At the Bottom of New Lake by Sonya Larson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting ViewI liked Chauntao's view of the world over the teacher's. It gave an interesting perspective of how disaster broke down the barriers in many ways. It showed that poverty was something much greater than lacking posessions and that the … Continue reading My Book Review of At the Bottom of New Lake (Warmer collection)
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My Book Review of Embarrassing George
Embarrassing George by Kimber Fox Morgan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!I think this book is great for all ages. Even at 50 years old, I enjoyed it.What I liked was the realism. It was honest about the quirks the different people had and that even the protagonist had his … Continue reading My Book Review of Embarrassing George
My Book Review of Goodnight Moon
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown My rating: 4 of 5 stars Cute for young kidsThis is a cute book for young kids. There isn't much to the plot, but it is a great way to connect to your children while encourage their interest in books. There's plenty for them to hunt for in the … Continue reading My Book Review of Goodnight Moon
#DidYouKnow – Jeanette Rankin?
First Woman Elected To American Congress #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Jeanette Rankin was a remarkable woman who fought for woman's suffrage. Then, in 1916, when most women still didn't have the right to vote, Jeanette became one of two members of the U.S. House of Representatives for Montana. She served two terms (during … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – Jeanette Rankin?
Writers 2 Remember: Iris Murdoch
One of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945" Photo Source Iris Murdoch was a philosopher and writer who made an impact on how we looked at characters as well as issues with good and evil, sexual relationships, morality, and the power of the unconscious. She looked at writing in a way that dealt with the complexities and … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Iris Murdoch
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