Holly's Blog – April 2008 Archive (9)

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The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets

An absolutely delightful book. I think I'm going to go out and get my own copy so I can reread it.

In post World War 2 England, rationing is ending, grand houses are tumbling down from neglect and lack of money and families are learning to cope with the losses of husbands and fathers.



In this setting, 18-year old Penelope's life changes when she accepts a cab ride with an unknown young woman and enjoys tea with the girl's eccentric… Continue

Added by Holly on April 29, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The Winding Ways Quilt

Like the other Elm Creek books, this one includes all of the Elm Creek Quilters. Two are finally going their own ways and leaving Waterford. Three new ones are joining the group. Sylvia decides to create a new quilt honoring all the quilters. As with several of the other books, each woman is highlighted in a chapter and while history is retold, new information is included. However, little new insight is gained, yet each one "adds" something to the new… Continue

Added by Holly on April 24, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Chocolat

I adored the film. It's one of my favorites. So, when I discovered that it was based on a book, I had to read it. And, it's not a bad book. The film adaptation is quite different, although many of the characters are the same. For instance, in the book, Reynaud is the priest not the mayor and Caroline Clairmont is not a widow working for him. Armande is still feisty and Guillaume sweet. Josephine also appears prominently. Roux was far more appealing on… Continue

Added by Holly on April 15, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The Out-of-Sync Child

A fabulous book. The Occupational Therapist who evaluated our son recommended this book. We went to the bookstore, read the back of it and said, "Wow, that's J." This book was essential in our Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) journey.

There is so much information here that is easy to understand and easily accessed. The explanations are good. There are suggestions and ideas on how to understand and help your child cope with the different sensory… Continue

Added by Holly on April 4, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

I am a Mother

Jane Clayson Johnson has written a beautiful book whose sole purpose is to show you that motherhood is a wonderful thing and not something to be ashamed about. Having been a career woman/working mother, I can understand how she felt when people criticized her for choosing to stay at home with her children. I was blessed to not run into that sentiment very often, but it is real, nevertheless.

Jane share personal anecdotes and vignettes about her… Continue

Added by Holly on April 4, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Quirky Kids

A great resource, especially if you have a child who is just different. Some kids and people just have issues that seem quirky, and may or may not be serious, so this is a great starting point in your research.

Good overviews of different disorders and issues. The authors explain terms, discuss possible therapy options, coping strategies, and even available medications. I particularly like the section about dealing with teachers.



If… Continue

Added by Holly on April 4, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Behind the Smile: My Journey out of Postpartum Depression

I didn't struggle with Postpartum Depression after either of my pregnancies, but I still found that I could relate to Marie's story. So often women struggle with keeping it all together and we try and do it ourselves. And, unfortunately for Marie, she was raised with the ideas of "grin and bear it" and "the show must go on at the expense of yourself". Whether you struggle with diagnosed depression or not, that attitude is not healthy. There is nothing… Continue

Added by Holly on April 4, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

These Three Remain: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman

Loved, loved, loved it! I now want to rewatch the best Pride and Prejudice (A&E with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle) and, more importantly, I want to reread Pride and Prejudice. Until now, I haven't yet found a sequel or rewrite of Pride and Prejudice that was worth my time. Some are better than others and some are just plain awful. This trilogy is fantastic.

These Three Remain is the third installment of the story of Mr. Darcy. An… Continue

Added by Holly on April 4, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Duty and Desire: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman

I normally abhor any type of sequel or rewrite, especially when it comes to Pride and Prejudice. I have, however, loved this series. An Assembly Such as This was terrific. I'm skipping over all the other books sitting in my basket so I can read number 3. Duty and Desire covers the silent part of Pride and Prejudice: the part between Darcy leaving Hertfordshire and then showing up at Rosings Park with Colonel Fitzwilliam. As a warning, there is nothing… Continue

Added by Holly on April 1, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

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