Jul. 25, 2008
Show and Tell with Canadagirl and Liz Curtis Higgs
Can summer reading, you know the romance novel on the beach type book you love to put in the mix of all te homeschool how to books we read, bring a depth to your faith walk? I really love historical fiction and although my favorites tend to be Francine Rivers and Bodie Theon, I have just discovered Liz Curtis Higgs the fiction writer. I love her Bad Girls Bible Studies and am even teacing one of them in the fall. Discovering her fiction Stories and the Online Bible Study that goes with it makes it the perfect Beach book.
So the one I am reading is called "Grace in Thine Eyes". It is set in Bonny Scotland in the year 1808 about a young girl name Davina. So where are the similarities and the Biblical references? This is a modern day story of Dinah, with loads of twists and turns.
On Liz Curtis Higgs Website you can find a downloadable Bible study. Information about the Storyline HERE and a discussion guide for a book club Here
Now I am sure you are wondering why this is my Show and tell. Well, because Mike and I and two of our youngest grandchildren are going camping next week, that is why this is my show and tell. We have found a place that is pretty smokeless and we are taking the current window and heading out to the wilderness. I am bringing this book for my enjoyment! You know that moment when you have hiked as far as one can , climbed every rock in the park ,swam in the icy lake and climbed every tree playing fairies in the glen so that the granddaughters actually take a nap and I can read? Okay so it is a pipe dream, but I am bringing it just incase.
I hope you have a wonderful restful moment atleast once during the summer where you can escape in the pages of a good book. Next week I should have pictures of mine!
Show and Tell is Hosted by CanadaGirl and is one of my favorite times to blog. Canadagirl is just waiting for you to join us, so come on by.We love the company!
Comments
Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
ohhhhhhhh you have now tempted me !!! I need a book like this ! Could you tell me where in the bible is Dinah ? I LOVE that name. If I get to adopt a couple girls I would love to give this her name.
I have been missing you dearly! As you can see by my post that I have not been eating bon bons with my feet propt up.
Sending you blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
Sounds like a great book. I love Liz Curtis Higs. Can't wait to see pictures of the camping trip.
Pam
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
Enjoy your book and camping!
Jenn
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kinley
I love to read, it's so relaxing.
Kristy
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sonoranstamper
I absolutely love Liz Curtiss Higgs. My kids both gave me books for Christmas last year!! Big hit at our house. I have 'Fair is the Rose' and 'Thorn in My Heart.' It's a story set in bonny Scotland and mirrors the biblical story of Rachel & Leah. I love it!!
I didn't know about the Reader's guide. I'll have to check it out!!
Thanks for sharing,
Robyn
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by solidrock
I love historical fiction. Currently reading a book by Lauraine Snelling.
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Shari Ellen
Camping with the grandkids sounds fun, but like it will be very exhausting. I hope you get a chance to read. I haven't read an fiction yet this summer. And summer is almost over.
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SuzyScribbles
What a great idea--showing books you like. I haven't read a good historical fiction since...well...since the Zion Covenant! Have a great camping trip.
And...how are your knees??? Walking just like new these days?
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BChsMamaof3
Haha, good luck with the reading while camping *grin*. We just went for a couple of days and I took along my favorite book thinking that I might be able to sneak in a few pages... Nope! Looks like a good story though, I'm going to have to check it out :) Have a great trip!
Rosina
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Jul. 26, 2008 - Neat
Posted by ThreeLittleLadies
That book looks good. I hope you get time to enjoy it.
Carol
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Jul. 26, 2008 - Looks good!!
Posted by kympossible
I LOVE historical fiction - went straight to my library website and put a hold on that one! ;~) Thanks for the tip!
Blessings,
Kym
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Jul. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Haflingerhorses
I love a good book, too, when I go on vacation. I'm glad you found a good one to look forward to reading. Check out books by Lynn Austin when you get a chance. She's one of the best authors I've ever read.
Antoinette
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Jul. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by bethanyrae
Thanks for the book recommendations. I just read something by Francine Rivers and really enjoyed it.
bethanyrae
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Jul. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Keri
That book seems quite interesting.
I hope you get your reading time in!
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