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Gaijin by Matt Faulkner (2014) is a beautifully crafted graphic novel about Japanese internment camps in the USA during WWII. Continue reading
Tag Archives: History – America
Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith (1957)
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Winner of the 1958 Newberry Medal, Rifles for Watie is second only to The Bronze Bow (1962 Winner) in the Newberry’s best books. Continue reading
Henry Aaron by Bill Gutman (1974)
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Henry Aaron by Bill Gutman (1974) is a great piece of baseball lore, of Americana, and a fun piece of history to read. Continue reading
RFK: His Life and Death (1968)
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RFK: His Life and Death by the Editors of American Heritage (1968) takes a helpful, immediate look at the RFK assassination. Continue reading
1968 by Mark Kurlansky (2003)
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If you think today’s news cycle is wildly new territory, then you need to read 1968 by Mark Kurlansky (2003). A Christian review. Continue reading
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell (1960)
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This excellent 1961 Newberry Winner is the fictionalized yet true story of “The Lost Woman of San Nicolas” who survived 18 years alone on an island off the coast of 19th Century California. Finally a survival tale starring a girl! Continue reading
Metal Detecting Recap – Late 2025
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I close out my metal-detecting recap of 2025 with Part 2! In this article, I show a 1917 silver half-dollar and a 1915 Expo medallion—as well as a bunch of other great finds! Continue reading
Evil, Vengeance, and the Love of God
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My gut response to the madness of Minneapolis is not very Christian. Thank God for his convicting Word! Continue reading
Manhunt by James L. Swanson (2006)
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Manhunt by James L. Swanson (2006) is a fascinating read about the 12-day hunt for Lincoln’s killer. A Christian review. Continue reading