Seeking Silence (and Summer Books)

May 24, 2011 by Lisa Mladinich

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The Quest for Shakespeare, by Joseph Pearce. This examination of the facts of Shakespeare's life by a great contemporary biographer reads like a fast-paced mystery and convincingly presents the case for Shakespeare's Catholic faith. Don't be intimidated by the subject matter. It's a lot of fun. (And once you've read Pearce's book, try anything from the No Fear Shakespeare series. You need never fear the Bard again. In this series, the original text of each play is displayed on the left side and a modern vernacular translation on the right. Our home school group is using these to help our children—ages 7 and up—to befriend some of the greatest plays ever written. We all love them.)

A Guy's List
I can't vouch for these personally, so caveat emptor: My husband recommends:

Seabiscuit: An American Legend, by Laura Hillenbrand, which chronicles the true story of one of the greatest race horses in American history.

(I have actually read several chapters of this and enjoyed it . . . so far!) This should be in your public library.

With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, by E.B. Sledge. Another of my husband's top picks in historical reading. For those who love true war stories.

Have a delightful summer! Happy Reading!

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About Lisa Mladinich

Lisa Mladinich is a Catholic wife and mother, catechist and workshop leader, and the author of the popular booklets, "Be An Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children," and "Be an Amazing Catechist: Sacramental Preparation" available from Our Sunday Visitor. She is the founder of www.AmazingCatechists.com.

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