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
4 Tips for Staying Sane in a Crazy World
These are four of my quick fixes for walking the high wire above the craziness of the news and commentary of the world we live in.
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The Private Trials and Troubles of Abraham Lincoln
This installment of When Character Counts looks at a sometimes-toxic marriage, depression, and the president who overcame them both.
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Making a Toast to America on the Eve of Her 250th Birthday
Taking inspiration from Revolutionary War-era toasts as America celebrates its landmark anniversary.
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Male Friendship in an Epidemic of Isolation
Once anchored in shared work and activities, male friendships have eroded over the past three decades.
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‘Going No Contact’: How Can We Counter the Trend of Family Estrangement?
Family estrangement is becoming more common, but it carries long-term emotional costs for everyone involved.
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Turnabout: The Hero Who Thought Himself a Failure
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” a general saved American and Filipino troops from massacre at great cost to himself.
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Former Ohio Governor John Kasich on Why Faith Can Help America Become Stronger
The former governor talks about faith communities in America and the power we all possess to bring good to the world.
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4 Tips for Staying Sane in a Crazy World
These are four of my quick fixes for walking the high wire above the craziness of the news and commentary of the world we live in.
|
The Private Trials and Troubles of Abraham Lincoln
This installment of When Character Counts looks at a sometimes-toxic marriage, depression, and the president who overcame them both.
|
Making a Toast to America on the Eve of Her 250th Birthday
Taking inspiration from Revolutionary War-era toasts as America celebrates its landmark anniversary.
|
Male Friendship in an Epidemic of Isolation
Once anchored in shared work and activities, male friendships have eroded over the past three decades.
|
‘Going No Contact’: How Can We Counter the Trend of Family Estrangement?
Family estrangement is becoming more common, but it carries long-term emotional costs for everyone involved.
|
Turnabout: The Hero Who Thought Himself a Failure
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” a general saved American and Filipino troops from massacre at great cost to himself.
|
Former Ohio Governor John Kasich on Why Faith Can Help America Become Stronger
The former governor talks about faith communities in America and the power we all possess to bring good to the world.
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