book reviews

Reviews of books that explore the complexities of family throughout history and across cultures.

best baby sleep training book
As any individual who is or at any point has been pregnant knows, quite possibly the most irritating thing that happen all through the nine months is companions and outsiders the same laughing purposely and saying "Rest while you can!"
By NO1 TIME4 years ago in Families
8 Books To Help Your Child Combat Anxiety Like a Warrior
Worries. We've all had them. Big worries, small worries, even "creep up on you" worries. Anxiety and worry are normal emotions shared universally.
By Sandi Parsons4 years ago in Families
Things I Wish I Knew
Here is an excerpt from my latest book, Failing As a Parent And Other Thoughts from a (Slightly) Overwhelmed Mom of Two Small Boys.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Get Swept Away with This Female-Focused Epic
Rating: 5/5 Synopsis Unwilling to face life as a teenage mother, eighteen-year-old Penny Azevedo leaps at the chance to move to Portugal; she leaves behind her childish nickname and her three-year-old daughter, Jewel. As Pauline, she builds an exciting new life in Coimbra that includes a complicated relationship with a guitar player and a unique way of repaying her mentor's generosity.
By Ashley Nestler, MSW4 years ago in Families
Book Review-A Children's Bible
A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet YA Fiction 2020 224 pages Just to be clear, this book is not actually a bible. But it is a refreshing journey into the ‘what if’ of the eventual ‘big storm’. Staunchly YA, with nods to the younger MG brethren, this is a romp with fascinating insights. Wonderful dialogue keeps the dozens of characters alive and distinct, not an easy task when the ages vary so greatly. When I say staunchly YA, what I really mean is anti-adult. A regular dose of parental malfeasance makes it easy to identify with the children in that regard. Thanks to Lydia Millet’s careful voice I was able to take a frank look at myself and my friends-and what our antics must look like to our kids.
By Jordan J Hall4 years ago in Families
Review: Angelina and the Princess
No burgeoning ballet career can be considered complete without reading through at least one of the Angelina Ballerina stories. That was true in the '90s when I first read the books, and it's still true today.
By Call Me Les5 years ago in Families
Always Reading
Joe's Alamo Unsung Lewis E. Cook 2017 ISBN: 978-1-5320-2070-4 (sc) iUniverse www.iuniverse.com 216 pages We all see our American history in different ways and 'Joe's Alamo Unsung written by Lewis E. Cook shows and tells the readers another view of this historical moment. This account of the Alamo is seen through the eyes of a slave/freeman. 'Joe's Alamo Unsung' is a novel about how Texas became a part of the United States. Joe, who is the main character who happens to be 'educated' and deal with characters like Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Santa Ana as well as others to be able to say "Remember the Alamo!"
By Mark Graham5 years ago in Families
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Themes Coming of age, Childhood memories, childhood trauma, repressed memories nostalgia, introspection, life lessons, growth & loss, acceptance, timeless & ancient things, fantasy, supernatural fiction, fiction
By Kayleigh Harrier5 years ago in Families
I Am A Bunny
This is the sweetest little storybook written by Ole Risom and illustrated by Richard Scarry. Written back in 1963 by Golden Books, Nicholas in his cute little red overalls analyzing the 4 seasons will always have a place in my heart. The seasons - always a perfect subject to write about in my opinion. I like to ask others "What is your favorite season?" My favorite part of this book has always been in the fall when he watches the animals get ready for winter. In the spring Nicholas enjoys the outdoors while picking flowers , makes friends with the frogs come summertime, and cozies up in the winter to watch the snow fall from the sky before falling asleep to experience the next years adventures.
By ClaireAnne Collins5 years ago in Families
Are Cancer and Aquarius a Good Match
Malignancy and Aquarius Nature and Nuances: Malignancy Aquarius similarity isn't just about as high as you would need it to be, however making this relationship work is additionally a lot of conceivable. In the event that these signs consolidate in the correct manner with the right perspective, they can prearrange a lovely fantasy for themselves.
By anny5 years ago in Families
"The Paper Bag Princess"
“Paper bag princess,” I could barely get the words out I was giggling so hard. On the screen, a boy with curly hair and dimples laughed along with me. “I’ve never heard of that,” he says. “It’s about a girl and a dragon and well, she’s in a paper bag,” I tell him. “That does not sound like a very good storybook in my opinion,” he says back to me. Still playful I retort, “Hey a better favorite than Ferdinand the Bull! That’s so basic.” He rolls his eyes, used to my antics at this point. I’m realizing I’m not doing the book any justice, so I quickly say, “Wait here.” I’m not sure where he would go. We’re in our nightly ritual, Facetiming after a global pandemic cut our relationship short. That particular night, I was having a hard time falling asleep, not that I was trying too hard considering we had been facetiming for nearly an hour. He and I are were talking about bedtime stories, which sparked the conversation of our favorite books growing up. Obviously not to be outdone by his love of the dear little gentle bull Ferdinand, I was convinced to share with him my favorite story of a fearless little princess.
By Amelie5 years ago in Families
Forever Stories
I come from a large family; my parents have five children. I am the middle child; I have always been the peacekeeper. I would prefer we all get along however, there were, and still are, not many times all of us can get along. One person would be angry with another for something as easy as sitting where the other wanted to sit at the dinner table or the couch.
By E. W. Lynn5 years ago in Families