Ferndale Library Recommends: Kathleen's Cultural Connections

Ferndale Library Page Kathleen Hellenberg always has an eclectic blend of picks.

You can find her organizing our collection every morning, here at the Ferndale Library. She's a reliable resource, also, for recommendations in holistic living, science fiction and the culinary arts.

But for this round of picks, she's providing us insights into the traditions and histories of various cultures and people from around the world. 

Kathleen's Picks

POLAND: A Portrait of the Country Through Its Festivals & Traditions
J Non-fiction
J394.269P                           

What a colorful way to learn about a country! We have several books in this series, and each one is filled with photos and drawings that wonderfully represent each country, along with information, stories or legends, festivals, and even instructions for making native crafts.

AFRICA AWAKENS 
CD Various Artists       
Music for Relaxation

Are you tired of the wildly changing weather of March and want to relax into the feel of some place warm? This CD can help you with that. Along with drums, flutes and native African instruments, you will hear voices quietly chanting, birds tweeting, elephant strumpeting, crickets chirping and the sounds of natural elements. I'll bet you feel warmer already!

Before I Got Here
Non-fiction            
305.23U               

If you doubt that we are all connected, read this book, especially pgs. 46-7.
If you believe that we have no choice about the family we are born into, read pgs. 56, 78, 82, 89 & 101.
If you think adults know better than children about everything, read pgs. 57-9. If you are sure it is impossible to connect with those who have passed away, read pgs. 61 & 91.
If you were taught that we only live once and are either only male or female, read pg. 67. 
If you want to know the way back to the wisdom with which a child can lead, read pgs. 72-3.

If you want to submit amazing and spiritual things your children say, you can log onto www.BeforeIGotHere.com.

Warriors: Navajo Code Talkers
by Kenji Kawano 
940.54K                History 

The unique circumstances under which the author met code talker, Carl N. Gorman, and the friendship they formed, is what gave Mr. Kawano the opportunity to become close to other code talkers and tell their stories in this book. One code talker, David E. Patterson, gave a quote that says it all.
“When I was inducted into the service, one of the commitments I made was that I was willing to die for my country – the U.S., the Navajo Nation, and my family. My [native] language was my weapon.”



The Adjustment Bureau
DVD  Drama

The TV ads for this movie made the men of the bureau look as though they controlled the lives of everyone else. When Matt Damon's character accidentally becomes aware of them and their work, it appears he is in great danger. But is that what's really going on? If it isn't, then what is?

Ferndale Patch thanks Kathleen Hellenberg and Jeff Milo at the Ferndale Public Library for contributing to Patch! Check back soon for more ideas from library staff. Are you looking for recommendations on something specific? Email jessica.schrader@patch.com, and we'll pass on your questions to the library.