an ode to the importance of hope amidst despair

an ode to the importance of hope amidst despair

ages about 8 to grownup
The dreadful realities of history include events and times like the Cultural Revolution in China. Times that test the limits of our imaginations and our resolve. The Red Piano is a beautifully told story that takes us into the life of a young girl living through the Cultural Revolution. 

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Paris: 8 beautiful books to remind us of all the light that is still in Paris*

Paris: 8 beautiful books to remind us of all the light that is still in Paris*

Hemingway poetically wrote that "Paris is a moveable feast." And the events of the last few days have certainly borne that out. The connection that so many feel to Paris, its beauty, its vibrancy, its culture and its life, have added to the distress we feel as its tragedy unfolds.

And yet – there is tremendous power and hope in the resilience and fortitude of the Parisians, the French, and the people of the world generally. We’ve seen that sort of fortitude before

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