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This is a difficult decision, choosing which new book to read, every month! There are so many good books to choose from!
I considered how long of a book we want to read and how much is a good amount to spend each month. I am so impressed with the timeless lessons and stories in these well-bound books, that to me it is an investment, though it is an investment! We then made a list of a few, which you can read and add to on New Book Coming: Suggested List. After that, I had the children pick from the names of the characters, and Helen won. :)

The new book we will be reading is:

Helen's Temper - Lamplighter
Helen and Betty could not be more different in their perspectives of the destitute people that live around them. When Helen, the old sister, hears the story of the Good Samaritan she is rewarded for her classroom achievements, while the other sister chooses to live the example of the Good Samaritan. As Helen lives for herself and is constantly worried about the opinions of others, Betty searches for ways to be a blessing to others. When faced with the realities of living the life of the Good Samaritan, Helen reveals the treachery of her own heart as she mercilessly withholds good from a dirty street urchin. This is a story that reaches the heart, especially when you read how Helen responds to unexpected mercy and forgiveness she did not deserve.
Author: Mrs. George Gladstone
Written in: 1872
Pages: 168

I will post and let you know what we are reading and when the first discussion will be after I check out the chapters and how they break. I am shooting for March 12th. I didn't know if we could all get our books and read and be ready by the 5th!

Please sign the Linky below if you plan to join us and read with us. Discussion is optional... though we would greatly love to hear your thoughts on what we are reading!

Blessings~
Jacque
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Posted by andijeane

Would it be okay for me to use a public domain version of the book?

~Andrea

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Posted by quietcajun

I know I have not commented on the rest of The Inheritance yet, but I would still like to read along. I will try to get that done soon! :) Housework just never seems to let up long enough to allow writing time! LOL!

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Posted by quietcajun

Once again, the author uses the imagery of flowers to make a stunning point! I, too, am a forgetful person sometimes. Forgetfulness can be a sin if it stems from being to self-absorbed. When I was younger, this was often the case. Now, it is usually from being overly busy (which may have some sin roots too, but in a different way). Anyway, a trick my mom taught me when I was young was to wear a ring with a stone or some time of embellishment and to turn it upside-down when I must remember something. When it becomes uncomfortable and I start to right it I immediately am reminded of something important. Obviously, this device works in some situations and not in others! It is best for the absent-minded and not as effective in incidents of laziness.

Once again, as in the story of Clara, we see a friend who is truthful, but thinks of a wise and power way to capture the attention in seeking to right a serious fault in her friend. Sophia means “wisdom”. She was true to her name. Sophia could have given many a valid excuse for giving full vent to her disappointment with Minna. I do not know if that would have produced lasting change though.

Minna is a well-meaning and generous girl and certainly does not intend to be hurtful but her actions are described as being injurious to those around her. “I didn’t mean to….”is not good enough of an explanation at times like these.

Lately, I have had cause to examine the issue of carelessness in my own life (ironically, following the criticism of the very same trait in my children) and this story deepened my resolve to slow down and make more time to be thorough and trust-worthy. I would do well to realize that having good intentions is not nearly as effective as living with care and diligence. I have been awakened to the possibility of my own inattentiveness bringing discomfort and harm to those I care about most and I would rather carry my own load than to burden someone with an extra trial.

I am thankful that Christ, our Savior, bore the burden of my folly and I would do well not to be so flippant and inconsistent. May each of us look carefully at the methods we use and not only at the intent behind them!

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Posted by Eyebright

I would love to join you guys this time! My Mom specifically ordered the book for me to do this. I am looking foward to it very much!

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Posted by hsbliteraryclub

That is fine if you use that version. We are pretty sure it will line up with our discussion.
We would, however, like to point you to this comment: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HSBLiteraryClub/286194/?#c521531
In it JessicaatLamplighter explains what the difference is between a public domain version and the Lamplighter version.
Thank you for joining with us! We are so excited!
Miss Amanda for the HSB Literary Club
http://superangelsblog.com

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Posted by Jeannie

I so greatly apologize for not being as active in the Inheritance discussions as I were to the Hedge Of Thorns, things have been a whirly wind, then by the time my book had got to me, it was well then place on the back burner of our home duties and then playing catch up with you guys was a bit suprisingly hard for me this time around. I did manage to finish the first book of the book.lol and still working my way through the end of the next.... But I do look forward to the next book, and I am going to go ahead an order it then use the public domain until it gets here, so I can stay on track....

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Posted by schomeschoolmommy

I agree with Quiet Cajun. Many times not keeping a promise is pure forgetfulness. Being too busy, too preoccupied, too distracted. And in being so, we forget things that are important to those that we love the most. If something is important to a loved one, then it is important to us. And we need to take steps to remember the promises that we have made.

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Posted by schomeschoolmommy

I ordered my book this morning. So I should be ready to participate. I enjoyed The Inheritance and am looking forward to this book also.

-Kimberly

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Posted by quietcajun

I would like to apologize for my typos in my last discussion (Forget-Me-Not).

"some time of embellishment" should be some TYPE of embellishment

and

"wise and power way" should be wise and powerful way

*sigh* sorry!

I did get the next book and am looking forward to reading it!

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