Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: Feb 21 2009 at 9:45pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Pancakes-Paris by Claire Huchet Bishop

This book has been mentioned once or twice before on the boards for inclusion in WWII studies, but not mentioned for Mardi Gras reading. I only recently discovered it myself when I bought it at a used book sale. It's an oldie (1947) and OOP but worth finding. It's a Newberry honor winner. It's a very touching/sweet story. Follows a young boy and his family and friends post WWII in France where provisions are still scarce and rations hard to come by. The children reminisce about the BEFORE when there was plentiful food and celebration - a time most of the younger children couldn't even remember. As Lent approaches they talk about the tradition BEFORE when they would have crepes (on Mardi Gras). The story's main character, Charles, has a chance encounter with some kindly American soldiers which leads to an adventure to make some pancakes for Mardi Gras. A story of hope, perserverance, charity, and gratitude.

Many of you are probably very aware of this book, and I'm just late to the party, but for those who aren't familiar, I wanted to post before Lent in case you can get a copy.


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Posted: March 03 2014 at 1:31am | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Bumping...I love this book. Have been looking online to see if there is a readable copy online somewhere. No luck - wish there were. It is so sweet.

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