false 344719 5 In an age when "keeping up with the Joneses" refers not only to material riches but also to a whirlwind of activities, author Katrina Kenison humbly asks, "Just whose standards am I living by, anyway?" Kenison, mother of two sons and former annual editor of <I>The Best American Short Stories</I> anthology since 1990, understands the hectic agendas, short tempers, and full-time careers today's families endure. But she has also learned to limit the chaos. The title comes from Kenison's youngest son, Jack, cuddled up with mom one quiet afternoon as she crochets mitten strings. He holds up a long piece of yarn and proclaims, "I'm knitting a mitten string for God"--a sweet phrase, but a bit misleading. Despite a sprinkling of minor religious references, the larger focus of Kenison's beautifully written first book lies in living with care and awareness. Chapters with titles like "Grace," "Healing," "Spirit," and "Breathing" offer soothing pictures of a family life that honors patience, imagination, and Sundays without plans. Kenison weaves together personal stories and wisdom from such philosophers as Thoreau and Anne Morrow Lindbergh; the graceful resulting tapestry shows how peace and simplicity can be savored in a world hell-bent on pushing people to accomplish more, own more, and do it all as quickly as possible. <I>--Liane Thomas</I> 1085941 2000 Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry total:233|5:118|4:73|3:34|2:5|1:3| 233 997 345 85 1 0 false false Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 04 05:32:59 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 14 05:52:42 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Sep 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 05 14:43:10 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 24 18:54:47 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 3 1 false false Fri Mar 07 23:25:12 -0800 2008 Sat Mar 08 10:41:25 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Mon Oct 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 12 13:05:50 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 12 13:09:29 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Sun Dec 28 14:05:59 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 29 13:57:12 -0800 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Apr 29 21:51:23 -0700 2008 Wed May 07 08:45:54 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2004 Mon Jun 04 08:32:10 -0700 2007 Mon Jun 04 08:38:02 -0700 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Feb 12 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 26 22:00:20 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 26 22:01:54 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Fri May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 21 20:32:54 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 10 18:58:01 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 12 19:16:15 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 12 19:24:16 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 06 14:32:22 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 06 14:34:12 -0700 2009 ]]> 5 0 false false Sat Nov 29 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Apr 05 21:42:40 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 05 21:56:33 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Mon May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Wed Jan 30 15:16:44 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 01 08:42:29 -0800 2008
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I think of it when I realize my life is being run by something other than me.


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