Bailey Books

Writing about race, specifically about the black race, in American entertainment is a dicey business--at best.

Then, not unlike a latter-day Alexis de Tocqueville or even Gunnar Myrdal, along comes Melvin Patrick Ely. Mr. Ely has written a well researched, passionately dispassionate analysis of the origins of the entertainment industry's racial miasma.

He takes us back to minstrelsy; on to the advent of radio before networks; then into the networks' formative years when an iconic show ruled the ether: "Amos'n'Andy". He informs us that even in 1930 blacks vigorously, if ineffectually, protested the show.

Mr. Ely has deconstructed more than a few of the racial myths that even today swirl around the "Amos 'n' Andy" radio program. He has eloquently put into context the television episodes and the NAACP's reaction to them.

He is objective and he is clear. Be forewarned, however, that this is not a coffee table book. It is written at 2nd to 3rd year undergraduate level, ie the book is not unlike a history text book, and all that that implies.

But it is, above all, lucid. And highly recommended.

History, well-researched and engagingly written, is as fascinating as the greatest fiction, if not more so. Melvin Ely combines a professor's concern for factualness with thorough, ground-breaking research and a novelist's way with narrative into an unfailingly entertaining work that is also of great and lasting academic, social and cultural importance. Ely has delivered a fascinating show business yarn with absorbing insight into human nature, sometimes noble, often naive, and occasionally downright repugnant. While not afraid to add an edge of attitude or a clear point of view when he chooses, the author still eschews easy answers and the predictable pedantics and prejudice of an ideologue of any political persuasion. With subtle surety, and never a trace of condescension, Ely ultimately shows us ourselves--good, bad and ugly--in an absorbing saga of American life and culture.

At a basic level, this book is a detailed, well-researched history of America's longest running (1929-1960 on both radio and television) comedy show. Ely does a fine job of describing the factors that led to the show's great popularity and the successful efforts of its creators, Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, to maintain that popularity.

At a more sophisticated level, however, the book provides an intimate view of one of the great political events of this century, the American Civil Rights movement. Because Amos `N Andy was the only nationally popular series prior to 1960 featuring black characters, and because its creators and principal actors were both white, the show repeatedly drew both praise and criticism from the press and various organizations seeking to promote their own political agendas.

Ely describes in detail how Gosden and Correll went to great lengths to keep the show from being viewed as racist, yet in the long run they failed. As he points out,! that failure may have caused the major networks to shy away from shows featuring black performers and delay their introduction into television for another 20 years.

Having listened to Amos `N Andy on the radio as a child and subsequently watched it on TV, I was, like many other white Americans, was dumbfounded when the NAACP decided to attack it for being racist. For me at least, Gosden and Correll succeeded in their objective of establishing their characters as human types, not racial types. Sapphire was the spitting image of my best friend's mother, and Algonquin J. Calhoun came to typify every crooked lawyer (Is that redundant?) I later had the misfortune to meet.

Unfortunately, Ely touches only peripherally on the black sitcoms of the 80s and 90s (e.g., "The Jeffersons" and "In Living Color") which I (and many other Americans) personally found to be racist.

Despite dealing with a highly emotional topic, Ely has produced a lucid, objective and thought-provoking work! . His shortcomings consist of his failure to take into consideration the effects of the other great events of the period (the Great Depression, World War II, etc.) and his seeming assumption that all Americans cared about the Civil Rights movement. In fact, I think that more people (both black and white) cared more about putting food on the table and raising their families well.

