Posts Tagged ‘ Books ’

The Last of His Mind: A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s

Sep 7th, 2010 | By

In The Last of His Mind: A Year in the shadow of Alzheimer’s, the reader is allowed to share the painful and touching journey of caring for a parent struggling with Alzheimer’s.  Although the books ends, the story does not – you can find poignant and informative posts from John concerning developments in Alzheimer’s research… Continue Reading



Alex Heard’s The Eyes Of Willie McGee reviewed in the NYT!

Sep 7th, 2010 | By

 

The Eyes of Willie McGee has been getting a lot of attention. Most recently this book by Alex Heard was reviewed in the New York Times on Sunday, August 26.



What Happened on Fox Street

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By

Click below to listen to Tricia Springstubb talk about What Really Happened on Fox Street!

Podcast- What Happened on Fox Street



The Beef Princess of Practical County

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By

After years of waiting, it is finally Libby Ryan’s turn to shine at the Practical County Fair. Libby is filled with excitement as she and her granddad pick out two calves for her to raise on her family’s cattle farm, in hopes of winning the annual steer competition. Against her father’s advice, Libby gives the… Continue Reading



out of my mind

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By

Eleven-year-old Melody has a photographic memory. Her head is like a video camera that is always recording. Always. And there’s no delete button. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school—but NO ONE knows it.

Most people—her teachers and doctors included—don’t think she’s capable of learning, and up until recently her school days consisted of… Continue Reading