A-Z Wednesday

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This weeks letter is: W


The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner (Pooh Original Edition) by A.A. Milne

Book Description

The world of Pooh is a world of enchantment. It is a world forever fixed in the minds and hearts of countless children--a world where Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga, and the others share unforgettable adventures with Christopher Robin.

As he wanders through the pages of this book, Pooh remains the whimisical philosopher, the staunch friend, hampered at times by his over-weight but resigned to the futility of trying to control his appetite.

Although Pooh persists in thinking of himself as a Bear of Very Little Brain, the reader soon discovers that his whimsy inevitably leads to wisdom.

For many years, A.A. Milne's inimitable characters, delightfully represented in E.H. Shepard's celebrated illustrations, have frolicked though two classics of childhood: Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner.

Here the books are presented in one never-to-be forgotten volume. And Mr. Shepherd has added a series of full-color pictures to the familiar black-and-white drawings. To see Pooh and his friends, their homes and the forest, in color is a pleasure for young and old.

"Silly old Bear...the Best Bear in All the World"--Pooh comes walking through the forest, humming proudly to himself. Let us all join him in the song:
Sing Ho! for the life of a Bear!
Sing Ho! for a Pooh!

My thoughts:
I grew up listening to stories of Winnie-the-Pooh from records from the library. I didn't actually read the book until I read it aloud to my kids about 5 years ago. I have come to the conclusion that to enjoy the full benefit of Pooh and his friends you have to read this book as an adult. You will see a lot of people you know in the wonderful characters that A.A. Milne created, plus you will enjoy some great laughs!

Teaser Tuesday

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The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street by Helene Hanff

(I despair of ever getting it through anybody's head I am not interested in bookshops, I am interested in what's written in the books. I don't browse in bookshops, I browse in libraries, where you can take a book home and read it, and if you like it you go to a bookshop and buy it.) p.73

Book Review: Bringing Up Girls by James C. Dobson

Book Description:
My thoughts:

Bringing Up Boys by parenting expert and best-selling author Dr. James Dobson was, and continues to be, a runaway hit, selling more than 2 million copies to date. Now, Dr. Dobson presents his highly anticipated companion book: Bringing Up Girls. Based on extensive research, and handled with Dr. Dobson’s trademark down-to-earth approach, Bringing Up Girls will equip parents like you to face the challenges of raising your daughters to become healthy, happy, and successful women who overcome challenges specific to girls and women today and who ultimately excel in life.

I found Bringing Up Girls by Dr. James Dobson to be a very thought provoking and timely book. Dr. Dobson has covered a broad range of topics from hormones, the importance of  mothers and fathers, the desires of girls and how culture is affecting girls today. Filled with very practical advice, Bringing Up Girls is an important book to read  for parents, youth workers, pastors or anyone who works with girls. Highly recommended!

Book Review: A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer

Book Description:

Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind--shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her well-tailored clothing, this seamstress is not at all what he expected. Hannah Richards is confounded by the man who runs the livery. The unsmiling fellow riles her with his arrogant assumptions and gruff manner while at the same time stirring her heart with unexpected acts of kindness. Which side of Jericho Tucker reflects the real man? When Hannah decides to help Jericho's sister catch a beau--leading to uproarious consequences for the whole town--will Jericho and Hannah find a way to bridge the gap between them?

My thoughts:
A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer caught my eye before it was released. I know many other bloggers have enjoyed this book, but I found I was glad when it was done. I enjoyed the main character Hannah, but some of the other characters were annoying and I fast lost interest in the story. This was too bad, because this story had potential to be better.

New Bike!

Delani is thrilled!

Book Review: Nowhere, Carolina by Tamara Leigh

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Book Description:

Maggie Pickwick is a lifetime away from her days as head cheerleader and the mistakes she made in high school. Twelve years later, this single mom has traded pompoms for an auctioneer’s gavel, popularity for peace and quiet, and strives to be a good example for her daughter Devyn. She’s keeping it together just fine, too—until an old flame moves back to her little North Carolina town.

Renowned artist Reece Thorpe wants nothing to do with Maggie—not after what she did to him in high school—but he might also be Devyn’s father. Fed by her own pride and fear for her daughter’s happiness, Maggie finds herself on a slippery slope of white lies as she attempts to convince Reece that she’s changed. But the truth has a way of making itself known, and now Maggie’s past and present mistakes could ruin her chance at love.

My thoughts:
Nowhere, Carolina: A Novel (Southern Discomfort) by Tamara Leigh is the second book in the Southern Discomfort Series. I really enjoyed Leaving Carolina (Southern Discomfort Series #1) and was excited to read Nowhere, Carolina I found this book was a little more serious than its predecessor and it really showed that even though we receive God's forgiveness, it can be very difficult to face our past mistakes. It was interesting to see the story unfold as Maggie learns to face her past and open the door for love.

In Celebration of Independence Day