Lessons at Blackberry Inn
Homeschool catalogs are replete with "How to Homeschool" Books for the home educating mother. Encouraging and edifying fiction, which are full of homemaking inspiration are few and far between. It is a joy to enter Carol Weaver's world, circa 1930. Carol Weaver is a home-educating mother and homemaker. Inspirational snippets of Charlotte Mason-style education are woven throughout Lessons at Blackberry Inn.
Here is a delightful excerpt of Lessons of Blackberry Inn, detailing how the the Weavers use dominoes, on occasion, for math lessons:
"During our morning lessons the children used dominoes to practice arithmetic. We covered the table with dominoes, facedown. Taking turns, they picked one and read the sum of the sides. As they played, they increased their speed." - p. 38
I was inspired to employ creative ideas such as these, into my homeschool as well.
A beautiful Christian theme is woven throughout Lessons at Blackberry Inn. What a joy to read about a Christian, home-educating family! Whether Carol, the main character of the story, is canning a large bushel of tomatoes, making a yo-yo quilt, or making pie crusts, joyful homemaking and home education is a common theme throughout this story.Lessons at Blackberry Inn is a top recommendation, especially for those desiring to home school in a Charlotte Mason style.
A Love that Multiples
The Duggars have been an amazing inspiration to me, and the more I learn about them, the more inspired I have become to live a godly life. They have such a vibrant love for the Lord. I have enjoyed both of the books they have written, which include so much wisdom they have gleaned throughout the years. They have inspired me to be joyful and kind to others (which is definitely a work in progress), even if others say uncharitable things about my "large family". A Love that Multiplies contains so much wisdom including inspiring children to entrepreneurial endeavors, homeschooling rubrics, learning to follow God without question, and so much more. A Love that Multiplies is such an encouragement; it is a resource that I will definitely glean from for years to come.
I received a complimentary copy of Lessons at Blackberry Inn for review purposes. I was not compensated in any way for this review.
7 Comments:
I have just recently started the Duggar's book. My sweet cousin-in-law sent it to me as a surprise...she just found out she's expecting #8 (at 3 months PP) and even though I long to have that many children and oftentimes struggle with talking to those who have it as "easy" as she does (conception and pregnancy-wise), she is such a joy to talk to and such an encouragement when I talk about my losses. I look forward to the book, she highly recommended it too!
Hi Brynna~
I am so glad that you have a copy, too! Oh, I think you are really going to love it. Also, check this out if you get a chance: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/radio.aspx?ID={E672E31A-DC4D-4D42-BBE2-7DC95ED09B66} . The Duggars were on Focus on the Family radio show on the theme of The Blessing of Raising a Large Family.
I just recently finished reading A Love That Multiplies, and I agree. It is such a good book. The Duggars are so real and so encouraging!
Although I am not married and don't have children of my own, I work with children a lot (and love them!), and gleaned so good ideas and suggestions from this book.
We also have Lesson At Blackberry Inn, but I have yet to read that one. Mom's told me I would like it. :)
You should read the prequel to Lessons at Blackberry Inn, I really loved that one. In fact I think I'll read it again before school starts. :)
I found it interesting on page 92 that the Duggars say they are not part of the Quiverful Movement. I liked both of their books.
I loved the Duggar's book as well. I am not sure which one I liked better, the first or the second. But I think they shared much of their heart in this one.
I saw Lessons at Blackberry Inn and wondered about it. Appreciate your reviews.
Jess~ I have read both Duggar books, as well, and I think this one is my favorite. They are an amazing inspiration!
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