Book Stack for Mamas
Keep-er
/ˈkēpər/
1. a book that has worn edges, dog-eared corners, and pencil markings because it has been poured over many times
similar meanings: treasure trove, gold mine, cache
The books listed here are all keepers. Many of them should probably just remain in your “to periodically review” pile as there really is too much to be mined during the first read-through.
Mere Christianity is a Christian classic and Pride and Prejudice is a literary classic. Don’t miss out on either of these. For the Children’s Sake is an educational classic and is a title commonly seen on recommended reading lists for homeschooling mamas along with The Well-Educated Mind.
Other titles that are sure to inspire you on your mothering and homeschooling journey are Mere Motherhood and The Life-Giving Home (on my personal wishlist). Pick up a copy of 30 Poems to Memorize or On Reading Well and you’ll be encouraged to fill your mind with beautiful things. In Age of Martha, you’ll be challenged to rest, allowing time for contemplation. Finally, amongst all the moving parts of a homeschooling family, you’ll never regret the time you spend reading aloud to your children. The Read-Aloud Family will help you get started or revive you whether you have toddlers or teenagers.
by Adrianne Curwen
Adrianne is a wife to a public-school educator/administrator and a homeschooling Mama to seven children, ranging in age from 7 to 23. She believes that we have a unique opportunity as homeschoolers to design individualized education that suits giftings, interests, and passions. She and her husband have used a blend of registered homeschooling, enrolment with independent DL schools, and participation in public trade school programs to design individualized programs for their children. She is passionate about using as many read-alouds, picture books, novels, and conversations to educate her children but also gets excited by the amazing homeschool-designed curriculum that’s out there. Adrianne is thrilled by her new role as Communication Specialist for Classical Education Books and is grateful to have an opportunity to learn something new. She is grateful, every day, for her saviour, Jesus Christ, and has no greater joy than when she sees her most important missions field walk with Him.