Brown Books

Motherless Eddie Brown (actually Evangeline) candidly tells of her friendship with the new boy in school, Farrell. Both feel themselves to be outsiders and closely guard their family secrets. Their fathers are drinking buddies and their alcoholism overshadows the whole story. The bullying by the other kids pulls the two youngsters together and Farrel teaches Eddie to defend herself.
Young readers will relate to their experiences in coping with hurtful teasing, having to wear glasses, adjusting to a new teacher, and feeling embarrassed about their homes and families. The two of them have an up-and-down relationship as they take their insecurities and frustrations out on each other.
When disaster looms, they hatch a plot together to cope with it. Farrel fears that the new teacher's home visits will result in Eddie and him being sent to foster homes. He says they should run away and travel to his grandmother's.
Eddie must make a difficult choice between her loyalty to her father who has disappointed her over and over or on taking a risk with this new friend. The book ends on a hopeful note.

I don't usually read children's books, but bought this one for my grandchildren, read it myself, and was delighted. Perhaps the strongest feature is the way Ms. Davis captures the voice of 10-year-old Eddie Brown (Evangeline) the sassy little protagonist through whose eyes the story is told.

Eddie's problem is that she lives with her dad, the village drunk, in a run-down Florida motel--one of those places that rents rooms by the hour. The most notable feature of the motel, other than its broken neon sign and shady clientele, is the rear end of a pink Cadillac protruding from one of the rooms. Eddie's dad is the manager.

Eddie is street smart enough to realize that all is not well with all the comings and goings, and finds friendship with Farrell, another kid with problems. His dad runs a greasy mechanic shop and is the drinking buddy of Eddie's dad. The dads aren't bad guys, just a couple of negligent drunks.

Eddie and Farrell play basketball together, fend off bullies, and talk about their miserable lives. As bad as things are, they turn worse when a new teacher comes to town and announces she's going to visit each child at home, have a chat with their parents. No way, says Eddie and Farrell. Not only will they become the laughing stock of the school, but they could wind up as wards of the state. This sets the stage for an elaborate escape, a run-away-from-home with the intention of moving in with Eddies aunt.

I won't spoil the ending for those who haven't read the book, but will add that things go from bad to worse to disastrous when they encounter the really bad guys in a bus station, the sort that preys on little kids.

This book has everything for a delightful read--a loveable protagonist, a BIG problem, a determination to do something about the problem, bad guys and a satisfactory ending. It also has a message for kids contemplating escape from their parents: things could be much much worse. In short, it's a great read for both kids and adults.

In this novel, which won the coveted Ann Durrell Fiction Contest (Dutton Children's Books' contest for new writers of middle-grade fiction), Evangeline "Eddie" Brown lives in poverty with her beer-sodden father. Their home is the rarely frequented Cadillac Motel, decorated with the butt-end of a pink Cadillac. Eddie has lived in Paradise since she was born. The motel is in sad shape and so is Eddie's Pa, who has never recovered from her mother's death when Eddie was five. Ruby, the motel maid, functions somewhat as a mom substitute. Eddie is friendless and teased unmercifully at school.

Eddie meets Farrell, the son of one of Pa's drinking buddies. The two connect through their mutual love of basketball. Eddie is troubled by Farrell's secrets. Why is he afraid of enclosed spaces? Where is the place he lived when his mother died? When school starts, they strike a deal: Eddie will help Farrell with his schoolwork in exchange for fighting lessons. Farrell and Eddie combine their talents to solve problems. Their solutions sometimes result in triumph but also lead them into danger.

Along with her new friend, Eddie also has a new teacher. Instead of cranky old Mrs. Thornton, the class has pretty, sweet Miss Rose. Her new teacher drops a bombshell: she plans to visit each student's home. Eddie is awash in shame and fear at the thought of her lovely teacher in the trashed-out motel meeting her drunken father. She is desperate to prevent that scenario.

