Scripture and inspirational anecdotes that relate to the parks' stories; *Provides tips for planning your own visits and links to the sites that are referenced Endorsed by Michael J. Oard, co-author of the "True North National Park Series," and by Cecil Murphey, author or co-author of more than 130 books, including Gifted The Ben Carson Story and 90 Minutes in Heaven with Don Piper.

234 pages, Paperback

Published March 14, 2016

Reviews

[Patricia Lugo · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is so much that I love about this book. As a person who loves spending time in nature to be with God and all He’s created, I loved the connection Penny Musco makes between the parks and Scripture. I enjoyed reading the historical aspects of each park and plan on using this book as a reference in the future.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publishers. My comments
are an independent and honest review.
About this book:
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul alike.”—John Muir, The Yosemite, 1912
Whether you're a hiker, a history buff, or a reader who travels vicariously, Life Lessons from the National Parks takes you on a four-season tour through over forty of America's most glorious places in the National Park Service reflecting God, who superintends each one. The book chronicles remarkable lands, events, and people, which Penny Musco brings to life with first-hand experiences, inspirational anecdotes, and Scripture, as well as providing tips for your own visits.

[Chris Posti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes you read a book that ends up being different from what you expected – or so much more than you expected. "Life Lessons from the National Parks" is such a book.

I expected to see color photos of assorted national parks with a few lines of inspiration. Wrong!

This book is a fascinating mixture of wisdom, entertainment, history, and education. It’s a reference guide, a devotional, and a tour book all combined.

It’s a book you will want to put down after reading a few pages, not because you’re bored with it, but because you want to savor what you’ve just read, and allowing it to stick in your brain and fill your spirit.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publishers. My comments are an independent and honest review.

[Vickie Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like books that are educational, inspiring, and take you to places you haven't been, then "Life Lessons from the National Parks: Meeting God in America’s Most Glorious Places" is the book for you. This book takes you to our National Parks, gives you history and information you might not know about the parks, and inspires you to take a closer look at God's nature and what he created for you and me to enjoy. The author, Penny Musco, connects all this information together to give the reader an armchair adventure as well as a spiritual takeaway for themselves.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. This is an honest and independent review.

[Cheryl Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a person who loves spending time in the outdoors, hiking, longing to be with God and all He’s created then you should read "Life Lessons from the National Parks: Meeting God in America’s Most Glorious Places" which takes you to our National Parks, will inspire you to take a closer look at God's nature and what he created for all of us to love.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own

[Gusse Farkas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who appreciates the beauty and awe-inspiring grandeur of our natural world will enjoy this book and will learn about wonders they might have missed. Musco shares wisdom from the past as well as her own creatively-crafted observations. She has been inspired by our National Parks and generously shares her enthusiasm. The sequel is also a must for those who enjoy traveling with her.