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Title details for Steeped in Stories by Mitali Perkins - Available

Steeped in Stories

Timeless Children's Novels to Refresh Our Tired Souls

by Mitali Perkins
Siiri Scott
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Award-winning children's author Mitali Perkins grew up steeped in stories—escaping into her books on the fire escape of a Flushing apartment building and, later, finding solace in them as she navigated between the cultures of her suburban California school and her Bengali heritage at home. Now Perkins invites us to explore the promise of seven timeless children's novels for adults living in uncertain times: stories that provide mirrors to our innermost selves and open windows to other worlds.
Blending personal narrative, accessible literary criticism, and spiritual and moral formation, Perkins delves into novels by Louisa May Alcott, C. S. Lewis, L. M. Montgomery, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and other literary "uncles" and "aunts" that illuminate the virtuous, abundant life we still desire. These novels are not perfect, and Perkins honestly assesses their critical frailties and flaws related to race, culture, and power. Yet examining these books as adults can help us build virtue, unmask our vices, and restore our hope.
Reconnecting with these stories from childhood isn't merely nostalgia. In an era of uncertainty and despair, they lighten our load and bring us much-needed hope.

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    August 31, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9781666137316
      • File size: 179061 KB
      • Duration: 06:13:02

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Siiri Scott narrates this audiobook encouraging adults to reread seven classic children's novels: HEIDI, LITTLE WOMEN, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE HOBBIT, THE SILVER CHAIR, A LITTLE PRINCESS, and EMILY OF DEEP VALLEY. Scott's friendly tone is engaging and pleasant as she delivers Mitali Perkins's thoughtful discussion of the flaws and merits of these older titles. Perkins's work is grounded in her Christian faith, so it's forgiving, though not dismissive, of prejudice in these older titles. It is also overtly religious, with frequent Bible quotes and one lengthy prayer. Scott maintains a conversational manner throughout. Chapters highlight the virtues of faith, hope, temperance, prudence, love, courage, and justice, and contain writing prompts and discussion questions. Be ready to take notes. L.T. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

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