This is a poignant book with fresh, surprising characters (I love Eddie's attitude!) and a lively but thoughtful plot. It's both heartbreaking and heartwarming but never slips into sentimentality. Although I thought that perhaps the situation with Eddie's father was resolved just a bit too easily, this is a minor quibble with such a wonderful novel. Indeed, I simply cannot wait to read many more books by talented newcomer Michele Ivy Davis.

--- Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon (...)

This is a wonderful story that made me laugh and cry. I really loved the main character. The author does such a wonderful job that you really feel part of the story. I am an adult and I plan on sharing this one with both my 8 year old and 11 year old. A great book to curl up with!

What a delightful book! I enjoyed the engaging story and the spunk of the main character. Eddie is a no nonsense tomboy on the outside and a vulnerable young girl within. The author lends a remarkable insight into the life of a young girl of difficult circumstances. I recommend this book to anyone who would like to enjoy its simple lessons. I truly do believe that this book shouldn't be limited to kids!

One of our all time favorites, along with the sequel: Feliciana Meets d'Loup Garou. We took these books out of the library repeatedly when I was still reading to my children. Jump ahead 5 years and now my 12 year old and I just had an emergency need to read these stories again. Luckily they were at the library, and reading them (as other reviewers, with a Cajun accent) was such a wonderful time. Now we feel we must buy these books, because they are treasures. One of the great reasons to become a parent is to get to read such books to children!

I've read this one to a class of 2nd graders who were begging for more by the end. The only complaint I got was that I only read the dialogue with a Cajun accent instead of the entire book! I'm watching for more books by this author and plan to buy every one.

This book is one that you can read over and over again to the children. There's is even a song that goes with the book by Johnette Downing! The kid's in my class love this book and most of them own it by the end of the year.

This book is one that you can read over and over again to the children. There's is even a song that goes with the book by Johnette Downing! The kid's in my class love this book and most of them own it by the end of the year.

My kids (8, 5, and 3) love this story, and it's a book that's fun for a parent to read, especially if you enjoy putting on just a bit of an accent when you read. The language in this story is wonderful, and the book comes complete with a one-page Cajun glossary and pronunciation guide, to help your kids learn just a little about Cajun culture.

Feliciana is a wonderful little girl, strong, spunky, and definitely more spice than sugar. She has a whole passel of brothers, who keep her on her toes.

The story, set in a Cajun bayou, is one that little boys and girls from everywhere will enjoy, since it involves a hungry alligator, who bites off more than he can chew when he goes after Feliciana Feydra LeRoux.

The drawings in this book are terrific. Colorful, funny, and whimsical -- they bring the story to life.

This is a great book that has the rare ability to both entertain and teach, and I highly recommend it.

I went to the same school district as the author though I did not know him (I think I was a Senior when he was a Freshman). I never experienced any of the things that happened to the author. I had a typical high school experience. There were people I didn't like and who didn't like me but it never went beyond name calling in the halls... perhaps because I'm a girl? It's like we went to two different schools. My teachers and administrators were kind, responsive to my problems and helpful.

That said, my baby brother had the same kinds of things happen to him. It started in Kindergarten and continued at least to graduation and possibly beyond. Until I read this book, I assumed (based on my own experiences) that my brother had agged it on in some way. It's shocking to see that people's experiences in school could be so radically different. My brother's teachers and administrators were threatening, mean and unjust. My brother was a BIG kid (he was 6'3" at 12 years old) and was often jumped by someone for the hell of it (these guys were obviously not too brilliant). Once my brother was suspended from school for three days because 6 guys jumped him when he was walking down the hall... he didn't even fight back because he'd already learned not to. The administrators never even gave the 6 guys detention (even though they almost hospitalized my brother) because it was "obvious that **** (my brother) had started the fight, because who would be stupid enough to start a fight with someone a foot taller than themselves."

