My high hopes for this book soon came crashing down as the author used the "everything including the kitchen sink" approach. This book already has a s...moreMy high hopes for this book soon came crashing down as the author used the "everything including the kitchen sink" approach. This book already has a string of high-profile murder-suicides . Do we really need a natural disaster? Is it really necessary to involve a monkey in the plot? I vote no, but maybe I'm just prejudiced against monkeys. All this going on and she never solved the crimes in a way that was satisfying to me. (less)
Fun way to introduce your child to baby signs. Love the cute, naked babies doing the signing. And like how they show lots of real photographs of the o...moreFun way to introduce your child to baby signs. Love the cute, naked babies doing the signing. And like how they show lots of real photographs of the object they are signing for.(less)
Fun way to introduce your child to baby signing. I like the page in the back of the book that has all the photographs for the objects in the book so y...moreFun way to introduce your child to baby signing. I like the page in the back of the book that has all the photographs for the objects in the book so you can practice the signs.(less)
The idea of the book and the manner in which it was dictated is incredible. Unfortunately, the content left a lot to be desired. I was expecting a lot...moreThe idea of the book and the manner in which it was dictated is incredible. Unfortunately, the content left a lot to be desired. I was expecting a lot of emotional depth but felt that Bauby kept the reader at arms length. (less)
Having read A Long Way From Chicago, I was well aware of Grandma's antics so I think that took some of the fun out of it. But overall an enjoyable rea...moreHaving read A Long Way From Chicago, I was well aware of Grandma's antics so I think that took some of the fun out of it. But overall an enjoyable read. I hope to get my hands on at least one more Peck novel before summer draws to a close.(less)
Loved the historical content but I was a bit disappointed with this book. None of the characters jumped off the page for me but that could be because...moreLoved the historical content but I was a bit disappointed with this book. None of the characters jumped off the page for me but that could be because I've gotten a bit spoiled with getting to know the incomparable Grandma Dowdel. While not my favorite Peck book, it's still a worthwhile read. (less)
Never read this in school so I was pleasantly surprised that I truly enjoyed this book as an adult. So many deep issues are touched upon it makes for...moreNever read this in school so I was pleasantly surprised that I truly enjoyed this book as an adult. So many deep issues are touched upon it makes for a great discussion no matter what your age.(less)
I was hoping for less explanation and research data and more signs. The signing dictionary in the back of the book was way too small. There are board...moreI was hoping for less explanation and research data and more signs. The signing dictionary in the back of the book was way too small. There are board books available from these authors that you can read with your children to teach them the baby signs. I would definitely recommend the board books over this book if you are already certain you want to teach baby signs to your child.(less)
The format of the book is a little awkward if you haven't actually seen the last lecture. But the parts where he talks about his wife and children are...moreThe format of the book is a little awkward if you haven't actually seen the last lecture. But the parts where he talks about his wife and children are worth the four stars because it's so honest and heartbreaking. Good luck getting through this book without a Kleenex!(less)
The basic premise of this book is to see the Holocaust through the eyes of a German boy whose father oversees the operation of Auschwitz. I love the i...moreThe basic premise of this book is to see the Holocaust through the eyes of a German boy whose father oversees the operation of Auschwitz. I love the idea of this book because because of the unique perspective. But I think there are too many factual errors to make this a great book. (less)
The book is easy to read and the discipline method seems like it would be easy to institute. I think the "stop" behavior method will work well with to...moreThe book is easy to read and the discipline method seems like it would be easy to institute. I think the "stop" behavior method will work well with toddlers but lose it's relevance for older kids. Where the "start" behavior methods is not age-appropriate for toddlers but may work well with older kids. Now the real test, actually using it!(less)
Beautifully written account of one man's memory of a woman he never forgot from his childhood. Because this is a retelling of memory there is no clima...moreBeautifully written account of one man's memory of a woman he never forgot from his childhood. Because this is a retelling of memory there is no climax to keep the reader motivated but it's a lovely story none the less. (less)
Interesting story with a lot of religious threads sewn throughout. I didn't mind the fact that one of the main characters was unlikeable because I thi...moreInteresting story with a lot of religious threads sewn throughout. I didn't mind the fact that one of the main characters was unlikeable because I think that's just who he is in real life. But everything I thought would happen did and the writing left something to be desired. (less)
Unfortunately, not every story in this novel is great, but the ones that are are unforgettably good. Two stories really stood out for me: saying goodb...moreUnfortunately, not every story in this novel is great, but the ones that are are unforgettably good. Two stories really stood out for me: saying goodbye to John Huff and the meeting of Helen Loomis and Bill Forrester. These two stories are enough to give this book four stars. (less)
Intense and thought-provoking. While the words spoken between father and son are simple, the emotions behind them are incredibly powerful. The rest of...moreIntense and thought-provoking. While the words spoken between father and son are simple, the emotions behind them are incredibly powerful. The rest of the writing was hit or miss for me. While much of it was so beautifully written it read like poetry, there were many times I found the language to be awkward. All in all, an eerily realistic postapocalyptic novel.(less)
Personally, I would have liked some follow-up on a few of the more memorable people he met along this jouney. Otherwise, I found it to be a very strai...morePersonally, I would have liked some follow-up on a few of the more memorable people he met along this jouney. Otherwise, I found it to be a very straight-forward and interesting read.(less)
While this book makes some incredibly thought-provoking insights on finding God in a world of tragedy, the power of forgiveness, and the hearbreak of...moreWhile this book makes some incredibly thought-provoking insights on finding God in a world of tragedy, the power of forgiveness, and the hearbreak of losing a child I have a bone or two to pick with the author and publisher of this book. The genre of this book is supposedly mystery, but the only mystery involving this book is how in the hell it got placed there in the first place. This book is a religious fiction book end of story. Another disgusting aspect of this book comes at the end of the book where there is a page dedicated to the Missy Project where it practically begs you to help the sales of this book by giving you several examples of how to promote the book. For the author and publisher to make a reader feel as if it's this little girl's legacy to have this book be read by others is disgusting to me especially knowing that she is purely a fictional character. (less)
Beautiful novel that draws you into the world of women in nineteenth century China. The traditions woven through the story (footbinding, laotongs, and...moreBeautiful novel that draws you into the world of women in nineteenth century China. The traditions woven through the story (footbinding, laotongs, and nu shu) are well researched and fascinating to read about. I really liked this book but thought it could have delved deeper into the traditions and the hearts of the two female characters. I felt that I just couldn't quite connect with either Snow Flower or Lily. (less)
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