Tag Archives: family

Book Review: The Letters Of Jane Austen

Posted on July 1, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Letters Of Jane Austen, by Jane Austen As someone who has long been interested in the writings of Jane Austen [1], I thought it would be worthwhile to take a look at her letters, and this book was certainly … Continue reading →

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When History Becomes Family History: Part Two

Posted on June 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

I did not realize until last night that my post on finding people in the church with whom I was connected by family ties [1] would be a regular phenomenon, but here goes.  Yesterday at church I had a fairly … Continue reading →

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Mysteries Of The Bible: What Does The Nature Of Christ Have To Do With The Virgin Mary?

Posted on June 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

At first glance, the nature of Christ would not have anything to do with the virgin Mary.  Yet when we look at the distinctive and unbiblical doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church relating to the Virgin Mary, one finds that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Humble & Kind

Posted on June 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

Humble & Kind, by Tim McGraw There is one little thing that nags me about this otherwise enjoyable book, and that is the fact that Tim McGraw is listed as the author.  Now, my feelings on Tim McGraw as a … Continue reading →

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When History Becomes Family History

Posted on June 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

Recently I had a conversation with a friend of mine and loyal reader of this blog after a book review of mine had come out on one of the great books on New England colonial history by noted Atlantic historian … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Apologia Of Robert Keayne

Posted on June 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Apologia Of Robert Keayne:  The Self-Portrait Of A Puritan Merchant, edited by Bernard Bailyn One finds Nathanish people in the strangest places.  This particular short book is the very long will one of one Puritan minister named Robert Keayne, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Daily Encouragement For The Smart Stepfamily

Posted on May 26, 2018 by nathanalbright

Daily Encouragement For The Smart Stepfamily:  Daily Inspiration And Wisdom For Blended Families, by Ron Deal & Dianne Deal Matthews [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Books/Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Prairie Girl’s Faith

Posted on May 26, 2018 by nathanalbright

A Prairie Girl’s Faith:  The Spiritual Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder, by Stephen W. Hines [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Waterbrook Press/Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Like many kids, especially those who … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Bro Code For Parents

Posted on May 20, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Bro Code For Parents:  What To Expect When You’re Awesome, by Barney Stinson with Matt Kuhn This may be the worst parenting book of all time [1].  In looking at this book, I had a hard time thinking of … Continue reading →

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On Memiors Of Crappy Childhoods

Posted on May 15, 2018 by nathanalbright

“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”  So begins Leo Tolstoy’s novel Anna Karenina, a statement I believe is fundamentally wrong.  The reason why is fairly simple and straightfoward.  I am a prolific … Continue reading →

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