Random Thoughts: Books provide insight
I have just read a book named, "The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime," by Mark Haddon (no capitals in the title). The author takes on the life of a 15-year-old boy, who though a mathematical genius, has a mental problem. He lives with his secretive father who appears to care for the boy. The interesting thing about the boy is that he lives by certain routines which, when disturbed, brings on anger and rebellion.
I believe that parents who have such a child might get some understanding on how to handle such a situation by reading this book.
Another book I'm reading is "Lincoln's Mothers," by Dorothy Clarke Wilson. I don't think I have ever read such wonderful descriptions of the life led by the pioneers back in the early 1800s.
She describes the two mothers, Nancy and Sally so well that you feel you know them personally. I usually don't care to read of the life of pioneers, as I have had some experience with that life in my early years. But this author has really brought the joys and the pathos of the times in a very realistic way. You feel involved with those people.
It makes your interest and admiration of Lincoln greater than ever. He certainly made his mark in our history, even modern-day presidents refer to his wonderful writings and speeches. People still wonder which mother he is referring to when he said, "That all that I am, was because of my angel, my wonderful mother," or words to that effect. What a great man he was.
— NORMA HANNAFORD
