We had a great week in Media Reviews. In case you missed out on this week’s blogs, here’s a rundown of everything we did.
In “By Man Least Understood,” Tristi reviewed an LDS doctrinal book about forgiveness, repentance, and the need we all have for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. She then took a closer look at Barbara Kingsolver’s blockbuster hit, “The Poisonwood Bible,” the story of a preacher who took his wife and daughters to the Belgian Congo and the experiences they had when the Congolese decided to proclaim their independence from Belgium in the 1960s.
We reviewed some seasonal picture books, Tristi with “An Early American Christmas,” “How Brown Mouse Kept Christmas,” “The Man Who Walked the Earth,” and “Ben’s Christmas Carol,” and Lauri with “Stranger in the Woods,” “Arthur’s Christmas Cookies,” and “Mr. Willoughby’s Christmas Tree,” about a man who trims the top off his Christmas tree and gives it to his maid, who in turn trims off the top and passes it along, until seven households are decorated for Christmas out of unselfishness.
Are you tired of getting gifts you don’t like at Christmas? Sign up for an Amazon wish list and get what you want, every single time! And if one of those items on your wish list is a thought-provoking novel, you may want to take a look at “A Perfect Day” by Richard Paul Evans, the story of a man who became successful overnight and was not prepared for the toll it would take on his family.
If you’re interested in young adult fantasy, you’ll enjoy “A Wizard Named Nell,” geared for readers ages 8-12, and “Book of Enchantments,” for young adults.
And what brings the spirit of Christmas into your home better than Christmas music? Lauri reviewed a Peter, Paul and Mary CD entitled “A Holiday Celebration,” which is a favorite at their house for its blend of unique and traditional Christmas songs, including “The Friendly Beasts,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and “Light One Candle.”
Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here in Media Reviews this holiday season!