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my3sons
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by my3sons » Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:36 am
... Reading "Shane!"
On occasions when I am stressed and wishing I could get away but can't leave the home because dh is gone, I try to read at night in a bubble bath for at least 15 minutes. Last night I began reading "Shane" - oh my! I have honestly never read a western, though I've enjoyed watching a few western movies. I could not put "Shane" down! I ended up finishing it at midnight in my bed! My brother-in-law said "Shane" was one of the few books he read with his nails biting into the book as he clenched it - so true!!!! I could not put it down. Thanks HOD for choosing incredible books - no wonder our dc have a passion for reading. Set aside some time and read "Shane" and "A Lantern in Her Hand" ladies - two of my all-time favorites to date. Just be sure you can stay up to finish them!
In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
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LynnH
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by LynnH » Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:17 am
I just finished "A Lantern in Her Hand". What a great book. It really struck a chord with me. I will have to see about getting Shane next.
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dd 22 college graduate and employed as an Intervention Specialist
ds 18 US2, Loved Preparing, CTC , RTR , Rev to Rev, MTMM ,WG, WH and US1
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raindrops
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by raindrops » Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:51 pm
Wow, Julie. I'll have to check that out. How was the language, in your opinion? Just curious since HOD mentioned there might be some bad language... I am not afraid of white-out if need be. Heh. Is it actual curse words?
9 yr old boy in Preparing
6 yr old girl loving all things LHFHG
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Nealewill
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by Nealewill » Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:30 pm
My kids aren't in that age group yet but I do feel a library trip coming on!
That is one thing I love about HOD - my kids are not really avid readers by they are gobbling these books up! They never complain about reading and typically read more than what is required for the date's assignment - even after the school day is done. Love it!
Daneale
DD 13 WG
DS 12 R2R
DD 10 R2R
Enjoyed DITHOR, Little Hearts, Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, R2R, RevtoRev, MtMM
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alhempel
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by alhempel » Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:04 pm
I am curious about language aspect too.
Alison
I-15- completed World History Guide
T-14- completed World Geography Guide
E -8 completed Bigger w/ emerging readers
M-6 In Beyond w/ Emerging Readers
G- 3 years and ready to start some school
C- 4 1/2 months
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my3sons
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by my3sons » Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:34 am
As far as the language, I didn't find it to be too much. The WG guide notes the instances clearly. "A Christmas Carol" is a wonderful option that HOD suggests as a substitution depending on each family's preferences.
In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie