tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post6486705361425355393..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sarah's new blog and book... and a giveaway!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-70035156024664926202014-09-11T11:30:55.262-04:002014-09-11T11:30:55.262-04:00This is so exciting - children's literature be...This is so exciting - children's literature being a very real passion of mine!<br />I recently heard Sarah speak via video, about the way the shape of a story takes children from wonder, through exploration, to the journey that includes crisis and moral choice and the challenge to persevere, with the hope of ultimate redemption. The real discovery for me was in the way her analysis provides a framework that ought to guide us as we select age appropriate books for children. So many modern books for young children take them right into the pain and disillusionment of broken family relationships, war, ecological disaster etc. without first letting them soak in stories that focus on the wonder of the natural world, the delight of happy family relationships, the whimsy of the imagined world... There is a tendency to scoff at the simple childish adventure stories that are the basis of the exploration phase, but without these two elements children are robbed of the essential capacity to dream of goodness and to imagine a world where problems are resolved, both of which should undergird the more difficult story elements to which they will become exposed in time - the ones that require moral choice and endurance, sometimes through long and painful realities.<br />I'd be thrilled to receive Sarah's new book. Judynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-14443402235347514532014-09-10T23:57:16.354-04:002014-09-10T23:57:16.354-04:00Sounds like a great read!Sounds like a great read!Susan in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550766549670690646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-19203623316642937122014-09-10T11:30:17.244-04:002014-09-10T11:30:17.244-04:00I have been reading and enjoying your blog for a f...I have been reading and enjoying your blog for a few months now. Lurking, as some say, without commenting, but I would like to say that your blog has become one of my favorites. I love your "preparing without hysteria" attitude. When I read the line from Sarah's book about "Freckles, the courageous guard of the Limberlost" I had to comment, since Freckles and Elnora Comstock have been two beloved characters of mine since I was a child, and I have never met anyone who has read those lovely stories. Coffee, Tea, Books, Cats, Faith, Gardening, the Pantry Lifestyle. . . All subjects that interest me and which you write about very well. Thanks for blogging. Prayers and Blessings, Evelyn, in Longmont, ColoradoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-42701546066222177632014-09-10T09:37:15.875-04:002014-09-10T09:37:15.875-04:00Thank you for letting us know about this wonderful...Thank you for letting us know about this wonderful offer and book.Instagram.com/melissasnoteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389672466065251231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-30895362412925027122014-09-10T01:07:55.967-04:002014-09-10T01:07:55.967-04:00I just started to read the blog and intend to read...I just started to read the blog and intend to read the book you reviewed. Sounds like one I will enjoy. Blessings, Joanne servedogmom@yahoo.comservedogmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051891451657688679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-90580184556840656302014-09-09T22:31:28.270-04:002014-09-09T22:31:28.270-04:00As a bookworm and Mom who taught her daughter to r...As a bookworm and Mom who taught her daughter to read before ever entering school, this sounds really interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-28914555959879786042014-09-09T19:53:35.734-04:002014-09-09T19:53:35.734-04:00I love the Clarksons. Clay and Sally's "...I love the Clarksons. Clay and Sally's "Educating the Wholehearted Child" was so enlightening to me when I first began the journey into homeschooling. I love all Sally's women's books, and Sarah's book about books is pure delight. I have no doubt this one is too.<br /><br />Thanks for highlighting it.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Patti @ Magnolia CottageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-29022691989691336342014-09-09T19:45:25.531-04:002014-09-09T19:45:25.531-04:00I have spent some time on both of Sarah's blog...I have spent some time on both of Sarah's blogs. This new one is a wonderful place for book lovers. I look forward to reading her book, too. It is so nice to have blog friends who love books and "old-fashioned things". <br /><br />Dianne LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-18008137717338308582014-09-09T19:31:40.577-04:002014-09-09T19:31:40.577-04:00Our house is full of books! In fact, we really nee...Our house is full of books! In fact, we really need to go through them and weed out the ones we no longer want or find a place for more bookshelves! My daughter is getting married (THIS weekend!!) and since she also loves books, I know her home will be filled with books as well. (her apt already is!) As I hope to be a grandma someday, it sounds like I would find this book helpful. I'm not familiar with the author, so Thanks for the review!<br />Blessings,<br />Laura C. (from WA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-56250806052005615092014-09-09T19:08:25.055-04:002014-09-09T19:08:25.055-04:00I would absolutely LOVE to read this!I would absolutely LOVE to read this!Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949836482747469686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-85337792408242731102014-09-09T18:13:31.622-04:002014-09-09T18:13:31.622-04:00Brenda,
I am unfamiliar with any of her work, but ...Brenda,<br />I am unfamiliar with any of her work, but just had to register for the giveaway. I promise to write an e-mail soon! Bonnie SchmidtBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00768716917839658140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-67530846268971570402014-09-09T16:09:04.981-04:002014-09-09T16:09:04.981-04:00Love reading your reviews! The reason I loved his...Love reading your reviews! The reason I loved history in school was STORIES! If I don't win, I will be ordering this book. I would really like to win though. : o)<br /><br />Nicole in MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-37821631601643949342014-09-09T15:57:38.509-04:002014-09-09T15:57:38.509-04:00Oh my! I have a beautiful new grandchild and would...Oh my! I have a beautiful new grandchild and would love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway!juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351247097680979735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-37872862060822717282014-09-09T15:55:45.085-04:002014-09-09T15:55:45.085-04:00I think this book may make me sad ("sadder&qu...I think this book may make me sad ("sadder") that we are not still a homeschool family but if it's for people who love books in general, maybe I can still glean something from it. It does sound very lovely. JoannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-79378242353585027612014-09-09T14:03:42.871-04:002014-09-09T14:03:42.871-04:00I have always really appreciated the Clarkson fami...I have always really appreciated the Clarkson family and especially Sally, had a huge impact in my homeschooling.skmanninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138332877396422633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-41773084850030893092014-09-09T12:25:29.679-04:002014-09-09T12:25:29.679-04:00Sounds like a wonderful book!Sounds like a wonderful book!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049996909414471501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-81435027443893111162014-09-09T12:16:51.656-04:002014-09-09T12:16:51.656-04:00I'm heading to find her books... and what a de...I'm heading to find her books... and what a delight to read your post about how you met this lovely author.<br /><br />I have blogging friends because 'she' has a cat. Well, you know... anyone who loves kitty cats is someone purr-fect to know in my books.<br /><br />Thanks so much for this review. I've enjoyed other books you've recommended in the past. So I look forward to reading this one.<br /><br />wishing you a beautiful day...<br />Brenda L<br /><br /><br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-11229254424303974432014-09-09T11:09:12.608-04:002014-09-09T11:09:12.608-04:00I loved Sarah's book, Read for the Heart, and ...I loved Sarah's book, Read for the Heart, and have used it extensively to purchase books for my grandchildren. I would love to win a copy!<br /><br />I know I seldom comment here Brenda, but love your blog about all things book and faith and homeā¦and cats.<br /><br />Thanks for the opportunity.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298632258557474170noreply@blogger.com