There are few phrases in the English language as divisive as "Amos 'n' Andy." It is frequently a euphamism for humor at its most racist and simplistic. Yet could a program based on little more than a handful of stereotypes be able to thrive on radio for more than 30 years? This book answers that question by putting "Amos 'n' Andy" into perspective, through the evolution of the program, its roots in the minstrel shows, and its context within its own time. Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, the white creators of the program, are portrayed quite fairly in this book, and their motives are also presented in a fair way. Their goal was not to offend, though inevitably they did, but rather to entertain. This book shows how the core characters were portrayed in their own circle, the mythical Mystic Knights of the Sea lodge, and how they were portrayed beyond that inner circle, as the characters would intermingle with other blacks, and also whites. Also worth reading is the efforts by the Pittsburgh Courier and a few other black newspapers to boycott the show as early as 1931. More interesting, is how those attempts stalled, only to regain momentum 20 years later, with the advent of the television version. The phenomenon of "Amos 'n' Andy" is more complex than it would seem, as it tells us more about American society and racial relations than perhaps any othe program ever. This book is not just about "Amos 'n' Andy," but rather about ourselves. And for that, it should be a must-read. I was able to finish this book in two days it was so engrossing.

As the title indicates Ely's work is frankly a work of social history, not a performance biography, and is less interested in exploring "Amos 'n' Andy's" significant impact on the broadcasting medium than in viewing it as window into mid-20th Century American racial attitudes. Analysis of the program's content focuses on that perspective to the exclusion of all others, and detailed examination of the original scripts is confined primarily to the first two years of "Amos 'n' Andy."

Ely therefore fails to discuss in any detail the evolution of the characters and their relationships beyond 1929 -- and this is perhaps the book's greatest flaw, given that the characterizations and the dramatic sophistication of the program evolved substantially between 1929 and the mid-1930s It's unfortunate that Ely shortchanges this period of the program's history, as it in fact coincided with the peak of the program's popularity, and in my view an understanding of the evolution of the characters during the 1929-35 period is essential to an understanding of the series' appeal. (I have, in fact, read all of the scripts for the first decade of the series as part of my own research into "Amos 'n' Andy's" history.)

While Ely occasionally draws conclusions regarding the program's content that are contradicted by a detailed reading of the original 1930s scripts, and sometimes tends to over-interpret in his examination of public reaction to the program, in general his account is balanced and thoughtful, and his research into the African-American response to "Amos 'n' Andy" presents the definitive study of this aspect of the series.

Ely also deserves much praise for avoiding the self-indulgent deconstructionist jargon which tends to dominate current academic studies of popular culture -- his book is a rare example of an academic work which is both scholarly and extremely well-written. I'm very pleased to see the book is back in print.

This book is an excellent neighborhood adventure story, somewhat similar to Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer. It's about friendship, courage, honesty, and about kids doing the things that kids do. It also deals with the issue of first crush in a realistic way, which I found entertaining. I highly recommend it.

A gripping, captivating first novel...Simply the best action scenes I've ever read in a children's novel, with a thriller of an ending.

A great debut...In addition to the suspense-filled plot, Gifford Bailey deals carefully with sensitive issues of boy-girl maturity, issues that most children's authors shy away from. Grade:A+

This story is for kids age 9 to 12, boys and girls. It is about this 12 year old guy Archie Reynolds and his two 12 year old friends, Billy and Hank. They explore a backyard route in their neighborhood together, for the first time. It's called the secret passage. Along the secret passage, they get in exciting conflicts with other kids in their neighborhood--some boys, some girls. Some of the conflicts are serious and some are funny, especially with the girls. Eventually, they come upon a hidden tunnel behind a boarded up house. That's where the story really gets interesting and scary. I really loved it after that, and I loved the ending. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes action books and some humor, and who doesn't mind if girls are part of the story.

I have to admit, I'm older than the average age this book is intended for, but I read right through it without really putting it down. As you begin to learn of Archie's exciting childhood in the early chapters, you can get a good sense of many of the really fun adventures that we all experience growing up. As the book progresses, Archie finds himself in places he never intended to be, building up to a very exciting ending. He experiences many of the lessons that we all dealt with as children, and learns things about himself to help define him for later novels.

This book is my favorite cookbook, and I have at least 50 of them. The recipes are wonderfully delicious, and my teenage daughters and I love to try different ones together. The ingredients are things you would normally have around the house, unlike some cookbooks where you have to buy stuff that you will never use again. You will use this cookbook more than your other ones. It's great!!