It is still shocking to me that the school that the author and my brother attended was SO different from the one that I attended. I don't know the reason for the dichotomy. I had the ideal "best time of my life" high school experience even though I was by no means popular. The author and my brother obviously went through hell.

This book is definitely is a good description of that hell.

The author has provided us with a very good story to let us know that not only children, but teachers, principals and school bus drivers can be very cruel and hurtful. He survived some terrible experiences that have obviously traumatized him and continue to affect him greatly. I recommend it for all teens and parents. Also, anybody who is a bully now should read this, (especially the last chapter) to see how their actions can ruin lives, even their own.

You'll love this rollicking read about an insurgent rebel battling the inbred idiots at his school. You have to give the author credit for putting up with a bunch of backwoods rejects for as long as he did. I'm surprised he wasn't the only student in the gifted class, as it appears the average IQ of the people at his school was about 23. Most of his teachers and fellow students sound like they belong in a loony bin.

For gawd's sake, what kind of school makes freshmen dress up like hookers for "initiation"? Probably the same kind of school that won't replace missing locks for a student's locker and makes him pay for all the books that get stolen because he doesn't have a lock. That at a Roman Catholic school, no less. The principal at this school sounds like he is both a liar and a nutcase.

Notice the school never admits responsibility when something is clearly the school's fault?

I feel sorry for the author for being surrounded by so many losers, but I feel just as sorry for the rejects who hassled him as they were the products of sibling incest. It sounds like the author was one of few people at his school who didn't have 12 toes and fingers.

As a college student I can relate to a lot of this.

The narrator gets pretty much tagged starting in first grade and never seems to get rid of the bullies. I do find it striking (obsessive??) that it would have continued beyond high school. From the story I gather this is a rather small community (maybe medium sized from what he says) with a commuter campus, so I guess it's impossible to really start fresh.

It sounded like the bullying was just compounded with one new negative experience after another. Very unfortunate.

I do hope this raises some awareness of the problem of bullying.

I know the author so I am just a little bit biased, but I am giving a positive recommendation for this book.

The content and concept are very good...the delivery is OK. There is little doubt that the author was failed by almost everybody involved, from the school system, to the police, to the telephone company. There are a lot of school districts that are not IDEA compliant (especially wrt ADHD/dyslexia) so I don't think this story is unique. I also do not think it is unique for authorities to go to such lengths to cover up or at least minimize what was going on (this became a public safety issue when three kids from school chased the author into the street.)

There are not many students who will continue at a school after something like that and the school shows no interest in clamping down. I am not for spanking and dress codes in school, but I am for discipline...something that was practically nonexistent at each of the schools where this went on.

My strongest recommendation for the book is that I believe it will at least empower any student who might be in the same situation that the author was in.

Oh and here is a clue for the admins at "Botkin" HS...Taking someone's name off of a stupid student council ballot for no reason isn't the sort of thing that endears students to your school, you freaks. Thank you.

Everyone who aims for the ultimate, the elusive, and the exquisite, ought to pack. The edition is affordable, durable, well-organized, comprehensive . . . and produced with care NOT to alter the form or format of the poems . . . which for some dreadful reason a lot of folks seem to feel compelled to do . . .

more importantly . . . all that white witchcraft still dazzles

For those whose aquiantance with the Belle of Amherst is limited to the classroom edition - i.e., There is no Frigate Like a Book, et al., look again. Dickenson really is the epitome of the rugged individualist - a free spirit - in ways surprisingly opposed to her contemporary, Whitman, she arrives at similar conclusions going no further than her garden. She is the inward sojourner - at home in the harshest tensions and conflicts of the psyche - where her distinctly feminine sensitivity speaks truth in "slant" - as she qualifies her enormous insight.

Most haunting: 'Success is counted sweetest', 'To learn the Transport by the Pain', 'My life closed twice before its close', and, "My Life had stood - a Loaded Gun -". Dickenson laments our sovereign anguish, our exile from the immediate truth or the comprehensive immediacy of truth, the quest for which her poems articulate an urgent hunger enveloped in alternately the most naturistically ambient references or stonily direct terms.

