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A very genuine, thoughtful insight into the troubled world of a young girl's life. Inspirational and educational to all living with memories of childhood pain. Offers hope and resolution, while staying true to life.

This thoughtful, uplifting story of a young girl coping with the problems of living in an alcoholic home offers inspiration and encouragement to young readers who must endure similar difficulties.

This book is an invaluable tool for children with the misfortune of having an alcholol or drug addicted parent .
It gives hope and solutions for dealing with the problem.
The story is interesting and has fine characters and also some suspense and excitement. It shows tolerance and love as well.

A personalized and at the same time highly informed guide to life with breast cancer. A subsample of highly articulate Breast Cancer Discussion List participants, who agreed to be interviewed by Mayer, are repeatedly quoted throughout, as Mayer invokes their voices and occasionally her own, to put the realities of life with cancer into an experiential context, then place these experiences into the appropriate wider context of medical expertise or psychotherapeutic wisdom. Topics covered: the shock of recurrence, treatment choices, complementary therapies, side effects, family and friends, remissions, disease progression, hard choices and last days. Well-balanced treatment of everything, but most crucially the controversial High-dose Chemotherapy decision. A truly impressive compendium of resources unfolds in Appendices B and C.

Mayer assumes (and this was news to me, unwelcome news) that a depressing percentage of those who are touched by breast cancer will event! ually, maybe in a few months, maybe in a couple of decades, have to deal with a metastasis. Life with the metastasis may then go on for another 12 or so years, even longer as new treatments come on line. There may be blissful further remissions during this phase or a lurching from crisis to crisis until the end. One husband of a breast cancer sufferer wrote of their experience: "This disease began as a mist, deepened into a fog, and ended like a tornado."

Life in this sort of world, similar in ways to life in HIV-land and both vastly alien to the world of the healthy, is made more tolerable by the companionship of others that is offered by books like this. Mayer's emphasis is on the real. "Real help comes from hearing real stories, and from learning you are not alone." "In real lives, along with precious moments of peace and transcendence, there is also pain and anger and a terrible sadness."

Will appeal to: People such as those rep! resented by the Breast Cancer Discussion List - educated, ! secular-but-spiritual, liberal and accepting of Western medicine.

Ms. Mayer has used her own wisdom and the voices of people who have metastatic breast cancer as well as of their family, friends, significant others and breast cancer activists to explore the difficulties and possibilities of life with a potentially terminal disease. The book is inspirational, profound and practical. If you are human, you are likely to die of a terminal disease and you will find this book helpful in charting your course and making your journey through such an experience as positive as possible.

When I was first diagnosed with metastatic cancer, nearly five years ago, my most difficult adjustment was facing the reality of my situation. Publications I desperately needed to read hadn't yet been written. Musa Mayer has written the book I needed to find five years ago. As a contributor, I wanted to cross over the ocean of suffering and connect to life. As the author, Musa has taken the larger step of daring to look beyond her own fears, to the reality of lives with metastatic breast cancer. She is able to demonstrate a reality filled with human emotion... beyond the blanket of fear. This is the book that would have taught me that I am not alone. The stories, the resources, a vision of a larger reality in a world of personal ambiguity. I am proud to have contributed to this effort.

This book found me at the right time. I did not read this book in a day or two. Instead I'd read a couple of pages and pick up it two days later. Believe it or not, the contents spoke to me and everything I was going through each time I'd pick it up to read. Cathy Lechner's excellent book shows that we all get frustrated when we receive so many different prophecies and promises from God yet it seems nothing is happening. After reading her book you will be encouraged to hold unto God's promises even if your body parts do "go south." I loved it.

Cathy Lechner is totally hilarious. I found myself reading passages to my sister over the phone, and anyone who would listen! She cleverly tells of her life experiences and immerses the reader with wisdom and Bible truth, while taking you on a fun and exciting journey through the ordinary, extraordinary, and out of the ordinary! Many chapters have caused me to sit and reflect on my own life and how I can be all I can be in Christ and hang on to the hope of my promises coming to pass. The Lord is faithful! She really touches on examples that we can all relate with, but at the same time deals with many wisdom packed ideas of overcoming those obstacles in life (fear, doubt, etc.) that sometimes make us stumble or weary that our promises will come to pass. Her stories are heartwarming, real, inspiring, and based on God's Truth, yet sprinkled with the type of humor that would make the most serious get a chuckle. I am thankful to have run into this author. There is something in this for everyone!

