The Time Between by Karen White - a great summer read!

There is nothing quite like being at the beach with a great book and I sure have a recommendation that fits that plan to a tea.  I just wish that I was on Edisto Island and if I were, I would sure read it again.  It has everything I like in a good book.  In fact, I liked it so much that I wrote about it on Squidoo and I hope you take the time to find out what the 5 Reasons I Like "The Time Between" by Karen White.

A Nickel and A Prayer by Jane Edna Hunter

I just downloaded "A Nickel and A Prayer" by Jane Edna Hunter onto my Kindle and am anxious to read this autobiography.  Jane Edna Hunter was born in Pendleton SC and grew up in a slave cabin on Woodburn.  She left and eventually made her way to Cleveland where she founded the Phillis Wheatley Association providing housing, training, and recreation to young black women.  She made some very wise investments in the stock market and ultimately became a millionaire and started a foundation to provide scholarships. 

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

This book was so very interesting and I learned a lot about this time in our Nation's history.  I thought I knew everything there was to know about this period but I was so wrong.  Author Bill O'Reilly brings the characters to life and I felt like I knew each one of them personally.  He goes into great detail about their appearances and personalities giving the reader factual accounts of this tragic event.  The weeks before Lincoln was shot and the weeks following the assassination are filled with more than just facts.  It reads more like a thriller novel and is a definite "page turner".  I was absorbed in this book from the beginning to the end and highly recommend it for anyone who is interested in American history.  Killing Lincoln Review by OhMe

"The Civil War Started For Me At Old Hunter's Store" by Jimmy Manley

Jimmy Manley of Pendleton, SC has published his first novel, "The Civil War Started For Me At Old Hunter's Store" and I sure enjoyed reading it.

The novel begins with Jimmy visiting the Pendleton District Commission which is housed in Old Hunter's Store.  When he came out, he decided he better visit the public restrooms in the back of the store.  A storm came up and everything went dark and the next thing Jimmy knew, he was back in the time of the Civil War.  Jimmy Manley is known for his story telling ability and his talent for spinning a yarn.  Well, this time he will take you back in time with him and you will feel like you are actually experiencing the Civil War right there with Jimmy Manley.

This book can be purchased at Still On The Square in Pendleton which is next door to the Village Baker and Cafe.
You can read more about Jimmy Manley and his new book at http://www.squidoo.com/jimmy-manley

Happy 4th of July!

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate our country by displaying our red, white and blue, watching fireworks, eating barbecue, and enjoying our friends and family.  It is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women of our military and for that reason I created this page:  8 Books - 8 Wars - 8 American Military Heroes .  This will be my summer project to read the books that I have listed here and to further appreciate what our military does for our country each and everyday.  God Bless America.

OhMe's Library: Bullying In Middle Schools

OhMe's Library: Bullying In Middle Schools: Bullying in our Middle Schools has really become a major problem and many schools are working hard to get it under control with Anti-bullyin...

Bullying In Middle Schools

Bullying in our Middle Schools has really become a major problem and many schools are working hard to get it under control with Anti-bullying programs.  I was so pleased when my grandson came home the last day of his 6th grade with the book Bystander by James Preller.  He said that everyone who will be going into the 7th grade was given a copy of this book and told to read it over the summer and be ready to discuss it in the fall.  He read it the next few days and asked me if I wanted to read it.  I always try to read anything that he has read so that we can talk about so of course, I told him I would.  I am sure glad I did because I think our school district has made a great step in the right direction to fight Bullying.  This book has such believable characters and ones that this age group can easily identify with.  I am anxious to learn how it will be used in the classroom next year and have talked to some of the faculty who are very excited about it's potential.