https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SU%3A%20(LOVELACE%20%2B%20MAUD%20%2B%20HART%20%2B%201892%20%2B%201980)&QRYTEXT=Subject%3A%20Lovelace%2C%20Maud%20Hart%2C%201892-1980%20(Keywords)&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=485477&CF=BIB Award-winning children's author Mitali Perkins grew up steeped in stories, escaping into her books on the fire escape of a Flushing apartment building and, later, finding solace in them as she navigated between the cultures of her suburban California school and her Bengali heritage at home. Now Perkins invites us to explore the promise of seven timeless children's novels for adults living in uncertain times: stories that provide mirrors to our innermost selves and open windows to other worlds. Blending personal narrative, accessible literary criticism, and spiritual and moral formation, Perkins delves into novels by Louisa May Alcott, C. S. Lewis, L. M. Montgomery, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and other literary "uncles" and "aunts" that illuminate the virtuous, abundant life we still desire. These novels are not perfect, and Perkins honestly assesses their critical frailties and flaws related to race, culture, and power. Yet examining these books as adults can help us build virtue, unmask our vices, and restore our hope. Reconnecting with these stories from childhood isn't merely nostalgia. In an era of uncertainty and despair, they lighten our load and bring us much-needed hope. Award-winning children's author Mitali Perkins grew up steeped in stories, escaping into her books on the fire escape of a Flushing apartment building and, later, finding solace in them as she navigated between the cultures of her suburban California school and her Bengali heritage at home. Now Perkins invites us to explore the promise of seven timeless children's novels for adults living in uncertain times: stories that provide mirrors to our innermost selves and open windows to other worlds. Blending personal narrative, accessible literary criticism, and spiritual and moral formation, Perkins delves into novels by Louisa May Alcott, C. S. Lewis, L. M. Montgomery, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and other literary "uncles" and "aunts" that illuminate the virtuous, abundant life we still desire. These novels are not perfect, and Perkins honestly assesses their critical frailties and flaws related to race, culture, and power. Yet examining these books as adults can help us build virtue, unmask our vices, and restore our hope. Reconnecting with these stories from childhood isn't merely nostalgia. In an era of uncertainty and despair, they lighten our load and bring us much-needed hope.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Perkins, Mitali<br />Unabridged.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[United States] : Tantor Media, Inc., 2021.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Made available through hoopla<br />1 online resource (1 audio file (480 min.)) : digital.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Resource available online</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Resource available online</span><br /><br />Web - (Bayside Library Service) - Eaudio Books - DOWNLOADABLE - check availability online (Set: 04 Oct 2021) - Access resource<br />