MWSA Book Review

Train Up A Child

Author:  Jo Anne Allen

Publisher:  Allen Publishing Company

Reviewer: Joe Fabel – MWSA Review Board

After her tour of duty with the Air Force, Jo Anne and her husband Sam along with three sons live in Arkansas.

During a challenging night of storm, howling wind, heavy rain and no electricity, Jo Anne wrote this novel about the various aspects of her growing family.

A very important foundation in her religion is expressed throughout her book. Her children have a similar outlook on God’s role in their lives. It is not a “beat you over the head” kind of religion; rather, a daily practice of observing that God has an important role in each of their lives.

They respect other people’s outlook. Happy to instruct by daily example, the family goes about living as if religion is the most common attribute to possess. This approach has a positive effect on family friends.

How to influence through good example and through the acceptance of each other’s talents and strengths is a continuing theme in Jo Anne's presentation. She lives what she believes.