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Sophie Kinsella's "Shopaholic Ties the Knot" should be compared to a roller coaster thrill ride. Starts out slow, but as the story progresses, the pace really picks up. Becky's dilemma of having to choose only one wedding had me turning pages faster than I thought possible! At times some of Becky's mishaps were just plain stupid and others made me want to give her a sympathetic hug. However, when it all wraps up, Becky' solution is nothing short of brilliant!
Shopaholic Becky Bloomwood is my new best friend! Although my situation has never been as bad as hers, I could relate to her endless attempts to pull herself out of debt, having tried most of them! Whenever she found herself down and out, I wanted to be there to give her a big hug! Her positive attitude and humorous outlook on money and shopping had me laughing throughout the book! I can't wait to read more of Becky's adventures!
I used Birnbaum's back in 1996 for my honeymoon to Walt Disney World and it proved to be a godsend at a time when I didn't have access to the Internet. I'm happy to see that they are still putting out new editions on all the Disney parks! When planning a trip to Disneyland, Birnbaum's is an absolute MUST! Not only does it contain valuable information, and an easy to read format, but it's one of the few guides I've seen that includes pictures. By the time you finish this book, you'll know more about Disneyland than the Mouse himself!
The only reason that I'm not rating this five stars is because of the presentation of the information. Maybe it's because I've been to both Disneyland and Disney World more times than I can count, but I felt at times I was being "talked down to". A lot of the book came across as being so negative that I found myself wondering if I should rethink my decision to visit Disneyland.
This book contains very detailed information about everything you would possibly want to know about the Disney park and includes California Adventure as well as the surrounding areas of Anaheim. Aside from the questionable "Flash Mountain" section, I found the suggested guides very confusing and much too orderly for a family to be able to enjoy themselves; especially if they are trying to follow the guides exactly as written.
Despite any flaws, this "Unofficial" guide would be a good book to take along to get the most out of your Disneyland visit.
A favorite of mine; classic story with a moral of what happens when you get too much of a good thing! Loveable characters and a delightful storyline will have children wanting to read more about Frances and her family!
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Shopaholic Ties the Knot by Sophie Kinsella
lovewriter, November 9, 2009
Sophie Kinsella's "Shopaholic Ties the Knot" should be compared to a roller coaster thrill ride. Starts out slow, but as the story progresses, the pace really picks up. Becky's dilemma of having to choose only one wedding had me turning pages faster than I thought possible! At times some of Becky's mishaps were just plain stupid and others made me want to give her a sympathetic hug. However, when it all wraps up, Becky' solution is nothing short of brilliant!Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
lovewriter, November 5, 2009
Shopaholic Becky Bloomwood is my new best friend! Although my situation has never been as bad as hers, I could relate to her endless attempts to pull herself out of debt, having tried most of them! Whenever she found herself down and out, I wanted to be there to give her a big hug! Her positive attitude and humorous outlook on money and shopping had me laughing throughout the book! I can't wait to read more of Becky's adventures!Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2010 (Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort) by Birnbaum Travel Guid
lovewriter, October 29, 2009
I used Birnbaum's back in 1996 for my honeymoon to Walt Disney World and it proved to be a godsend at a time when I didn't have access to the Internet. I'm happy to see that they are still putting out new editions on all the Disney parks! When planning a trip to Disneyland, Birnbaum's is an absolute MUST! Not only does it contain valuable information, and an easy to read format, but it's one of the few guides I've seen that includes pictures. By the time you finish this book, you'll know more about Disneyland than the Mouse himself!The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland (Unofficial Guide to Disneyland) by Bob Sehlinger
lovewriter, October 28, 2009
The only reason that I'm not rating this five stars is because of the presentation of the information. Maybe it's because I've been to both Disneyland and Disney World more times than I can count, but I felt at times I was being "talked down to". A lot of the book came across as being so negative that I found myself wondering if I should rethink my decision to visit Disneyland.This book contains very detailed information about everything you would possibly want to know about the Disney park and includes California Adventure as well as the surrounding areas of Anaheim. Aside from the questionable "Flash Mountain" section, I found the suggested guides very confusing and much too orderly for a family to be able to enjoy themselves; especially if they are trying to follow the guides exactly as written.
Despite any flaws, this "Unofficial" guide would be a good book to take along to get the most out of your Disneyland visit.
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
lovewriter, October 25, 2009
A favorite of mine; classic story with a moral of what happens when you get too much of a good thing! Loveable characters and a delightful storyline will have children wanting to read more about Frances and her family!1-5 of 52next