I have some more book reviews I'd like to share.
A Little Princess by Francis Hodgson Burnett- If you have never read this wonderful classic story, I encourage you to. I personally had no desire to read this book, partly due to the cover. The copy I have has a very plain unattractive little girl on it and it made the story look dull. Also, I usually don't seek out fiction, because I tend to feel I don't have time for it, but usually once I actually do start reading a fictional story, I feel like I don't have time for anything else. I would describe A Little Princess as a healing story. A story that touches that deep part of you that only a good story can. It made me feel like I wanted to be a better person, a kinder person, a more grateful person. It made me thankful. I ended up verbally telling my husband the whole story the night I finished it and he thought it was great too. I listened to this book on an audio recording, if you're wondering how I had the time.
Don't Make Me Count to Three! by, Ginger Plowman- I liked this book. I think it is especially valuable that a mom wrote it and a homeschooling mom at that. She is practical, doesn't act like she has it all together, uses the authority of the Bible (not her own), and has very good advice. She explains that discipline is an act of love. It should never be out of anger. When children are disciplined out of love, out of a desire to not let seeds of sin take root in their lives, then it will grow you closer to your children. When discipline is done to relieve anger or to pay back, or even just without instruction, then it will drive a wedge between you and your child, causing them to be confused and angry. Love includes spankings, so don't think it's one of those books that says you should never spank. One of her headers is: The tail bone is connected to the heart. Overall, I am hoping to be able to impliment this God given parenting advice, as I feel it will benefit my family.
Tara