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- Great if you have all day to cook...
- Great gift!
- Good Menu, but Very Expensive Ingredients
- A Definite Must-Have for Expectant Moms
- you know it anyway
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Eating Well When Youre Expecting (What to Expect)
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Books & DVDs Workman Publishing Announcing Eating Well When You're Expecting, providing momsto- be with a realistic approach to navigating healthily and deliciously through the nine months of pregnancyâ??at home, in the office, over the holidays, in resta
Customer Reviews:
Great if you have all day to cook..........2007-10-06
This is a recipe book, and that's it. Perfect if that's what you're looking for, but if you live in the real world and eat out from time to time there really are no good tips in here. Essentially what you get is, "cook for yourself" or "learn to punch your way out of a wet paper bag" (I choose the latter for hopefully obvious reasons). Thinking for yourself isn't overrated after all!
Great gift!.......2007-10-04
Purchased this book along with the "what to eat" publication as an early gift for a nervous mother-to-be. It was received with much appreciation by this first-time mommy who was seeking information in order to have a sucessful pregnancy and a healthy baby. A useful tool in gaining knowledge from one source rather searching thru many others. It's also something that can be appreciated as it is passed along to another mom-to-be.
Good Menu, but Very Expensive Ingredients.......2007-07-22
Buying 2 days of food using this cookbook cost over $90 in our local grocer. So while the recipes are good, we are using them in extreme moderation as many of the main ingredients are hard to come by and expensive.
A Definite Must-Have for Expectant Moms.......2007-07-22
I wish I would have had this during my first pregnancy. I had asked all of my health care professionals what I should eat and how I should take care of myself during that crucial time, but the standard reply was always, "Eat healthy and exercise." This book defines what eating healthy and taking care of yourself during pregnancy involves. It includes tips on weight gain, pre-pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, information on low carb and vegetarian diets as well as family-friendly recipes.
you know it anyway.......2007-01-15
Got this book by mistake. It is OK but there is nothing in it that you don't get at the ante netal classes. Would reccomend what to expect when your expecting instead.
Book Description
According to reports, it costs upwards of $190,000 just to get a child to the point that college is a possibility. But none of these studies takes into account the hidden fees of parenthood: the doubling of caffeine expenses to combat sleep deprivation, new membership dues for exciting clubs such as Weight Watchers, and escalating photo-processing bills.
While other parents resign themselves to covering these necessities without a word of acknowledgment, Betsy Howie decided to keep a running account of her daughter's first year of debt: her hilarious memoir, Callie's Tally. "I want my daughter to know how much life costs and what things are worth," she writes. "I want her to know what she's worth."
"I would also like to get some money back."
Describing how having a child turned her bank account (and her life) upside down, Howie debates such topics as whether babies should pay for post-partum candy binges, in-utero rent, and travel expenses incurred while being shown off to in-laws. Part Bridget Jones's Diary (after Bridget snags the boy) and part Operating Instructions (for the fiscally obsessed), this witty chronicle offers a receipt-by-receipt answer to the question: exactly how much does a baby cost?
Customer Reviews:
Laugh Out Loud Funny.......2005-04-01
I loved this book. I laughed so much and insisted on reading passages to my mom and/or husband throughout the book. As a first time mom of a baby girl, it was so funny to hear her take on the first year.
It's very much in the same comic vein as the "girlfriend's guides" books. Raising a child is serious business, but you need to have a sense of humor!
I sympathize with her desire a) to take back some control over the tumultuous event of having a child and b) reclaim and reintegrate your "old" life into this new one. I loved reading the financial "categories" for her expenses.
I highly recommend the book and will add it to my list of baby shower gift books!
Humerous Look at Finacial Part in Having a Child.......2004-04-22
I saw this book at a library display and decided to read it. What a refreshing and unique way of looking at having a baby, especially a daughter. I was able to relate to so many of the stories and laugh at the creativity of the author. Wonderful book.
Great book for a soon-to-be first time mom!.......2004-01-16
Come on Jessica from Michigan, lighten up! You didn't "get" this book at all, did you even read it? She's not actually charging her daughter anything, just trying to figure out what it really costs financially, and even more so the huge life changes involved in having a child. And her eventual point is that we ALL owe each other... in ways that you can't ever really count, and it doesn't matter because you can't count what you get in return either. I certainly owe my mother more than I could ever pay her, for the financial, physical, and emotional sacrifices she's made. I expect that it will be the same way when I have a daughter... in fact, my having a daughter is one way of trying to repay my mother. That's just how it goes. This book made me think, more than anything else I've read, about what my mother's done for me, and the changes that I'll go through when my baby is born. I laughed, I cried, and I have a whole new appreciation for my mom, and for what I'm getting ready to do. I plan to buy it for the next friend who gets pregnant!
