Christmas Bells By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come,The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken songOf peace on earth, good-will to men!Continue reading “S3 E13: Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow”
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S3 E12: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Sarah shares her thoughts on “Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. “Silent Spring inspired the modern environmental movement, which began in earnest a decade later. It is recognized as the environmental text that “changed the world.” She aimed at igniting a democratic activist movement that would not only question the direction of science and technology but wouldContinue reading “S3 E12: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson”
S3 E11 Fascinating Facts About Famous Fiction Authors and the Greatest Novels of All Time: The Book Lover’s Guide to Literary Trivia
Rebecca shares her thoughts on, “Fascinating Facts About Famous Fiction Authors and the Greatest Novels of All Time: The Book Lover’s Guide to Literary Trivia” by Dave Astor “Literature can send our minds to another time and place, allowing us to forget our lives and troubles for a few precious hours. It can educate usContinue reading “S3 E11 Fascinating Facts About Famous Fiction Authors and the Greatest Novels of All Time: The Book Lover’s Guide to Literary Trivia”
S3 E10: The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine’s Daughters
Sarah shares her thoughts on “The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine’s Daughters” by Rachel Trethewey. As complex in their own way as their Mitford cousins, Winston and Clementine Churchill’s daughters each had a unique relationship with their famous father. Rachel Trethewey’s biography, The Churchill Sisters, tells their story. Drawing on previously unpublishedContinue reading “S3 E10: The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine’s Daughters”
S3 E9: The Things We Dare Not Tell by Henry Lawson
Welcome to The Book Dialogue. My name is Sarah and I’m so glad that you joined me today. The Book Dialogue is an exploration of poetry and books, philosophy, and all the things in life that happen and occur in and around us. We have wonderful conversations, and I would love you to be able to join usContinue reading “S3 E9: The Things We Dare Not Tell by Henry Lawson”
S3 E8: The 5am Club: Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life
Welcome to The Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in. “Take excellent care of the front end of your day, and the rest of your day will pretty much take care of itself. Own your morning. Elevate your life.” Robin Sharma, The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life. Sarah shares her thoughts onContinue reading “S3 E8: The 5am Club: Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life”