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This topic has 5 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 16 years, 2 months ago by Christin.

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December 26, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Christin
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Hey everyone,
I’ve been browsing through posts. I read the lengthy one on homeschooling while pregnant. Talk about challenging! I went through that last year.
Today I ordered the Original Homeschooling Series through Amazon. Christmas present from the in-laws (via gift card). I’m so excited! I’ve wanted this for over a year. I realize they have it free online, but i just cannot read books that way. I would much rather pay the money to have the books in my hand and be able to highlight and write notes in the margin.
I am looking forward to really digging into this series this year – that and the Bible will be my main reading this year. I’ve only read parts of the series, at best.
Has anyone here read through the entire series, cover to cover? Who else here OWNS the series as books? Anyone out there willing to read through them this year? :))
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!
~Christin
December 26, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Sonya Shafer
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Oh, Christin, how exciting! You have some wonderful reading ahead of you! May I encourage you (and anyone else reading this) to read with discernment — as always, yes even with Charlotte’s writings. I do not agree with every single thing she wrote, but even when I set aside the chaff there is so much good stuff left that it makes for a delightful read!
Yes, I’ve got the set too, and mine is all highlighted as well. Enjoy! 🙂
December 26, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Esby
Member
I printed Volume 1 from the online version and took my time reading it when the kids were very young. I highlighted, took notes, and slowly absorbed that book. I remember holding pages in my hands while I pushed my child in the baby swing at the playground. Since finishing Volume 1 I’ve been telling myself to the read the other volumes, but I haven’t gotten to them yet except in bits and pieces and in isolated quotes.
A homeschooling friend of mine bought the entire series. She loaned me Volume 3 and I’m thrilled. I am reading about one chapter every other day. (I do wish I could write in the margins!, but I’m content with taking notes from a borrowed book.)
Like Sonya, I don’t agree with everything Charlotte Mason writes, but even when I disagree, I stop and ask myself why I disagree. This forces me to define my own beliefs…and sometimes I end up agreeing with Charlotte afterall!
You’ll love your new gift and treasure it over many years, I’m sure.
December 27, 2008 at 2:07 am
Bookworm
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Hi, Christin! I “third” what has been said above–the books are great. I own and have read all 6 volumes, most several times, and I love to absorb what I need to and leave what I don’t. I usually read through 2 volumes per year. This past year instead I picked two “topics” to concentrate on. However you read them, give yourself time to absorb and think–and make notes. You will probably find some volumes more useful than others, and that’s OK. In fact, over time the volumes I “rely” on most have changed!
I wish you joy in the reading! I’ve learned so much from Charlotte, and like Esby, if I find something I do not always agree with, I am forced to figure out why. This has led to what I call “experiments” and I’ve changed my mind about some topics, and stood my ground on others.
Michelle D
December 30, 2008 at 1:57 am
nancyg
Participant
Dear Christin, There’s nothing quite like a new book, full of interesting ideas, is there?! I would love to join you on your reading challenge, but due to my own schedule would need to limit it to Michelle’s pattern of 2 per year. I’ve read some already, but would relish the opportunity to interact with another person who is reading the same material. If you’re interested in scaling back, you can just let me know! No matter what, Happy New Books! Nancy G.
December 30, 2008 at 2:50 am
Christin
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Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I certainly plan to take them to heart. And perhaps I won’t get through the entire series in a year…that’s fine too! I’d rather soak it up. And just like any other book, it’s not all going to be perfect, so I expect there will be things that just won’t work for us for one reason or another or that I won’t agree with 100%. But that’s the beauty of individuality and being able to homeschool: flexibility. I’ll bend it to fit our family. 🙂
Hope everyone has a good New Year!