The Undomestic Goddess

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Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable. She’s made a mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership.

Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of her London office, gets on a train, and ends up in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she’s mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a job as housekeeper. Her employers have no idea they’ve hired a lawyer–and Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. She can’t sew on a button, bake a potato, or get the #@%# ironing board to open. How she takes a deep breath and begins to cope–and finds love–is a story as delicious as the bread she learns to bake.

But will her old life ever catch up with her? And if it does…will she want it back?

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Sophie Kinsella is a former financial journalist and the author of the bestselling novels Confessions of a Shopaholic, Shopaholic Takes Manhattan, Shopaholic Ties the Knot, Shopaholic & Sister and Can You Keep a Secret? She lives in England, where she is at work on her next book.

From the Hardcover edition.

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Quick delivery!!!.......2007-10-17

The vendor wasted no time sending out my book! I almost finished reading it when the four other books I ordered the same day from other vendors arrived. I will make sure to order from this vendor from now on. Clearly this bookstore has their act together. Well done!

Quick, fun read.......2007-10-17

I read this book in one sitting. It was a quick read and I enjoyed it. There were parts of the book that I found frustrating when the main character wouldn't speak up. This of course would have ended the book earlier and wouldn't have allowed all the drama that led up to the ending. Overall it was a cute book if you are looking for something light to read.

I loved this book!!.......2007-09-09

I love all Sophie Kinsella's books!!
This was a great one, I read it in 3 days, I couldn't stop. It was a lot ot fun and has a great message..a complete rollercoaster ride..Great new character, you HAVE to read it!! You will love it too!

similar to others, but still a fun read.......2007-09-08

Sophie Kinsella's novel, The Undomestic Goddess, is a formulaic but fun-filled twist on Kinsella's previous stories. Firmly in the chick lit genre but possessing more wit and laugh-out-loud humor than most others in that category, The Undomestic Goddess can most closely be compared to Kinsella's other books, including her first and most well-known novel, Confessions of a Shopaholic.

The story revolves around Samantha Sweeting, a highly driven attorney living the legal dream at one of Britain's most prestigious law firms. In line to become the firm's youngest-ever partner, Samantha is rudely booted from the company when a small filing error costs a client millions of pounds. In a panic-stricken daze, Samantha flees London to get away from the repercussions of her mistake and knocks on the door of a spacious mansion when she gets off the train several cities later.

The couple who lives there believes Samantha is an applicant for a full-time housekeeping position and employ her on the spot before she can protest. Unfortunately, Samantha knows nothing about cooking or cleaning after years of slaving to climb the ladder of corporate success. How Samantha finds happiness, love, and the domestic skills to pull off such an undertaking is a hilarious mess of misunderstandings.

A former financial journalist, Kinsella is famous for her Shopaholic series and known for her endearing portrayals of clever yet slightly neurotic women. She also wrote the novel Can You Keep a Secret?, currently her only other non-Shopaholic work.

As always, Kinsella's skill with the written word is unparalleled in her genre. Although, like her other novels, The Undomestic Goddess follows the mishaps of a quirky young woman who digs herself deeper into her lies and cover stories before pulling through in the end, it is no less of a gem to read. Kinsella's ability to convey common thoughts that every woman has in a way that makes the reader laugh out loud never gets old.

While some of Samantha's ploys over the course of the novel are rather ludicrous and nearly cross the line of believability, the funny and touching writing makes up for them. Samantha is lovable as a heroine, and the supporting characters are often humorously endearing. The love plot is subdued but sweet, and Kinsella does an excellent job of weaving humor and romance together for a believable relationship.

Kinsella delivers another winner with The Undomestic Goddess, a predictable but never boring piece of chick lit. Sweet as cotton candy but with enough bite to hook the reader until the very end, The Undomestic Goddess is perfect for anyone who wants to put away the heavy reading and have a purely fun fiction experience.

Fun, Light Read.......2007-08-31

I read this book for a light read and was not disappointed. Had a few chuckles along the way which I appreciated.

How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking

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What a feast!
Aims high, but misses the mark in many instances
Love, love, love this cookbook!

