Lessons at Blackberry Inn can be read as a stand-alone inspirational and instructional homeshool guide for moms, or as a sequel to Karen's popular Pocketful of Pinecones. Practical homeschooling ideas, a dose of the Charlotte Mason method, a bit of family drama and mystery, and the forgotten value of homemaking fill every nook and cranny of its pages. Beautifully illustrations by Nigel Andreola bring the 1930's back to life. The cover is an original cross stitch by Karen Andreola
This unique book actually has a two-fold purpose.
"This long-awaited book on Charlotte Mason's philosophy by well-known speaker and columnist Karen Andreola provides a wealth of insight, practical advice, and narratives illustrating how the ideas of the famed turn-of-the-century educator ...
"A story starter suspends a student in the middle of a predicament. He is then faced with the question, "What happens next?" This is his que to expand and embellish the story however he wants"--Page 4 of cover.
In Raising Kanye, Donda not only pays homage to her famous son but reflects on all the things she learned about being his mother along the way.
The creative force behind Blackberry Farm, Tennessee’s award-winning farm-to-table resort, reveals how she found herself only after losing everything in this powerful memoir of resilience. “I couldn’t put down this wise, honest, ...
Designed for home study for children, 4th through 8th grade, the book is the revised and expanded version of Charlotte Mason's First Grammar Lessons.
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This book attempts to make sense of this tragedy--a tragedy that on its surface makes no sense at all. With almost twenty years in uniform and a Ph.D. in organizational behavior, Lieutenant Colonel Snook writes from a unique perspective.
Two empty nesters living a quiet life have their lives changed overnight as each of their children returns home to recover under the guidance of their parents in this story of relationships and familial connections.
But a visit from her sister, followed by her mother, reveals secrets that surprise them all. Jill learns to accept the idea of love not only from Brody but from his daughter, Kacy, as the summer brings even more surprises.