This book left me bitter towards the woman who wrote it........2003-09-15
First of all, this woman has "unprotected sex for several weeks" and now she has the nerve to bill her first born for all the expenses. If she made the choice to to put herself in that situation then she should have been responsible for the outcome. Her daughter Callie was in no way indebted to her mother for her mother's actions. This book was dreadful and I can't imagine any mother indebting her own unborn child.
Take responsibility for your own actions, your child owes you nothing.
So I guess Callie will be billing her mother for all Callie's psychologist appointments when she is older.
The Perfect Book for a first time mom!!.......2003-07-07
Loved it. I wish I had it when my daughter was born. Betsy writes about so many of the ups and downs of the first year. I will be purchasing it for all girlfriends when their first children are born!
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A major addition to both maternity and psychology literature, here is a guide to self-help and professional treatment of postpartum depression--one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental illnesses. The authors debunk the myths surrounding PPD and provide compassionate support and solid advice for women with PPD.
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Helped me out..........2007-10-12
This book really helped me and reasurred me that what I was feeling was normal and that I would overcome it.
Amazing tool for PPD.......2007-05-29
Even if you aren't interested in the clinical side of PPD, this book is a must have for every pregnant woman/new mom. The assessment at the back of the book is worth every penny. I have purchased one for every pregnant woman I know.
A great help.......2007-03-09
I was in denial about my depression. This book helped me see it for what it is and gave helpful info about how to deal with it and heal. I still read it over and over. If you only want to buy one book, this is the only book I would recommend.
This book was my therapy!!.......2006-05-02
After the birth of our second baby, I was over the moon....I felt wonderful. I was thrilled to have a second daughter - another little princess. As it turned out, our little princess was colic and I suffered with sleep deprivation for one full year. At about 6 months after the baby was born I started to experience physical things I had never felt before in my life. It started with severe anxiety attacks and then after a couple of months the depression set in. Without question, the worst time in my life. My mother picked up this book for me suspecting that I was experiencing symptons of post pardom depression. She was right - I was. This book became my therapy - I used myself first and foremost and my family & friends as the book encouraged me to do. This book helped me understand every sympton I was experiencing and how to deal with them. I could not have managed without this book. The knowledge gave me power to cope and I am forever grateful for it. My recovery is in full swing - thanks to this book. "This isn't what I expected" is invaluable to any mother who is dealing with symptons of post pardom depression. I thank the author for writing such a powerful book in helping women overcome PPD.
The Best Book for PPD!!!!.......2005-11-26
I have read 4 books on Postpartum Depression and this one is by far the best. It is very informative not just for the person suffering this illness, but for the significant other and family members. It even has a chapter especially written for the husband on how to deal with his wife having PPD.
It also has exercises that get you thinking about how you are really feeling and then teaching you to turn that thinking into positive reinforcement.
I would suggest this book over any other for anyone suffering from PPD. There is hope!!
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- Charming book. Misleading title
- Perfect for Mothers and Daughters
- What Mother Doesn't know
- good book =]
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What My Mother Doesn't Know
Sonya Sones
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Meet Sophie. She sees herself as the too-tall "Mount Everest of teenage girls," who, along with her friends, often suffers from "lackonookie disease." She's dating smoky, sexy Dylan, covertly chatting online with "cybersoul"-mate Chaz, and secretly nursing a crush on sweet, geeky Murphy. Her two best friends are closer to her than sisters, and she "hates hating" her soap opera-addicted mom, wishing "she would show half as much interest in my life as she does in Luke and Laura's." In other words, Sophie is a typical teenage girl. What is not so typical is how author Sonia Sones records all of Sophie's thoughts in a freewheeling verse that is such a naked outpouring of inner longing, most readers will blush in embarrassed recognition of their own remembered or current teenage desires. Sones gently leads both the reader and Sophie towards an understanding of the difference between love and lust as Sophie slowly comes to realize that Dylan's outsides are no match for Murphy's insides. Autobiographical of Sones, perhaps? The author claims it isn't so, and she's probably right. With her frank manner, lusty thoughts, and hidden insecurities, Sophie reflects many teenage girls, past and present. No woman will be able to read this heartfelt verse novel and not find a bit of herself in Sophie's secret, sexy thoughts. Sones's decadent, almost shamefully delicious collection of angst poems is a loving and amazingly accurate tribute to adolescent girlhood. (Ages 12 and older) --Jennifer Hubert
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My name is Sophie.
This book is about me.
It tells
the heart-stoppingly riveting story
of my first love.
And also of my second.
And, okay, my third love too.
It's not that I'm boy crazy.
It's just that even though
I'm almost fifteen
it's like
my mind
and my body
and my heart
just don't seem to be able to agree
on anything.
Customer Reviews:
Charming book. Misleading title.......2007-09-22
Sophie's pig of a mother doesn't know anything because she numbs out watching tv and eating chocolate all the time. Sophie could probably say "I gave my boyfriend oral sex last night" and her mother would just grunt.
