Being a good, well-rounded reader is the most important aspect of education. With a great ability, desire, and love of reading, one can self-educate in any topic or field imaginable.
The love of reading is developed early in the home. That is not to say it cannot be developed otherwise, but for most individuals, home is where the spark is ignited.
I had the opportunity to review Read For The Heart: Whole Books for Wholehearted Families by Sarah Clarkson. As a college educated, book loving, homeschool mother, I have many books about books on my shelves. So, in its basic premise, this book was not all that different. But Sarah adds a personal flair to the book.
Sarah begins the book by sharing family reading memories from her childhood and teen years. It is these memories and moments that gave her a deep love of literature. Sarah does a terrific job showing the importance of reading great literary works, and how the admirable character qualities of their heroes are transmitted to our children in the reading process.
Sarah details a plan to make reading a priority in your home- both individual reading as well as family read aloud time. She then walks the reader through individual book categories (Picture books, The Golden Age Classics, Children's Fiction, Fairy Tales and Fantasy, History and Biography, Poetry, Music, Art and Nature), alphabetically listing suggesting books for each category and time period.
Also included are several appendices including lists of Caldecott Medal Winners and Newberry Medal Winners, among others.
WHAT I THINK
The book is well written, thoughtfully laid out, easy to read, and includes classic literature choices. I appreciate how Sarah's love for reading is made evident through her writing. If you are looking for a source from which to choose great literature for your family I highly recommend this book.
$17.00
Geared for all ages
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I was given a copy of the book, Reading for the Heart to read and review in exchange for my honest opinion. I was given no other compensation.
This reminds me of the Elizabeth Wilson/Susan Schaeffer book, 'Books Children Love.' (1987!) I always loved having resources like that on my shelves during my 21-year homeschooling tenure. We always appreciated Apologia products.
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