Recap Book Chat

A Mount Everest of classics yet most humbly written. Tolstoy said that the best Russian literature does not conform to standards, and War and Peace is definitely in a class of its own. It was first published serially, then published fully in 1869. Our favorite Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy explores complex ideas and brings new light to old ideas. War and Peace has long been hailed a literary masterpiece and we cannot disagree. It is a brilliant work of art and literary genius. The novel is massive and we are barely able to scratch the surface, yet we highly recommend adding this one to your book list!

“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.”

Angela Duckworth’s book Grit is full of golden nuggets of wisdom! Today we dig out some of our favorite gems and make some practical connections. We have enjoyed this book so much and the how it has shaped our mindsets around parenting and teaching.

https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/

Check out this link if you want to see how gritty you are using Angela’s Grit Scale.

https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/

Sheila also mentioned in the episode a method of teaching she uses in the classroom called Whole Brain Teaching. This information is also applicable for parents as well. https://wholebrainteaching.com/

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Today we take a look in our Kid Lit Locker with some special kid guest who help us recap the second book in the Whole Nother Story series. We didn't realize it at the time when we were recording, but there is a third and last book of the series called No Other Story. This was an enjoyable, quirky, and entertaining read but again leaves you hanging at the end. 

Gerry Swallow, a stand up comic and screenwritter who goes by the pen name Dr. Cuthbert Soup does an excellent job of word play and perfectly placed puns. Gerry provided plenty of action including a witch hunt, pirate scuffles, sailing into a storm and more. Our kid guests preferred the first book in the series and were disappointed in the lack of closure. We will add the third book to our stack to see if we can find out what will happen to the mom.  

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Today we recap a must read, The Last Green Valley. Mark Sullivan hits a home run again in this compelling story of grit and faith and hope in the mist of overwhelming obstacles. This book follows the real life story of the Martel family in the middle of WWII caught between two dictators on there incredibly journey in search for freedom. We are so grateful to Mark Sullivan for capturing and recording this seemingly impossible story. We are forever changed and inspired to stay grateful and hopeful no matter the circumstances.

Today we wrap up our recap of Dr. Leaf’s book Think, Learn, Succeed. We review her mindsets and also discuss neurographic art and its benefits. https://neurographic.art/

We also touch on Dr. Amen’s book and ANTs (Automatic, Negative, Thoughts) and a great technique to escape the hold of negatives thoughts.

https://brainmd.com/captain-snout-and-the-super-power-questions

https://drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book

We enjoyed this book so much and found it super impacted. If you haven’t read it, we highly recommend it! If you have any thoughts from previous episodes or books, we have discussed please feel free to share by clicking on the voice message link. We would love to hear from you!

“Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace” and this book certainly does deliverer on its subtitle. Today we jump into part one of Live No Lies and find out what one of those peace sabotaging enemies is. John Mark Comer did an excellent job of researching and tying together the ancient and modern. John Mark is an excellent communicator and is able to unpack some difficult subjects in an effective and attention grabbing way. To connect with John Mark and his current ministry teaching project check out his website https://practicingtheway.org/

The Shepherd of the Hills was written in 1907 by author Harold Bell Wright. It is a semi-fictional story of a man's journey through mountain folklore and forgiveness and the people he impacts along the way. The book became extremely popular at the time and was turned into a play on the actual location of the book's setting and brought in a lot of tourism. This is the book that created the town of Branson Missouri. The power of literature is amazing! You can still check out the play to this day in Branson Missouri.

https://theshepherdofthehills.com/drama/

A fantastic historical fiction novel that follows the life of a blue skinned woman in Kentucky during the 1930’s. This book brings to light many unheard-of historical facts, deep seeded racism, extreme poverty and overcoming insurmountable obstacles. We are joined today by Lisa Lock, a wonderful watercolorist and avid reader to recap this eye-opening read. We love her designs for bookmarks and notebooks! Check out the links below to connect with her.

https://lisalockdesigns.com/

https://www.facebook.com/lisalockdesigns

Unbelievable true story of war hero Pomo Lella. Mark Sullivan describes his efforts on the Underground Railroad helping Jews escape during World War II and his spy activities while driving one of Germany’s top ranking Nazi officers. We are joined today by Ashlea Skipper, director of PCA and avid reader, who shares her insights on this fabulous read. If you are wanting a coffee to go with your book check our Ashlea’s new business, Scooter’s Coffee located at 1402 W Wilson St, Borger TX 79007

Today we recap the second half of the controversial classic Doctor Zhivago. This 1957 Russian novel was a dense, impactful, eye opening and difficult read. We deep dive into some of the symbolism around Christianity and the Russian political climate at the time.