But there isn't really much to hide. Sophie is a "nice Jewish girl." She's adorable. She thinks about sex. Duh!
The book is written in free verse. Some reviewers have complained that it isn't great poetry. No, it is a teen girl writing her thoughts in poetry. It isn't supposed to be great poetry.
Sophie's mother really angered me. She went into a huge ugly guilt trip because Sophie secretly wore a slinky black dress to a halloween party instead of the stupid dress her mother wanted her to wear. Believe me, any parent whose teenager didn't do anything worse than that should get down on her knees and thank the universe.
Perfect for Mothers and Daughters.......2007-07-26
I read this book for two reasons. First, the author bragged at a conference it had been banned from several schools/libraries. She was so proud of it. Second, as a mother I wanted to know what the teen's mother didn't know. I must admit I couldn't put the book down. It is easy to read. I felt like the book reflected what many teens go through and the importance of parental involvement. When bad things happen, like the perve boys she encounters, she deals with it well. I think it is a great book for teens and parents to use to discuss issues many young girls encounter and feelings they have.
What Mother Doesn't know.......2007-05-30
When I first read this book I thought it was ok I guess but, it was a kind of sick book and had bad words in it. The main character is Sophie. The settings are at her house, outside, and school. The plot is that she dates a bunch of guys and in the end she finds the perfect man.
good book =].......2007-05-29
I really do recommend this book. I thought it was a great book. It really teaches girls that it really isn't looks in a guy that you should always go for. I would recommend it because it really is a good girl book and has a lot of lessons to learn in it. It also makes you want to keep reading on because it always keeps you wondering what is going to happen next. The book also teaches you how much you can have fun and how much you can have in common with a person you never would of expected. This book has a great ending you wouldn't exspect!
Straight from the Heart!.......2007-05-06
This is a wonderful book! Usually I don't enjoy that many books written in poetry format but this book was simply excellent and straight from the heart. You can sense every feeling Sophie has and most of us know exactly what she's going through. This tale of a first love, second love and third love is to be treasured!
This story is about Sophie. How she is supposed to be in love with someone but...is still attracted to somebody else. She is not exactly sure what to do but her and her boyfriend aren't as close as they used to. When Sophie meets somebody knew she feels jealous, a loser, horrible. But what would people think if they knew she liked HIM?
Read this book! You'll love it!
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A gynecologist "delivers the kind of frank, down-to-earth information about sex and sexuality that so many of us need and crave. With facts, drawings and plenty of plain-spoken advice, this is a great book to share with your daughter when it's time to have 'the talk'" (Linda Villarosa, author of Body & Soul: The Black Woman's Guide to Physical Health).
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If you are a woman or are interested in women-A must read.......2007-09-27
Wow! This book contains everything from A to Z and then some. It is, in fact everything NOBODY'S parents told them! As a doctor, I learned new things. --exersizes learning to draw a figure-eight on the floor with the axis of your pelvis??? Whatever you know already, you'll know more when you are done with this well written, encyclopedic book.
one of the best!!.......2007-08-23
I am a nursing student and am slowly building a library of books that I hope to use/loan out info from to patients after becoming a midwife. This is one of the BEST and most complete books on the subject of sex, STD's, and intimacy. It is perhaps the BEST relatively current reference readily available to the public discussing the differences, pro's/con's among contraception. This part of the book is concise without being general. It is especially useful for quick reference.
The only part of the book that I was slightly disappointed with was the section on female/male anatomy. This section could have gone into further detail but overall was sufficient for the general public.
This book is an easy and quick read; it uses informal wording that is easy to understand. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to parents as a guide/supplement to discussing sex with adolescents and believe that it would be appropriate for teens as young as 13. This sure beats having them learn about sex from their friends!!!!
This book is also great for women/men of any age that feel they did not receive "The Talk" as a teen or do not have as much RELIABLE info as they would like.
The best book I've read on this topic!.......2005-12-03
Sexuality was considered a taboo topic growing up so I was forced to look elsewhere if I wanted information. I purchased this based on the recommendation from a friend. The author presents the information in a way that makes you feel comfortable. She starts off with sexual anatomy, and chapters about different positions, birth control, safe sex and exercise are included as well as a chapter on talking to your daughter about sex. This is a great book but some will probably find some of the stuff mentioned in here basic.
Neither My Mother or Father ..........2005-09-17
Neither my mother nor my father mentioned things in this book. I have learned a lot along the way, but nothing like reading a well conceived text to enhance one's knowledge. It is well done.
