Tanya in WA

Mary Ellen,
What age group is this book geared towards? It may have been mentioned earlier,
if so, I missed it-sorry.
Tanya




>From: Kitchen38@...
>
>I suggest "The Education Of Little Tree" by Forrest Carter. It's the
>autobiography of the author's life growing up in the 1930's and being raised

>by his Cherokee grandparents.
>Here is a quote from the book: Gramma said when you come on something good,

>first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good

>spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right.
>I LOVE this book.
>Mary Ellen.
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Tea Lover Denise

<Olivia cries: "Anyone out there have any suggestions for
deschooling-related reading material? I feel like I need an unschooling
boost into the summer. I always like to have a book in progress; it
helps keep me motivated.>


Hi, Olivia ~

I cannot recommend highly enough "The Teenage Liberation Handbook ~ How
to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education" by Grace Llewellyn.
While it is geared more toward teens, it has a *wealth* of absolutely
fantastic information for *anyone* who is unschooling. She devotes an
entire chapter to deschooling entitled, "The importance of The
Vacation." The first sentence of that chapter reads, "Before you start
your new life, you have to let go of the old one." I'm telling you, this
book is fantastic and talk about motivating!

A second book I'd like to mention is "Deschooling our Lives" edited by
Matt Hern. I'm only on page 5 so I can't actually "recommend" it, but I
think it's going to be a good read. It's actually a compilation of
essays/articles by various people, including Grace (mentioned above),
John Holt, John Taylor Gatto, and even Leo Tolstoy! Hmm....that one
should be interesting.

For that "boost" you're talking about, I would also suggest something
for *you* that doesn't necessarily involve homeschooling/unschooling.
Something that will encourage you and give you lots to think about. I
*love* the books by Sarah ban Breathnach, especially "Simple Abundance."
Full of great, short essays which especially speak to women.

But my *ultimate* recommendation to you would be a great book of poetry
and a cup of good tea! :o)

Hope this helps!


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>>>>For that "boost" you're talking about, I would also suggest something
for *you* that doesn't necessarily involve homeschooling/unschooling.
>>>>>

I'm waiting for the second _Harry Potter_ book.
Light and charming-written for 9-12 year olds supposedly. ;-)

That's my idea of de-schooling myself.
Steph

=^..^=

>I'm waiting for the second _Harry Potter_ book.
>Light and charming-written for 9-12 year olds supposedly. ;-)
>
>That's my idea of de-schooling myself.


Oh, it's absolutely fabulous! We're reading it now. I've been reading it
aloud to the boys but Ben is curled up in the living room with it now
reading ahead. I ordered it from amazon.co.uk. <g>

It's all about a school for wizards and witches, though, complete with
classes and teachers and text books. Best book I've read for a long time.

Thea

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>>>>It's all about a school for wizards and witches, though, complete with
classes and teachers and text books. Best book I've read for a long time.

Thea>>>>


I loved the first one.
Even my MIL enjoyed it on her last visit, and my husband, upon seeing her
unable to get off the sofa with it, has now decided he'll give it a shot as
well.

Steph :)

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In a message dated 6/7/99 7:23:59 PM EST, metta@... writes:

<< It's all about a school for wizards and witches, though, complete with
classes and teachers and text books. Best book I've read for a long time. >>
Thea, what is the name of the book? Is this a second book in a series, and
what is the name of the first book? My guys would go for that
Teresa ; >

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In a message dated 6/7/99 7:58:22 PM EST, stephaniecurrier@...
writes:

<< loved the first one. >>
Rats! I hate it when I hear about a good book and don't know what everyone
is talking about! Tell me Tell me! LOL. PLEASE!
Teresa 0 ; >

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>Thea, what is the name of the book? Is this a second book in a series, and
>what is the name of the first book? My guys would go for that
>Teresa ; >

The first book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (it's Philosopher's
Stone in the UK version) by J K Rowling. It was her first book and it's a
runaway hit!

The second book is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I'm enjoying
this one even more than the first book.

Both are available in hardback in the US but I ordered the paperback from
amazon.co.uk. I believe the first book is 50% off at amazon.com because it's
on the NY Times bestseller list.

The third book (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) is available in
the UK in hardback and I'm waiting for it to come out in paperback.

Thea

=^..^=

>The third book (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) is available in
>the UK in hardback and I'm waiting for it to come out in paperback.

Oops, I goofed. It's not available yet but can be pre-ordered from
amazon.co.uk.

Thea

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>>>><< loved the first one. >>
Rats! I hate it when I hear about a good book and don't know what everyone
is talking about! Tell me Tell me! LOL. PLEASE!
Teresa 0 ; >
>>>>

Nope. Ask again. ;-D

ROFL Just kidding. _Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone_ is the first
one. The second is _Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets_.
Delightful. :)

Steph

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I suggest "The Education Of Little Tree" by Forrest Carter. It's the
autobiography of the author's life growing up in the 1930's and being raised
by his Cherokee grandparents.
Here is a quote from the book: Gramma said when you come on something good,
first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good
spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right.
I LOVE this book.
Mary Ellen.