I purchased this book and I have to agree with the others that it is a very good cookbook for flavorful homestyle meals. I particularly enjoy baking which was the primary reason I purchased the book. I HIGHLY reccomend everyone try the "Best Yet" Pound Cake recipe... OMG!!!!!! I am asked to bake these often. I have also tried other recipes in this cookbook, some GREAT... some were so-so, but definitely worth the money to invest for your household and family.

I got this book as a Secret Santa gift. After one night in the kitchen, I went nuts with all the recipes. They are all written so simply! They don't take too many ingredients. And I use my judgement on how healthy I want to cook. If I want a lower-fat meal, I just use a bit of butter/oil.

It has recipes from all over the world, Scandenavian cookies, potato pancakes, Jewish Apple Cake, pork friend rice, not too mention traditional Soul Food dishes. Also, I have a lot of experience in West African cuisine, and the traditional dishes are very similar.

You don't need to be of a certain race/culture to use this book! Most dishes are ready from 30 mns to 1 hour.

This is my most consistent in terms of taste of the 5 cookbooks I own. All the recipes I have tried so far have been GOOD and those who have eaten them have given them rave reviews. Some of the recipes aren't completely written, for example, one says, "Cook for 45-60 minutes." and it is not clear whether this means in the oven, in the frying pan, and at what temperature. There are enough of similar kinds of recipes though to figure these errors out.

For those who never learned how to cook like grandma or moms, this is the book to learn. You can also substitute ingredients, such as nonfat milk for whole milk, to make the food a bit healthier. You can also substitute smoked turkey for hamhocks and salt pork. However, sometimes you have to splurge and go for those to get that old school taste. :)

I'm not black, I'm white, but I enjoy cooking and cuisine generated from hard times and a lack of waste. While I have other cookbooks focusing on the history of cooking by black cooks in this country, what makes this little book particularly interesting is the sprinkling of history throughout. No, it's not comprehensive and doesn't pretend to be. However, like doughnuts and coffee, the two just go well together. Some of the recipes, particularly desserts, rely too much on processed foods I wouldn't want to make. The meats and vegetables are better. Still, it's a nice little book and I'm glad to add it to my shelf.

Though the book was for my son, even I thoroughly enjoyed it. My son (15 mos enjoyed it as much as he can at his age)

This is an endearing book about older siblings getting to do things that the younger one can't. Mom and dad find a way to make the little guy happy doing the same things at home. Adorable.

Bailey's older siblings are off on a camping trip, but Bailey's too young to go. What to do? Why, have an indoor camping adventure, of course.

This simple, sweet, warm, loving story will really appeal to younger children. The illustrations are wonderful, the text is straightforward and the situations ring genuinely true. This is the sort of tale that leaves a fond smile on everyone's face. Be advised, however, after reading it you'll likely be looking for an old blanket to thrust into tent duty fot the afternoon!

Do your whole family a favor and go camping with Bailey!

The story of a little brother who is too young to do all the fun things his older brother and sister get to do, so his parents create a special day just for him. The wonderful illustrations and simple story are enough to make any little child love this book. Camping indoors is fun for any age, but especially for a little boy bunny who gets to do all the things his older siblings get to do. Beware! You may have to recreate the fun of camping indoors for any toddler who has this book read to them. Oh well, there are worse things! Great book!

Bruce and Betty, the older siblings of a young rabbit named Bailey, are off to camp, but Bailey, a couple years too young, has to stay at home with Mama and Papa Rabbit. In either a malicious sibling taunting, or more likely just a case of youthful empathic failure, Bruce tells Bailey not to feel bad: "It's not that great. All we do is eat hot dogs and live in a tent and go swimming and fishing and hunt for bears and tell ghost stories and fall asleep under the stars." Betty chimes in, reminding Bruce that they also roast marshmallows.

