A Night Divided

Mom's Notes: Julia's friend Brenna gave her this book for Christmas. Julia read it quickly, then almost immediately began reading it aloud to her siblings. I joined in on the listening a few chapters in, and by then we were all hooked. We definitely all have a better understanding for what it might have been like to live in a divided Germany. 

It's so fascinating to read about life on the prairie. What modern convenience are you most grateful for? 

Michael (7): "Electricity and bigger space in the house."

Daniel (7): "Lights, cars, TV, electricity."

Evy (9): "Not toilets... but cars and showers and electricity. And modern phones." 

Gabe (12): "Air conditioning." 

Julia (14): "Showers and my phone." 

Mom's Notes: The first episode of the TV series is basically this entire book. So it was fun to watch it along the way as we read! I'm amazed at the courage, ingenuity, hard work, and resourcefulness of the early settlers. Their lives were full of adventure and danger, but also so much peace and stillness. Living more simply and intentionally resonates deeply with me.