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|  | | Adirondack Gold
A young boy in the 1890s must go live on the Adirondack Mountain farm of his paternal grandparents--grandparents estranged from his widowed mother. He strives to forge a bond with his embittered grandfather and revive the family's maple syrup business.
"Adirondack Gold" was published in 2003 by Beaver Meadow Publishing, and "The Adirondack Gold Teacher's Guide" is available for teachers using the novel in the classroom. Although the major purpose of this book is to tell an engaging and heartwarming tale, readers will also gain insight into life in rural Adirondack communities in the late 1800s--the work required to live well, the need for a community that worked together, and the strong work ethic that drove the families. | |  | | Adirondack Gold II - A Summer of Strangers
A young boy on the cusp of manhood in turn of the century Adirondack Mountains wrestles with decisions while his family struggles through hard times.
It is the summer of 1898 in the Adirondack Mountain town of Thurman, NY. Serious problems that plague his family will impact thirteen-year-old Hollis Ingraham in the weeks ahead, threatening his happiness and making it more difficult for him to steal time from his farm chores to draw the plants and animals of the surrounding countryside.
The promise of visiting relatives takes the family to Thurman Station, and a shrill whistle down the tracks announces the incoming train. Aboard are strangers who will share the summer with Hollis and influence his life in ways that he cannot imagine. | |  | | Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer's: Writing a Path to Peace
"Shared Storied from Daughters of Alzheimer's" is an anthology created by 10 women, all of whom have experienced the tragedy of the loss of a family member to Alzheimer's disease. They seed to create a "support group in print" for others dealing with this heartbreaking experience.
No matter how hard you try, dealing with Alzheimer's is difficult. See how others have faced the challenges and struggled with the issues surrounding this illness. Learn how journal writing may help you maintain the necessary objectivity and alleviate stress. |
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