Charlottes Web by E B White

I recently re-read this delightful childrens book as I still have my copy from primary school book club. What a lovely read. I cried when I first read it, as a kid, and I cried when I saw the animated movie too. I was soft. No tears this time!

I liked the way she gave the animals all personalities (my favorite being the goose) and that they talked. When I read this as a kid I believed it! How gullible am I?
I no longer believe animals talk & understand english, though I do think some communicate in their own way.

This book may well have started me on my journey towards becoming a vegetarian, as I have always been impressionable. How could I eat a living talking creature? The vego stint only lasted 2 years, & I didn't eat many vegetables. It was mostly about asserting myself as an individual, being a stubborn rebellious teenager and defying my Mum.

I am confident now in who I am and am definately a meat eater.

I had forgotten some the story past Charlotte dying as I may have been too sad to take it in.
I especially enjoyed the latter parts of the book & E B Whites descriptive writing.

A simple story a joy to read even as an adult & a lovely easy piece of escapism.

Karen

The Remarkable Replacement Army

I just read this e-book by Stan Firth on someone elses recommendation.

If I were fresh out of attending church it would be helpful, but I can't wind back time.

I read it as an ebook, free pdf, and I don't like reading off the computer. I choose the ebook for financial reasons, so that is not Stan's fault but mine.

So it may be worth reading, that depends on you as you are unique.

What I gleaned from the book was, some history and some encouragement.
It was worth reading, thank you Stan Firth for making this available to all.

Karen