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Big Russ and Me: Father and Son: Lessons of Life
Tim Russert
Miramax, 2005
Wonderful memoir and life lessons
Written with love by a son and father himself, Tim shows us that love is what makes you the man you become
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Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
Chelsea Handler
Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2008
Laughing so hard I couldn't see through my tears!
This book is hilarious! At one point, when Chelsea feels ready to fight random girls because she has been taking a kick boxing class, I was laughing so hard I could not see through the tears and my family thought that I had lost my mind. She is hysterical!
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Could not put it down for a secon
This is the best book i've read in a while. I could not let it go. She has great sense if humor as well as honesty.
I can't recommend it more.
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Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food
Jessica Seinfeld
Collins Living, 2007
Not bad at all
I haven't actually purchased this yet, I just got it from our library. I am really liking it so far. My daughter is 13 months and it's hard to get her to eat veggies. I put pureed butternut squash or sweet potato in her mac and cheese every time I make it and she ...
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Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons
Tim Russert
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007
Wisdom of Our Fathers
Poignant; very moving stories written by sons and daughters about the influence their fathers had on them.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition
Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel
Workman Publishing Company, 2008
An Easy Read When It's Hard to Concentrate
A very easy and quick read for any reader. Very helpful information and explanations.
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The Shack
William P. Young
Windblown Media, 2007
One in a million
What an amazing read!!! I think everyone would benefit from reading this book. This must be a story after God's own heart. This story can be life changing.
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My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands
Chelsea Handler
Bloomsbury USA, 2005
Histerically Funny!! Laugh out Loud, a Must READ.
This book made me laugh out loud.. its great, I would recommend to all who want to enjoy a good book. I just finished with "Are you there, vodka? Its Me, Chelsea" and found it not as funny but still good. Highly recommend both.. Can't wait for her next book.
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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
Gary Chapman
Northfield Publishing, 1995
A Must For Every Marriage
My husband and I read this book with several other couples during a marriage enrichment class. It helped us tremendously and we didn't even think we had any communication issues! I have recommended this book to dozens of people, and they all say what a positive ...
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The Beach House
Jane Green
Viking Adult, 2008
Draws You In From The Beginning
Nantucket is known for its quirky personalities, but Nan Powell seems to be the reigning queen. Not caring much for other peoples opinions she lives her life the way she wants. If that means at 65 she wants to skinny dip in the neighbor's pool or steal their ...
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The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals
Missy Chase Lapine
Running Press, 2007
WHAT THEY DON'T KNOW WON'T HURT THEM
Because kids rarely like vegetables and healthy foods, this book fills an important need. The main useful emphasis of the book is the idea of sneaking pureed vegetables into kid-friendly dishes. In addition to sneaking in the vegetables, the recipes take some of the ...
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I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell
Tucker Max
Citadel Press, 2006
Tucker Max is like an extended stories-evening with my fraternity brothers.
This book is simply guy-hilarious. Rude, crude, and fantastically innapropriate. It's like hanging out with your fraternity brothers at your 20th reunion andwalking down memory lane. My brother passed this down to me. Now I pass it down to you. Enjoy and laugh ...
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The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
Harvey Karp
Bantam, 2003
This book made all the difference for us!
Now that we're expecting #2 and I'm back in the baby section, I happened across the listing for this book and felt compelled to write because this book really had a positive impact on us with our first. I learned early on in my first pregnancy that there is WAY TOO ...
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The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library)
Robert Sears
Little, Brown and Company, 2007
Thorough review
Thorough without the bias of many authors that are writing on the subject. Helpful to parents on a difficult subject.
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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Melody Beattie
Hazelden, 1992
A must for anyone living with addiction
After 26 years of marriage, I recently found myself living with an alcoholic-and it is a FAMILY disease. This book clearly outlines how codependency manifestes itself in your life. This book not only describes symptoms but prescribes solutions and is the best read on ...
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