Young widow Carissa Lowe does not miss her abusive husband at all and is determined never to trust a man again. Rather, she plans to focus on raising her tiny daughter Gloria and helping her sister Laura and her family out on a ranch in Texas. Times are turbulent. Although the Civil War is over, […]
52 Books in 52 Weeks
Review: Work Shift by Anne Bogel
The work world is changing, partly due to the incredible developments in technology. It is now feasible for many people to work anywhere, anytime, leading to some major changes in family life. Anne Bogel describes the trend in her 69 page ebook Work Shift: How to Create a Better Blend of Work, Life, and Family. […]
Review: Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin
Homeschool moms have made a massive investment in happiness at home, not only for themselves but also for their children. As Charlotte Mason pointed out, a significant part of education is the atmosphere that surrounds the children. Everyone knows that, ‘if mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.’ So perhaps we need to think about being […]
Review: Live to Give by Austin Gutwein
The world is full of so many kinds of trouble. What difference can one person make? Austin Gutwein, a teenager who has already made a huge difference in the lives of thousands of children in Africa, is convinced that, through Christ, each one of us can have an amazing impact on the world. Using the […]