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May. 11, 2007 - Audio Book Review -- The Cat of Bubastes

About the Book

The Cat of Bubastes by G.A. Henty is a traditional Henty tale as I have mentioned before; complete with the tragedy, trauma, slavery, protection of a girl, and ultimate triumph. However, this book uniquely portrays the Egyptian culture with amazing yet interesting attention to detail; while taking the reader on a path of geography up and down and all around the Nile. I found the educational opportunities in this book to be nearly limitless. Religion, mummificatioin, government, livelihood of peasants, life on the Nile in different areas, life in the cities, and the life of slaves are all detailed so vividly you can imagine yourself to be there.

About the Reader

We purchased this book from Audible; and more then once I wanted to stop listening just because of the reader (John Bolen). You can listen to a sample at Audible before you buy; and I should have. Nevertheless, the book itself is amazing; and you can purchase an unabridged version recorded by Jim Hodges which I think will be significantly better. You can listen to a sample of Jim Hodges work as well; buy downloading the first chapter of With Lee in Virginia also by Henty. Jim Weiss also has an abridged version for younger listeners; however I do not know how much of the rich detail of this one would be lost and it is not as graphic in its unabridged form as other Henty novels.

About Me

The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.