I was up at 6:30 the last two mornings, running in Central Park — the same route I used to…
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writing & reading
A good book changes us, inspires us, perhaps even answers a few of life’s questions. Over the years, I’ve shared many personal favorites and this community of passionate readers has responded in kind, with hundreds of book recommendations offered in the comments. You’ll find reviews here, gift suggestions, and lists of favorites, as well as observations about the writing life. Dive in. Read more about what writing & reading mean to me, or browse the archive of stories below.
Connection
“Tug on anything at all,” naturalist John Muir once wrote, “and you’ll find it connected to everything else in the…
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Simplicity Parenting and Books to Give Away
I can’t recall how many times a reader has written to say, “I wish I’d found your books years ago,…
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Perfect
I began writing my first book, “Mitten Strings for God,” the year Henry and Jack were eight and five. My…
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Spirit. And books for you!
Last month, my pal Margaret Roach and I gave away four books each – and in return, you gave us…
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Books for the Journey & Winners
A few things I learned this week while cross-blogging with Margaret at awaytogarden.com: It’s really fun to have a buddy….
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