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"Where was this book when my kids were all home? I have learned so much and had a ball trying some of the recipes. When my kids were home the most asked question was, what's for dinner? My reply was always food. Then it would be what type of food? I would say the kind you eat.
I can relate to the author as our four kids were into all types of sports and clubs at school. To be honest our favorite quick meals were pizza and hamburgers. We never in those days thought about nutrition,carbohydrates or calories. We always had fruit so that must count for something?
I thought the introduction of this book was funny. Recruiting the Best, was really helpful for those of us who live in a small city or town. Wrapping the Goal Post, was inspiration. Not to mention food that kids will like between the ages of five to ten years. Cherie teaches us to make it simple. Then twelve or thirteen, a lot of kids can go through a vegetarian phase. That was a surprise to me.
Honestly, this book is good for people of any age group. I had never heard of tomato tart, avocado salsa or on the hamburger bar which has feta cheese sauce.
I have loved the dessert part of this book also. I have been trying for thirty years to make a Bread Pudding that my husband would like. I could never make it like his mom did. But after reading the recipe in this book I have found the answer. I would always use fresh bread. So when he gets home from his trip I will make this recipe.
I recommend this book to the novice cook and to those of us who are seasoned cooks. You can buy this book at Five Star Publishing or on this site.
"It's easy to see why these stories and poems are winners. I know from reading ALM that I would hate to be a judge. The stories are excellent and you are taken on a ride of highs and lows. Some of the stories and poems will make you laugh,and some will make you sad. But they are all winners. I am really impressed and I hope that some of the stories and poems will someday be turned into a book.
I thought this book was so sweet in it's message. The author was able to hold the attention of young readers, and shows a lot of talent in writing.
The stoy is about love, faith, the importance of family and the fact that God is always with us no matter what.
As the story ends you have a daily devotional for kids with the help of an adult. Each page relates to the story and the message that is in the book. In this reviewers opinion it is the best that I have read in a very long time.
The only problem I had is the songs have no music. The lyrics are wonderful but there is no music. I went to the site that was listed thinking I would find music there. But it was not to be found. A simple fix is find a tune that your child likes and change out the lyrics. I think this book is best suited for children eight and younger.
Because the words in this book are so important to kids, I am going to give this book my five star rating.
On February 18, 2005, Dick Drechsler went to the doctor as he was not feeling well and thought he had a sinus infection. He was not prepared for what the doctor had to say. He was told he had stage three neck and throat cancer. That he had four to six months left to live. His cancer appeared to be advanced and there was no hope.
Little did the doctors know of the tenacity of Mr.Drechsler. He went through extensive surgery that lasted nine hours. When he awoke he was given a glimmer of good news. Yes, the cancer was massive, it had involved forty of forty-eight lymph nodes in his neck, his left tonsil, and much of his neck and throat tissue, but the surgeon thought he'd gotten it all. He was told the cancer probably started in his left tonsil.
I am not going to dwell on all of the medical issues he faced, because the author does not want that. So you will just have to read it yourself in his book. All that I can say is he has "True Grit."
He calls himself just an average guy, yet nothing could be further from the truth. Average is not a word that comes to mind in his story. While this is an inspirational book to people who had or have cancer, it is so much more. It is a book of hope and one man who refused to let the fears of cancer coming back stop him from doing what he had always dreamed of.
I could not help but laugh out loud in parts. Dick decided he wanted to try and catch crab on his way to Alaska. So they stopped and bought a crab pot for $200, and a shrimp pot for $120, and then another $200 for other stuff that was need. He kept trying and trying and then one day it finally happened. He caught his first crab and the joy in finally catching one was priceless to him. His wife Sharon took a picture of Dick holding up his catch. And to think it only cost him $520. I laugh when ever I think of it.
Once when they were off their sailboat and walking around they forgot to bring their bear repellent with them. While they were enjoying the outdoors they happened upon a bear and it is something you cannot miss in this story. Nor the joke about the Irishman. Honest you have to buy this book to read about the poop juice, he was told to use when he was trying to catch a fish. Yes it literall was poop juice. I have to stop and add a warning about something to women who have had children and are over 55. At times I laughed so hard it was a race for the bathroom. Luckily for me I kept my dignity.
This book grabs your attention and while I have mentioned some of the funny things in this book, I know that cancer is not a funny thing. Dick is setting up a charitable foundation helping other cancer suffers. Both Dick and his wife Sharon now live on their boat full time.