Bailey protests with that phrase that parents learn to hate, "It's not fair." And we see him, crestfallen, watching his brother and sister leave, as a gentle summer breeze blows the dandelions around him. Heartbreaking. Classic Henkes. I never think Henkes will pull his characters out of the mess he creates, but he always comes through in the end, and this book is no exception. Just like the new one, Lilly's Big Day, I started reading it outloud and couldn't imagine a non-traumatic ending, but Kevin Henkes has some serious story-telling dexterity.

Mama and Papa rabbit decide to pamper their youngest rabbit by creating a camp in their home. He gets to eat hot dogs. His parents construct a little mock tent for him.We seem the rabbit swimming and fishing in the bathtub. He pretends to hunt bears with a toy gun, not sure that's necessary, but whatever. Then telling ghost stories and roasting marshmallows. Good stuff. A nice example of creative parenting coming to the rescue. The kind of creative parenting solutions- I'm not always great at thinking of them at the moment- that involve turning problems into a game, using play to resolve a problem, and giving a kid a little extra love and attention when they need it.

Good stuff.

I can honestly say of all the instructional books I've purchased over the years (Near a hundred now), none have been as helpful as this book: Bass Extremes with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey.

I bought this at a point where I had pretty much mastered the Flea and Claypool kind of slapping, and was looking for something to take my playing to the next level. Victor's "Super Bass Solo Technique" video was a great watch, but wasn't much help. This book however, offered a much more step-by-step kind of learning with clear and concise descriptions of the techniques and how to achieve them. With a little practice, this book makes it easy to incorporate Victor's open-hammer-pluck technique, as well as the double thump into your playing with stunning results. Never has my playing grown in such leaps and bounds than it did with this book.

The few downsides, well a lot of the tunes are performed on Victor's 4 string tenor bass, which almost nobody has readily available to them. Restringing with a lighter gauge and retuning may be necessary if you want to play the tunes exactly as they are performed. Even worse, all the Steve Bailey material is arranged for a 6 string fretless bass. So if you walked into this lesson armed with your fretted 4 string, you're pretty much SOL when it comes to Steve's lessons, not that they are any less amazing because of it.

The best part is that the tunes you are learning are well thought out and masterful pieces of bass music that are genuinely interesting. In fact you'll find yourself listening to the CD just to hear the songs, not necessarily with the intention of learning them. I feel that these eight tunes are some of both player's best work.

Overall for the most down to earth and hands on lessons from true masters of the bass, this book/CD is the best there is. I highly recommed it.

I bought this at the music store and although I've also got A Show Of Hands, Yin Yang and the Bass Extremes Cookbook CDs, this is the one I play the most. The structure of it is 12 songs, with Victor and Steve Bailey and Jack Bissonette playing with very different feelings, then an intro with tuning tones and 12 brief interviews, re-sequenced, with Wooten and Bailey describing the techniques used on each song.

These Songs Are ASTOUNDING. And, IMHO, stronger than Cookbook, by the same guys. "Thumb Start My Harley" cracks my son up and makes my wife tap her foot, and has a drum solo that justifies the whole idea of drum solos. A Chick From Corea is a series of musical jokes derrived from Chick Corea's music, and again, makes you smile, tap your foot and nod your head in disbelief- are you realling listening to a drummer and two electric bass players with nothing else??? Emerald Forest and Moon Ridge are lovely, gentle explorations and Madonna Lee is the classic (Donna Lee) revisited. Every song is gem.

Part of the strength of this CD is that each piece is built around a technique that Wooten and Bailey want you to hear, an once they've displayed it and had fun with it, they stop. No boogieing on. Its virtuosity on display. For $10 more than a regular CD its well within affordable and you can give the music book to someone who reads music- all the songs are there in all their glory. Not that you'd be able to exactly sit down at a piano and play this... although that would be pretty wild too. Make that two pianos...

As a listener, the how-to sections are interesting too, since they take appart their interactions and explain what each is doing and how it meshes with the other two. If you want to know how jazz (or any other collaborative art) is created, these little seqments, recorded after the actual pieces, are mostly pretty illuminating.