This is the best collection/selection of Emily Dickinson's poems I have ever found. They're selected from a complete collection. What's special about this book is that none of the poems are edited, as is done in many other collections of her works - and excellent choices are made for which poems to include. Emily often used simple dashes at the ends of her lines, and this selection is true to her originals - and she never put titles on her poems, or indented lines - as many other collections of her poems have the audacity to do - as if the editors of those works knew better than this greatest poet the English language has ever known.

There are Emily Dickinson's greatest poems, most of which my guess is , have in one way or another been anthologized. There is her complete oeuvre of 1775 poems, a large volume indeed. I am not a Dickinson scholar and I found myself a bit lost with such a large number of poems to search through for new gems.
This present volume edited by the dean of Dickinson scholars purports to choose of the total oeuvre the very best of her work.
I truly appreciate this as a volume of this kind can extend my knowledge and appreciation of her poetry in a way which is most economical and helpful to me.

I was never actually a fan of poetry until I encountered Emily Dickinson's poems. It seems as if she has written a poem for everyone. I strongly recomend this book, as my English teacher did to me, not only because of my love for Emily Dickinson, but for the quality of the book. It is obvious that Thomas H. Johnson, the editor, put many long hours of hard work into gathering this collection. Many of her poems were simply scribbled on little pieces of paper, which makes me wonder what kind of literary genius she must have been. With the help of this book, she has become my favorite poet, and I have learned that poetry can be strong medicine for the hurting soul. Final Harvest never leaves my side.

Don't get me wrong, I truly love a large selection of the poems in this volume. However, that is a measure of Emily Dickenson and me, not T. Johnson's collection. What makes this book better than many that are around and about, as has been mentioned, is the lack of editing to her poems--something that has always bothered me. In this regard, the content of the poems is better than many others, however there are other issues of note.

This is, of course, an abridged collection. As such, we are forced to rely on the opinion of another. Granted this is common enough with poetry collections, but that doesn't change the very nature of each person having differing interests. There is no way to know if the ones he leaves out are just as good or even better, from each individuals perspective, without going to more comprehensive texts.

Regardless, I do have one gripe with this book that is unrelated to the above pettiness. The method of dating each poem seems silly to me. The reason is that they are all claimed to be from one of several (if memory serves 3) years separated out over several decades. That and there are two listings of dates for each poem, which I don't recall off hand why they did that, and it may serve some purpose, but it's not useful information if when these poems were written can only be pinned down to plus or minus five-ten years. I can't blame Johnson for this as I imagine that is as close as is known, but, by the same token, the dates could have been left out so that it doesn't detract from the actual poetry.

All in all I would recomend this book, but I might suggest getting a more complete version instead (so long as it is unedited--Emily hated it when people wanted to edit her poems, and I think that we should respect that).

This book was an easy read and provided me an opportunity to learn about another Black hero that became part of American History. Truly an inspiration. I really enjoyed this book!

The Flight of Jesse Leroy Brown is a tremendous book about a true story of an African American to become a naval fighter pilot. It is writen by the same auther of the Cay( search The Cay for more on it). It shows every moment of his rough journey to become an naval pilot. This book really describes the kind of person that Jesse Leroy Brown was. Jesse is one of a handful of African Americans like Martin Luther King Jr. who stood up for his rights as a person.I don't want to describe too much with out spoiling the book, so read the "Flight of Jesse Leroy Brown" and see the life of a famous fighter pilot and African American.

The Flight of Jesse Leroy Brown is a tromendous book about a ture storyof a African American becoming the first african american to become a navel fighter pilot. It is writen by the same aouther of the Cay( search The Cay for more on it). Shows every moment of his rough journy to become an navel pilot. Jesse is a hand full of african americans like Martin Luther King Jr. Not to little nor not much to describe with out spoiling the book so read the Flight of Jesse Leroy Brown and see the life of a famous fighter pilot and african american.

