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Parenting Books you may have missed
There is such an amazing amount of parenting advice books out there, where are parents supposed to begin? Tried and true, or new? I know that I like to read the older books, but I also like to get a current perspective on parenting. With kids ranged from 9 months to 16 years old, I can almost use all the parenting books out there too!
Good Enough Mother is not a how-to book. It's more like a memoir of celebrity news anchor and commentator, René Syler. I like this book because it doesn't make me feel like a lazy mom. We tell our kids no one is perfect, and then we expect ourselves to be. This book gives us advice on what really matters--love, time and support.
Rene is continuing the message on her Good Enough Mother website where she writes an advice blog and let's other mothers speak their minds.
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SRC Reviews: Friday Short Picks - Nonfiction
The Day John Died by Christopher Andersen
4 Stars - Great. Definitely Worth It.
I couldn't put it down. It was a detailed account of JFK, Jr. life from infant through adulthood. Just fascinating the family dynamics of the Kennedy family. Not only did I learn alot about John but also his mother, aunts ,uncles and cousins. (92 Kennedy) By Dawn P.
Man in the Rockefeller Suit by Mark Seal
4 Stars - Great. Definitely Worth It.
Fascinating read on a real life con man gone bonkers. The Rockefeller name endures. (364.1633 S438m) By Tony M.
20 Years Younger by Bob Greene
4 Stars - Great. Definitely Worth It.
If you are interested in staying healhy and looking and feeling better as you age, you should read this book. The book includes how-to-advice for changing your diet, your exercise, skin care, sleeping habits, all geared toward looking and feeling younger. I read a lot of "health-type" information and found this book to be easy to read and understand. (613.2 G799t) By Sharon R.
Sky High : irresistible triple-layer cakes by Alisa Huntsman and Peter Wynne
4 Stars - Great. Definitely Worth It.
I enjoyed the book. It has some great introduction information. Great prepatory information for creating these wonderful cakes. I liked the presentation of it all. Then finally getting to the recipes, I found some great recipes and lots of variety. All around great dessert book. (641.865 H956s) Anita A.
Suck On This Year: LYFAO @ 140 Characters or Less by Dennis Leary
4 Stars - Great. Definitely Worth It.
This is a teensy tiny book of about a year's worth of tweets from the (in)famous comedian/actor/producer Denis Leary. Taking a note from the pages of Sh!t My Dad Says, he's compiled his favorite tweets into one collection. It's topical, snarky, and humorous. If you're having a bad day and need a grin this little volume will likely hit the spot. It's like a pbj at 3 p.m. when you missed lunch. Sugar high! (817.6 L438s) By Shannon B.
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SRC Reviews: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
4 Stars - Great. Definitely Worth It.
Good Omens tells the story of the coming Apocalypse, and the ambivalence of the representatives of Heaven and Hell in dealing with it. The End of the World had been predicted 300 years prior by Agnes Nutter, an author of a book of various mysterious prophecies that never seem to make sense until after the fact. After the tome accidentally falls into the hands of the earthly representative of Heaven, he and his unlikely buddy, the Hell delegate, make a decision together that may OR may not affect the overall outcome of the world as they know it.
There is a race of three separate groups to the birthplace of the apocalypse, and an appearance by the Most Dread Rock Band Ever. In a final showdown, the Anti-Christ makes a firm decision about The Future which doesn't necessarily coincide with the wishes of the Powers That Be; however, they have to live with it, haven given him non-rescindable Free Will.
I loved this book for its bizarre supernatural aspects, the humanity that the earthly delegates displayed, including doubt in the Ineffable Plan, and empathy for otherwise-expendable humans. I could have done with a sequel, as I felt well-invested in the characters.
written by Shannon B., Southwest Branch patron -- Thanks for your review Shannon! You've received an entry in the Summer Reading Club drawing for a Nook.
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Man driving 75 mph while reading novel - YouTube
The right way to enjoy books in your car: Audiobooks, traditional and downloadable.
The wrong way:
Scary, eh?
Have you ever seen anything like this? Comment below and tell us your story!
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