Jeff Minick
Author
Jeff Minick has four children and a passel of grandkids. He has written two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” as well as “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” You’ll find more of his writing at JeffMinick.substack.com.
LATEST
What We Can Learn From Southern Manners
Long associated with courtesy and hospitality, Southern manners remain a source of regional pride even as many Americans worry that civility is declining.
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‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past
From patriotic poems to our Founding Father’s thoughts, we can glean what it means to be a true American.
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In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield
Beyond an assassination lies the story of Lucretia Garfield, who saved her marriage from its ‘years of darkness’ with love.
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The Character We’ve Lost: Lessons of Accountability in an Age of Excuses
A willingness to admit failure and accept consequences is what marks true maturity.
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War, Loss, and Heartbreak: Man Adopted From Liberia Shares How He Survived It All Through Faith
An orphan from Liberia found comfort in song, and, today, feels blessed to have a loving family in the American South.
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Why a Mother’s Nurturing Is Critical to a Child’s Development and Future Relationships
Psychoanalyst Erica Komisar explains why the mother’s presence in a child’s first three years of life has a huge impact on the latter’s emotional health.
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‘On This Memorial Day’: Books That Honor America’s Fallen
From the smoke-filled fields of Gettysburg to the desperate skies above Midway, books bring America’s wars and heroes vividly to life.
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