Another charming bit of rather harmless fun through the eyes of Mma Ramotswe, written in McCall Smith’s unique voice. The somewhat moralistic tone seems appropriate in the portrayed culture.
The menfolk come off with a few scars, but that’s OK.
I’ve just attended a very inspiring writers’ weekend with Adrian and Bridget Plass and Sheridan Voysey at Scargill House in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The theme was Panning for Gold – identifying the really precious moments in our lives with a view to creating a personal memoir. A task we were assigned was to write…
Reflect with Sheridan Through short cameos from his own life and others – all accompanied by stunning photos – Sheridan Voysey stimulates you to reflect on yourself, your relationships and your Creator, who loves you.
Glastonbury: The Novel of Christian England by Donna Fletcher Crow Donna Fletcher Crow’s epic historical masterpiece brings to life the mystical Glass Isle of Glastonbury with its imposing Tor. In each era, the ruling monarch and a key spiritual leader are highlighted. As conflicts rage, we follow the wavering spark of faith in Jesus Christ…
Our Village Says ‘No’ to Extravagance, ‘Yes’ to Compromise (and New Neighbors!) Last night, our village assembly, the twice-yearly gathering where grassroots democracy truly shines, was anything but routine. While the autumn meeting typically focuses on budget approvals, this session brought pivotal decisions on both new citizenship and a hotly debated community building project. The…
The Book that Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization, by Vishal Mangalwadi is a bold analysis of the powerful influence the Christian Bible has had on the development of the western world. Mangalwadi is an extremely erudite and lucid scholar, who has combined academic learning with political and social…
The Pilgrim, by Joy Margetts Before Hal joins the Cistercian Abbey in the heart of medieval Wales and adopts the new name of Hywel, his selfish lust has already done immeasurable harm to those closest to him. When a careless slip of the tongue deeply hurts his fellow novices, he expects to be banished. Much…