tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post946866409265715939..comments2024-02-11T10:58:23.271-08:00Comments on Reading to Know: Read for the HeartCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-570952501910391222012-02-02T13:12:57.730-08:002012-02-02T13:12:57.730-08:00Googled the book, found your review. Thanks for pr...Googled the book, found your review. Thanks for providing it! Love when I find a blogger I trust to share opinions on something I'm actually interested in!MJ @ Creative Madness Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074773468388327610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-64638783817159473902010-01-22T20:25:17.969-08:002010-01-22T20:25:17.969-08:00Over the years I've collected half a dozen boo...Over the years I've collected half a dozen books on "classics everyone should read", but these are two new titles to me. Thanks for pointing them out.hopeinbrazilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05842290165385823751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-54469156958927251412010-01-21T07:06:45.360-08:002010-01-21T07:06:45.360-08:00P.S. Here's the abridged Anne of Green Gables ...P.S. Here's the abridged Anne of Green Gables for ages 9-12:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Green-Gables-Childrens-Thrift-Classics/dp/0486283666<br /><br />Again, I'll point out that Anne herself is 12...Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-69342057799071722682010-01-21T07:04:13.077-08:002010-01-21T07:04:13.077-08:00Amy - yes, and I hear the argument and have always...Amy - yes, and I hear the argument and have always rather sympathized with it to a degree. Perhaps I should say that I've always felt like it was the best argument for abridged works. <br /><br />However, I really, really, really like the point that Sarah makes that we feed our children age/stage of life appropriate classics. So you would build up. <br /><br />When we think about it, the complaint is that we didn't appreciate the classics we read in high school, right? Maybe that's because we were rushed into works that we would have had a better appreciation for a bit older. Something else for high school and then when we're reading adults, we'll reach for things that are more suitable.<br /><br />And I wasn't picking on you. =D I picked a random title!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-22270639201467878572010-01-21T06:52:10.944-08:002010-01-21T06:52:10.944-08:00Just a point of clarification- this book is by SAR...Just a point of clarification- this book is by SARAH Clarkson (the daughter) not SALLY Clarkson (the mom who has other books). I'm very interested to read this book! As a general rule I agree with you about abridged books. But I can also see the value of reading an abridged version to familiarize yourself with a story so you don't trip over all the rabbit trails or archaic language later. But an abridged Anne?! Seriously?! (shaking head.)Stephanie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976709475515458563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-33093725044322665312010-01-21T05:33:41.211-08:002010-01-21T05:33:41.211-08:00I have Honey for a Child's Heart and have look...I have Honey for a Child's Heart and have looked through it, but I haven't thoroughly read it. However, it does have extensive book lists. I'd say a little over half the book is devoted to lists, and they are divided by age group.<br /><br />Okay, Carrie, are you saying I should CONTINUE to TRY to find time to finish the unabridged Les Mis, or should I bite the bullet and go with the (admittedly still very long, still translated from the original, etc., etc., etc.) abridged version? :-)<br /><br />One more thing, while I'm "arguing" ;-) . One of the concepts/tenets/arguments behind much of the classical education stuff I've read (and I've read a good bit) is that we SHOULD introduce our young children to abridged versions of the classics, so that when they're old enough to read the "real thing," they'll be comfortable with the story and not scared off by it. <br /><br />Hmmmm. Interesting. Much food for thought.<br /><br />I want to read Read for the Heart myself, and I've only recently paid attention to Clarkson at all, so I suspect I'll be adding several of her titles to my TBR list!<br /><br />Thanks!Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949836482747469686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-72585783162778685912010-01-20T19:05:48.874-08:002010-01-20T19:05:48.874-08:00I haven't read Honey for a Child's Heart s...I haven't read Honey for a Child's Heart so unfortunately I cannot compare. <br /><br />Anyone else?Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-53628265049584825842010-01-20T19:03:24.172-08:002010-01-20T19:03:24.172-08:00Are you familiar with 'Honey For a Child's...Are you familiar with 'Honey For a Child's Heart' by Gladys Hunt? How would these books compare?Shonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310547848215492736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-49656243677805880362010-01-20T16:58:38.624-08:002010-01-20T16:58:38.624-08:00I read your blog today!! Now it's bookmarked ...I read your blog today!! Now it's bookmarked on my toolbar so I can read it every day :) Thanks for the suggestions and reviews, Carrie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-89525105191884690922010-01-20T14:08:25.870-08:002010-01-20T14:08:25.870-08:00Someone wrote an abridged version to Anne of Green...Someone wrote an abridged version to Anne of Green Gables??? Seriously? I started reading that book around age 7. I've also read it as an adult. There is no reason to write an abridged version of that book!!Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319901329438691914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-21909204329556853472010-01-20T11:06:39.574-08:002010-01-20T11:06:39.574-08:00Wiggins - Actually, I think her list is smaller th...Wiggins - Actually, I think her list is smaller than that in The Book Tree. The defining point of this book is that she divides the book by genre instead of age and argues her points as to her selection well. There's more...hmmm...philosophy behind it.<br /><br />I agree that I would probably never be at a loss to find something for my kids to read and admittedly I consult no lists! Mostly, I appreciated hearing the "why" arguments behind her lists. <br /><br />Hopefully this helps. For myself, I really am glad to have this book on hand for argument sake. For you, you might prefer to just skip or skim.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-37399723803442308632010-01-20T10:57:23.369-08:002010-01-20T10:57:23.369-08:00Did you find suggested titles in this book that yo...Did you find suggested titles in this book that you hadn't come across before? I have so many books and articles that recommend reading lists for children that I'm never at a loss for what to read to my kids. Is this book much more than that so it would still be worth reading?<br /><br />Thanks for the review.Andrew Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410277315760841133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-43055914449889986852010-01-20T10:20:31.792-08:002010-01-20T10:20:31.792-08:00Oh! Oh! I'm so excited about this book--I wa...Oh! Oh! I'm so excited about this book--I want it NOW! And I wholeheartedly agree with you--no abridged books please! My 13 yo daughter read Les Mis this year--chuckle. Took her about 4 months, but ya know! ;) LOVE L'Engle quote! What a great postShonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310547848215492736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-33357285905942280672010-01-20T09:23:14.353-08:002010-01-20T09:23:14.353-08:00I know Les Mis has rabbit trails. And I skimmed th...I know Les Mis has rabbit trails. And I skimmed them myself! I didn't really care about the sewer systems in Paris. That said, I still think we shouldn't ABRIDGE the book but leave it as it. Those that want to read it can and those that don't can skim.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-73065658429711803792010-01-20T09:20:27.345-08:002010-01-20T09:20:27.345-08:00I think with something like Les Miserables, which ...I think with something like Les Miserables, which is well-known for its extensive rabbit trails, I'd rather someone read an abridged version than not at all. But Anne of Green Gables? That is very easily understood in its original form. I agree, I do think we need to expand our (and our children's) vocabulary and horizons and understanding rather than chop everything into "fast food" for them.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-1493804641934295482010-01-20T08:38:34.212-08:002010-01-20T08:38:34.212-08:00AMEN!!! I am adding this book to my Amazon wishli...AMEN!!! I am adding this book to my Amazon wishlist! I homeschool my kids and they read the classics. Unabridged.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053291021402340113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-82531202093797465542010-01-20T08:05:09.199-08:002010-01-20T08:05:09.199-08:00I don't think classics should be abridge eithe...I don't think classics should be abridge either. I think kids should discipline themselves to learn to read longer books.Brooke from The Bluestocking Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832634751075478091noreply@blogger.com