For the Love of Literature (Perfect Paperback)

~ (Author), Mike Aquilina (Foreword)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Maureen Wittmann has done us all a great service with this book. Raising children to love the adventure of visiting new worlds and seeing new people with new ideas is one of the greatest thrills a parent can have. Books are everybody's free ticket to that adventure and Wittmann is a fine guide for the journey. --Mark Shea, Senior Content Editor, CatholicExchange.com

Maureen Wittmann has put together not only a comprehensive book list, but also a helpful guide to choosing the right educational approach, tips for making full use of public libraries, and inspiration for studying fine arts and music. For the Love of Literature is a gift for all variety of homeschooling families! --Danielle Bean, author

Product Description

Here is the book you've been waiting for! Teach every subject with great real books! Classic Catholic literature arranged by subject and history to aid you in teaching virtually every subject from a Catholic perspective. Maureen Wittmann is a well-known Catholic speaker, writer and home educating mom who shares her experience, research, and wisdom with others through this valuable resource. Features include: grade level recommendations, top five picks per subject, extensive resource lists, and more!

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Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Ecce Homo Press (December 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979760909
• ISBN-13: 978-0979760907
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #393,369 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book to Own and Cherish, December 29, 2007

By	Margaret M. Myers "Margaret Mary Myers" (Baltimore MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In her friendly, warm style, Maureen Wittmann shares her depth of experience in "teaching core subjects with literature".

Maureen has a special talent for describing an entire book in just a sentence or two. In this thorough yet pleasant guide, she describes 950 of them. She explains various educational methods, from classical education to Charlotte Mason homeschooling, as well as how to make the best use of your public library and how to build your own home library.

Whether you have been homeschooling for decades as I have - or you just want to enrich your child's education - or wherever you are on the parenting spectrum: this is a book you will want to own and cherish.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You NEED This Book, January 2, 2008

By	Nancy Carpentier Brown (Illinois) - See all my reviews

Any parent or teacher who would like to spice up a lesson in math, science, history, art, or music would be wise to obtain this helpful guide.

Divided into each core subject area, the book notes each of 950 titles as to the book's age and grade level, from preschool to adult, maturity level and if there is a need for parental guidance. In addition, most of the titles contain a brief description--enough for a parent or teacher to decide whether the book is right.

Other helpful features include guides to classical and Charlotte Mason based education, using the library, building a home library, creating literary unit studies, and more.

If you are a parent, a teacher or a homeschooler, you NEED this book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do you have kids? Then you need this book!, February 28, 2008

By	M. E. Barrett "HMSCHLMOMOF5" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Maureen Wittman, Catholic homeschooling mom extraordinaire, has compiled the book list dreams are made of. She has created a subject-by-subject list that gives a brief synopsis, age range and a special note to identify Catholic titles. There are 950 books listed! They are all readily available (in print) and easy to find at your favorite bookseller or library.

My favorite part of the book are the essays. Maureen gives great tips for using your local library that I have already benefited from (think way less fines :)) and how to build your own library. The essay about creating your own literature study is worth buying the book for all on it's own!

Thank you Maureen for creating such a valuable resource that will be in use in my home for many years to come!