Wednesday, February 21, 2024

March Books: Tuck Everlasting & Gift From The Sea

Last night we had a great discussion led by Olivia about the book Hello Beautiful. Olivia also had a fun treat to tie-in with the book, donuts and ice cream. 

For March we will be reading and discussing two books. Amy picked Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt and Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. 

The beloved children’s classic with more than more than 5 million copies in print.

From Newbery Honor and E. B. White Award–winning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up that’s sure to be an all-time favorite for every generation.

Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring on her family’s property whose waters grant immortality. Members of the Tuck family, having drunk from the spring, tell Winnie of their experiences watching life go by and never growing older. But then Winnie must decide whether or not to keep the Tucks’ secret―and whether or not to join them on their never-ending journey.

A staple on home bookshelves and in classrooms and libraries, 
Tuck Everlasting is a timeless story that has captivated readers of all ages for almost half a century.


50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION • With meditations on youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment, here is an inimitable classic that guides us to find a space for contemplation and creativity in our own lives.

"Gift from the Sea is like a shell itself in its small and perfect form ... It tells of light and life and love and the security that lies at the heart." —New York Times Book Review

Drawing inspiration from the the shells on the shore, Lindbergh's musings on the shape of a woman's life will bring new understanding to readers, male and family, at any stage of life. A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.

With great wisdom and insight she describes the shifting shapes of relationships and marriage, presenting a vision of a life lived in enduring and evolving partnership. A groundbreaking work when it was first published, this book has retained its freshness as it has been rediscovered by generations of readers and is no less current today.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and discussing these books on Tuesday March 19, at 7:30 at Debby's. 

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