AIKEN'S NOTES: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) There is no greater compliment for me as an author than to have a parent express a desire for their children to read my work. It has brought me such joy to hear from teenagers and pre-teens who have read my books and been positively impacted by the messages they contain. Continue reading to see what a Guest Blogger with an extensive background in child development had to say about In a Brother's Eyes: the Brant McLachlan Story.
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Importance of Family in the South
Anyone from the South knows how important of a role family plays in all aspects. In Aiken Brown's novel, In a Brother's Eyes: the Brant McLachlan Story, she expertly portrays this fact. It was so refreshing to read how close this family was and how much they leaned on each other during times of trouble. I loved how this book was entertaining, but kept the main characters out of the "usual" trouble of teens. Being a mom myself, I would want my children to someday read the message that Aiken sends to her readers on dealing with problems.
Besides family, Aiken also uses Christianity subtly in her books to help guide the younger set in the right direction. It is more of a suggestion than a hardcore push, which is perfect for the developmental age reading her material. Aiken offers her readers another way to look at solving problems, opening minds for thought and group discussion.Aiken is a very talented writer, and it shows for her storylines, plots and messages. Her third books is anticipated with much excitement!
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*Submitted byTabitha, author of The Seropia Crystal. Tabitha is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the development of children and owns and operates The Watermelon Patch in Mobile, Alabama.
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