Just finished Lessons at Blackberry Inn and enjoyed it as much as Andreola's other work. You cannot imagine the soothing effect these living books have on a frayed heart at the end of the day! I appreciate the main character's (Carol's) transparency. I love the way Andreola allows us into Carol's thoughts, modeling for us the importance of discernment in how we act on what we feel. In regards to the lengthy negative comment...
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This is the sequel to Pocketful of Pinecones. I love them both. A fictional account of a home school mom in the early 1900s. She uses the Charlotte Mason approach and is not so different from many moms today. Lots of home school tips woven into the narrative and lots of inspiring quotes.
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If you've read Pocketful of Pinecones then you will thoroughly enjoy spending more time with Carol and her family! If you haven't read the first book, this one can definitely be enjoyed on it's own. This book explores the lives of several of the towns folk a bit more in depth then the first book did. I found the experience to be similar to the Mitford series. As a homeschooler, I enjoyed the way the book illustrates...
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