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In a message dated 6/7/99 11:45:13 PM EST, Kitchen38@... writes:

<< Gramma said when you come on something good,
first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good
spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right. >>
Hey, sounds great to me!
Teresa ; >

sandy keane

Tea Lover Denise wrote:

>
> A second book I'd like to mention is "Deschooling our Lives" edited by
> Matt Hern. I'm only on page 5 so I can't actually "recommend" it, but I
> think it's going to be a good read. It's actually a compilation of
> essays/articles by various people, including Grace (mentioned above),
> John Holt, John Taylor Gatto, and even Leo Tolstoy! Hmm....that one
> should be interesting.

I've read the whole book and can recommend it. I can even give
you updates on some of
the chapters. Heather Knox who wrote the Homeschooling as a
single parent chapter is now a fully qualified homeopath and has
moved to a small town in the interior of British Columbia to
build her practice and help out her sister with child-care so
that Megan can continue to unschool. Megan is doing serious
swimming six days a week and we miss her in our shakespeare
troupe.

Matt Hern (editor) has finished his doctorate and is working at
Windsor House School (a Sudbury Valley type non-coercive school
here in North Vancouver), as is Mark Douglas who wrote the music
chapter. Matt and Selina have had a second child and both the
baby and Sadie are part of the Windsor house learning community.



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In a message dated 6/7/1999 11:01:49 PM, Hsmotgo@... wrote:

<<<< Gramma said when you come on something good,
first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good
spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right. >>>>

Here's a uqote from _Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living_
by Pema

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In a message dated 6/7/1999 11:01:49 PM, you wrote:

<<<< Gramma said when you come on something good,
first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good
spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right. >>>>

My e-mail window disappeared. If you guys got it, sorry for the glitch.

A quote from _Start Where You Are: A Guide to o

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In a message dated 6/7/99 9:58:53 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
tbone2@... writes:

<< Mary Ellen,
What age group is this book geared towards? It may have been mentioned
earlier,
if so, I missed it-sorry.
Tanya >>

I would say early-teens on up. It's 216 pgs. The first time I read it I was
35, so it's kinda hard for me to say. I keep trying to get my 14y.o. to read
it. She started it a couple months ago, but only got to chapter 3, then quit
(you have to understand Angie--she has this aversion to any kind of U.S.
history). I ask my 16y.o. to read it, but when she's not out with her
boyfriend or working, she's got her nose stuck in a "Stephen King" book.
Maybe I'll try reading it to my 8y.o. I know that it was made into a movie
recently, but a refuse to see it because I get so tired of screaming at the
T.V., "Hey, that was NOT in the book!" or "WHAT? They left THAT part out?"
LOL!! My children won't let me watch a movie with them if they know I've read
the book. They say I get a little too crazy. LOL.(I ruined "Fried Green
Tomatoes" for them--poor kids).
Mary Ellen(a lover of books, but not particularly the movie).

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In a message dated 6/7/99 10:01:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Hsmotgo@...
writes:

<< < Gramma said when you come on something good,
first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good
spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right. >>
Hey, sounds great to me!
Teresa ; > >>

Teresa, Sounds like "unschooling", huh? It IS great. Run to the library and
pick it up now. hehe. Mary Ellen.

Olivia

>
> But my *ultimate* recommendation to you would be a great book of poetry
>and a cup of good tea! :o)
>


Thanks for the recommendations and I do enjoy a good cup of tea!


Olivia

Olivia

>I suggest "The Education Of Little Tree" by Forrest Carter. It's the
>autobiography of the author's life growing up in the 1930's and being raised
>by his Cherokee grandparents.
>Here is a quote from the book: Gramma said when you come on something good,
>first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good
>spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right.
>I LOVE this book.
>Mary Ellen.
>


Thanks for the suggestion! I love autobiographies. I'll look for it in the
library.


Olivia

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In a message dated 6/8/1999 8:15:19 AM, liv2learn@... wrote:

<<Thanks for the suggestion! I love autobiographies. I'll look for it in the
library.>>

It's a fictional autobiography (just so you know...).

There was a big controversy because the University of New Mexico Press
published it believing as the author said that it was wholly straight and
honest autobiography, so we heard more of it in Albuquerque than most other
places might have.

So there's a philsosophical bind for you. If a philosopher is dishonest his
his advice on honesty still good? If a writer can inspire peace in the
reader, does it matter if the writer's own soul isn't at peace?

Probably there are cool websites all about the particulars of that situation,
but I haven't looked.

Different people judge things different ways. I've been kind of appalled at
some of the reactions to people about Michael Jackson and Paul Rubens/PeeWee
Herman. The former committed a greater offense, certainly, but when someone
refuses to watch a movie because of the politics or sexuality of an actor, or
won't listen to music because the singer is lesbian or some such, I wonder
whether they intended to experience art or be fans. So for those who want
to experience art, the Little Tree book will be fine. For those who want to
be fans, it might be marred. For those who really love autobiography, it
needs a cautionary label.