As I read about all the places they have sailed too, this reviewer was caught up and was sailing with them. Excellent read for anyone. You can read about Dick's foundation at www.sailthrucancer.org.
Sandra Heptinstall
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What an absolute joy it has been reading this book-the words, music and illustrations are truly a gift to all who read it! It doesn't matter what your faith is, because this book's message is one we should all practice.
I believe that when I read a children's book it is always interesting to have a child's perception of the book. My eight-year-old grandson Johnny and I read this book together. Then I put the CD that comes with the book in my computer and turned the volume up high. As we listened to it I glanced over my shoulder and saw Johnny dancing in a way that only he could appreciate. I was having a "don't laugh" grandma moment.
Then he picked up the book and asked me if we could hear it again. He began to try and sing words that he has never heard before. After he was done he asked me why we weren't Jewish? I tried to explain to him why we are Christians and not Jewish. I thought I was doing a pretty good job explaining things to him until he asked me, "Grandma, you said Christians and Jewish people both believe in the same God, right?" I said, "Yes, we both believe in the God of Abraham. But that we each worship in a different way."
Johnny was quiet for awhile and then said, "I like what the Jewish children get to do and I want to become Jewish. How do I do it?" All that I could say was, "You'll have to ask your parents about that."
As our daughter-in-law came to pick up Johnny he was jumping up and down and talking so fast his words were mixed up. He finally calmed down and told his mom that he wanted to become Jewish. My daughter-in-law looked at me and said,"Sandy?" I just held up this precious book and said, "New book and Johnny loves everthing in it."
This book should not only be in Jewish families, but also in the homes of people of all faith. The lessons are clear. The greatest thing is love.
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Potluck Survival Guide: The Care and Feeding of the Athletic Supporter by Cherie Kimmons
Sanhep, June 17, 2009
"Where was this book when my kids were all home? I have learned so much and had a ball trying some of the recipes. When my kids were home the most asked question was, what's for dinner? My reply was always food. Then it would be what type of food? I would say the kind you eat.I can relate to the author as our four kids were into all types of sports and clubs at school. To be honest our favorite quick meals were pizza and hamburgers. We never in those days thought about nutrition,carbohydrates or calories. We always had fruit so that must count for something?
I thought the introduction of this book was funny. Recruiting the Best, was really helpful for those of us who live in a small city or town. Wrapping the Goal Post, was inspiration. Not to mention food that kids will like between the ages of five to ten years. Cherie teaches us to make it simple. Then twelve or thirteen, a lot of kids can go through a vegetarian phase. That was a surprise to me.
Honestly, this book is good for people of any age group. I had never heard of tomato tart, avocado salsa or on the hamburger bar which has feta cheese sauce.
I have loved the dessert part of this book also. I have been trying for thirty years to make a Bread Pudding that my husband would like. I could never make it like his mom did. But after reading the recipe in this book I have found the answer. I would always use fresh bread. So when he gets home from his trip I will make this recipe.
I recommend this book to the novice cook and to those of us who are seasoned cooks. You can buy this book at Five Star Publishing or on this site.
Sandra Heptinstall
Whispering Winds Book Reviews
Arizona Literary Magazine 2008 by Arizona Authors Association
Sanhep, June 17, 2009
"It's easy to see why these stories and poems are winners. I know from reading ALM that I would hate to be a judge. The stories are excellent and you are taken on a ride of highs and lows. Some of the stories and poems will make you laugh,and some will make you sad. But they are all winners. I am really impressed and I hope that some of the stories and poems will someday be turned into a book.Sandra Heptinstall
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Nana's Tomato Patch: Featuring TNT Tidbits Devotional by Jackie Alley
Sanhep, May 23, 2009
I thought this book was so sweet in it's message. The author was able to hold the attention of young readers, and shows a lot of talent in writing.The stoy is about love, faith, the importance of family and the fact that God is always with us no matter what.
As the story ends you have a daily devotional for kids with the help of an adult. Each page relates to the story and the message that is in the book. In this reviewers opinion it is the best that I have read in a very long time.
The only problem I had is the songs have no music. The lyrics are wonderful but there is no music. I went to the site that was listed thinking I would find music there. But it was not to be found. A simple fix is find a tune that your child likes and change out the lyrics. I think this book is best suited for children eight and younger.
