The Fields by Conrad RIchter

 

The Fields

by

Conrad Richter

The second book in Conrad Richter's The Awakening Land  trilogy is The Fields.  It continues the story of Sayward Luckett but now she has grown up,  married and has a family of her own.  The book follows her development of the land her father left her when he abandoned his family in the prior book after Sayward's mother died.  The historical novel takes place in the early 1800s in south eastern Ohio.  Although the place names are fiction the location would be modern Ross County Ohio, which is the Chillicothe area.  Not only does Sayward's story continue in this second book but so does the story of the other people who live in the area.  I am enjoying this trilogy and will listen to the third book too.  The audible version is narrated by one of my favorite vocal artists and he handles the dialect wonderfully.  Please click on the book title and the author's name above to follow the links to more information.  And enjoy the video that follows.  I hope others will enjoy some of the work by this classic American 20th Century author.  

 

Releasing Emotional Patterns With Essential Oils by Dr Carolyn Mein

 

Releasing Emotional Patterns

by

Dr Carolyn Mein 

In its kindle format this book is difficult to follow.  Although I was able to understand parts of it the various charts were disconnected and of no use in the ebook form.  I think in order to benefit from the information in this book I would need to take a class in it or be guided by a practitioner.  There might also be value to having a print copy as a reference book in my personal library.  The basic premise of essential oils offering emotional support I know to be true through personal experience.  But the actual practice of how to use oils to make progress in processing emotions and altering behavior and reactions is not within my grasp after reading the book.  This book is not for the beginning oiler.  But it is one I return to as I grow in my oily knowledge base.  Please click on the authors name and book title above to follow the links to more information.  And enjoy the two videos that follow.

The Trees by Conrad Richter

 

The Trees

by

Conrad Richter

This book was written in the 1940s and is about a pioneer family in Ohio.  It is historical fiction and takes place in the late 1700s.  It was made into a mini series at one time starring Elizabeth Montgomery.   It is about a family who journeys from Pennsylvania to Ohio and since two of my ancestral families arrived in Ohio about that time it is interesting back ground reading for me.  The family in the novel suffer losses but the book ends on a happy note.  For those who are interested in reading historical novels of this time period it will be an interesting and satisfying read.  It is a trilogy and I just downloaded the second one of the series and am anxious to get started on it.  Please click on the book title and authors name above to follow the links to more information and enjoy the videos that follow. 

  

What Unites Us by Dan Rather

 

What Unites Us

by

Dan Rather

Listening to Dan Rather read his book on audio was delightful.  His re-telling of many of the news stories I grew up with was a walk down memory lane.  I especially enjoyed his comments on watergate.  And while I think every U.S. citizen should read this book, chapter 5 should be put on a loud speaker loop till everyone gets it.  Rather's positive slant on life is refreshing.  His perspective on the United States and what we have in common verses our differences is a message that everyone needs to hear today.  I am very glad I listened to this book and highly recommend it everyone!  Please click on the book title and author's name above to follow the links to more information and enjoy the video that follows.  

An Undisturbed Peace by Mary Glickman

 

An Undisturbed Peace

by

Mary Glickman

I have always had an  interest in the Trail Of Tears and wanted to know more so when I saw this novel I thought a historical novel would be a route to try and understand the experience.  Although I enjoyed the book,  I felt the first three quarters of the book was more about the Jewish peddler experience than the Native American experience.  But then, the last quarter of the book pulled it all together and the novel made a lasting impression on me.  Mary Glickman creates likable and realistic characters and spins a tale that holds one's interest.   Please click on the author's name and book title above to follow the link to more information.  And enjoy the video that follows.