How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
Nigella Lawson
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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ASIN: 0786867973
Release Date: 2001-11-14

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While the title How to Be a Domestic Goddess may at first make a modern woman bristle, the book itself is just as likely to inspire the woman who brings home the bacon to start baking cakes. And what's wrong with that? "This isn't a dream," writes British cookery deity Nigella Lawson in her preface. "What's more, it isn't even a nightmare." Lawson--the author of How to Eat, food editor of British Vogue, and star of her own TV cooking show, Nigella Bites--has been suspected of upholding the woman-laboring-in-the-kitchen paradigm, but there are lots of hard-working women out there who derive great satisfaction from cooking, even after a long day at the office. For those women, Lawson, who looks more Elizabeth Hurley than Martha Stewart, is the perfect guide to the wondrous world of baking.

"You know, I'm not a cook-to-impress kind of girl," Lawson says midway through the book, but she must admit there are few things more rewarding than putting a warm homemade pie or fragrant cake on the table--especially after preparing a home-cooked meal. How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking makes just such a reward possible, in fact positively enticing, with its delicious selection of easy-to-make cakes, pies, cookies, breads, even jams, presented in Lawson's chatty, pleasantly glib manner. Turns out, you don't have be a Pierre Hermé to make to-die-for chocolate confections; nor do you have to spend hours "faffing around" with hot pans and jars to have jam at teatime. You just need to try baking once, then again, and next thing you know, you'll be turning out cookies and desserts every chance you get. Many of the recipes are hand-me-downs or adaptations from other sources, be it a favorite cookbook or a restaurant in some far-off region, but all are imbued with Lawson's wit and distinctive touch. Profiteroles, My Way are "monumentally impressively better" than the original, thanks to burnt-sugar custard and toffee sauce. Her Coffee and Walnut Splodge Cookies are "American-style cookies; in other words just dropped onto the baking sheet free-form," and so on.

A sophisticated female alter ego of British mop-top Jamie Oliver, and considerably more sly and comedic than most American gourmets, Nigella is sure to convince more than a few up-and-coming hostesses that baking is indeed women's work. --Rebecca Wright

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The trouble with much modern cooking is that the mood it induces in the cook is one of skin-of-the-teeth efficiency, all briskness and little pleasure. Sometimes that's the best we can manage, but at other times we don't want to feel stressed and overstretched, but like a domestic goddess, trailing nutmeggy fumes of baking pie in our languorous wake.... --from How to Be a Domestic Goddess

How to Be a Domestic Goddess is not about being a goddess, but about feeling like one. What this deliciously mouthwatering cookbook demonstrates is that it's not actually hard to bake a pan of muffins or a sponge layer cake, but the appreciation and satisfaction they bring are disproportionately high. Filled with over 220 gorgeously illustrated recipes, this book understands our anxieties, feeds our fantasies, and puts cakes, pies, pastries, preserves, puddings, breads, and cookies back in our own kitchens. The domestic goddess has to maintain her (or his) cool when faced with pastry, of course -- but with Nigella Lawson's guidance, even puff pastry can be pain-free.

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LOVE IT!.......2007-08-28

I am not a baker, but each recipe is clearly explained. Nigella does a good job of letting the reader know what to expect after every step so the possibility of making mistakes are very low. I'm so happy that I chose this as my go-to baking book!

Excellent!.......2007-07-27

Beautiful photographs, excellent recipes, this book will get used over and over again... The London Cheesecake is the best cheesecake I've ever had.

What a feast!.......2007-06-28

I bought this book in a hurry one day based solely on the title. I wasn't disappointed. This is the most fun I've ever had with a cookbook. I've tried more recipes out of this book than any other cookbook I've owned and after two years continue to turn to it. Nigella's writing is beyond unique - what a pleasure to read, let alone to cook. I've also given this book as gifts several times and have received so many comments on it after about what a great gift it was it continues to be in my "good gift ideas" stock pile. Worth the money!

