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My daughter was assigned to read this for middle school, so I picked up a copy to read, too. The book starts slowly, but develops into an intriguing mystery/romance. The title character, Rebecca, is no longer alive at the start of the book, but her memory has a stronger presence than many living characters. Her husband has remarried, and the story is told through the eyes of his second wife. As the story progresses, I had almost that same shivery feeling that I got from the movie, "Gaslight." This is a story that is worth reading, especially if you like classics, and I don't want to reveal too much by saying anymore.
If you liked the first "Big Ass Book of Crafts," you will LOVE book 2. It has similar crafts made out of funky, recycled, everyday materials. Some items, I would personally not make, such as earrings out of plastic zip ties, but there are plenty of fun, classy items (argyle sock gloves). Mark Montano's books also help the crafter think outside of the box. His ideas often serve as a springboard for other ideas. I'm not a big fan of doll heads staring at me, but this book, like the first has several crafts using them. All in all, fun ideas.
I love this book. So many books about decluttering are practical, but avoid some of the emotional pitfalls involved. This book gives motivating reasons to declutter. Hard to say if all the good things will come true if the clutter is cleared, but it certainly gives me emotional strength to try! Having never thought about the "energy" attached to clutter, this book certainly presents ideas about looking at stuff in a new light.
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I read Steinbeck as required in high school and college and recently became reinterested in his work. He has such a way with describing people and their relationships. Tortilla Flat is no exception. It's not a book where everyone lives happily ever after, but each character remains true to himself throughout. No wonder why his works are considered classics.
I bought this and "Sneaky Chef to the Rescue" with no regrets. I'm now able to "sneak" pureed vegetables into foods that my kids will eat. My kids started out as good eaters, but lost track along the way. This book helps me to give them some vegetables while avoiding conflict. Highly recommend.
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Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Lucy Little, February 4, 2012
My daughter was assigned to read this for middle school, so I picked up a copy to read, too. The book starts slowly, but develops into an intriguing mystery/romance. The title character, Rebecca, is no longer alive at the start of the book, but her memory has a stronger presence than many living characters. Her husband has remarried, and the story is told through the eyes of his second wife. As the story progresses, I had almost that same shivery feeling that I got from the movie, "Gaslight." This is a story that is worth reading, especially if you like classics, and I don't want to reveal too much by saying anymore.The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2 by Mark Montano
Lucy Little, January 18, 2012
If you liked the first "Big Ass Book of Crafts," you will LOVE book 2. It has similar crafts made out of funky, recycled, everyday materials. Some items, I would personally not make, such as earrings out of plastic zip ties, but there are plenty of fun, classy items (argyle sock gloves). Mark Montano's books also help the crafter think outside of the box. His ideas often serve as a springboard for other ideas. I'm not a big fan of doll heads staring at me, but this book, like the first has several crafts using them. All in all, fun ideas.Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui by Karen Kingston
Lucy Little, September 26, 2010
I love this book. So many books about decluttering are practical, but avoid some of the emotional pitfalls involved. This book gives motivating reasons to declutter. Hard to say if all the good things will come true if the clutter is cleared, but it certainly gives me emotional strength to try! Having never thought about the "energy" attached to clutter, this book certainly presents ideas about looking at stuff in a new light.(3 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck
Lucy Little, January 23, 2010
I read Steinbeck as required in high school and college and recently became reinterested in his work. He has such a way with describing people and their relationships. Tortilla Flat is no exception. It's not a book where everyone lives happily ever after, but each character remains true to himself throughout. No wonder why his works are considered classics.Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids Favorite Meals by Missy Chase Lapine
Lucy Little, January 17, 2010
I bought this and "Sneaky Chef to the Rescue" with no regrets. I'm now able to "sneak" pureed vegetables into foods that my kids will eat. My kids started out as good eaters, but lost track along the way. This book helps me to give them some vegetables while avoiding conflict. Highly recommend.1-5 of 69next