I looked out of the corner of my eye to see tears in my husband's eyes...

Published: Mon, 05/16/11

TJEd  Daily Inspire!


The Master Key, II

"Some books are so engaging that we do not want to stop for discussion. While reading Call of the Wild, my husband put his finger to his lips to shush the children's comments as he listened in rapt attention.
 
"When we came to the part when worn out 'Dave' refused to ride in the sled, and attempted unsuccessfully to resume his place in the traces with the other dogs, I looked out of the corner of my eye to see tears in my husband's eyes.
 
"Sometimes I have to stop reading, too, because I am so choked up. My oldest daughter will take the book out of my hands and continue reading."
 
-Diann Jeppson,
 
 

 



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