Reading is Fundamental Round 2

Weber, Ralph E. and Ralph A. Weber (2003) Dear Americans: Letters From the Desk of Ronald Reagan. Broadway Books: New York, NY.

A compilation of letters from the desk of resident Ronald Reagan during his two terms as President of the United States. The letters give an interesting glimpse intot he wit and wisdom of Ronald Reagan. It shows how he attempted to reach out to long time friends, celebrities, and every day Americans when they took the effort to write to him.

Hoff, B.J. (2002, 2003, 2004) American Anthem. Harvest House Publishers: Eugene, OR.

A single volume work of the three novels in the American Anthem Trilogy: Prelude, Cadence, and Jubilee. The primary setting for the novels is 1875-1876 in New York City, New York. The stories follow the lives of Michael Emmanuel and his daughter Caterina. Michael was a world class opera star who turned his back on the fame and celebrity of Opera. Additional central plot lines include the immigration of Susanna Fallon, Caterina Emmanuel's maternal aunt, to the the US to come serve as governess to her niece, the immigration of the MacGovern family from Ireland to the US in search of a better life, and the collaboration of Dr. Andrew Carmichael and Dr. Bethany Cole as they serve both the rich and the poor in the city of New York.

Richards, Kel (2004) Dark Storm. RiverOak: Colorado Springs, CO.

An archaeological expedition to Cavendish Island, a penal colony off the east coast of Australia leads to a battle between good and evil. The island is believed to have mystical powers and a group of satanists is intent on harnessing the power for their own bidding. The power of prayer helps to thwart their efforts.