Sandra

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In a message dated 6/8/99 7:41:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
SandraDodd@... writes:

<< There was a big controversy because the University of New Mexico Press
published it believing as the author said that it was wholly straight and
honest autobiography, so we heard more of it in Albuquerque than most other
places might have >>

Wow Sandra, I didn't know it was a fictional autobiography! To tell you the
truth, I didn't know there was such a thing. Well, I still LOVE the book. I
wonder what parts were fiction and which were real....
Mary Ellen.

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In a message dated 6/7/99 8:49:42 PM EST, metta@... writes:

<< he first book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (it's Philosopher's
Stone in the UK version) by J K Rowling. It was her first book and it's a
runaway hit! >>
Thea,
Thanks so much, we are going to Barns and Nobel on Thursday so I will be
looking for lots of books!!
Thanks,
Teresa ; >

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In a message dated 6/7/99 8:52:24 PM EST, stephaniecurrier@...
writes:

<< Nope. Ask again. ;-D >>
Steph,
Thanks for the answer, love new books!
Teresa ; >

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In a message dated 6/8/99 8:24:10 AM EST, Kitchen38@... writes:

<< Run to the library and
pick it up now. hehe. Mary Ellen. >>

o ; > heheheh!

Lois Hoover

>From: Kitchen38@...
>
>I suggest "The Education Of Little Tree" by Forrest Carter. It's the
>autobiography of the author's life growing up in the 1930's and being raised
>by his Cherokee grandparents.

Mary Ellen,

My son read this almost as soon as he left school. I think he basically
read the entire thing to me as everything was so interesting to him that
he'd reread it to me to share it. This book led to Tom Brown Jr. and many
others. But one thing I thought I'd mention is that a few months after
reading the book, it came out that this was not an autobiography but purely
fiction. My son says he's glad he learned that after reading it as it
would have changed his opinion of the book had he known before he read it.

Lois

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In a message dated 6/8/99 7:15:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
liv2learn@... writes:

<< Thanks for the suggestion! I love autobiographies. I'll look for it in the
library. >>

Oh, and A&E network just launched the Biography channel. I'm hoping that one
goes on the satellite system we have.

Charlotte

Lois Hoover

>From: Kitchen38@...
>

>Wow Sandra, I didn't know it was a fictional autobiography! To tell you the
>truth, I didn't know there was such a thing. Well, I still LOVE the book. I
>wonder what parts were fiction and which were real....
>
The way I heard it is that the entire thing was fictional. I do have to
admit to enjoying Forrest Carters other writings too. My son just wishes
he knew how much of the nature stuff was true.

Lois

::she just is::

There's another great "fictional autobiography" I love. It's a movie only, I
believe, but I think it's *really* good. "Forrest Gump". Tom Hanks plays in
it and he plays Forrest really well! It's one of my all time favorite
movies. ~Eryn

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then I awoke. Now I wonder: Am I a man who dreamt of
being a butterfuly, or am I a butterfly dreaming that I am
a man?" - Chuang Tsu
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>>Wow Sandra, I didn't know it was a fictional autobiography! To tell you
the
>>truth, I didn't know there was such a thing. Well, I still LOVE the book.
I
>>wonder what parts were fiction and which were real....
>>
>The way I heard it is that the entire thing was fictional. I do have to
>admit to enjoying Forrest Carters other writings too. My son just wishes
>he knew how much of the nature stuff was true.
>
>Lois

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In a message dated 6/8/99 4:23:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time, lhoover@...
writes:

<< The way I heard it is that the entire thing was fictional. I do have to
admit to enjoying Forrest Carters other writings too. My son just wishes
he knew how much of the nature stuff was true.

Lois >>

Wow! The entire thing. Well, fiction or non-fiction, I still really love the
book. It says in the book that he also wrote "Outlaw Josey Wales". I didn't
read it, but dh saw the movie.
My 14 y.o. dd's favorite book of all time is "A Wrinkle in Time". My 16 y.o.
is always reading those Stephen King books. This past year I got her to read
"Where the Red Fern Grows". When she got to the end, she was sobbing
uncontrollably. I didn't think she would ever recover! I just love talking
about books. Can you tell? O.K. I'll shut up now.
Mary Ellen(somebody slap me and make me go to bed!)

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In a message dated 6/8/99 6:21:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
OmegaMolecule@... writes:

<< There's another great "fictional autobiography" I love. It's a movie only,
I
believe, but I think it's *really* good. "Forrest Gump". Tom Hanks plays in
it and he plays Forrest really well! It's one of my all time favorite
movies. ~Eryn >>

Eryn,
Forrest Gump is a book also. I started reading it a couple years ago
after I saw the movie, but I gave up on it. The movie was wonderful, IMO. I
think Tom Hanks is a brilliant actor!
Mary Ellen.