Good and Dangerous Books

As adherents to the Charlotte Mason method, we are well aware of the central role that Living Books play in the education of our children. Teachers and Parents can attest to the growth and impact of their students as they consume these lovely works of literature. However, what are we to think of those books that delve into situations and content that could be considered dangerous? How should we approach books that focus on the evil and the ugly sometimes more than the good and the beautiful? Join Jono Kiser as he looks at the examples Miss Mason herself used in her curriculum, as well as some of his own favorite “good and dangerous” titles, to see why the world of literature is integral to the moral formation of our students.

(43 minute video)