Inspiration
Man in Black: His Own Story in His Own Words by Johnny Cash - I am intrigued by the life of Johnny Cash. In this autobiography, Cash shares his many imperfections, as well as his desire for the Lord.
Desperate by Sarah Mae & Sally Clarkson - The title says it all!
Health
Art Smith's Healthy Comfort by Art Smith; Wheat Belly Cookbook by William Davis; and Cooking for Isaiah by Silvana Nardone - My latest attempt at researching a healthier lifestyle :)
Education
Words that Ring Through Time: The Fifty Most Important Speeches in History and How They Changed Our World by Terry Golway - I really just wanted to read Winthrop's City Upon a Hill, but found many other speeches in this book quite fascinating.
The Noah Plan (Reading, English, & Literature) - Researching more on the Principle Approach method of education (I believe the Beautiful Feet guides are based on this method.)
Teaching the Trivium: Christian Homeschooling in a Classical Style by Harvey & Laurie Bluedorn - Reading more about the Classical method of education through Scripture rather than Ancients (I'll definitely be posting more about this book in the future!)
A Philosophy of Education by Charlotte Mason - Volume 6 in Ms. Mason's Original Homeschooling Series - Digging deeper in the Charlotte Mason method of teaching
So there you have it, my attempt at "mother culture". I don't always read every book from cover to cover, but tend to skim and find pertinent ideas and information. I also find certain books are more appropriate at certain times. For example, the Charlotte Mason series is an ongoing resource that I refer to at various times. There is a wealth of information there and it's not possible to digest it all at once. I feel the same about Teaching the Trivium, lots of great information to take as needed.
Here's also a peek back at what was by my bedside last year at this time...
What books are currently by your bedside?
Fun to see your current and past books! I have The Homemade Pantry out from the library right now, hoping to get to it in a week or so. I've been interested in the principle approach, I'll add the Noah plan books to my library list!
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