I am dating a lovely woman from a relatively conservative culture. I purchased this book to help me understand how to communicate what can be delicate and intimate topics for people in a relationship especially when articulating sexual topics, technique, anatomy, and new experiences - that might not be easily accomplished. The book has given me some excellent background knowledge and view points that will help me to communicate and give more to my girlfriend. I have found it useful and when my girlfriend reads it I am certain it will be very helpful for her understanding and communicating about sex, bodies, approaches and desires. I appreciate a book such as this.
It's about time.......2005-07-04
What a wonderful book, and a wonderful author! She truly wants women to enjoy themselves and their sex lives, and to be more informed about their bodies. The frankness of her tone is comfortable rather than shocking; I think she speaks about sex in a way that many women wish they could, without shame or embarassment. She wants us to be confident and comfortable within our own bodies, and I think that is a very commendable mission. As soon as I am done reading it (I'm almost at the end) I'm going to pass it on to my boyfriend. I think men and women could learn a thing or two from it.
High praise to Dr. Hutcherson for saying that her methods and information are just as pertinent for lesbian couples as they are for heterosexual couples, and for older couples, and what have you. Women should love themselves, whatever their age and/or sexual orientation. She is completely non-judgemental. I love it. This book is definitely a permanent part of my library.
Customer Reviews:
Decent Read.......2007-08-28
It's an interesting read, but it's definitely geared towards a specific demographic of brides. Any bride that hasn't lived as a single woman on her own for a good amount of time will find this book interesting but not extremely helpful. Still, the author is witty and the book is an easy read.
Tedious and biased.......2007-07-23
I hate to be the lone dissenter, but this book really didn't help me sort out my pre-wedding thoughts. A few months before my wedding, I began to feel somewhat nervous about leaving my single life behind and "becoming another person." I bought this book hoping that it would offer advice and some reassurance that my feelings were shared by other brides.
While it did indeed indicate that my sudden identity concerns were common, I found that most of Stark's advice was based on her own marriage, with a few tidbits thrown in from a few interviews she had done with several young brides--although most of it is common sense. I found myself often thinking that I was reading Stark's autobiography.
That said, it does have some good pointers and a few good stories that a lot of brides can relate to.
Great Book !.......2007-04-04
I am a 40ish bride-to-be and I learned a lot from this book. It's not only advice about weddings, etc., but a really deep look at some serious issues that arise in relationship. Thanks Marg.
Excellent advice and a must-read for newlyweds.......2006-10-24
Someone once said that "When the Wedding March fades and the cake is in crumbs, what you have left is a marriage." There are plenty of books out there for how to plan a wedding, but few to help on the morning after. This practical advice for beginning your marriage and surviving the transition to spouse is both entertaining AND informative. Would make a great gift for a newlywed, or good class reading for those in premarital counseling.
So Far So Good.......2006-07-04
I am about half way into the book and for the most part I am really finding it enjoyable and comforting. However, being a bride that has been living with her future husband for several years I find that some of the concepts do not pertain to me. Otherwise, highly reccommend the book for brides-to-be. It helps you realize you aren't the only one feeling this way!
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Parents will help children identify the beauty and hope in all cycles of life as they follow two insect friends, Lea and Nym, and the struggles one of them endures when her friend disappears. This is a tender story about loss and change, written to help parents express their views about life and death. The book may serve many purposes, such as comforting a grieving child who has lost someone close or providing facts about dragonflies to inquisitive minds. Lea's transformation into a dragonfly may even be used as a metaphor for life-after-death. The Dragonfly Door is beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Barbara L. Gibson. The book is cherished by parents, grandparents and teachers. It was recently brought to life as a mini-play in Alabama to help children cope with the loss of their classmates. The following is an excerpt from the book: While Nym slept, she heard Lea's voice saying, "Follow me, Nym. I'm going to show you where I am." "Will I see you again?" Nym asked. "Only when it's time for you to die too," Lea replied. "You won't see me in the marsh ever again. But let me show you what I will look like the next time you see me. Here, close your eyes." Nym closed her eyes. "Now look at me," Lea said. Nym opened her eyes and saw ...
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The warm, emotional colors of award-winning artist Barbara L. Gibson.......2007-09-07
The debut children's picturebook of author John Adams, The Dragonfly Door dares to confront serious topics - of loss, death, grieving, and transition. Nym and Lea are two close insect friends, but one day after Nym yells at Lea, Lea disappears. Nym searches everywhere for her missing friend, and can't find her. At last Nym falls asleep, grief-stricken, and finally hears Lea's voice one more time. "'I died and went to this special place,' Lea said, her voice full of love. 'But I didn't want you to leave,' Nym pleaded. 'I'm sorry I yelled.' 'I know you're sorry,' Lea assured her. 'I left because my water nymph body died while I was picking flowers in the reeds, not because you yelled.'" The warm, emotional colors of award-winning artist Barbara L. Gibson illustrate this highly recommended picturebook for sharing the bittersweet realities of life with young people.
