The Citadel by A.J. Cronin tells the story of Andrew Manson, a young Scottish medical doctor, who began his career in a Welsh mining town in 1924. Manson was ardent and idealistic and was appalled to discover the general condition of health care in the small community.He hadn’t been there long when an outbreak of … Continue reading The Citadel by A.J. Cronin
Perhaps the greatest strain is thrown upon our moral vision by the spectacle of another’s success. The dazzle hurts us. The Keys of the Kingdom is the moving story of the spiritual struggle of a young priest, Father Francis Chisholm. Often at loggerheads with the hierarchy of the church, Francis was unconventional … Continue reading The Keys of the Kingdom by A.J. Cronin
My Pinterest Boards – It has links to books I’ve reviewed including those for AmblesideOnline books and other homeschooling books. If you are looking for specific book, author, or subject, try the search option on the sidebar. Reviews by Author Surname (in progress) Jane Austen Agatha Christie A.J. Cronin Charles Dickens A. Conan Doyle George … Continue reading Book Reviews
Making Room for ContemplationI’ve noticed more recently that I’ve become increasingly distracted and my attention span hasn’t been as good as it was. I put it down partly to getting a new iPhone (my old one didn’t do much and was often unreliable). When you’re using your phone for texting, emails, appointments, reminders, timers etc., … Continue reading Reading, Thinking, & Domesticity #4
I love this challenge. Here are my potential reads: 1. A 19th Century Classic – any book published between 1800 and 1899. The Refugees by A. Conan Doyle (1893)Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811) 2. A 20th Century Classic – any book published between 1900 and 1967. The Keys of the Kingdom by A.J. Cronin (1941)3. A classic by … Continue reading Back to the Classics 2017
The Classics Club I found out about this at Worthwhile Books and thought having a goal like this would be a good challenge. Ten books a year is doable as long as they\’re all not as dense as The Brothers Karamazov. Some of these are books I\’ve been wanting to read for a while, some … Continue reading 50 Classics in 5 years
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