Jesse Leroy Brown is a true hero. His life was a shining example of perseverance and courage. Mr. Taylor's book was well written and extremely well researched. Jesse's flight school and combat experiences brought me vivid recollections of my own time in flight school and flying F/A 18s in combat. The Navy, along with American society, has gotten much better; but even in the late 80s and 90s, I observed some of the prejudice that Jesse encountered.

This book has universal appeal, but it will be especially inspirational to those who are on the leading edge of a movement.

I wish I could have met Jesse Leroy Brown and thanked him for paving the way for my success some 40 years later. My children will definitely know of his ultimate sacrifice. I thank Mr. Taylor for telling this important story.

The travails of the First Marine Division in its "advance in the opposite direction," at the Chosin Reservoir in 1950 are legendary. Almost unknow to them then, and to millions of Americans now, a lone black naval aviator was giving his best effort to cover their escape. He died in the line of duty doing what he had dreamed of accomplishing all his life. He was Jesse Leroy Brown. Never hear of him? Neither had I until I read his biography written by Theodore Taylor. This story cannot be simply classified as African-American History. History of the American Spirit more aptly describes the chronicle of a young black boy who set his sights high then struggled to hit the target. Readers should be prepared to be uplifted in the same manner that they were when first reading about Davey Crockett, "Unsinkable" Molly Brown or Seargent Alvin York. This is human drama and adventure at its finest.

MY SON COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN AFTER HE OPENED IT UP XMAS MORNING. I'LL GET HIS REVIEW.

"Glory for Sale" is full of the sort of detail most football fans only dream of accessing...the book enables readers to become part of the franchise process, to feel as though they were actually there. Jon Morgan's style is fluid and literary, and the book, however intricate, reads as easily as a novel. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of sports, and for anyone with a solid appreciation for plain old good writing.

Morgan goes through excruciating detail as to how the cities of Cleveland and Baltimore will now be forever conjoined. The book gives the reader a true perspective of the shenanigans by owners who are looking for the "easy money" of professional sports and how they will stoop to breaking the hearts of thousands of loyal fans just to fatten their wallets. Not only does it cut to the quick about the move of the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore; it also touches off on that fateful winter's night when Bob Irsay packed the beloved Colts onto the Mayflower trucks and stole away the heart of a city. A great read for Clevelanders and Baltimoreans alike; both of which can take small consolation that the heartbreaks of '84 and '95 will finally be resolved when the Browns return next August.

Why do elected officials at the state and city level continue to prostrate themselves before professional sports teams? Jon Morgan uses one of the most controversial team transfers of all time to examine a serious public policy issue with bright, jargon-free writing that cuts to the heart of these issues. If you're a taxpayer who's ever wondered about whether sports teams really goose the local economy, you need to read Glory for Sale.

If you have any interest in sports, you have to read Glory for Sale. Jon Morgan has written a fascinating and carefully crafted book about the inner workings of professional sports. Few of us have ever been privy to the secret meetings, the betrayal, the calculated lies, and the greed at work whenever a professional sports franchise tears free from a city. This book is more than the tale of Art Modell's apostasy, it is the frightening blueprint for a society whose religion sports is founded on a single commandment: Thou shalt win. -- Tim Green, author of The Dark Side of the Game and sports commentator for ABC's "Good Morning America," "NFL on Fox," and NPR's "Morning Edition

Glory for Sale is a fascinating read. Morgan manages to penetrate the personalities and structures of the NFL in a lucid and compelling fashion while providing a probing and critical analysis of city stadium subsidies, franchise movements and the business of football. -- Andrew Zimbalist, author of Baseball & Billions: A Probing Look Inside the Big Business of Our National Pastime and co-author of Sports Jobs and Tax: Economic Impact of Sports Teams and Facilities

