"The things we bury do enormous damage." Yup, and sometimes it is a lifelong journey to uncover them. Also, now I have a 700-page book to read (I really need to know more about Eleanor) and a 15-minute survey to take. Thanks. I think.
Speaking of the ven-diagram of big-ass-books, this post has convinced me I need to read this gigantic biography of Eleanor Roosevelt! I would love to write a post on her, but I'm a bit daunted by the research that would go into it since I don't know all that much about her.
I often don't listen to the music choice but being raised at the right time, I loved the Beatles music. HELP was always my favorite. I'll be honest and say I wish I DID enjoy reading and discussing history, but I just don't. And everything I've always heard and read about Eleanor indicates she was a remarkable lady. I am glad you all had the opportunity to read a book you loved. That doesn't happen often. I loved kindergarten. Mrs. Goodwin was her name. Getting our rugs our and her narration of us flying on our magic carpets over the city was always a highlight of my kindergarten day. She also would have us color a picture on the day of someone's birthday in our class and then she'd compile them together into a birthday book for that child. I still have mine. I loved coloring too and I remember other detailed activities. When I was 18, I went to her home as she had invited me for lunch one summer day. It was a special day in my life.
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I was also a five year old first grader (I was already an avid reader by then and the school figured I'd be wasting my time in kindergarten). I'm still socially inept 57 years later(edit... I'm also horrid at math!), so I suspect that you may have a point about kindergarten teaching children how human interaction works. I get along great with other critters, though. 😂 Another thought provoking column, thank you!
This is one of your best posts. As a member of said "History Book Club," your review was right on. Although only three of us gave it a "10" rating, it still will rank high in the rankings of all the books we have read. I also came away from the reading with great respect for Eleanor. What really cemented this was her not only visiting the WWII military hospitals but her insistence of talking with as many of the soldiers as possible, sitting down, holding their hands, getting their names and promising to contact their mothers. Praise also goes out to all the nurses, aids, and physicians that took care of those with horrific injuries. They deserve special praise and thank yous. My dad was one of those on the receiving end of their care and kindness.
"The things we bury do enormous damage." Yup, and sometimes it is a lifelong journey to uncover them. Also, now I have a 700-page book to read (I really need to know more about Eleanor) and a 15-minute survey to take. Thanks. I think.
What was the worst song?
Speaking of the ven-diagram of big-ass-books, this post has convinced me I need to read this gigantic biography of Eleanor Roosevelt! I would love to write a post on her, but I'm a bit daunted by the research that would go into it since I don't know all that much about her.
I often don't listen to the music choice but being raised at the right time, I loved the Beatles music. HELP was always my favorite. I'll be honest and say I wish I DID enjoy reading and discussing history, but I just don't. And everything I've always heard and read about Eleanor indicates she was a remarkable lady. I am glad you all had the opportunity to read a book you loved. That doesn't happen often. I loved kindergarten. Mrs. Goodwin was her name. Getting our rugs our and her narration of us flying on our magic carpets over the city was always a highlight of my kindergarten day. She also would have us color a picture on the day of someone's birthday in our class and then she'd compile them together into a birthday book for that child. I still have mine. I loved coloring too and I remember other detailed activities. When I was 18, I went to her home as she had invited me for lunch one summer day. It was a special day in my life.
This book sounds wonderful, thank you for the recommendation!
I was also a five year old first grader (I was already an avid reader by then and the school figured I'd be wasting my time in kindergarten). I'm still socially inept 57 years later(edit... I'm also horrid at math!), so I suspect that you may have a point about kindergarten teaching children how human interaction works. I get along great with other critters, though. 😂 Another thought provoking column, thank you!
This is one of your best posts. As a member of said "History Book Club," your review was right on. Although only three of us gave it a "10" rating, it still will rank high in the rankings of all the books we have read. I also came away from the reading with great respect for Eleanor. What really cemented this was her not only visiting the WWII military hospitals but her insistence of talking with as many of the soldiers as possible, sitting down, holding their hands, getting their names and promising to contact their mothers. Praise also goes out to all the nurses, aids, and physicians that took care of those with horrific injuries. They deserve special praise and thank yous. My dad was one of those on the receiving end of their care and kindness.