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Say It Once The No Bullshit Guide to Parenting
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Kysa Kelleher
Jean Alice
, September 11, 2017
I read this book in less than 48 hours; it was compelling reading. The author's life story shows a determined, creative young woman. Marriage and motherhood inspired her to develop her system for raising happy, loving children in an organized household. Her practical ideas and hints, written in an easy-to-read style, are sprinkled freely with humor. She urges parents to stay with the program for success. It may not be easy, but will be worth it for order and mutual respect in a family. Simplifying everyday tasks and time planning are important. I wish I had read this book when I was raising my children--I could have used many of those helpful suggestions.
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Say It Once The No Bullshit Guide to Parenting
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Kysa Kelleher
Jean Alice
, September 11, 2017
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The Hate U Give
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Angie Thomas
Jean Alice
, April 07, 2017
I have not decided whether I want to read this book or not. The title sounds promising, but I am often angry because having black or brown skin determines how a person is treated. I am a white person, but a few family members have color of varying shades. I am angry on their behalf. I hope there is a redeeming message in the book, for both the racist and the black person. I would like to know more about the content of this book; it sounds intriguing. ----------------------------------------------------------
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Maria: Nazi Concentration Camp Survivor
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Maria Gascon
Jean Alice
, March 01, 2014
The author tells of her happy childhood, before the Nazis came to take away her father, sending her and her mother to a series of concentration camps where they spent four years as prisoners. Deprivation, humiliation, gnawing hunger were constants in their lives. Maria could speak both her native Polish and some German, a small advantage which might have saved their lives. Because Maria tells of some of the horrors of what she saw, and lived through, I would not recommend this new book for anyone younger than 18. Parents were forced to watch as their child was cut open (no anesthesia, of course) and organs removed. That was just one of the practices she witnessed. Those who refused to watch were shot on the spot. Brutalities were described simply yet graphically, plus a few stories of human kindness. Maria had a great faith; she prayed constantly, asking God to protect her fellow prisoners and herself. I think her faith saved her from despair many times. Survivors of the Holocaust are dying at a rapid rate now. Maria is one who reminds us of what happened; she lived through it. Her story is one of hope. I recommend this book to all adults.
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They Come Back Singing Finding God with the Refugees
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Gary Smith
Jean Alice
, July 25, 2013
Slaughter and fear of death forced hundreds of thousands from their homes to refugee camps in northern Uganda. I was close to tears at some stories of Sudanese refugees who had lost five, six, seven children to diseases that could be cured by twenty cents of medicine. Every page reminded me of people close to starving, and my own privileged life as an American. The deep faith and joy as they sang and danced to praise God; the gratitude that a white man, a Jesuit priest, had come to share their lives and their several languages, comforting and encouraging them for six years in their close to impossible situations. I was inspired by the lives of the refugees and of the priest who lived among them. I hope I will never again take for granted the luxuries in my own life.
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Unplanned The Dramatic True Story of the Former Planned Parenthood Leader Who Crossed the Life Line to Fight for Women in Crisis
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Abby Johnson, Cindy Lambert
Jean Alice
, April 20, 2011
I read this book in less than 24 hours. From the gripping first chapter to the last page, Abby's story of idealism and dedication to helping pregnant girls and women held my attention. Reading about Abby's personal life,her love affairs and marriages, her goals, gave me a sympathetic view of the author. From college student volunteer to counselor and administrator, her dedication does not waver. The story of pro-lifers who were, literally, on the other side of the fence, shows a range of activities, from gentle to frightening, by those wanting to prevent the abortions about to happen. Both sides came to respect each other as individuals, and to form a kind of truce as women were escorted to and from the Planned Parenthood facility where Abby rose through the ranks to be director. Abby's sudden decision to leave the job she loved leads to anger and sadness for some, and for critical changes for her. Behind the scenes looks at the opposing camps, their origins and philosophies, adds to a fuller picture of this complicated subject. This book does not treat both sides of the pro-life, pro-choice camps equally. With morality and emotions involved, how could it? It truly is a page-turner.
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