Book Review: The Story of Ferdinand

Min Yi | January 23, 2012

The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf If you are looking for a book that demonstrates the value of following ones own bliss, even if it means being different, this is the book for you and your child. It encourages nonviolence in a culture where violence is a sport. The Story of Ferdinand supports my [...]

Guitar Dreams

Min Yi | January 15, 2012

Six years ago, when Cameron and I moved into this raggedy old house with a drafty old garage, Cameron told me then that he had always wanted to build his own guitar. He finished it just last week. I thought he was crazy. That was also one of the reasons why I love him so [...]

Book Review: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Min Yi | January 9, 2012

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho My whole family enjoyed this book. It’s filled with adventure, philosophy and thought provoking life questions that interest the child and parent. What is a “personal legend”? How does the world conspire to fulfill our desires? We follow a boy on his journey to answer these questions, find love, treasure, [...]