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Pass on what you have learned, Luke.

“Pass on what you have learned, Luke.” – Yoda, Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi

I’ve been reading Promised Land: Thirteen Books That Changed America by Jay Parini and I’m finding it to be quite an interesting look at both our nation’s history and the role that reading has played in our national consciousness. Dad Windu has also picked it up and is in ever-present danger of over-taking my bookmark. At this point, I’m planning to require highly recommend that Padawan Learner read this book along with the books it references.

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    June 26th, 2009 | Tags: , , | Category: homeschooling | 5 comments - (Comments are closed) |

    5 comments to Pass on what you have learned, Luke.

    • Not So Glamorous Housewife
      June 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM

      Sounds interesting. Somebody just told me yesterday that the average young adults vocabulary has dropped from the 1050′s around 15,000 words. I’m not sure about the truth in the statement but if so it certainly is stunning.

    • Mom #1
      June 26, 2009 at 12:51 PM

      Well I just love good book recommendations. I’m off to see if my library has this one. Thanks!

    • Topsy-Techie
      June 26, 2009 at 9:48 PM

      Oh man, I finally got Stone Age Techie’s recommendation of “How Lincoln Learned to Read” just this week, and now here is another one that sounds really good. Sure am glad summer is such a great time to catch up on reading!!

    • Obi-Mom Kenobi
      June 27, 2009 at 8:09 AM

      I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I have. It is my three favorite things – reading, history and literary criticism – all rolled up in one.

    • Theresa
      June 27, 2009 at 2:51 PM

      It’s on my Amazon list…thanks for the recommendation!