Since we love Leithart’s literature study guides, I expected his latest book, Fyodor Dostoevsky to be something I could use in my homeschool. But it isn’t. Instead, it’s the poetic biography of a man who faced the darkest sides of humanity in himself and others, who struggled with his faith and his life, and who […]
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Review: Sisters in the Wilderness, a DVD
In the early 1830’s, sisters Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill immigrated with their husbands to Upper Canada. They left behind them a charming childhood and a genteel but impoverished English lifestyle. They had no idea what the wilds of Canada would hold but expected an easy life. When reality hit, Susanna was devastated by […]
Review: Salt in His Blood: The Life of Michael De Ruyter
Take a feisty, uncontrollable boy (yes, kids were handfuls in the 1600’s, too!) and send him to sea with a Bible. Then watch as God uses a lifetime of experience to turn this street-fighting, steeple-climbing, wanna-be sailor into man of wisdom, godliness, and bravery. This is the story of one of the great admirals of […]
Some Favorite Living History Authors
Our family reads so many living history books! In some ways, you could say we are shaped by them…. Here are some of our favourite history authors for all ages: Laura Ingalls Wilder. Of course! Her books have probably changed the face of North America. As you probably know, there’s a recipe book, a song […]
Review: The Soldier of Virginia, A Novel on George Washington
While delivering a message to the French—a message that meant war—young George Washington encountered a sad French beauty whom he was destined to meet again. However, his heart was all for the lovely Martha Dandridge of Williamsburg. Martha loved him too, but because he did not dare show her his feelings before he went […]