Aims high, but misses the mark in many instances.......2007-04-27

This book is beautifully presented and has some real winners, but it would have benefitted from more careful editing and testing. I'm glad I took the time to look up 'self-rising cake flour' as it seems many disappointed reviewers did not, with disastrous results. To make self-rising cake flour, simply add about 1 tsp of baking powder per 1 cup of cake flour -- if you substitute regular cake flour, much more common in the US than self-rising, your cakes will not rise properly. I do think that the editors might have anticipated this problem, and made a small note in the US version of the book to help novice bakers. I've had great success with the Victoria Sponge and it's variations, particularly the butterscotch cake -- delicious!! I also liked the onion pie that another reviewer found underwhelming, but was frustrated at the consistency of the crust -- I followed the recipe carefully, but the crust was still impossibly soft -- I had to scoop it onto the onions, cobbler-fashion, rather than patting it out and draping it, as instructed. I also recommend increasing the thyme and using sweet yellow onions, as red onions have a bit of a grayish cast after prolonged cooking. Serve with a green salad for a very nice lunch indeed! Today I made the 'burnt butter brown sugar cupcakes' and found that the recipe makes only 9 cupcakes, rather than the dozen promised, and I had to scrape every last bit of batter to get those! Since this is for my youngest child's 1st birthday, I'm a little disappointed that there won't be 1 for each month of his life, but if the aroma and appearance are any indication, these will be delicious! To be fair, they did rise quite a bit and I suppose I could have eeked out a dozen smaller cupcakes, but next time I'll increase the recipe by half. I can't recommend this for novice or timid bakers, nor for blind followers -- be sure to read through the recipe and compare mentally with your knowledge and experience before beginning.

Love, love, love this cookbook!.......2007-04-10

I received this book as a gift a few years ago and can honestly that I have tried at least 75% of the recipes. I was always intimidated by baking (after numerous basic cake and cookie disasters) and before this book, would never have attempted recipes that appear so challenging. Nigella is a wonderful writer who takes the intimidation factor out completely by using a down-to-earth tone. It feels like you are baking alongside an irreverant, sassy girlfriend!

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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History as Science Fiction

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Anatoly Fomenko
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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Sacred Circle Tarot: A Celtic Pagan Journey

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Sacred Circle Tarot: A Celtic Pagan Journey
Anna Franklin
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sacred circle tarot.......2007-06-13

i love it, it has a great feel to it. the pictures are beautifuly done. the people who published these sets thought of everything for anyone who is a beginer.. ( i am not) but this is a great first set to have if you were to just be starting out..

A Tarot Rooted In Tradition.......2007-02-06

I have had my Sacred Circle set since this past mid-October, and am still wondering if I know it well enough to review it! It is a complex deck, and a beautiful one. The cohesive details that enrich each card, the border symbols, the associated herbs, etc. are enchanting and add to the magic of each card. As a Celtic Pagan of Celtic ancestry, I can't help but feel touched by ancestral bonds each time I am using this deck, reminded of a past that lives still in both people and places. So why then, am I still feeling a touch uncomfortable with a deck that seems "right down my alley" as the old saying goes? Perhaps I am so conditioned by having learned Tarot on the RWS deck, with it's Christian influences, that I can't quite totally embrace SC yet. Perhaps it is not that at all, but the difference in a deck that is not all drawn art. I do know I wish the pip cards were either not abstract or had no "key words" on them. Beginners like this sort of thing, but eventually one finds it limiting. One reviewer said he "enhanced" the deck by going over all those reminders with a black marker... I still haven't ruled that out! Also, the cards are large, and not comfortable for use in my hands, but that is a minor quibble and in fact, I'd rather be able to see the details so well. I totally agree with another reviewer here who wrote of the wonderul earth connection this deck inspires. Overall, I have to say I love more of it than I dislike, and would not hesitate to recommend it, but for those I feel it would be right for.

GREAT.......2006-01-13

A fascinating journey, rich of magickal details and deep messages.
The deck works a terrific connection to your inner self.

One of the best decks I own.

blessings
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Pretty, but not very Celtic.......2005-12-07

I was sucked into buying this deck due to the images. As I looked at it, I found it to be less Celtic than Wiccan. The "Lord" and "Lady" cards are just one example of their misinterpretations of Celtic lore. Courtney Davis' Celtic Tarot is far more accurate, allowing for the fact that tarot's an import into the system in the first place.

great deck, bad book.......2005-03-30

I first saw this deck online at a tarot review website, and fell in love with the design and graphics. I was thrilled when I got it, and the graphics were everything I'd hoped for. It's beautiful, the mix of photography, digital art and colouring is well blended and I really love the historic landmarks they used.

However.

The book, quite frankly, sucks. While I appreciated the explanations of the revised Major Arcana, it's interpretations leave a great deal to be desired. Instead of the traditional idea that a card reversed is opposite in it's original meaning, here reversed is almost universally negative. Trust me, you do *not* want to get the 9 of swords reversed with this book! Instead of a normal 50/50 chance of a negative result, it's increased to something like a 75 % chance of a negative result. Ick. I dislike the stacking of the odds.

I still love the deck, but the book's been gathering dust for years.

