What in the world would draw two well-educated doctors to the poverty and extremely primitive conditions of the remote hill country of North Carolina in 1909? It's an important question. A love of the country? A love of the people? A heartfelt desire to leave some little corner of the world a better place after you've walked the roads and paths? A determination to follow God's call? Yes, to all! Miracle in the Hills is the remarkable story of Doctor Sloop and his wife (also a doctor). Actually, I should say stories because the book is packed with stories of their education, of their meeting, of beginning their life in the hills, of year after year (over forty) among a people made remarkable and memorable by their love for them. The book is also filled with stories of Mrs. Doctor's fights to improve the lives of those people early child marriages, moonshiners, and increased educational and economic opportunities were all areas she addressed. Mrs. Sloop was named American Mother of the Year in 1951 a tribute to her many accomplishments among and for the people she loved. 232 pgs, pb. ~ Janice
Miracle in the Hills by Mary T. Sloop, M.D.
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Studying history alongside quality literature resources has always made sense to me. Evidently it makes sense to the Notgrass family as well because they’ve developed a well-organized and user-friendly curriculum that integrates these two subjects and adds a solid Bible component. The courses may be completed in any order during the high school years; however, the publisher suggests the following sequence: Exploring World Geography, Exploring World History, Exploring America, and Exploring Government and Economics.
Exploring World Geography, Exploring World History, and Exploring America are each one year in length, providing three high school credits if using all the components and recommended literature titles. Exploring World History and Exploring America offers a credit in history, English (literature and composition), and Bible. The Exploring World Geography course also includes three credits: History, English, and Worldview. Exploring Government and Exploring Economics are semester-length courses, and would offer 1/2 credit in Government and English, and Economics and English, respectively. See each course for more information.
Either as independent study courses or discussion-based studies, the written-to-the-student texts allow for as much or as little involvement as parents choose (or are able) to give. There is a permeating emphasis on Bible and Christian history but no denominational bias. Curriculum Packages include required texts and primary source book. The Student Review Pack includes Student Review Book, Quiz & Exam Book, and Answer Key. The Student Review Book (part of the Student Review Pack) offers review/discussion questions, Bible commentary for Part 1 of Exploring World History, and literary analysis and review questions for all literature. Quiz & Exam Book holds quizzes and exams; the answer key is a separate book. Reading assignments for the recommended literature accompany the lessons.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Crossmore Weavers |
| ISBN: | 9781985226609 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |