Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew
At our first homeschool conference...way, way back, someone gave us a free copy of
Gladys Aylward: Life of Adventure. We took it home and we were hooked! The very next year, I went straight to
YWAM Publishing and purchased their entire set of both
Christian Heroes: Then & Now and
Heroes of History My dear husband never recovered from the shock that I bought "one of everything on the table." It has been one of my best purchases!
These stories have been LIFE CHANGING. All 8 of my children have grown up reading and listening to amazing stories of how God used ordinary people to change the world. One of our family sayings is "
Someday, you will have a YWAM book".
Heroes of History- Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor is a great addition to any history study. This series is designed for
independent reading for ages 10 and up, but we love them as family read alouds. All the titles are available in paperback or e-book format, or as well-done audio books on CD or MP3 download.
We received the softcover paperback (perfect for our collection) but, since we were about to take a road trip - we opted to listen to the audiobook. WHAT AN AMAZING MAN!
Douglas MacArthur's life is one remarkable adventure after another, spanning WW1 and WW2 and after.
Time and time again, we would look at each other and say, "Can you believe this?" or simply, "Wow!" From his determination to attend West Point, even after disappointment after disappointment trying to get accepted, to a daring ride on a railway handcar while being chased by the enemy, to his promise to return to help free the Philippines and the Allied victory over Japan in the Pacific - it's inspiring to read how a single man was used by the Lord to help so many over the course of his life.
That's what I love most about these books - they introduce ordinary men and women that God uses to do extraordinary things.
The books have never failed to show us how God can use even just one person to change the world. Children need heroes to look up to, and YWAM Publishing has provided an entire series of them!
The
Unit Study that goes along with this book is fantastic as well! It comes as a digital download full of great ideas that can help you use these books across your curriculum. It combines science, history, geography and more .
You can use the
Unit Study to expand the learning. The
chapter questions make a great way to check for comprehension. The
Student Explorations give you great ideas for hands-on learning and projects. And the
Books and Resources, Related Themes and Community Links sections are filled with other great ideas and ways to expand their learning!
These books, along with the Unit Study, make a GREAT way to study multiple subjects together. I always say, "
It's the one resource I would NOT homeschool without."
Each Unit Study also includes a handy section of reproducible sheets too. The maps, fact sheets, and timelines can be used for as many students as you need.
I love how these books have ignited life-long interests for my family. As we traveled, we stopped at a rest stop with some interesting historical information. We were shocked to find a sign that was told about another WW2 group that was involved in the very battles we has just listened to with
Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor. I love it when the Lord coordinates my curriculum!