Because the words in this book are so important to kids, I am going to give this book my five star rating.
Sandra Heptinstall
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Manning Up in Alaska, an Astounding Tale of Overcoming Cancer, Sailing 2600 Miles to Alaska and Finding New Direction by Dick Drechsler
Sanhep, May 6, 2009
On February 18, 2005, Dick Drechsler went to the doctor as he was not feeling well and thought he had a sinus infection. He was not prepared for what the doctor had to say. He was told he had stage three neck and throat cancer. That he had four to six months left to live. His cancer appeared to be advanced and there was no hope.Little did the doctors know of the tenacity of Mr.Drechsler. He went through extensive surgery that lasted nine hours. When he awoke he was given a glimmer of good news. Yes, the cancer was massive, it had involved forty of forty-eight lymph nodes in his neck, his left tonsil, and much of his neck and throat tissue, but the surgeon thought he'd gotten it all. He was told the cancer probably started in his left tonsil.
I am not going to dwell on all of the medical issues he faced, because the author does not want that. So you will just have to read it yourself in his book. All that I can say is he has "True Grit."
He calls himself just an average guy, yet nothing could be further from the truth. Average is not a word that comes to mind in his story. While this is an inspirational book to people who had or have cancer, it is so much more. It is a book of hope and one man who refused to let the fears of cancer coming back stop him from doing what he had always dreamed of.
I could not help but laugh out loud in parts. Dick decided he wanted to try and catch crab on his way to Alaska. So they stopped and bought a crab pot for $200, and a shrimp pot for $120, and then another $200 for other stuff that was need. He kept trying and trying and then one day it finally happened. He caught his first crab and the joy in finally catching one was priceless to him. His wife Sharon took a picture of Dick holding up his catch. And to think it only cost him $520. I laugh when ever I think of it.
Once when they were off their sailboat and walking around they forgot to bring their bear repellent with them. While they were enjoying the outdoors they happened upon a bear and it is something you cannot miss in this story. Nor the joke about the Irishman. Honest you have to buy this book to read about the poop juice, he was told to use when he was trying to catch a fish. Yes it literall was poop juice. I have to stop and add a warning about something to women who have had children and are over 55. At times I laughed so hard it was a race for the bathroom. Luckily for me I kept my dignity.
This book grabs your attention and while I have mentioned some of the funny things in this book, I know that cancer is not a funny thing. Dick is setting up a charitable foundation helping other cancer suffers. Both Dick and his wife Sharon now live on their boat full time.
As I read about all the places they have sailed too, this reviewer was caught up and was sailing with them. Excellent read for anyone. You can read about Dick's foundation at www.sailthrucancer.org.
Sandra Heptinstall
Whispering Winds Book Reviews
(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Alfie's Bark Mitzvah
Sanhep, March 14, 2009
What an absolute joy it has been reading this book-the words, music and illustrations are truly a gift to all who read it! It doesn't matter what your faith is, because this book's message is one we should all practice.I believe that when I read a children's book it is always interesting to have a child's perception of the book. My eight-year-old grandson Johnny and I read this book together. Then I put the CD that comes with the book in my computer and turned the volume up high. As we listened to it I glanced over my shoulder and saw Johnny dancing in a way that only he could appreciate. I was having a "don't laugh" grandma moment.
Then he picked up the book and asked me if we could hear it again. He began to try and sing words that he has never heard before. After he was done he asked me why we weren't Jewish? I tried to explain to him why we are Christians and not Jewish. I thought I was doing a pretty good job explaining things to him until he asked me, "Grandma, you said Christians and Jewish people both believe in the same God, right?" I said, "Yes, we both believe in the God of Abraham. But that we each worship in a different way."
Johnny was quiet for awhile and then said, "I like what the Jewish children get to do and I want to become Jewish. How do I do it?" All that I could say was, "You'll have to ask your parents about that."
As our daughter-in-law came to pick up Johnny he was jumping up and down and talking so fast his words were mixed up. He finally calmed down and told his mom that he wanted to become Jewish. My daughter-in-law looked at me and said,"Sandy?" I just held up this precious book and said, "New book and Johnny loves everthing in it."
This book should not only be in Jewish families, but also in the homes of people of all faith. The lessons are clear. The greatest thing is love.
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