Wild Clay

I had another successful week of New Years Resolutions.

I finished my book about Henry Clay. It is called: Henry Clay: The Essential American by David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler. Henry Clay was an American who lived through much of the most pivotal time in America. He led the War Hawks who pushed for the War of 1812. He crafted compromise legislation during slavery fights and he ran for president four times. This book traces his life through all of it and it was phenomenal. So many of the issues in American History can be understood by reading his life and I loved this book. I can't wait to read more about his life.

Book #2:

Call of the Wild by Jack Landon

This book is the big read sponsored by the Boise Public Library this year. This book is a classic and I admit, I had never read it. It is the story of a dog stolen from his home in California and sold into Alaska to be used as a sled dog during the Gold Rush up there. He goes from a comfortable, home dog, into a cold blooded killer at times struggling to survive and eventually ends up living with a pack of wolves. It is a short and quick read. I enjoyed it. I highly recommend reading the classics to everyone. They have much to offer.