Consider the Turkey (& More Nov. Reads)
Between Thanksgiving, two trips to Dallas, a backyard wedding, and out-of-town guests, November was a busy, busy month for our family. So busy, in fact, that I only read five books during the course of those four and a half weeks: Peter Singer’s Consider the Turkey plus four others. Read on for my impressions of each title.
The First Two Lives of Lukas Kasha by Lloyd Alexander
I think The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha is one of the best tales Lloyd Alexander ever wrote, so it makes me sad to see it is no longer in print.
I decided to read it aloud (again) to my younger kids and older grandkids this fall. We finished it a few weeks ago.
A traveling magician sends Lukas on the adventure of a lifetime by dunking him headfirst into a bowlful of water as part of his side show.
Lukas resurfaces to find himself flailing in the sea in a foreign land surrounded by strangers hailing him as king.
The Beauty of Dirty Skin by Whitney Bowe MD
In her fascinating book The Beauty of Dirty Skin, researcher and practicing dermatologist shares the secret to healthy, radiant, beautiful skin.
Examining a spectrum of skin disorders, she shows how addressing the gut-brain-skin axis and doing everything we can to support a healthy microbiome (both internally and externally) can help remedy many of the most stubborn skin problems, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and even premature wrinkles.
The author gives practical guidelines (and recipes) that will help afflicted readers address such maladies from the inside out.
Consider the Turkey by Peter Singer
If you love turkey and dressing and can’t imagine celebrating Thanksgiving without this traditional centerpiece to the day’s feast, then steer clear of Peter Singer’s illuminating book, Consider the Turkey.
Once you learn what goes into raising and preparing the 210 million commercially produced birds that are bought and consumed in the US each year, you may never look at load your holiday plate the same way again.
On the other hand, if you’ve ever considered adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, this book may convince you to give up eating this popular fowl sooner than not. 😕
The Clean Mama’s Guide to a Peaceful Home by Becky Rapinchuk
This is the season for “peace on earth,” but our homes can sometimes feel chaotic with so many houseguests, Christmas baking, tree decorating, gift wrapping, etc.
If you feel like you could use a reset (I do!), Becky Rapinchuk’s book, The Clean Mama’s Guide to a Peaceful Home, may be just the ticket. Her simple systems and routines will help you tame the chaos and create the clean, comfortable, well-organized home we all dream of.
Joy to the World by Jennifer Flanders
Joy to the World is a little devotional journal I created myself for advent, and I pull my copy out every year (right after Thanksgiving) to re-read and work through a few more pages.
It is filled with writing prompts, word studies, Bible verses, and some of the most beautiful vintage artwork you will ever see.
For me, it is the perfect thing for helping me savor the season and keep my heart and mind fixed on the real reason we celebrate!
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