Here's another fun read about Disney and the magical worlds he created: Inside the Disney Parks: the Happiest Places on Earth. It is from Life books so the pictures are excellent, and I enjoyed the little 'secrets' found throughout. While I knew that there are Mickey Mouse images hidden ... in the landscaping, or in the design of a fence, etc., I did not know one should also look for Donald Duck!

How many notes does it take for you to recognize Amazing Grace? It's a tune that is found world wide, but might not have ever been written had John Newton's life gone differently than it did. Amazing Grace: the Story of America's Most Beloved Song, by Steve Turner is a biography of him and a history of the song. With little chance at an education, John Newton was destined for a life at sea. He often purposely caused problems on ships, he drank and 'fraternized with the locals' ... but eventually ended up as a priest, writing hymns! His most popular would be used in church, in revival meetings, as a gospel song, a folk song, and even as a pop hit. And don't forget the bagpipe version!

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