Read for the Heart: Whole Books for WholeHearted Families [Paperback]

Sarah Clarkson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2009

Keeping this volume close at hand is like having a child's librarian for a best friend! A great book spurs the imagination in childhood, inspires our dreams in adulthood, and nourishes the soul with depictions of life fully and courageously lived. Among the greatest gifts you can bequeath to a child are a love for reading and a passion for books. But how do you sort through the many thousands of books available to your children to find those that are worthwhile? Let Sarah Clarkson be your guide to the best in literature for your family. From timeless classics to modern favorites, from picture books to adventure novels to read-aloud favorites, more than 1,000 wonderful stories for young people are recommended within these pages. Now you can make great literature a lasting part of your child's life and education.

An absolute must-have! No homeschool library would be complete without it.
Paul A. Suarez
Publisher, The Old Schoolhouse magazine

Sarah Clarkson is a wonderful example of what can happen when you raise a child on whole, living books. Not only does she love to read, but she beautifully conveys this passion through her writing.
Tina Farewell
Founder, Lifetime Books & Gifts

Editorial Reviews

Review

It is my pleasure to make room on that bookshelf for a brand new favorite "book about books"! Sarah Clarkson has created a wonderful resource which is sure to become a beloved classic. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!
--The Old Schoolhouse magazine

About the Author

Sarah Clarkson is a freelance writer and avid blogger who wishes the whole world loved books as much as she does. Sarah is currently working on a children's novel and a collection of essays. When not writing, she can be found hiking, drinking English tea, and traveling the world with WholeHeart Ministries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Apologia Press; 1st edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932012974
• ISBN-13: 978-1932012972
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sarah Clarkson is a freelance writer, author of two books, and an avid blogger at thoroughlyalive.com. She has a deep passion to bring books, beauty, and joy to the culture of her time. She travels around the US and world, working at various conferences and speaking on discipleship, beauty, and literature. Sarah has a passion to get great books into the homes of families around the world. Her guide to children's literature, Read for the Heart, is her first attempt to help the world fall in love with good, old-fashioned books all over again. When not discussing, reading, or writing amidst many strong cups of coffee, Sarah loves to travel and explore the mountains of her Colorado home.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have Resource August 7, 2010

By A. Evans

Format:Paperback

As a mother of two boys who love to read, I can highly recommend Ms. Clarkson's book. It is my go-to resource for selecting literature to request from the library. I have read several other classics on family reading (Honey for a Child's Heart, Read-Aloud Handbook). What sets this book apart is the easy-to-use book classifications, descriptions, and alphabetical organization by author AND category. Ms. Clarkson's brief descriptions are very helpful, and I like that they are right there with the listing. There are some titles that my library didn't have (but we're in a moderately rural area, so that doesn't mean much)...but I was pleasantly surprised by how many they did have. She includes many books that are not in other book lists, which was appealing to me; her selections are also more updated than the lists in Honey.

We've been introduced to wonderful characters and places thanks to Read for the Heart. Thank you, Ms. Clarkson! I look forward to continuing to use this book as my children grow.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have January 27, 2010

By A. Tharp

Format:Paperback

I am the mother of three girls who love to read and be read to. They are fond of fairy tales and love princess stories. As a christian parent I was very concerned about the content of the books they were being exposed to. I knew there were good books out there I just didn't know were to look. Sarah has done a wonderful job of compiling a book list of books that are truly great to read. Our last trip to the library I only brought home books recommended in Read for the Heart. My kids love them. They are reading them to each other and asking their Dad and I to read them to them. The best part is that they aren't all princess stories!

I can't recommend this book high enough. It is a must have.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book about Books June 4, 2010

By Tristan RowLee

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I read this book cover to cover and promptly began ordering new titles from our library to introduce to my children. I appreciate the descriptions of the titles and the guide for each section on what to look for in a book of that genre. Loved it!