An original and beautifully illustrated story, “The Gift of a Traveler” is a fascinating Christmas tale. Written in a way that older children can appreciate, it is the kind of story that can be enjoyed every year by all ages. The wonderful pictures by Robert Van Nutt are enough to capture the attention of any child … More “The Gift of a Traveler” by Wendy Matthews
I just love Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea.” It’s a great introduction to his writing, and not just because it’s a short book! The story is quite simple. For the most part it follows an old Cuban fisherman on one fishing trip, which turns out to be both victorious and tragic. There … More “The Old Man And The Sea” by Ernest Hemingway
“Reconciled by the Light” is the true story of a father whose teenage son committed suicide. Such an event often tears a family apart. Devastated, but not defeated, the author describes his journey to find a way to forgive his son and himself. This forgiveness comes through love, and leads to a greater peace than … More “Reconciled by the Light” by Ron Pappalardo
As soon as I saw this little book “Time for Tea” I knew it was for me. Yes, I’m a tea drinker, an avid one. I believe that tea makes the world a better place; it certainly does for me. As the quote from George Orwell says, tea makes you “feel wise, braver and more … More “Time for Tea” by Helen Exley
“Scarlet Feather” is one of Maeve Binchy’s many novels, and I can honestly say that it is every bit as enjoyable as her best books, and in some places even more so. Maeve Binchy wrote about people in her native Ireland, about their every day lives, hopes, dreams, and disappointments. Never dull, yet completely believable, … More “Scarlett Feather” by Maeve Binchy
Jennifer P. Tanabe 