The Month of Love

February might be considered the month of love as we approach Valentine’s day. We see red and pink hearts , beautiful bouquets, and candy in heart shaped boxes. Hearts everywhere. Thinking about love and giving your heart to another person often starts at an...

The Cay by Theodore Taylor: Book Review

I have not cried over a book in a very long time, but this is a book that will take your emotions on a wonderful rollercoaster ride. The author, Theodore Taylor, laid out a story meant for middle grade boys, but will appeal to all ages, especially to adults as you...

Who Needs A Miracle?

Do you spend your days wishing for miracles? Are miracles rare in your life? Today, I would like to recommend a book, Miracles On Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen. This book was published in 1956 and received the Newberry Award in 1957. It is written for children,...

Little Pilgrim’s Progress: A Review

In my last post I mentioned that I had only read excerpts from John Bunyan’s book, The Pilgrim’s Progress. The reason is that it was so hard for me to understand, and although I tried reading it several times, I could never keep up with the allegorical...