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The book, No Ordinary Lives .... The Life and Times of Chapin Area World War II Veterans, written by Tom Fincher, is available for purchase at the Chapin Chamber. The books are $30, and make great Christmas gifts. Cash or checks are accepted. (copied from the Chapin Chamber of Commerce electronic newsletter.)
Still a number one read!Everyone continues to talk about Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken(2010). Set in the WWII era, this is the true story of a man who stretches himself far beyond the average while enduring challenges you will not believe—an inspiration to all, a sample of unimaginable courage. FYI> Universal has bought the film rights. Francis Lawrence (Water for Elephants) has been selected as the director.
How far will you go to help a friend? Another page turner. Follow Dr. Marina Singh as she travels to the Amazon jungle in Brazil in search of a friend. Step into a third world. How do you feel?How hard will you work to find Singh’s co-worker?Don’t miss Ann Patchett’s The State of Wonder.
Controversy arose in Amy Chua’s 2011 commentary on cultural differences in raising children. Read The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. It’s food for thought. (excerpt from chap 9) “One thing that the piano and violin have in common – with each other but also with many sports – is that you can’t play extraordinarily well unless you’re relaxed.”
DON'T FORGET. Reading throughout the year for all students
posted on each Lexington
5 school's website (To reach your child's school, go to www.lex5.k12.sc.us to drop down box on
top entitled Schools.) Note the information on the school page may be under the
MediaCenter link. Info includes writing and
reading suggestions for Honors/AP.Elementary schools include excellent reading and research suggestions.
Return to the Classics In
2010, the Chapin Woman's Club donated part of its auction proceeds to
the Chapin Branch of the Lexington County Library. In turn, the Chapin
Branch purchased audio CD's of the classics. The list, in part,
includes great Classics such as: Great Expectations, Adventures of
Sherlock Holmes, 2001 Space Odyssey, Picture of Dorian Gray, Rich Dad
Poor Dad, War & Peace, To Kill a Mockingbird, Alice in Wonderland
and many more. For a complete list, please visit our local Chapin
Library and enjoy listening to one of these Classics!
110
Best Books for building a perfect library.Good for parents and college-bound students. From the UK.
Technology and books
NEW. Download books, movies and games for travel. Go to the Digital Media Catalogue at the Chapin Branch of the Lexington County Library. http://lex.lib.sc.us/resources.htm
http://www.carolhurst.com/titles/9th.html This link will take you to Carol Hurst's reading recommendations for 9th
graders. Scroll down for recommendations for Pre-K to 8th grade
students. Carol Hurst has been publishing her excellent resources on the web
for years.
http://als.lib.wi.us/Collegebound.html A high school reading list for College-bound students, from Arrowhead Library
System, Wisconsin; recommended by 'SREB for High Schools that Work' schools.
http://www.lex.lib.sc.us/ Click on 'Resources' tab, then 'Digital Media
Catalog' icon for audio books to download and/or click on MANGO to assist in learning a foreign
language. Click on 'Resources' tab, then Children's Resources for EXCELLENT links to reading
resources.
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Disclaimer: The Chapin Woman's Club does not verify nor endorse the links that the websites above may post.