But even if you just play the instrumental tracks this CD is a joy to own and treat to share. And great way to share humor and complexity and unique vision with other music fans. It's particularly superb while driving along highway 395 in the Mojave Desert, with the family, silly and beautiful and unexpected.

I wrote my review (which you kindly posted) from memory but I mis-remembered how many tracks there are on the CD. There are actually 8 songs, an intro to the lessons, then 8 lessons:

1) A Chick From Corea
2) Bangkok Blues
3) Stan The Man
4) Victor's Jam
5) Thumb Start My Harley
6) Exerald Forest
7) Moonridge
8) Donna Lee

9) Introduction and tuning

10) Lesson 1: A Chick From Corea
11) Lesson 2: Bangkok Blues
12) Lesson 3: Stan The Man
13) Lesson 4: Victor's Jam
14) Lesson 5 Thumb Start My Harley
15) Lesson 6 Emerald Forest
16) Lesson 7 Moonridge
17) Lesson 8 Donna Lee

To VERY briefly summarize the material:
A Chick From Corea is about triplets and 'country and western' sound. Victor plays the melody, while Steve plays chords.

Bangkok Blues finds Steve playing etheral false-haromonics over Victor's anchoring funky blues,then Victor plays hammer-ons over Steve's fretless chording.

Stan The Man: Dedicated to Stanley Clarke. Victor plays a tenor bass- ADGC - against Steve's chords, both take solos at the same time. The chord progresson starts gently so you can hear it, then they crank it up.

Victor's Jam: A funk workout from Victor and drummer Greg Bissonette.A range of techniques is used to keep with the drummer

Thumb Start My Harley: With Steve's fretless played through wicked distortion (like Pink Floyd's "One Of These Days") over Victors pumping foundation, which turns into competing, over-the-top triplet solos. Jack Bissonette's emphatic drumming morphs into a VERY complex solo, in correct time. As Steve says in the lesson intro, "If you think you have good time, pat your foot all the way through that at the tempo of the song and you
should come out right. Until you do, keep trying!" Victor will later explain how he does the very funky "open-hammer-pluck".

Emereld Forest: Victor arpegiates chords through sweet reverb while Steve's fretless sings a sitar-ish melody.

Moonridge: Steve's solo, a study for the right hand (6 string fretless) keeping the D string going, with chords and harmonics. If you had thought there were any limitations to electric bass this should put those fears to rest.

Donna Lee: Victor plays the scales using thumb and index finger, using thumb-down, thumb-up, index finger triplets. The scales are sewn together in the familiar tune, while Steve pays the chords that Charlie Parker copped from "Indiana" to support it. DENSE, with some call and response at the end. (Another take on the same classic tune appears as "Madonna Lee"
on the "Cookbook" cd.

The book/cd has some great tunes on it, and that alone is enough reason to pick it up. However, there are a few mistakes here and there in the transcriptions, but these are in places where they are just improvising anyway, so it doesn't really matter. It's good music to improve your technique on without sounding like fretboard exercizes.

Well im playing bass for 4 years now, and as being so i really recomend this book. This is definetly not for beginners, but more for advandced bass players. Wooten explains some cool stuff for those who want to play funky stuff and Bailey is the living Pastoruius. The songs are really cool and even cooler, you got the notes to them and the coolest they explain what they actually do both on the cd and the book. Go ahead.

This is a great book. As a person who dreams every night AND remembers his dreams I've oftened wondered "what the hell did that mean". This is the first book I've read that not only tells what my dreams mean but also taught me how I could interperate them myself. What's more by understanding what my dreams mean I've been able to use them to benefit my personal and professional life. It's lke having my own private, personal advisor. The book is easy to read and well laid out, the author speaks in her own comfortable voice and doesn't bog us down in a lot of psycho babble. I'm reading it again!

This book by Cynthia Richmond is truely an eye opener. One of the things that I really liked was that I could see that there are several other people on the planet that have the same sort of dreams that I have had. I thought that was so cool. I have so often wondered what those dreams mean and now I can figure them out. Also..this book would be interesting to people that normally aren't interested in dreams as it is straight to the point and step by step....great book!