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Great read if you are athiest, libreal and gay

Feminist lit with better shoes

How to stay single and lonely : a guide for the unenlightened

Much love for The SmartMouthed Goddess from The ArtSlut

Every woman should read this book

Kiss My Tiara: How to Rule the World as a SmartMouth Goddess
Susan Jane Gilman
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Designed to help women ages 18-35 catch a life, not a husband, with chapters such as Nevermind a Penis, Well Take a Paycheck. Like The Rules, its based on wisdom the author received from her grandmotherexcept her grandmother was a feisty, gin-drinking feminist. The book covers the gamut of a womans worldrelationships, money, self-esteem, sexual harassment in the workplace, and the guilt of ordering french fries. Gilmans is a sage, insightful, and witty voice in a confusing time that will make women laugh while teaching them to feel entitled, confident, and empowered.

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Kiss My Tiara challenges The Rules and backlash books like In Defense of Modesty. Designed to help women 18-35 catch a life, not a husband, it's funny and politically irreverent, with chapters such as "Nevermind a Penis, We'll Take a Paycheck" and "How to Deal with Lunatics, Perverts and Right-wing Republicans." Like The Rules, it's based on wisdom the author received from her grandmother--except her grandmother was a feisty, gin-drinking feminist. Gilman is indignant at the mindlessness of aerobics classes, refuses to subscribe to the belief that thin thighs are more important than brains and chutzpah, and believes that if you have trouble asking for dessert you'll never be able to ask for a raise. Sprinkled with her grandmother's affirmative aphorisms ("If God didn't want us to play with ourselves, she would have made our arms shorter"), the book covers the gamut of a woman's world--relationships, money, self-esteem, sexual harassment in the workplace, and the guilt of ordering french fries. Gilman's is a sage, insightful, and witty voice in a confusing time that will make women laugh while teaching them to feel entitled, confident, and empowered.

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Great read if you are athiest, libreal and gay.......2007-10-12

If you have any religion, are Married to a man or in any way conservitive you will find this book insulting. Its one thing to have an opinion and greacefully get the point across its another to beat the reader over the head with profanities if God forbid you have a diffrent opinion. 40 pages into the book and I could believe I wasted my money. She puts people into groups and you are either one of us or one of them. And if you are one of them she basicly tells you to burn in hell. So like I said before if you are without Any and all religion libreal and gay buy the book and enjoy. Otherwise skip it.

Feminist lit with better shoes.......2007-09-21

Honestly, I feel that if you dislike this book, then you're anti-woman. It's a fantastic, hysterical foray into life as a woman. Every girl should read this book. That's all that needs to be said.

How to stay single and lonely : a guide for the unenlightened.......2007-09-11

Every word Gilman writes is just another clarification of her prejudices, bigotry and narrow-mindedness. Her understanding of men is nil, to be expected from someone who seems to have learnt everything she knows about them from books. Truly, few men I know fit into her neat categories. Anyone whose intellect is low enough to gain something from this drivel deserves to be misled away on the path to unhappiness. The tragedy is that many young women fall for this garbage, only to reject it too late when they're a single thirty-something, flocking desperately around men at discos in the hope of getting what they tried to reject for so long. Once they've given this up, they'll spend the rest of their lives whining about how there are no good men anymore. A wake-up call for you, Gilman. Spiritual growth is no respecter of the hypocrisy of your brand of feminism, and all who take this bilge seriously are merely stunting their own spiritual evolution, as well as guaranteeing their future unhappiness. The current second-hand selling price of 1 cent for your book is still too high, but is an accurate, free-market reflection of its quality. With so many people still struggling to offload their mistaken purchases for a single cent, I would strongly urge Amazon to consider introducing 'negative pricing', along with negative star rating possibilities to deal with books such as this one better in future.

Much love for The SmartMouthed Goddess from The ArtSlut.......2007-07-29

Hot stuff, Mama! Tell it like it is & live it like you mean it. Say it loud & proud! The ArtSlut loves the SmartMouth.

Every woman should read this book.......2007-07-23

Sensible and insightful....totally cuts through the silliness and stupidity attendant upon being a woman in the USA today.

The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow (Little Book)

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get this book!
Fun & Educational for everyone
Wah Wah Ramji!
best living room book ever ;-)
the best little explaination of a complex religion

The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow (Little Book)
Sanjay Patel
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In The Little Book of Hindu Deities, Pixar animator Sanjay Patel brings to life Hinduism's most important gods and goddesses in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The stories of Hindu mythology cover everything from love and jealousy to petty grievances and epic battles, with characters ranging from monsters and demons to noble warriors and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut it off!) and why Kali, the Goddess of Time, is known as “The Black One” (she's a bit goth).

