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Lessons at Blackberry Inn: Adventures with the Gentle Art of Learning [Paperback]

Karen Andreola (Author), Nigel Parrish Andreola (Illustrator)
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Book Description

1889209058 978-1889209050 April 15, 2009
Unlike any other book in the Homeschool World!

Take a few soothing moments to open the pages of Lessons at Blackberry Inn. You will find yourself sweetly transported to the village of Appleton, in the 1930's, where you will get a peek at how Carol serves her family with faith, hope, and love. If you wish to be upheld in your desire to

love your husband,
treasure your children,
recapture the joys of home learning,
or be reminded of the value of homemaking,

Karen Andreola invites you to a place where these things are lived out; she invites you to Blackberry Inn.

The homeschool mother who receives little encouragement within the world in which she lives will find this story especially uplifting. The culture which surrounds her is against her, and the tensions of the modern world can make her feel more tired than she already is. Therefore the author provides a mother with a whole neighborhood of characters that serve one another with kindness.

The principles of living the educational life are so naturally woven into the story that you may find yourself so curious to know what happens to the characters that you do not notice just how much of a how to book Lessons at Blackberry Inn really is. And yet a golden nugget of an idea appears at the turn of every page, waiting to provide you with a practical suggestion and the inspiration to carry it out. Read how Carol and her children:

appreciate art, music, and literature,
explore history and science,
observe nature,
practice hospitality,
keep up with chores,
cook healthy meals,
develop friendships,
and live frugally.

The author's son, Nigel Andreola, decorated each chapter with his fine pencil drawings.
Comments from Readers:

"Such an encouraging and edifying story - refreshment to my soul after a long day of homeschooling." Sarah
"Keep writing. The kids and I want the stories to continue. We have fallen in love with the characters."Tonya

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About the Author

Karen Andreola is the author of the perennial bestseller A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning. She coined the phrase "The Gentle Art of Learning" (TM) to more fully express what the Charlotte Mason method of education has meant to her during the years she homeschooled her children from kindergarten through grade 12. She was responsible for the modern day revival of the Charlotte Mason method of education dating back to 1988 when she republished Charlotte Mason's 6 vol. Original Homeschooling Series. Karen was editor of the Parents' Review Magazine for Home Training and Culture for 6 years, conducted and promoted home support groups, and was a nationally sought after keynote speaker for the Charlotte Mason method, and topics such as parenting, and Mother Culture ®. She is also one of America's most respected homeschool product reviewers.
Her other books include: Pocketful of Pinecones, Simply Grammar, Story Starters, and a revision of the classic Beautiful Girlhood.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Charlotte Mason Research & Supply Company (April 15, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1889209058
  • ISBN-13: 978-1889209050
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #590,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars simply delightful, July 9, 2009
This review is from: Lessons at Blackberry Inn: Adventures with the Gentle Art of Learning (Paperback)
If you've read Pocketful of Pinecones then you will thoroughly enjoy spending more time with Carol and her family! If you haven't read the first book, this one can definitely be enjoyed on it's own. This book explores the lives of several of the towns folk a bit more in depth then the first book did. I found the experience to be similar to the Mitford series. As a homeschooler, I enjoyed the way the book illustrates the Charlotte Mason method being applied to everyday life. As a bonus, the book includes several wonderful recipes and other useful information. Simply delightful!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Retreat in a Book, February 16, 2010
This review is from: Lessons at Blackberry Inn: Adventures with the Gentle Art of Learning (Paperback)
Just finished Lessons at Blackberry Inn and enjoyed it as much as Andreola's other work. You cannot imagine the soothing effect these living books have on a frayed heart at the end of the day! I appreciate the main character's (Carol's) transparency. I love the way Andreola allows us into Carol's thoughts, modeling for us the importance of discernment in how we act on what we feel. In regards to the lengthy negative comment above, I believe that while the author's intent was to show that home education is important, she also wanted to articulate that the mother who teaches at home also has a relationship with the Lord, with her husband, her family, and her friends. For a more "nuts and bolts" book on the Charlotte Mason approach, I highly recommend Andreola's Charlotte Mason Companion. In Lessons at Blackberry Inn, I especially enjoyed the "Author's Chatterbox" at the end of the book, a glimpse into the author's life. Ready for the next book in this series!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Treat for a Homeschool Mom, September 18, 2009
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This is the sequel to Pocketful of Pinecones. I love them both. A fictional account of a home school mom in the early 1900s. She uses the Charlotte Mason approach and is not so different from many moms today. Lots of home school tips woven into the narrative and lots of inspiring quotes.
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