As a licensed clinical social worker and mental health professional, I found Cynthia Richmond's DREAM POWER to be one the best books on dream interpretation that I've read. It is an easy, enjoyable read, filled with illuminating case studies and wonderful commentary. This is the most useful recent book on dream interpretation I've encountered, and an asset to anyone who searches to gain a better understanding of the meaning of their dreams. It is comprehensive, giving a wide array of types of dreams, and also gives the reader tips on how to improve dream recall and use one's dreams to improve one's waking life. This was a joy to read!

As an avid dreamer and someone who dreams nightly and remembers thier dreams, I was always asking myself "what the hell did that mean"! This book not only helped me in understanding what my dreams meant but taught me valuable skills that I could use myself to unlock the messages of my dreams. Moreover by listening to and understanding my dreams I have been able to use them to great success both in my personal and professional life. It's like having my own private, personal adviser. I'm reading it again!

I think this is a great book i have not finnished it all but i have to tell you how wonderful it is!

EXTREME BARBECUE: SMOKIN' RIGS AND REAL GOOD RECIPES is a fun blend of unusual barbecue recipes and a visual focus on unusual or 'extreme' barbecue rigs, from a rig composed of sawhorses and a tin roof to a homemade cob oven. Whether you choose the rig route or the plain ole Weber, any library catering to patrons who 'que will love EXTREME BARBECUE: the blend of vignettes and notes from such adventurers melds well with recipes such as Caribbean Meat Loaf or Oysters in Thick Cream, creating a memorable, fine and unique 'que cookbook.

This book is great for people that would like to cook outdoors for a crowd but they don't know how.

The subject here is barbecue and Huntley knows the material. This book is an entertaining and informative re-
source for the backyard barbecue fan in your family. It is worth reading and you will find a few recipes to try at home.

Goodness gracious if this isn't the BEST BBQ cookbook I've ever read and owned. Dan the Pig Man has everything you have ever needed or will ever need to impress your friends, be loved by family and lusted after by your spouse. This is the quintessential BBQ cookbook. Throw the others out.
And while you're at it, be ready for Dan's next product - Eau de Que! The essence of barbeque in a spray. If you can't eat well at least you can carry the aroma around with you.

Recipes and passion... this is what this book is about. Not your ordinary cookers and smokers.

Check out page 120 and 123. It's about as simple of a grill as a person can get. And propabably fun to cook on too.

And page 171. A front-end loader grill.

And page 59. It's a trash can folks.

And check out page 255-256 for a whole hog cooker.

This book will be a gift to my older brother, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran (radar systems, LORAN), and a retired chief avionics engineer on the F-18 Hornet. He had about two-thirds of the avionic systems. I didn't realize how well liked he was until two former Boeing employees informed me when they saw him at my daughter's wedding.

I'm sure he will enjoy this book by Mr Dennis Jenkins

This book is the most thorough study of the history and use of the Hornet that I've read. It is so detailed, I fear all but the most dedicated Hornet fans would find it rather dull. Having said that, I do consider it the best book on the subject that I know of.

The information is terrific, the pictures are tremendous!
A well written, exciting book. If you had a rating of 10, I would give it a "10>"

Actually I have writen the review about this book, but I just have to say somemore about this book. This is a wonderful book, you won't get boring after reading it a few times. This book contain very useful technical information about the F/A-18 Hornet & no other books have this kind of information. The book tells you the background of the F/A-18 Hornet which I find it very interesting & the technical part is really amazing, telling you just everything that is in use with the F/A-18 Hornet. Although the images are in black & white, it still have good images & there are 8 pages of images which is in color. Well, from my point of view, this will be the most valueble book to the fans of the F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18 Hornet is a jet fighter not to be look down upon & the enemies won't know what sting them.

