Elizabeth Goudge | Episode 22
Do you have an author whose writing has been tremendously meaningful to you? Elizabeth Goudge is that author for Carole Joy Seid. Her books have had a tremendous effect on Carole’s life.
Elizabeth Goudge was born in 1900. Her first book wasn’t published until she was 34 years of age. Her childhood was key in shaping what she wrote about in all of her books.
In this episode, you will hear about:
- Carole’s lifelong love for Elizabeth Goudge and her timeless storytelling
- How Goudge’s childhood and homeschooling shaped her writing
- Book recommendations that inspire faith, imagination, and character
- Stories of Henrietta and other unforgettable characters that stay with you
- Tips for building your family’s home library with these cherished books
The mark of a book being worth reading is whether you would want to read it more than once. Carole can honestly say that she has read all of these books multiple times and never tires of the depths of their riches. These are books to hoard for your grandchildren, in anticipation of the day they are old enough to share them with you.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
- Island Magic
- The Little White Horse
- The Eliot Family Trilogy:
- The Bird in the Tree
- Pilgrim’s Inn (also known as The Herb of Grace)
- The Heart of the Family
- The Scent of Water
- The Rosemary Tree
- I Saw Three Ships
- Linnets and Valerians
- Henrietta Series:
- A City of Bells
- Sister of the Angels
- Henrietta’s House (also known in America as The Blue Hills)
- The Castle on the Hill
- The Dean’s Watch (sometimes titled The Dean’s Watch, sometimes The Dean’s Watch)
More from Carole’s favorite authors:
- The Wide World of Children’s Literature | Episode 85
- Celebrating the Magic of Lois Lenski’s Stories | Episode 210
- Cultivating a Love of Reading with Classics and Trusted Authors with Jan Bloom | Episode 264
- Treasures of the Snow and Beyond: The Gift of Patricia St. John’s Stories | Episode 279
- Building Community and Contentment: Wendell Berry’s Books | Episode 285
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+ Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+ Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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