I knew then I had to have a house. A real house. One I could point to. But this isn’t it. The house on Mango Street isn’t it. For the time being, Mama says. Temporary, says Papa. But I know how those things go. ― Sandra cisneros, House on mango Street Book Publication: … Continue reading House on Mango Street (Sandra Cisneros)
The Whole-Brain Child (Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
“There’s a lot of scientific evidence demonstrating that focused attention leads to the reshaping of the brain. In animals rewarded for noticing sound (to hunt or to avoid being hunted, for example), we find much larger auditory centers in the brain. In animals rewarded for sharp eyesight, the visual areas are larger. Brain scans of … Continue reading The Whole-Brain Child (Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Devotions for Sacred Parenting (Gary Thomas)
"The fact that you're so busy assumes that you have a job. The fact that there's a load of laundry means someone is alive to get it dirty. The fact that you have problems at church means people are actually coming to your church. It really comes down to how we choose to look at … Continue reading Devotions for Sacred Parenting (Gary Thomas)
The Meaning of Marriage (Timothy Keller)
“The reason that marriage is so painful and yet wonderful is because it is a reflection of the gospel, which is painful and wonderful at once. The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted … Continue reading The Meaning of Marriage (Timothy Keller)
The Westing Game (Ellen Raskin)
Book Publication: Puffin Books (April 12, 2004) Reading Level: Grades 5-7 Winner of the Newbury Medal Book Summary: Deceased millionaire Samuel J. Westing has written a will to give away his fortune. The catch? Only one of 16 of his specifically hand-selected people have the chance to win the game that he created to receive … Continue reading The Westing Game (Ellen Raskin)
Pachinko (Min Jin Lee)
“History has failed us, but no matter.”― Min Jin Lee, Pachinko Book Publication: Grand Central Publishing; 1st edition (February 7, 2017) Book Summary: A riveting story, following four generations of a Korean family during the Japanese occupation of Korea in the early 1900s, the story follows a struggling young woman named Sunja, who is at … Continue reading Pachinko (Min Jin Lee)
Forgotten God (Francis Chan)
“It is easy to use the phrase 'God's will for my life' as an excuse for inaction or even disobedience. ... My hope is that instead of searching for 'God's will for my life' each of us would learn to seek hard after 'the Spirit's leading in my life today.' May we learn to … Continue reading Forgotten God (Francis Chan)
Karl the Fog: San Francisco’s Most Mysterious Resident (Karl the Fog)
“When you fly thousands of miles and can't even see the bridge.” — Karl the Fog Book Publication: Chronicle Books (June 11, 2019) Book Summary: This small, kitschy book features beautiful pictures of Karl the Fog, San Francisco's famous fog that seems to be present all year around. The book is narrated by Karl, whose witty … Continue reading Karl the Fog: San Francisco’s Most Mysterious Resident (Karl the Fog)
Letters to the Church (Francis Chan)
One of the most debilitating issues facing the Church is the lack of maturing her members. Churches are filled with children who never grow up to become parents. And they're not expected to. Many pastors expect their members to sit under their teaching till they die rather than training them to leave and shepherd others. … Continue reading Letters to the Church (Francis Chan)
Mom, There’s a Bear at the Door (Sabine Lipan & Manuela Olten)
Book Publication: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (February 4, 2016) Reading Level: Preschool-Grade 2 (Ages 4-8) Book Summary: An imaginative tale is told solely through the dialogue between a young boy and his mom. The boy explains how a bear has arrived on the 11th floor of his apartment building in front of their door. … Continue reading Mom, There’s a Bear at the Door (Sabine Lipan & Manuela Olten)
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