Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay

Posted on June 30, 2014 by jenny

The Magic Pudding is a delightful Australian Children’s Classic by Norman Lindsay about puddin’-owners, puddin’-thieves and, of course, a cantankerous puddin’ that answers to the name of Albert. It’s basically an excuse for food, fighting and nonsense poetry. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Persuasion by Jane Austen

Posted on June 22, 2014 by jenny

Persuasion is probably my favourite Jane Austen novel. It lacks the bright humour of  Pride and Prejudice, but both book and heroine share a lovely, gentle pensiveness. It explores ideas of regret and duty, as well as the difference between being … Continue reading →

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Joined-up Life by Andrew Cameron

Posted on June 13, 2014 by jenny

Joined-up Life provides a Christian framework for ethics. It encourages ethical thinking rather than quick or simplistic answers. It’s readable and thought-provoking. It provides an overview of approaches to ethics before suggesting a framework for considering a topic from the perspectives … Continue reading →

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