Danielle Bean

When my daughter was young, reading a Catholic family magazine led me to find an entire community of Catholic mom bloggers. I wasn't actually Catholic myself, but a convergence of several events going on in my life at the time led me both to the religion, and to the community, which I found throughout my daughter's early life to be a great source of inspiration and comfort, both in a religious way, and as a new mother seeking guidance. These Catholic moms seemed to have everything that I had wanted as a parent. They had large, close-knit families. They taught their children traditional, practical skills, classical history, literature and philosophy in their homeschools. They loved to cook. I wanted to be the kind of mom they were, so that my children would grow up feeling such a strong sense of home, and be well-rounded and cherished. Danielle's books and blog were like listening to the big sister I never had. I am not Catholic now, but I do think that even if you are not Catholic, Danielle, and the group of Catholic moms that used to blog together of which she was a part, can provide a lot of support, especially when you are at the beginning of your parenthood journey, as wiser folks who have been there before you. There is a great deal of insight and compassion in her work. I still admire her.… (mehr)

The youngest living Medal of Honor recipient delivers an unforgettable memoir that "will inspire every reader” (Jim Mattis) One of the year’s most anticipated books, Kyle’s remarkable memoir reveals a central truth that will inspire every reader: Life is worth everything we’ve got. It is the story of how one man became a so-called hero who willingly laid down his life for his brother-in-arms—and equally, it is a story of rebirth, of how Kyle battled back from the gravest challenge to forge a life of joyful purpose.… (mehr)