Jeff Minick
Author
Jeff Minick has four children and a growing platoon of grandchildren. For 20 years, he taught history, literature, and Latin to seminars of homeschooling students in Asheville, N.C. He is the author of two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” and two works of nonfiction, “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” Today, he lives and writes in Front Royal, Va.
LATEST
Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
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‘Invisible Grace’: Civility and Kindness Are the Wellspring of Joy
A simple ‘please’ and ’thank you' open the doors to something greater.
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Giving Homeless Families a Place to Call Home
For Karen Olson, a life-changing encounter on the streets of New York City was the catalyst to help homeless families nationwide.
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Snapshots From Medieval England: Chaucer’s Pilgrims
Thanks to Chaucer’s prowess at pithy, memorable descriptive writing, no photographs are necessary to imagine his characters accurately.
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Mom in Wisconsin Starts Library of Wholesome Books for Children, With Over 12,000 Titles and Counting
Sara Masarik’s private lending library, located in her family home’s basement, is beloved by many.
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When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose financial know-how fueled the American Revolution.
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Make This Fourth of July a Homespun Holiday
A homespun July 4th brings the focus back to family, gratitude, and the American spirit.
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The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day
A trio of patriots, showing remarkable strengths in their respective fields, made up cornerstones of this fledgling country’s rise to freedom.
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Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
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‘Invisible Grace’: Civility and Kindness Are the Wellspring of Joy
A simple ‘please’ and ’thank you' open the doors to something greater.
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Giving Homeless Families a Place to Call Home
For Karen Olson, a life-changing encounter on the streets of New York City was the catalyst to help homeless families nationwide.
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Snapshots From Medieval England: Chaucer’s Pilgrims
Thanks to Chaucer’s prowess at pithy, memorable descriptive writing, no photographs are necessary to imagine his characters accurately.
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Mom in Wisconsin Starts Library of Wholesome Books for Children, With Over 12,000 Titles and Counting
Sara Masarik’s private lending library, located in her family home’s basement, is beloved by many.
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When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose financial know-how fueled the American Revolution.
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Make This Fourth of July a Homespun Holiday
A homespun July 4th brings the focus back to family, gratitude, and the American spirit.
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The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day
A trio of patriots, showing remarkable strengths in their respective fields, made up cornerstones of this fledgling country’s rise to freedom.
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