A Treasury of Thanksgiving: Illustrated Poetry, Prose, and Praise, by Leland Ryken
A Treasury of Thanksgiving: Illustrated Poetry, Prose, and Praise, by Leland Ryken
In the past year, I've much enjoyed reading and commending two Leland Ryken books, the first on Christmas and this one on Thanksgiving. Though it's been decades since we taught together at Wheaton (he in English/literature, I in philosophy), we've stayed in touch, and for this I'm very grateful.
"Ryken notes that ‘thank’ stems from ‘think,’ and he quotes Joseph Addison to say, “There is not a more pleasing exercise of the mind than gratitude.” In this connection, it was very pleasant to think through and apply the treasures of this book."