“Not until we once again recognize and articulate the transcendent value of sound thinking, wide reading, and lucid writing, will our students respond to their lessons enthusiastically.”
— David Hicks, classical educator
A few choice reading suggestions for pursuing real history (and economics):
• Educator Michael Martin discusses the problems with textbooks and suggests some quality and inexpensive alternatives.
• Featured works by Abbeville Institute scholars.
• Historian Brion McClanahan recommends titles for every Southern library.
• “Essential reading” at The Tenth Amendment Center.
• Mises Institute‘s homeschool resources, as well as the Mises Library, which features many free downloads of great works.
• Historian Tom Woods says, “Want to understand the world? Read these books.” He has a few free ebooks available, as well.
• And don’t forget the strategically placed “Confederate Veteran” magazine on top of your kids’ bathroom-reading materials. Essential for sure!
“Avoid books that present ‘little pills of knowledge mixed into weak diluent.’ Twaddle talks down to the child and assumes she can’t understand more than tidbits of information. Look for books that you, the adult, will enjoy too.”
— Sonya Shafer, SimplyCharlotteMason.com
Note: This compilation is a companion piece to Take care of “granddaddy.”
