Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Maybe you're an introvert that is pretending to be an extrovert. It could be that you're an extrovert that is good at self-monitoring. Possibly,…
This book gives me hope that we can raise a new generation of readers! Donalyn Miller is amazing. The great part about her philosophy is that it can easily be adopted--it's not a pie-in-the-…
Based upon the title, readers might expect Feeding Eden to be focused upon recipes and cooking strategies for allergic children. However, the vast majority of the book is focused more upon the strugg…
Blitz Kids is a fantastic recounting about a rag-tag college basketball team from Utah who against all odds, end up playing in the NCAA Championships at Madison Square Garden in 1944 during WWII.…
For years I have been thinking that I should write down some of the wisdom I have gained after years of trial and error motherhood. Afterall, I wouldn't want my posterity to learn everything the…
Haven Kimmel comes as close to being a real-life Scout Finch as anyone I can imagine. She was a precocious, strong-willed child, and as an adult she has a wonderful sense of humor and the ability to w…
I Am a Mother reads a little like a memoir from famous television news personality Jane Clayson Johnson, but it is so much more. It is a reminder to all mothers everywhere to recognize the …
The first time I opened this book I was disappointed. For some reason, I had thought it would contain quotations from Jane Austen's novels followed by quotes from famous literary figures comment…
Written by the same author who wrote The Boy Who Dared, this is a non-fiction account of the youth who were involved in the Hitler Youth organizations. This book has won seven awards, including t…
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an Amerian Slave gives an up-close and personal look at the world of slavery. Famous orator Frederick Douglass not only details the horrible abuse and…
The title of this book seems contrary to the current trends of today. The honesty in this work is a refreshing change from the typical exercise and fitness offerings. The authors debu…
An inspirational true story about an exceptional person. This famous account has been written more than once, and many people are familiar with the Berlin Candy Bomber, but this biography is a little …