Jewel's Reading Excellence Review: Helps children understand nature's life cycle.......2007-05-10
John Adams brilliantly invites the reader into the world of Nymphs and Dragonflies to explore the changes that take place when Nym's friend goes to a special place.
When I had lost a family member I had read a wonderful story called, "The Water Bug Story." John Adams adds a fresh approach to this story by focusing on friendship loss and giving a voice to his characters. With the help of Gibson's eye-catching nature illustrations, "The Dragon Fly Door" answers general questions surrounding loss, such as feelings about loss, what happens to the nymph's body when he dies, and how a nymph is transformed into a dragonfly.
Adams creatively normalizes typical friendship rivalry and takes the reader on a nature journey to discover that one chooses to resolve conflict, loss, and changes in different ways. Adams concludes the book with uncomplicated educational facts for the inquisitive science mind.
This is a great educational tool for parents, grandparents or professionals to use to help explain the uncontrollable life cycle changes and loss.
Reviewed by Jewel Sample, MS
Award-winning author of Flying Hugs and Kisses(2006), also translated: Besos y Abrazos Al Aire(2006, Spanish edition) and Flying Hugs and Kisses Activity Book(2007)
A Message of Hope for Children Who Are Grieving.......2007-02-26
As President of a nonprofit organization that reaches out to those who are grieving, I was very pleased to read a book such as The Dragonfly Door. This book provides a much needed way to offer children (and adults) a message of hope following the death of a loved one.
Children can relate to the playful nature of Nym and Lea who are the two young nymph friends, the sorrow of Nym when Lea dies, and the comforting feeling when when Nym realizes that he will one day see Lea again as a dragonfly, when he too has made his transformation into a dragonfly.
Our nonprofit organization recommends this book so highly that we have decided to make it available for purchase at all of our events.
-Valerie Marquardt
Beautiful and excellent for all who grieve.......2007-02-18
I received this wonderfully beautiful book on the 8th anniversary of my son's graduation to Heaven ... that evening, I was able to read it with his daughter, who is now 9... I believe she gained another understanding of her Very Own Daddy in a beautiful place that we have not seen just yet ... and though she already knew he is waiting for her, this was another good reminder of that ... I was unaware of the dragonfly's life cycle and was so blessed to see how it seemingly parallels this life and the next. Thank you, John, for a wonderful way to help us all in our continuing journey with grief and the Hope we can have.
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You are what you eat, and your baby is too. Not surprisingly, a pregnant womanÃs chances of giving birth to a healthy infant are dramatically improved when she's on an excellent diet. From the authors of the bestselling What to Expect When YouÃre Expecting and What to Expect the First Year, together with over 15 million copies in print, here is the definitive guide to nourishing both the unborn child and the mother-to-be.
What to East When You're Expecting suggests a "Daily Dozen" diet comprised of wholesome unprocessed foods. Allowing for a weight gain of 20 to 30 pounds, its easy-to-follow plan uses a simple system to monitor servings from 12 food groups that promote fetal development and maternal well-being.
In addition to 100 recipes, the book suggests the best foods to eat at home, in restaurants, even at the office or when traveling. It is sympathetic to the modern womanÃs particular concerns and time pressures, and offers special counsel to vegetarians, special warnings to those who drink, smoke, or fast, and special encouragement to all who plan to breastfeed. Over 823,000 copies in print.
Customer Reviews:
thank god I didn't pay for it.......2007-08-14
This book works hard to confirm your worst fears, and with all the tact and forgiveness normally associated with the Gestapo.
If I wanted to stay thin, I wouldn't have gotten pregnant.
goes WAY overboard.......2007-03-07
I generally like the "What to Expect..." books, despite the sometimes preachy tone, but this one just goes too far. I made it about halfway through this book and then just put it down in disgust. It was making me afraid to eat anything for fear that it was not a "perfect" food.
Certainly it's good to eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and dairy products, and to limit processed foods and artificial additives, whether you're pregnant or not. If you're looking for encouragement to do that and some recipes you can use, this book may have some value.
However, if you're like me and tend to be strict with yourself and/or go overboard, this is probably not the book for you. If you take this book literally, you should avoid ALL refined sugar for the entire 9 months you are pregnant. That means not a single piece of candy, cake, Christmas cookie, nothing at all. Plus they seem to assume that you will cook home cooked meals out of fresh ingredients (no convenience foods) every day and oh by the way, bake a couple of times a week. In my experience this is not realistic for most modern pregnant women who generally have full time jobs and/or other young children.
I found the whole thing to be depressing and discouraging, so I just put it away and followed my doctor's dietary guidelines, which were nowhere near this strict. Although I probably would have gained less weight had I followed this book, I had a happy, healthy pregnancy and didn't stress so much about what I was eating. I see no evidence that my daughter would have been better off had I eliminated the occasional chocolate or cookie from my diet and been miserably obsessed with every bite that crossed my lips.