WOW! Cathy has done it again! Funny and annointed, this book helps you to know that you can believe God and He does want to use you! At a time when I did not know if all that had been told to me would come to pass God put this book in my hand and had me refer to it often. It helped me to see that God is there and I do hear from Him. When you have done all stand, stand!

If you have ever read even one book or short story by Ellen Gilchrist, then you have had a special experience that will never leave you. She is simply unique--there is absolutely nobody else like her.

This collection of short stories, which span several decades in no particular order, are full of heart-rending, exquisitely written, slices of life that have such pathos, such reality, such a truly human essence, that we can even love Rhoda Manning's Daddy, who is a racist to the extreme. Impossible, you say? Yes, with any other author, it would be impossible, it would be repugnant. But it is not...not that we FORGIVE him, but we see him through the loving eyes of his daughter from the age of 5 well into adulthood.

Other stories cover a wide range of different experiences including, eerily, a story about Middle Eastern terrorists who plan to murder several people on their leader's request. Gilchrist explains at the end of the book that this story was written BEFORE 9/11, which is truly scary. She had no clue that something REAL would happen. The difference is that in her story, there is a happy ending.

Rhoda Manning loves her daddy. She invariably disobeys him, but she loves him as a five-year-old in the first story of this collection, getting in trouble with a gun. She still loves him as a 60-year-old, getting in trouble climbing a tree to retrieve a golden bough so she can descend into the underworld and commune with him. Along the way we too get to know her daddy, Big Dudley. In one story, he takes charge of her wayward, pot-smoking teenaged sons in 1970s New Orleans. In another, he ups and moves to Wyoming and teaches the whole family to ski. In yet another, he sends middle-aged, newly sober Rhoda down the Wind River with her 12-year-old son in a canoe. He's frequently racist, often stubborn, but he's also fiercely protective, forceful, strong, and sensible. "He was always turning out to be right, and when we abandoned the clear paths he wanted us to travel we were always sorry."

Ellen Gilchrist fans may have some trouble recognizing this older, wiser Rhoda Manning, but underneath the sobriety and wisdom, our favorite smart aleck still holds court. "Watch nature videos. See who rules a group of chimpanzees and why. Then decide if you want your president to keep it zipped." Charmed as ever by Ms. Gilchrist's easy, droll storytelling, I realized that getting to know Rhoda over the years in these bite-sized vignettes makes Rhoda seem more alive and genuine than she would if I read an entire novel about her. This way we learn about her in bits and pieces, over time, the way we learn about people in real life.

There are Rhoda-less stories, too. One of them is sufficiently prescient of the events of September 11, 2001, that the author notes in a foreword that it was written in the fall of 2000. That particular piece features new characters, but the last story is in the voice of Traceleen, one of my longtime favorite Gilchrist creations. A former maid and current friend of a white woman she still calls "Miss Crystal," the Creole Traceleen now studies yoga and Buddhism. These disciplines stand her in good stead as she confronts the nanny her niece has hired for her precious grandnieces and, later, this nanny's drug-crazed boyfriend. I've always loved Traceleen because she's so dignified and serious, such a wonderful counterpoint to the crazy, selfish behavior of her rich employers. "I sighed. Once again lack of understanding had caused a problem. Could I find a way to set things right? It would have to begin in my own heart, as Jesus taught and I sometimes know."

These stories often have a fairy tale quality about them, and Ms. Gilchrist dispenses the lessons subtly and gently. There is real wisdom here, in simple, conversational prose. It's gratifying to see these characters settling down, to learn what they've learned. "Why in the name of God after all these years have I decided this is funny? Because everyone lived through it. Because no one died or was maimed or had their lives ruined."

Nearly everyone in these stories is well-off, and some are very rich. The women are gorgeous and talented, if sometimes troubled by men, children, diet pills, Arab terrorists, and unwanted pregnancy. If I had one tiny quibble, I'd like to see what Ms. Gilchrist would do with more ordinary characters --- those of us not so rich and not so beautiful. But that's not a flaw --- merely curiosity stimulated by a mature writer at the top of her form.

--- Reviewed by Eileen Zimmerman Nicol (ezn1@aol.com)

Rhoda Manning is five years old when readers meet this recurring character in this collection of short stories by award-winning author Ellen Gilchrist. Rhoda Manning owns the stories and reveals them as a five year old child in the title story.

She also reveals herself as a mature adult and divorced mother of three and as an elderly woman clinging to all that is good from the past. Parents of teens will have no problem identifying with Rhoda's tale of woe as she parents three teenage boys who are wreckless and wild, spending their days crafting ways to defy their mother and their authoritarian grandfather.

