What I'm Reading This Week

This first book is just for my pleasure.Thank you Karlin 

for mentioning this book to me!  So far so good.  

Bitter Harvest, by Ann Rule

GIFTED WITH A BRILLIANT MIND, BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY -- AND CURSED WITH A DESTRUCTIVE MADNESS 
In this harrowing New York Times bestseller, Ann Rule is at her masterful best as she winnows horrific truths from the ashes of what seemed like paradise in Prairie Village, Kansas. Rule probes the case of Debora Green, a doctor and a loving mother who seemed to epitomize the dreams of the American heartland. A small-town girl with a genius IQ, she achieved an enviable life: her own medical practice, a handsome physician husband, three perfect children, and an opulent home in an exclusive Kansas City suburb. But when a raging fire destroyed that home and took two lives, the trail of clues led investigators to a stunning conclusion. Piece by piece, Ann Rule digs beneath this placid Midwestern facade to unveil a disturbing portrait of strangely troubled marriages, infidelity, desperation, suicide, and escalating acts of revenge that forever changed dozens of lives.

The second book is interesting to me, but it's for work.   

A good read, is a good read though!

The Great Outdoors, by Mary S. Rivkin

ABOUT THE BOOK

New delights and opportunities for learning await each time children venture outdoors. This updated and expanded edition of The Great Outdoors will inspire teachers to make it possible for children to spend more time outdoors, have safe environments, and be free to learn through exploration. This book Reviews why outdoor play matters for children, especially when it involves nature Explores the historical and contemporary inspirations and foundation for nature education Discusses ways to keep children safe outdoors, including minimizing sun exposure and other dangers Highlights the importance of nature experiences for children’s spiritual development Explores the necessity and challenges of creating child-friendly cities and environments Each chapter ends with action items to improve children’s access to safe, clean, and interesting places in your community and is packed with resource ideas for further exploration. The Great Outdoors will enable you take up the challenge to advocate for enticing outdoor spaces for children.