Book Title Once Upon A Wardrobe
Book Author Patti Callahan
Pub. Year 2021
Genre Fiction
My Rating 5 Stars
Ease of Read Easy, beautiful words you want to savor
ISBN 978-0-7852-5172-9
I was attracted to this book because I enjoy the writing of both Patti Callahan and C. S. Lewis. I was intrigue to experience Patti’s next endeavor into the world of C. S. Lewis.
This book was about eight year old George Devonshire and his sister, Megs. George was born with a weak heart. The book is set in 1950. George is growing weaker and is not expected to live to nine, but after reading THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, he has a driving question, where is Narnia? His sister is a student a women’s college at Oxford. George asks Meg to find out from Mr. Lewis where did Narnia come from? Megs uses all her courage on this mission to find the answers to what she knows is her brother’s last request.
Instead of providing them, direct answers to their questions, Mr. Lewis sends them stories upon stories of his early life. At first, these are not the answers they want, yet, they come to realize the stories grow out of stories, and so much more. And their lives are enriched in ways they never thought possible.
Things I liked about this book the beauty and power of Patti’s words pull you into this search for the organs of Narnia. And, truthfully, any of us drawn into Narnia, have the same question, where is Narnia and how do I go there? And our longing to know Aslan. Perhaps, this book helps us find our own ways to Narnia and to the worlds we can create. Creation spans creation, and George respond to the stories Mr. Lewis sends with incredible drawings. This story can ignite your imagination, as well.
And from my own family history, I always love a story if an older sister seeking to bring joy and comfort to a younger, ill brother.
Why you should read this book If you have ever wonder where do stories come from, and more specifically, where did Narnia come from, you should read this book. It will delight and inspire you with hope as well as the honorable ways to honor the harsh realities of life.
If you are a writer, this book will inspire to reach for those sparks of inspiration in your heart and trust the images and voices whispering to you.
This book lived up to the back cover copy Douglas Gresham’s (the son of Joy Davidman and step-son of C.S. Lewis) endorsements on the back cover and in a “Note From Douglas Gresham” at the end of the book are very powerful and worthy of consideration for reading this book. As well as, the other notes.
I'm excited to announce a new feature on my website. Each month, I will be featuring an one or two authors. They will either be fiction or non-fiction authors. From time to time, I will be featuring both.
Since, I'm getting a late start in September, this first featured authors will be for the months of September and October.
Memories
The last year or so has been full of major milestone anniversaries.
Another great Sunday
A good Monday...
One time we can be positive about not going back in time, even for a second.
Thank you to all students, teachers, supprt staff and administrators of our publis schools, especially in such a difficult year. Our prayers of protection and success for all of you.
Today, I read the story of when Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away. In the version I was reading, it said Hagar wandered aimlessly in the wilderness. I stopped reading and said ‘wandering aimlessly.’
That pretty much sums up how my life feels. This last week for sure, but maybe for several past years.
Wishing you the best for 2021 Happy New Year - Lyndie Blevins
A special Veteran
Book Title The Path Between Us - Study Guide
Book Author Suzanne Stabile
An empty parking lot.
Working toward the common good is an innate part of my character. It spills out in all I do.
The common good should be core focus of a community, but sadly, personalities and self-interests often win the day.
Have you ever experienced a time of such distrust?
It is hard to find anyone or any group you can trust?
Today's adventure is about shopping in COVID-19
Ona day we are all serching for love. we shold remember the true source of love.
With Sara-Meg Seese, hard at work on the details on being Treasurer and Secretary at the February's meeting at ACFW DFW Chapter.
At the 2019 Christmas Party, at ACFW DFW, I spoke on the history and poetic structure of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Not one time when we pulled this story/poem out to read, did my parents tell me it was written in anapestic tertrameter.
Thinking about Point of View, I'm taken with how the poem's format keeps you completely in the story. Not only that, but end though the can anticipate where each line is going, the rhyme doesn't allow you to skip the line, but demands hearing the rhyme.
May 2, 2020 6:00 -11:00 pm - Warren's Backyard, Granbury, Texas
There are many ways you can help the flood victims in Louisianna
Here is one at the North American Misssion Board
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