It is a tale of pot and lies and the overwhelming job of parenting in the 70's. The brash and bold Rhoda is almost equaled by another Gilchrist regular, Nora Jane Harwood.

In this tale written prior to September 11, the protagonist finds herself in the locker room of an athletic club in Berkley, Ca when an earthquake jolts Nora and her two year old, Little Freddy. ...

...This is a story that ends too soon with characters so real you want them to live on.

Another story, "The Abortion", Gilchrist's characters reveal their courage and character ...

Gilchrist's stories and characters are above all else real. Their trials and tribulations are woven loosely in some cases, but always with an echo of familiarity.

This is an all time favorite! I bought this audio casette 15.5 years ago for my then 3 and 1 year old daughters. Now at nearly 19 and 17, they still remember the wonderful lyrics and have begged me to locate new copies for them since we wore the first one out! My older daughter is a student at NYU, and is not embarrassed at all to share the silly lyrics with her friends.
I own preschools and have used this music over and over again for all ages of preschoolers. They adore the songs!
Families of all ages will treasure the times they spend singing these songs together. This is a very worthwhile investment.

Road trips are a challenge for our family of 10! We try not to fill all the time with audio and video, because games, family conversation and reading are all more healthy. However, we never go more than 300 miles without Traffic Jams. These songs are a delight to both kids and parents. They are relevant to the two-year old and the grandmother, boys who catch frogs and girls who dream of fairies. And if a Dad can't relate to keeping a snowman in the freezer, then he needs this tape just to get him out of his grownupness.

We buy this tape for new parents and brag about it to other families. It is our number one favorite travel entertainment...even though we have a TV for the van now!

I am amazed to find that no one has yet written a review of Joe Scruggs' work!@In fact, I am accessing his page right now because I went to get some more of his music for my two kids who just LOVE this tape! "The people in the car" is their very favorite song on the tape, but they love all of the songs, and this is the tape they always clamour to listen to when I ask them what they want to hear. Great music in itself, and riotous lyrics.... Best of all the children's music around these days....

This book is well organized and full of useful information. It clearly lays out activities by interest (e.g., animals or trains) and by age group. It is a must for any adventurous family in the Bay Area.

Residents of the San Francisco Bay Area will welcome Kids' Adventures Around San Francisco Bay: Educational Places To Go, Things To Do, And Classes To Take In The North Bay, Peninsula, Silicon Valley, East Bay, And Santa Cruz, a book packed with ideas for visits and repeat visits to Bay Area attractions which are kid-friendly. The attractions chosen here help kids to learn new things, covers the entire Bay Area, and includes related follow-up activities to reinforce learning. These attributes plus an attention to budget-minded trips makes this a much more accessible travel guide for the entire family.

I bought a couple of books on this topic from amazon and this is my favorite. It is categorized by type of activity, not geographical location. If I feel like going to a zoo and what to know what's available, I just turn to Animal Kingdom and see all the zoos in the bay area. With other books I bought, I would have to look through peninsula, south bay, east bay, and such to find the activities I wanted. This book also lists seasonal events, classes to take, and a list of free activities. This book is my new bible for spending time with my daughter.

I love this book and bought additional copies for my sister and a friend.
Each day you get a simple yet profound message of positivity that really uplifts my spirits.

I am so happy I found this book.

If I could only have one book throughout my life, this would be the book I would choose because it has made me feel so good! I was given this daily meditation book by a friend in 1992 and it is the first book I have ever read EVERY day! No book has ever made me feel so good about being me. The short, daily meditations lift my spirits and let my heart soar. They have let me enjoy being just who I am and loving it. Most of us deny our true feelings and supress who we really are. This delightfully written book reassures us that our feelings were designed by God and are o.k. to feel. When God gives us a feeling, it is his way of preparing us to have that need met. This book helps your spirit soar and helps you become the person God intended you to be.

I give this book as graduation, birthday, and anniversary gifts to those special people I love. I am now ordering another copy for me, too, as I have worn mine out from reading a short meditation every day that always makes me feel better! The author may not be an angel, but she definitely has connections that will touch your heart and soul!

I bought "The Language of Letting Go" when facing major loss, thinking it was a book about handling grief. It was one of the best mistakes I ever made. I am more grateful for this single volume than for my entire library of 3,000 other books, and daily experience more benefit.

