Barbara Godin's Blog: Can I Come HOME Now?, page 3
April 26, 2021
Amazon Review
Glimpses in Time
Top review from Canada
Bonnita Henricks
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just to be read, but experienced.
Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2021
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I've always enjoyed Barb Godin's writings, but this Glimpses in Time, was a real and raw experience from start to finish. Poetry was so relatable. Fiction was surprising. But it was the Glimpses in Time of real life that will make you have empathy for those abused and neglected. If you've experience abuse and neglect, you'll spend some time making sure you've accepted and dealt with your feelings. Thank you Barb, for not being afraid to share your experiences.
Top review from Canada
Bonnita Henricks
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just to be read, but experienced.
Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2021
Verified Purchase
I've always enjoyed Barb Godin's writings, but this Glimpses in Time, was a real and raw experience from start to finish. Poetry was so relatable. Fiction was surprising. But it was the Glimpses in Time of real life that will make you have empathy for those abused and neglected. If you've experience abuse and neglect, you'll spend some time making sure you've accepted and dealt with your feelings. Thank you Barb, for not being afraid to share your experiences.
April 7, 2021
A review on Kobo Books
Received the following review on Kobo!
Heartfelt and Inspirational
This book of memories has everything. It starts with a dry humour story about camping but you quickly learn that the person who goes camping as an adult was also a child who experienced loss, abuse and abandonment. Barbara Godin writes beautifully... her words so stark but so moving you feel the pain, the anxiety and the desperation of the child that I just wanted to hug her and make everything better. Having said that, we see from other stories in the book that the author grows up to be a resilient, empathetic and forgiving person who is determined not to repeat the mistakes she experienced as a child but not without the lovable pets she has had over the years! There is a story or memory for everyone in Barbara’s book. There are grandmother stories, pet stories, “new love” stories and memories of grief. Like any book of short stories you can pick up this book, put it down and then pick it back up but the sheer heartfelt memories, poems and short fictional stories made me want to read the autobiography the author teases at the end of the book. I highly recommend this book.❤❤❤
by Karen K on 10 February, 2021
Heartfelt and Inspirational
This book of memories has everything. It starts with a dry humour story about camping but you quickly learn that the person who goes camping as an adult was also a child who experienced loss, abuse and abandonment. Barbara Godin writes beautifully... her words so stark but so moving you feel the pain, the anxiety and the desperation of the child that I just wanted to hug her and make everything better. Having said that, we see from other stories in the book that the author grows up to be a resilient, empathetic and forgiving person who is determined not to repeat the mistakes she experienced as a child but not without the lovable pets she has had over the years! There is a story or memory for everyone in Barbara’s book. There are grandmother stories, pet stories, “new love” stories and memories of grief. Like any book of short stories you can pick up this book, put it down and then pick it back up but the sheer heartfelt memories, poems and short fictional stories made me want to read the autobiography the author teases at the end of the book. I highly recommend this book.❤❤❤
by Karen K on 10 February, 2021
December 10, 2020
Review
Received this review on Amazon 😊 barbgodin.com
Loved it!
I read this book in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. Barb Godin gives sound advice, and in a gentle and respectful way. I admired the way she acknowledged the inquirer’s challenge first, and then provided practical, doable advice. You can tell she’s a very caring person – not to mention wise! I recommend Dear Barb to anyone who enjoys reading advice columns, or is looking for advice on families, dating, relationships, loss, addiction and so much more – even the COVID pandemic.
Loved it!
I read this book in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. Barb Godin gives sound advice, and in a gentle and respectful way. I admired the way she acknowledged the inquirer’s challenge first, and then provided practical, doable advice. You can tell she’s a very caring person – not to mention wise! I recommend Dear Barb to anyone who enjoys reading advice columns, or is looking for advice on families, dating, relationships, loss, addiction and so much more – even the COVID pandemic.
October 27, 2020
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July 25, 2020
Nicole's question
Dear Barb:
Well, another Thanksgiving has been ruined because of my sister! She’s divorced and has two kids. But the last three Thanksgivings she has brought a different guy and his kids to our family dinner. She hardly knows these guys, so everyone feels uncomfortable. The guy she brought this year had three kids. Two were in their early teens. The youngest one was running through the house making a mess and not listening to anyone while his father totally ignored him. My sister tried to get the boy to listen, but he completely disregarded what she said. Even mom stepped in and tried to control him, to no avail. Meanwhile the teenagers were on their phones for the most part, except when I caught the older one smoking weed outside. I laid into him about doing something illegal at my mom’s house. At least he listened to me. We don’t know what to do about this. My brother and I want my sister and her kids to share family events, but why does she always have to bring these guys, that she hardly knows, plus their kids. Do you have any suggestions on how we could handle this without my sister becoming angry and not showing up? She is a very reactive person. Thanks, Nicole.
Dear Barb:: Answers to Your Everyday Questions
Well, another Thanksgiving has been ruined because of my sister! She’s divorced and has two kids. But the last three Thanksgivings she has brought a different guy and his kids to our family dinner. She hardly knows these guys, so everyone feels uncomfortable. The guy she brought this year had three kids. Two were in their early teens. The youngest one was running through the house making a mess and not listening to anyone while his father totally ignored him. My sister tried to get the boy to listen, but he completely disregarded what she said. Even mom stepped in and tried to control him, to no avail. Meanwhile the teenagers were on their phones for the most part, except when I caught the older one smoking weed outside. I laid into him about doing something illegal at my mom’s house. At least he listened to me. We don’t know what to do about this. My brother and I want my sister and her kids to share family events, but why does she always have to bring these guys, that she hardly knows, plus their kids. Do you have any suggestions on how we could handle this without my sister becoming angry and not showing up? She is a very reactive person. Thanks, Nicole.
Dear Barb:: Answers to Your Everyday Questions
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