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
The Gentleman Cowboy: Theodore Roosevelt in the Badlands, 1883–1888
The Wild West whipped Theodore Roosevelt, once a sickly child, into shape.
Dr. Joseph Warren: Passionate Patriot
In this latest installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose ultimate sacrifice inspired a cause and an army.
We All Have an Appointment in Samarra
There’s more to Somerset Maugham’s classic fable than meets the eye.
Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality
In this new installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ Jackie Robinson used silence and gravitas to change baseball and a nation.
Cheerleaders Needed, Pompoms Optional: Does Your Marriage Have a Spirit Squad?
Marriage at its best has both spouses functioning as full partners and cheering for each other.
Spring as a Spectator Sport: Some Notes From the Stands
From playground laughter to the quiet joy of an evening walk, springtime holds magic for every generation.
Old-School: In the Classroom With Mr. Chips and Miss Dove
Timeless lessons on virtue and etiquette are best learned from teachers who raise the bar for their students.