I don't recommend this book unless you are already committed to following a sugar-free, all whole grain diet and are looking for encouragement, or are just looking for some healthy recipes and are able to take the rest of it with a grain of salt.
HORRIBLE recipes, unrealistic expectations!.......2007-01-31
Yes, it is completely true what the other reviewers have pointed out - this book has RIDICULOUS standards that no human being could possibly live up to. When I first purchased this book (luckily second-hand so I didn't pay full price) I was very excited about having a wealth of knowledge and recipes at my fingertips. But as soon as I started reading it, it just made me feel so guilty and horrible about everything I ate before I knew I was pregnant, and also what I was expected to do now that I know. Talk about ruining the experience! I even tried some of the recipes in the book - the veggie soup was bogus and "FUDGE BROWNIES"??? Give me a break, those were the most disgusting things I have ever tried to eat. They were not chocolately in the least but rather tasted like some kind of fig bars. Just listen to your body and your doctor's advice and skip this piece of trash!
Book.......2007-01-12
This was OK I think you would be better off just getting what to expect when your expecting and read it.
This was my favorite pregnancy book!.......2006-09-11
I had always feared the aftermath of a pregnancy, but following this plan for my 1st pregnancy left me leaner after the pregnancy than before--even though I stopped working out at 5 months! I only gained 23 lbs total, many people did not know I was pregnant for the first 6-7 months.
Some are angry at the guidelines, they are tough but they really do help. Here in the US, there are so many whole grain options out there it is realistic. When I was pregnant with my son, we were deployed in Italy; let's just say, it was very difficult to find reasonable foods to eat outside the home.
Although I cheated on occasion, the chart was very helpful for me, and re-emphasized the importance of vegetables and dairy in my diet. It also clarifies which food dyes and additives are dangerous for a growing baby. If you eat smartly, as the book recommends, you can count some items more than once--if you feel that the program requires you to eat too much.
My baby was an average 7lb 14oz, very healthy, without colic issues.
Amazon.com
Young women are the unhappy victims of their mothers' generation's feminism, says Danielle Crittenden in What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us. Though they usually don't realize it, feminism has "seeped into their minds like intravenous saline into the arm of an unconscious patient." Crittenden says that feminism doesn't provide answers for the questions that distress young women, such as, "Is work really more important and fulfilling than raising my children?" and "Why does my boyfriend not want to get married as much as I do?" The modern dilemma, she says, is that the success of feminism has cut women off from those aspects of life that are distinctly female desires, such as being a wife and raising children. Crittenden wants us to take a step back from sexual freedom (which she says ends up harming the woman, who gets used and dumped), career (only a tiny minority have stimulating, gratifying jobs), and zealous personal autonomy (often an indication of being too fearful and weak to take on responsibilities), in favor of commitment, marriage, and child rearing. She argues that feminist fervor has failed modern women, and gives her suggestions for how women can recapture meaning, fulfillment, and happiness. --Joan Price
Book Description
Talk to women under forty today, and you will hear that in spite of the fact that they have achieved goals previous generations of women could only dream of, they nonetheless feel more confused and insecure than ever. What has gone wrong? What can be done to set it right?
These are the questions Danielle Crittenden answers in What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us. She examines the foremost issues in women's lives -- sex, marriage, motherhood, work, aging, and politics -- and argues that a generation of women has been misled: taught to blame men and pursue independence at all costs. Happiness is obtainable, Crittenden says, but only if women will free their minds from outdated feminist attitudes.
By drawing on her own experience and a decade of research and analysis of modern female life, Crittenden passionately and engagingly tackles the myths that keep women from realizing the happiness they deserve. And she introduces a new way of thinking about society's problems that may, at long last, help women achieve the lives they desire.
Customer Reviews:
The stereotypical and strictly biological dead-end fate of being a woman.......2007-08-27
An unsophisticated analysis of women as simple, one-dimensional creatures who lack complexities or uniqueness entirely. In fact, we shall think of ourselves and our united fate in terms of biology alone.
What Our Grandmothers Didn't Tell Us: Why Happiness Eluded the 1950s Woman
Ms. Crittenden (or, I assume Mrs.) makes the assumption that because therapy, antidepressants, and divorce were not as acceptable to 1950s society, and thereby not utilized at any alarming rate, women were fulfilled being married mothers. I pity any woman or man who feels that her or his own lifestyle and beliefs are OSFA. That is the thought process of a child; egocentric and underdeveloped.
