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Girl reading (Lesendes mädchen) (1896). Max Liebermann (German, 1847-1935. Colour lithograph. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.

Liebermann was a German-Jewish painter best known as a leader of the Impressionist movement in Germany, and as one of the founders of the avant-garde Berlin Secession. Here, he depicts the upper body of seated girl, in profile to the right; she is holding a book in her left hand, her right hand is resting on her thigh.

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I don’t think there is any truth. There are only points of view.

Allen Ginsberg (via perfeqt)

Truly profound. Every “truth” is just another person’s perception. 

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Absolutely! You have to catch them while they are young and eager to learn. 

I’ve always believed: You teach a kid to like reading, they’re set.

Hunter S. Thompson (Rolling Stone interview by P.J. O'Rourke)

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Absolutely! Please stick tot he originals. 

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Beautiful painting!

A Quiet Moment (1896). Maria R. Dixon (American,1849-1897). Oil on canvas.

An 1894 issue of The Quarterly Illustrator, features an illustration of a teenage girl titled That Daughter of Mine, which depicts Tillie, her daughter who served as Dixon’s favorite model for many years. Tillie’s delicate features and strong square jawline can also be seen in Dixon’s painting, A Quiet Corner, as well as in this similar work, A Quiet Moment.

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Sherlock Holmes

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Nothing like a relaxing bath and a great book!

By: Justyna

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The best thing I have seen posted today!

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Truly my dream... to have a huge library like this in my home!

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I couldn’t have said it better!

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Wonderful season to cozy up with a great book!

🍎 chezmelodie 🍎

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Book Review:

J.L. Coston’s A Portrait of Mommy, tells the true story of a loving, hard-working woman who had to find her way through the drama and passed the pain to eventually find her way into her faith. Within seconds of reading, you begin to develop a connection with the character. Most stories have an introduction period to lay the foundation. This can lead to a slow beginning, which can cause readers to quickly lose interest in the story. In this particular case, the story captivates you and demands your attention from the start.

In this story, we take a detailed journey through the eyes of Ellawese Darden, known throughout the story as “Peas.”  As a single child, she was truly loved by both of her parents. Due to a tragedy, the family was temporarily separated. The family later reunited. Peas went through a phase of being the target for bullying. As life is finally mellowing out, her mom abandons her. Though 18 at the time, the pain is still real. It is not long until Peas figures out what caused that chain of events. Peas was a hard-worker and a great cook. She quickly makes a name for herself that opens the door to many employment opportunities. In the midst of this, she has her fair share of drama and adventure; however, through perseverance, she always came out on top. In the end, she has her beautiful family and a strong faith with God.

The thing I liked most about  Portrait of Mommy is that there is never a dull moment, there was just the right amount of drama and emotion throughout the story. Every time the story seemed as if it were going a bit too slow another event would occur and regather your interest. The author did a fantastic job of providing thorough descriptions of the characters, locations, and events. The author made you feel like you personally knew Peas.

The timeline was spot on. I loved that the timeline did not bounce back and forth and the story went in chronological order. This made the story easy to follow. There were a few instances that I felt like I was robbed of some time. It felt as if the story jumped too far ahead leaving gaps in the timeline, It was not significant enough to make you feel lost or left full of questions though.

I would rate this story 4 out of 4 stars. The story is a great read and is extremely captivating, especially to be a non-fiction. The story was exceptionally well-edited with little to no spelling or grammatical errors. A Portrait of Mommy is probably most appealing to girls and women of all ages. I am sure people of all ages and ethnicities who are extremely family-oriented and driven will love this true story about preservation. It truly is motivating.

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Start them out early!!!

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The love for reading is rapidly decreasing. Majority of the children today read mainly because they have to. Let’s teach our children that reading can be and should be fun. Let's bring back the love of reading!