. . . a detailed, engrossing and fast-paced account of am increasingly volatile aspect of sports. -- Bortz & Co., Sports and Media Consultants

Team relocation is a controversial and complex issue that hotly divides avid sports fans. Jon Morgan's Glory for Sale insightfully lays out the importance of stadium economics in building a competitive team, and it clearly, easily explains why teams move. It is one of the best analyses I've read. --Paul J. Much, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin (financial advisor on sports economics to teams, leagues, stadiums, and governmental agencies)

I am six years old and I love Goodnight Moon - it's my favoritebook! My cousin's birthday is soon and he's turning one - I'm gettinghim this! I think this book is good for anybody who loves MargaretWise Brown's books. The bunny is cute and I have the doll that goes with the book. So enjoy Goodnight Moon if you ever buy this book. Your kids will enjoy it!

My son and I read this book for the very first time this past week. At only 7 days old, Gavin found this book fascinating! I was amazed how he stared at the pictures, taking it all in. He loves this book! I sit the bunny next to him and we read the book every night at bedtime - usually 3 times through and he is quiet and attentive the whole time. He's only 2 weeks old now and I can't wait for him to grow older with this book so he can start pointing out the things in the pictures that have him so spellbound. I plan to get this book for all my expecting friends.

She doesn't look a day over four but Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon is celebrating her 50th! A serendipitous 1947 pairing of the author and illustrator, Clement Hurd, has left a generation spanning legacy. Hurd's warm homey drawings of familiar objects and the soothing words of the bunny child have lulled many a youngster to sleep.

The hardcover anniversary edition of Goodnight Moon includes a photo illustrated retrospective by Leonard Marcus. In addition, Goodnight Moon Bedtime Box holds the board book and a soft bunny, while the original version is available in single hardcover, paperback and board book editions. Ages 2 - 6.

We don't have fights over bedtime in our house. I credit our routine, of which "Good Night Moon" is a big part. This has been the last book my two-year-old daughter and I have read every night for the last 18 months. The end of this book, "Good night noises everywhere", means it's time to go to bed and it works every time.

The wonderful illustrations allow us plenty of time to point out and name things in the room. And, as the room gets progressively darker, don't be too surprised if your eyelids get heavy along with your child's!

Our highest recommendation!

My daughter, Jessica, is now almost 12 years old. But, when she was just the first sparkle in my eye we were given this book. Her very first. Even then, she would have me read it to her over and over again, all the while she was finding the hidden mouse. I believe for sentimental reasons, it is still her most favorite book. Only now, she enjoys reading to me (and I find the mouse).

What a great book. I was looking for a book for my 9 yr old son. Not only did he love it, but his sisters did too. My son is short in stature like David Eckstein and athletic too. This is a great book for demonstrating size doesn't matter. That what you can do is all up to you. It also emphasized family values and the importants of family. You can't go wrong with this book.

What a wonderful story of a very loving family and the importance of becoming an organ donor!! This is truly one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. I highly recommend it.

David Eckstein became my favorite player on the team before I ever new anything about him. I've never seen so much heart radiate from a person. You can look at him and tell there's a life story that needs to be told, this book does just that. It is inspiration for all ages, but excellant for the young who are trying to find themselves and need that extra boost of confidence. This is an excellant book! One that will be talked about for years.....

My family has been a fan of David Eckstein since when he played for the Anaheim Angels. We used to go to the games in Anaheim and after the games, go where the players come out to get in their cars. We would wait on the other side of the fence for autographs. Wouldn't you know, that David Eckstein would sign every time. My kids have several signed items from him. The other players would get in their cars and leave, while the kids would yell, " please, Mr. so and so, can you sign my..." David was always dedicated, willing and a gentleman. Again, there were other players that were also generous, but David did it all the time. I haven't read the book, but I just ordered it for my two sons, who love baseball and play on local teams. It is about time that our kids read about positive role models in sports. I am also looking forward to reading the book. Thanks for all the positive insight!!