Insightful look at the social wreckage left in the wake of Feminism.......2007-08-21
Danielle Crittenden has written a good analysis of why Feminism's promise of happiness for women has turned out to be a sour one. Some points need raising though. Do we really expect men, who've been brought up on equality and the idea of both partners contributing to change their lifestyles willy-nilly just to accommodate those who've realised they made a mistake? The numbers of stereotypical you-stay-at-home-with-the-kids-while-I-work men has fallen dramatically in the First World as men realise the extra burden this places on their lives. We men will forever be grateful to Feminism for helping to distribute the burden more equally on the shoulders of men and women, even if they've only redistributed the best jobs, while leaving all the worst jobs still on men's shoulders. I can't see any large-scale return by men to the way things were. Now that American women with the same education and experience who work the same number of hours are earning more than men [ASIN:0814472109 Why Men Earn More: The Startling Truth Behind the Pay Gap -- and What Women Can Do About It (by Warren Farrell)], men would be morally justified in Mrs Crittenden's world to demand increases in salary over women's to cover the extra costs which the career women who are their job competitors wouldn't have unless they were paying for their children AND husband to stay at home. Ultimately, I'm sure all reviewers here want to live in a world where men and women can both have a choice as to whether to stay at home or work, but once again the chances of true equality seem remote. How many women do you know who would be happy to work full-time permanently supporting a husband and kids at home until they've finished college or left school? Yet until that day arrives, we can't come close to speaking of equality.
I literally took her advice ..........2007-07-25
I read this book as an undergrad and was very impressed. I thought Crittenden's ideas made terrific sense and I literally applied them to my own life, having been in the fortunate position of knowing I would marry my university boyfriend. At 23 I gave birth to our son, and at 26 our daughter. (I am 5 years out of college and am now 27.) Young parenting had been very gratifying for us both and we do not miss the party scene one bit. Life has meaning and direction. Career wise, and hence money wise, however, life is more complicated. For example, my husband is currently pursuing his MBA and I needed to become the family provider this past year. Interviewing was a nightmare. People in HR were shocked to hear that I had focused the last 5 years on raising children, despite my also having worked in between the two pregnancies, and were similarly uncomfortable with placing someone with my age and level of education in a close-to-entry-level position. Also, in addition to money having been tight, socializing has also been far from a picnic. Couples even close to our age with children (especially in Manhattan) are zero to none. So, a caution for the wise: Crittenden's excellent suggestions for feminine self fulfillment work in an ideal world that was never subject to feminism's widespread and hyper-radical influences. Indeed, that entire idea about having children first and then dedicating more time to an uninterrupted career as the children simultaneously crave more independence .... I'll have to get back to you in five more years and let you know...
A clear statement of what I've known all along ..........2006-10-10
An all-around excellent book and a breath of fresh air in the 'mommy wars'. Crittenden has managed to put into clear words what I've always felt, experienced and understood as a 40-something, liberal, educated woman but had trouble articulating: 1)That women CAN have everything -- career, marriage, family life -- just not all at the same time; 2) that a sexual double-standard still exists despite a culture awash in sexual exhibitionism, and this toxic combination hurts everyone; 3) That men are not the enemy; and 4) raising your children is important and valuable work and many women actually WANT to stay home with their children and this should not be considered insane, unreasonable, or treasonous.
IMHO this is truly not an anti-feminist book, it's a common-sense one that takes a hard look at physical, mental, and social realities that exist in today's world. Obviously, my world view and that of the author coincide, but I'd recommend this to any American woman -- especially one with daughters -- and hope she'd keep an open mind.
For some women, this book is very valuable.......2006-09-25
I understand there are people who do not like this book. However, there are also many women who would have benefitted from reading something like this a long time ago. I personally know many women who are single in their 30s and it is primarily due to the fact that they were taught at a young age that all they need is themselves and any dependency on men is weak and/or pathetic. I hear "He wants to get married, but marriage is such a bad deal for women". These women pretty much all want children and the guys they date are great. So, what's the problem? Many of us grew up with pressure to NOT become a wife/mother. Many of us had mothers who joked (negatively) about "housewives." I should also add for this review that my experience is mostly with middle-upper-middle class, college educated, liberal people.
This author suggests that women think earlier about marriage/having children and some think her advice is "unrealistic." It's not. I did it, am 31, and totally done with the baby thing. My oldest is already in elem. school. For most college degrees, you can complete college by age 22. That is plenty early to have a family young and have a degree waiting for when you want/need to use it. You do need to live a relatively simple life tho. You aren't going to be able to afford the top of the line car, house and vacations if you follow her advice. There are trade offs, but it is certainly not "unrealistic" advice.
As a 30 something, I also see men of my generation with very different expectations than our father's had. Our fathers grew up expecting that they would have to support familes. In my generation, men grew up expecting women would work. So, when women now have babies and decide they really want to be home after all, the men are blindsided. Some refuse to support their families. The women are surprised they want to stay home too! And maybe the women really can't because they are used to a lifestyle they can't afford on one income. I think we shock ourselves because what we always thought we wanted sometimes changes after we become parents. Sometimes those more traditional roles start looking more appealing. But, for some reason we feel we are doing something "bad" by following traditional gender roles.