This book tells you the history about the F/A-18 Hornet, the book tells you the story of the start of the lightweight fighter competition between the F-16 & YF-17 but the USAF rejected the YF-17. Later on, the USN wanted a lightweight fighter to replace the F-4 & A-6, so the USN & McDonnell Douglas(Now Boeing) went on to design a new plane. The F/A-18 went into services with the USN in the late 70s & early 80s & also shows the Hornet's first sting at Libya. The early production of the Hornet was the A/B model but was replaced by the more improved C/D model. The book also tells you about the Hornets during the Desert Storm which has the highest survivalbility among others jet fighter & how flexible the plane is, eg. like the Hornet shot down 2 enemy MIG-21s when it was on its way on a bombing mission without having to jettision their bomb load & shows how maneuveble the Hornet is. Let us not forget that USN & USMC Hornets participated in Operation Allied Force in 1999. This book also include foreign countries that operate the F/A-18 Hornet & the new devolopment on the E/F model which is call the Super Hornet. Finally, it also shows you all the electronic systems on board the Hornet & the sensors & weapons that are in use with the Hornet. This book also contain good pictures also but it is in black & white but the amazing story will make you like the book.

Serving with Rick in the military and knowing him and Bea for many years it was a shock to see this man, my best buddy, going through this. Bea dealt with and then wrote about this whole ordeal in a very loving and understanding way that I am not sure I could do. In her book she covers all aspects of losing a loved one and how to be prepared for when the end comes. Her charts and forms simplify what otherwise could be a very confusing and complicated time. Thanks, Bea.

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In offering "Farewell, My Friend," Ms. Beatrice Bailey has created a fantastic, self-contained, unique resource for anyone's reading. Having experienced the loss of both my parents, I would say, "Read this book now...before you are faced with the cares and challenges of death and dying!" There's plenty enough humor to balance out the tears on such a serious subject..but it's basically a WORKBOOK. Read it today! Reference it tomorrow!

This book is a must for anyone who has become a caretaker of a loved one. It doesn't just tell you how to think about handling your emotions and feelings about what is going on. It gives very specific instructions on how to handle all of the services and legal paperwork that needs to be done. I most appreciated the humor and personal experience of this woman. She was an angel to her husband in his passing.

The author walks the reader through the process of caregivng, death and dying, making final arrangements and caring for oneself. This book is full of practical advice. It is a handbook that anyone can pick up and use immediatley. This is literally a tool box full of the resoucres we need to preapre for end of life decisions. This is a must have for anyone's estate planning files!

This is a wonderful book, full of great practical advice by someone who has been there, conveyed through a wonderfully upbeat approach to the subject. Beatrice shares her emotions openly as she moves through the difficult process of caring for a dying spouse. I've already sent copies to friends in similar circumstances. Her Excel spreadsheets are worth the price of the book all by themselves.

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From the vantage point of a historian, I value this book as a lavishly illustrated and researched book about the clothing of an era, and how that clothing reflected the intense cultural changes of the 1960s. The outstanding representation of the society of the decade with photographs, drawings, album covers, movie posters and art brought the text to life.

As a Baby Boomer, I saw this book as a nostalgic glance at my school days -- virtually a yearbook for graduates of the Mods, Rockers and Hippie school of fashion.

Fashions of a Decade: The 1960s is highly recommended for the history student, fashion student, or anyone looking for an authentic look into the heart of an era. Brava!

I borrowed this book along with the other volumes (1940 to 1970 )from my library. This was exactly what I need for my assignment of different body types and the power of non verbal communication. It was very interesting and would recommend buying. This book was outstanding!

I thought this book was well written, even if it is supposedly for kids. It was full of information, pictures, and interesting trivia. As a free-lance writer and researcher of the Twenties, it's a good book to have in one's personal library!

I found this book to be well writen and researched. The illustrations were great, and very inspiring. I can't wait to try and sew some of these fashions myself. The historical aspects of the Fashions of the 1940s was very informative.

I really enjoyed this book. Its an interesting read about the effect of WWII on world fashion and also a helpful resorce guide to fashion and trends of the era. I must for any vintage clothing collector or swing kid!