In todays sports world, a role model is sometimes hard to find. Steroids, wife beating, DUI, bar room fights, its all fair game. This kid plays hard fair basesball. Thats it. His personal story is touching, and I especially like the way it is written, he's talking to my 14 yr old son.

This is a great book with excellent ideas. It reads fast and gives suggestions that are easy to accomplish. I often found myself saying "I can do that" or "why didn't I think of that". This is an uplifting, positive approach for when things sometimes don't go as we would like. It's also a great gift item!

Cathy's book is great, and delightful to read! In her book, Cathy provides numerous suggestions that readers can use to help make their day brighter and more positive. If anyone is not having the kind of day they want to have, Cathy's ideas can help an individual change that!

This book was very enlighteneing, proactive and empowering. I was delighted to see that I am not the only one who will suggest and do just about anything to keep from wallowing in a depressive state of mind. This is a great book for inspiration and a delightful change of pace from the usual "self-help" book. I am glad to have read it and my closet is color coordinated!!! Thanks Cathy Baldwin!!

Cathy and I have been friends 30+ years and I'm very proud of her. This book had been in the making for some time with life's twists and turns, ups and downs she was able to write it all down and put it in a book for others to benefit. There are so many things that we can do to help ourselves when we are having a bad day, but often we can not see because we are too depressed. Having a book like this around can give us ideas to pull out of depression. Cathy was able to write a simple formula that we could all benefit from. So when you are having a bad day change it just read her book and you can have a good day!

This book inspired me to keep up with my workout regimen. It gave me the "Extra Push" I needed to keep me in reach of my goals. This book is a "POSITIVE MOTIVATOR".

I bought this "address book" with the specific purpose for cataloging my own recipes in alphabetical order, how I want. The ring-binder allows you to add pages to a letter or move things around, and that was perfect for me who needed blank pages where I could write down my own recipe for pumpkin pie, for example, and file it under "P". Not only are the letter dividers sweet, but the pages are blank besides the rule lines (it doesn't say: name, address, telephone), so it's perfect for writing what you'd like. The book itself is a good size; not too small that it's difficult to read or write anything in there, and not too big to be clunky around the kitchen where I need it. It's a great cookbook!

I am very pleased with my address book. I looked for several months for an address book that would fit into my small brief case and this one works great! Lots of room to add more addresses & extra pages. Very Pleased

This address book is lovely, with country home drawings, and good quotes to brighten your day, and nice little details everywhere. I like its size, not too small, not too big--it fits nicely in my desk drawer and hand. Best of all, the space for addresses isn't labled for telephone, email, etc. Which means I can fill it in the way that is convenient for me. That is important, since many addresses take up more than the traditional three lines alloted by most address books. There are five lines per entry, spaced like a college ruler notebook. There is an extra lined page at the beginning of each letter of the alphabet, for personal notes. There are plenty of refill pages, and space for notes at the end. The only drawback for me, is that there is no pocket to insert loose notes or cards. All in all, a very good buy.

I, like all the other reviews before me, love this book. No need to duplicate
all the highlights already mentioned, but I do want to add that I love the
spriral bound option. Great for taking pages in and out, and moving around if needed.
Love it.

I bought this address book because of the the wonderful reviews and I was not disappointed when I received it. I am not good at keeping up with my address book so I thought a very pretty and heartwarming address book might fix my problem. The address is a great size. It's portable enough to carry to the post office and will easily fit into a desk drawer. There are plenty of blank pages for addresses and enough lines to include e-mail address, fax nos. cell phone nos. etc. There is even a section for frequently called numbers. The book itself is warm and endearing with great sketches and verses. Not only did I buy the address book, but I would up with Autumn from the Heart and it is wonderful, too. I highly recommend this item.