Books

Our family LOVES to read. Unless otherwise noted, the books that you will find at this site are books that we have personally read and found useful to individuals and families who want to be the change they wish to see in the world. As we read more, more will be added.  We will also add our own short personal review on these books so you can learn why we have decided to include them in our products list.  For a more in depth review of these and other books please visit our blog.  Happy Reading!

Leadership Education Books
(homeschooling and other educational helps)

Leadership Education: The Phases of Learning

Our first pick is Leadership Education: The Phases of Learning, by Oliver and Rachel DeMille. This is a book that you can read over and over again and learn something new each time. Inside you will find principles which, when implemented in your own life and in your home, will give you the keys you need to get the great education called for in developing leadership qualities. Every great leader was prepared to do the job they did through the education they received in their life. You owe it to yourself and to your family to get this book, study it, and then apply its principles.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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A Thomas Jefferson Education

This is the book that started it all.  Well, actually this is the second edition.  Here you will find information on the theory behind Leadership Education.  This is an especially good book for the husband in the family to read as it comes from a male perspective on education.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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A Thomas Jefferson Education Home Companion

Do you sometimes wonder how other families besides the DeMille’s apply TJEd in their home?  This book gives you a glimpse into the home of Diann Jeppson and her sweet girls as well as more info on how the DeMilles do TJEd.  Topics include family work, inspiring your child, and other great ideas.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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Self-Improvement Books
(things like finances, homecare, happiness, etc.)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Written by Stephen R. Covey and loved by people everywhere, this book will help you to develop the habits you need to succeed in life.  Take a different habit each week and practice adding it to your repertoire - soon you will find yourself more successful at fulfilling your mission in life. 

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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The One Minute Manager

Whether you manage a large company or just your own family, this book is for you.  As a mother, I especially liked the ideas of being clear in my expectations not criticizing my kids when they are first learning to do something - positive praise can bring about great results.  Save critiques for later when they ought to be proficient at something but have slipped up - and then keep it short!

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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The Speed of Trust

This excellent book is all about trust and its effect in our lives, in our families, in our companies and other organizations, and in society. When trust exists between two parties it makes things happen faster and cost less. In a company it can actually affect the bottom line. The author discusses how trust works and provides ways that you can improve trust between yourself and others.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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Children's Books
(books to read with children or books they can read alone)

The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis

One of the first set of books we read aloud with our children, outside of the scriptures.  This series is a classic.  You can either just enjoy the stories or search for the Christian symbolism threaded throughout the tales.  Makes for great discussions.  We like to read them in the chronological order of the stories, not in their order of publication, so we start with The Magician's Nephew.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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Horton Hears a Who, by Dr. Seuss

An all time favorite of our family.  Who can go wrong with Dr. Seuss?  When our kids were small they loved to be read this story.  Now that they are older, they still sneak it out now and then to read on their own.  Not only do you get a fun story line, but you also get the fabulous message that "a person's a person no matter how small"!

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, by Dr. Seuss

Another favorite for reading time.  Great pictures and a wonderful rhyming story line that kids will soon be reading it on their own.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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Youth Books
(books to read with youth or books they can read alone)

The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis

One of the first set of books we read aloud with our children, outside of the scriptures.  This series is a classic.  You can either just enjoy the stories or search for the Christian symbolism threaded throughout the tales.  Makes for great discussions.  We like to read them in the chronological order of the stories, not in their order of publication, so we start with The Magician's Nephew.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

Click on the picture to purchase through Amazon.com.

The Lord of the Rings

Fantasy at its best.  I first read these books when I was a young teenager, beginning with the prequel The Hobbit.  Not only does Tolkien spin a great tale, but he sprinkles it with words of wisdom and great life lessons.  Join Frodo and his companions as they try to make the world right again, fighting evils both without and within.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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The Tucket Series

Do you like historical fiction?  Then you’ll love this book (especially if you have boys!).  The story takes place between 1847-1849, during the era of the pioneers.  A young boy gets captured by Indians as he lags behind the wagon train - on his 14th birthday, no less!  This collection of Gary Paulsen’s five books, known as the Tucket series, follows Francis Tucket as he works his way back to his family.

For a more in-depth review of this book please visit this post on our Blog Website.

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