Melody Beattie's book of meditations is a guidebook for life. It's about holding on to what is meaningful, and letting go of that which can only continue to hurt us. The meditations, one for each day of the year, seem to be divinely inspired.

No matter what pain you feel, these meditations are a healing balm for a wounded heart. Melody Beattie's clear and simple writing addresses the difficulties of living, loving, caring, surviving, being gentle with one's self, making mistakes, learning to detach with love, and finding balance.

During a year in which I experienced major loss, and mounting stress, caring for several family members with major illness, and coping with my own, "The Language of Letting Go" was my lifeline. This book helped me regain a sense of perspective. In times of great despair, it has been a lifeline.

Imagine reading one book for five minutes each morning or night, and literally having it change your life for the better. This is that book. "Language of Letting Go" is clearly written, accessible, and direct. I recommend it to anyone experiencing pain, confusion, despair, depression, loss, anger, frustration, and grief. It will help you find your way.

A personal aside to anyone put off by use of the word "God" in books about recovery. For many of us, the word "God" was used to shame us as children, when hearing it or seeing it, we still cringe. A fixed belief in the limited view of God we received in childhood is not necessary to understand and benefit from the meditations. I use a phrase that has meaning and relevance for me: wherever a book says "God", I use "The Assembly of Higher Powers as I Understand Them".

"Language of Letting Go" is appropriate reading for anyone desiring greater clarity of thought. I suggest that you will rediscover yourself within its covers, being loved, and recovering long-lost hope. This book can help you find peace of mind, and restore your courage to face each new day.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Each chapter is a golden nugget, or a unique piece of chocolate to be savored and enjoyed. I recommend reading "The Harsh Truth About Public Schools" first, and let that book convince you of the dangers of public schooling. Then read this book to see a strong Biblical plan of action for Christians to take in response to the problem. Buy several copies and share them with others, because the ideas in this book could be the key to a Great Awakening of the church, like the author states in the book.

Mr. Ray Moore, whom I am now priviledged to know as a dear friend and encourager, has written an important work with incredible insight. I have read many books on home education, but never one that touched on sensitive issues such as socialist indoctrination through "group-think". Government schools are not broken - they are performing exactly as planned. Christian parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers work diligently "to train up a child in the way he should go". Then, at the tender age of five, pack the child off to government school, to have everything planted in their child's heart completely destroyed. A must-read AND a must-heed!

This is an excellent in-depth look at the reasons for leaving the public school system in favor of home education or private/Christian schools. Many case studies as well as historical details and examples are given.

This shows the Bible passages relevant to the discussion.

If you are considering the pros/cons of education methods, you should not make a decision without reading this book.

This book is unbelievably good. The Torah provides an outline of the Passover story. This book provides additional details from the Midrash and Talmud - the oral tradition. Twenty pages into it I realized that this was something special. As a matter of fact, the copy my wife and I are now reading was loaned to us by friends minus the cover and obviously having passed through many hands. I am here on Amazon to buy a copy for our home library. It is a must have for a Jewish home.

This bok tells the tale of the Jews in Egypt, Moses freeing them, and the splitting of thesea with such vivid detail, and so many commentaries that one ahd probably never even knew existed.

The author, Yosef Deatsch writes a phenominal book about a phenominal point in history. One doesn't ahve to be Jewish to appreciate its greatness and the greatness of G-d.

No home celebrating the Passover Holiday can be without the informative as well as entertaining "Let My Nation Go". This book details everything there is to know about the Jewish History in Egypt. From the painful bondage to the splitting of the sea, the book will guide you along a path of suspense and thrills in a novel form. The book is full of ancient sources, many of which I could not understand, but I enjoyed it nevertheless. The book come with illustrations that are both enjoyable for children and adults alike. By far the best book on the Passover story I have ever read.

I was trying to encourage my ten year old nephew to read so I got this book for him. He doesn't like to read, especially anything long. He read this book in one week, and he kept talking about how much he liked the illustrations! A beautiful book.

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The writing allowed me, the reader, to appear well-accomplished in the art of storytelling. The beautiful illustrations looked like something you'd expect to see in the Cistine Chapel. They piqued my son's interest and seemed to tell a story, even wthout the words.

I can't really put into words how much this book has meant to me as an African American Christian parent. Simultaneously, I'm educating my six year old son about great Bible stories and the plight of our ancestors. Further, we tend to get lost in both worlds while reading this astonishing book. All I can say to the authors is: Please give us more! This book is a work of art, history and faith.