INTERVIEW WITH LINDA LACOUR HOBAR (Second Part)

3. How do you write a History book? What it is necessary for that?

Educationally, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree. I was not a great writer in

college, but discovered that with having a passion for the subject of history, I

could write about it. I also had an audience. There are about one million

homeschool families in the United States and more around the world. I aim to

help them in their efforts to teach their children at home. Were it not for a need

in the subject, I don’t think I would be successful. I don’t “feel” like I’m that good

of a writer. By God’s grace, people have enjoyed my casual style of writing for

a subject that is required in school.

4. What period of World History do you like best? Why?

That’s a hard question to answer, because I like them all! However, presently

I’m enjoying the 20^th century, because it helps to explain the events of my own

lifetime. I do not feel like my generation has a good handle on the world wars. I

came from the era of the Vietnam War, and because it left a bad impression on

Americans, all wars since have been downplayed. I’ve learned more now about

the world wars then I did in school. I find the Cold War is particularly relevant to

my lifetime. I grew up “terrified” of communism.

5. What period of American History do you like best? Why?

I think the Revolutionary War is fascinating. I believe the Founding Fathers were an

extraordinary group of men. They knew their history, and applied the lessons learned from

history to shape a new nation – one based on freedom, liberty, and capitalism. The system

isn’t perfect, but I’m proud to be a part of the “great experiment.”