CM's Ourselves - Simply Charlotte Mason

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February 27, 2013 at 6:06 pm
TailorMade
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As there have been so many recently posted threads that relate to habits, character, and discipline, I thought I’d encourage the reading of Ourselves, by Charlotte Mason. It is broken into two books. You may read it yourself, but CM intended it for parents/teachers to read it to an audience of children. Book one is intended for children up to twelve years of age. Book to for those older than twelve.
The original is found here: http://amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html#4
A modern English paraphrase can be found here: http://amblesideonline.org/CMM/ModernEnglish.html#4a
You may find this undertaking challenging, but it will inspire you to instill good habits in your children. Quite frankly, it redirected me to improve my own habits in order to improve those habits they’ve unfortunately learned from me. These are the very same habits I don’t want to see in them, the habits that cause me to look for causes and cures. Guess what? If I’m the cause, I can also become the cure. ;0). So can any mother who is willing to implement change of habits.
Blessings,
Becca<><
February 27, 2013 at 7:12 pm
Jenni
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Thank you, Becca, for that gentle and timely reminder.
February 27, 2013 at 9:11 pm
TailorMade
Participant
You know, it was shocking reading when I first attempted it. I thought, “Oh, ugh! This is about me!”. 🙁
But, then, I thanked God for the gift CM shared with us. It has been an enlightening blessing. 🙂
Becca<><
February 27, 2013 at 10:09 pm
HollyS
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Thanks for posting this. I’m about to finish vol 1 and was trying to figure out what volume to read next…this sounds like a good choice.
I also feel very convicted when reading some of her writings. I was just reading about how moms tend to let things slide because their child had been doing well in his habit and mom wants to give him a break. The child then learns it’s not a big deal to keep up with his new habit since mom let it slide. I am so guilty of this!
February 27, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Sonya Shafer
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You can also get an audio version through Living Books Library.
February 28, 2013 at 11:04 am
Titus2mama
Member
Can you purchase a print edition of this book?
February 28, 2013 at 12:35 pm
missceegee
Participant
Yes, it’s a volume of the Home Education series and is available in print.
February 28, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Titus2mama
Member
Alibris? Amazon?
I would love to purchase it!
February 28, 2013 at 1:41 pm
TailorMade
Participant
I purchased the series years ago from CBD. It’s available through Amazon. I believe you may purchase the paraphrase now, too.
Becca<><
February 28, 2013 at 1:45 pm
TailorMade
Participant
Here’s the Amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1889209007/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=1889209007&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&tag=thecomroo-20
February 28, 2013 at 2:12 pm
sheraz
Participant
You can also get them as Kindle books, too.
February 28, 2013 at 3:10 pm
Titus2mama
Member
No kindle here.
Something about the feel and smell of a real book!!!
We have been having a box of books come in each day and the best part is the smell of a new book!
February 28, 2013 at 3:33 pm
HollyS
Participant
If you want a physical copy, I was able to purchase the set from Alibris. I pieced the books together from several sellers. I think it was less than $20, including shipping.

You probably wouldn’t get that new book smell though. 😉
March 1, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Jenni
Participant
I just picked up the whole set from our homeschool office for…. free, my favorite price. Haven’t started yet on Ourselves, Vol 4, because I’m still finishing up The China Study. Thanks again Becca for this recommendation.