The bottom line is that we need to educate our daughters realistically about the choices we have to make when we are young. What type of people we want to marry/date. People have to think about what they really want out of life and look for a partner who shares those values. However, some women in the last 30 years have been told to push out feelings of family/marriage as it is "pathetic" or "old fashioned." Men have also learned this and think that this is how women think. If they hold "old fashioned" ideas of marriage/family, they are great fodder for mockery by their female peers. They walk on eggshells making sure they don't do anything "offensive" to a woman's independence. Ask questions before you get married about family/children/expectations. Trust your gut. If you really want to be a wife/mother more than anything else..be sure you look for a guy who supports that and has similar values. They are getting harder to find. Not impossible, but make sure you discuss it before getting too attached. You may find the guy you are dating has no plans for you to be home more than 6 weeks after any future babies are born.
Book Description
THE SISTER HAD IT ALL–UNTIL KARMA CAME TO TOWN.
A successful businesswoman, Catherine Hawkins has lived an enviable life of luxury, thanks to an ambition that has made her stop at nothing–including abandoning her own twin daughters when they were born eighteen years ago. After going AWOL, Catherine sent lavish gifts to Ariana and Alisa, while the children’s father, Terry Winston, and his wife, Jackie, reared the girls with all their love and care.
Now, as the twins are ready to graduate high school, Catherine is suddenly begging to visit and full of affection. A change of heart is hardly her motive, though: Catherine needs the girls–at least one of them–to save her life. For her kidneys are failing, and unless one of her daughters gives her an organ, Catherine may not be around long enough to find another compatible donor.
The news of Catherine’s illness affects her estranged family in different ways, as each member struggles with anger, resentment, and a sense of guilt over turning a blind eye. And when a decision is finally made, an unexpected secret is revealed–one that will rock the Winston family, heart and soul.
Customer Reviews:
Touching Story.......2006-12-11
This is the first book I read by this author but it won't be the last. This story was good to the last drop. I hated Catherine with a passion. She was one evil woman!!!! The book was also informative as to kidney disease. Alot of the things discussed, I did not know. I highly recommend this book.
What a crazy character, but a good read.......2006-11-13
I had enjoyed this book from beginning to end, never reading the prequel to this novel, I never knew how evil a person can be. Catherine, the twins' biological mother, really has no heart. Can a person really be that evil without some type of psychiatric diagnosis? Geesh, what a crazy and ambitious woman. But she had no heart, you could tell that she was really empty because the well has ran dry in her heart. Other than Catherine , that's pretty much all of the drama you would find in this book. This is my first Parry Brown book, so I would like to check out what else she got in store. So far, so good.
This is a book by another Christian based author who is pretty unknown. I believe this is the first book of the series. It sounds like a book for teenagers for those who are interested. Being One - No One is like No Other. High School- The next frontier. v. 1 (High School- the Next Frontier)
Very good read.......2006-11-10
I found the story to be very suspensful yet I didn't have to wait long for the outcome of each episode. I found myself wondering what would I do if I were in the position of each of the characters and let me say, I thank God that I've never found myself in EITHER of their shoes.
Great story but what happens with the info regarding the twins biological father or is that your way of bringing Catherine and her family back? lol
F. A. Goodwin author of You Reap What You Sow
www.fagoodwin.com
Awesome.......2006-11-02
This was a wonderful follow up to The Shirt Off His Back!!! This book was well written and kept you going until the very end (which only took two days to get...lol) I wonder if there will be a part 3??
Making Your Bed.......2006-10-21
After showing off and leaving readers mouths agape in The Shirt Off His Back by Parry "EbonySatin" Brown, Catherine Hawkins returns to wreck havoc once again in What Goes Around also by Brown. Ariana and Alisa are the twin daughters of Terry Winston and Catherine Hawkins. Catherine, wanting a career more than her family, sets off to make millions. Terry is married to Jackie and they have successfully blended their families into one cohesive unit. Embarking on high school graduation, the twins have grown from small children into teenagers, and with that come all of the angst teens and their parents must face.
As the twins make college decisions and prepare for the prom, Catherine returns with a plea to be a part of the impending festivities. Their parents are suspicious as is one of the twins. Finally the truth is revealed and it is at this point that the twins are no longer identical in their decisions making. Catherine has thrown a bombshell and as such, guilt has set in and mistrust is abundant. In the midst of this, Catherine is also caught up in some dirty business dealings that has serious repercussions.
Brown has captured the emotions families must face when placed in life and death situations. She has portrayed twins as individuals in their style and mannerisms and the secondary characters add realism to the action around them, which makes for some humorous moments during trying times. This is a very good follow up to a sad beginning and the old adage of what goes around is very apparent within the text.
Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
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