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get this book!.......2007-10-17

with highly original illustrations and a beautiful layout from mr. patel, this book makes a perfect gift or coffee table book...

Fun & Educational for everyone.......2007-10-04

I am going to echo the other praises here. What a lovely book to give to any child. It is colorful, entertaining and educational. I could even see this as a really cool coffee table book.

Wah Wah Ramji!.......2007-09-19

This is an entertaining and educational book concerning the Hindu Pantheon. Although it has the appearance of a children's book, this is actually aimed towards a teenage audience and regardless of your age this is just a great introduction and pictorial glossary of the Hindu gods and goddesses. Anyone that's attempted to take on the Bhagavad-Gita or heaven-forbid the entire Mahabharata without having at least a rudimentary knowledge of the Hindu Pantheon will no doubt find themselves confused.

This book isn't written for children as the language is about middle school to high school level, not to mention the many Hindi words the book introduces. The book is easily laid out as an easy resource guide that you can turn to whenever you need a refresher concerning a particular god, goddess, or avatar. Each pair of pages is an illustration of the god or subject being discussed with the description on the other.

Table of contents
10 Introduction
14 Ganesha
19 Trimurti - Hindu Trinity
27 Manifestations of Shiva
39 Mother Goddess (Mahadevi)
52 Ten Avatars of Vishnu
74 Hindu Epics
83 Demigods
102 Nine Planets
123 Animal Gods
132 Chronology of Creation

The 'Samurai Jack' style illustrations are well done and add a personality that is easy to identify with. Using this book will add a element of fun to your studies of Hindu literature or perhaps just help you to know just what the heck they are always talking about in those Bollywood movies. Whatever your purpose, the only time you will be disappointed with this book is when you turn the last page.

best living room book ever ;-).......2007-08-17

Everyone that comes to my place falls in love with this little book, children, adults and "even" hindus, we always have a great time going through the wonderful illustrations and reading it aloud.

I sometimes think of keeping a spare one at home to lend/give/trade/sell.

the best little explaination of a complex religion.......2007-07-16

Looking for an introductory text on the Hindu pantheon I stumbled on _The Little Book of Hindu Dieties_. While a bit corny (the illustrations are reminiscent of "Hello, Kitty" and the stories behind them are geared towards a younger audience), this book is more than an encyclopedic of the major Hindu dieties - it is also explains the Hindi epics Mahabharata (including a separate section on the Baghavad Ghita) and Ramayana in addition to several demigods, the Indian solar system, and animal gods. In short, it is a fabulous introduction to Hinduism's major dieties and literature - quite an achievement, and worthy of 5 stars.

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Finally!
Wonderful book
MOTHER GOD
Fabulous Book on the Divine Feminine

Mother God
Sylvia Browne
Manufacturer: Hay House
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Sylvia Browne, in her own indomitable style, again defies convention in this uniquely informative compilation of diligently researched facts and personal accounts about the premise of a female divinityânamely, the Mother God (also known as the feminine principle).
Spanning time from the earliest beginnings of humankind, when the time of the âGoddessâ was at its peak, to the current era, with its myriad beliefs and religions, Sylvia takes us on a journey of discovery, where she discusses the suppression of the âMother Goddessâ by the male-dominated politics of modern-day religious dogma.
Using a combination of historical data and poignant and heartwarming stories revealing the power and miracles attributed to the Mother God, Sylvia leads us from the question of âDoes She existâ to the logical, fact-based conclusion that She does . . . and then shows us how to call upon Her to help us in our everyday lives.

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Spirituality.......2007-10-05

Not at all what I expected in a book about the Goddess, who is the Mother of the God. Too much traditional orthodox religion.

Finally!.......2007-09-19

Having studied all aspects of all spiritual paths,religions,dogmas,etc..I found it to be a great refresher!This book should be titled for beginners seeking truth in an all loving God/Goddess-FEMALE/MALE.For God/Goddess is all loving.
Once again the incomparable controversial Sylvia Browne shares her light with the uninformed-I LOVE IT!You will learn many paths & Traditions that you may never have heard of,if your new to seeking truth in God/Goddess.I especially love how Sylvia shoots straight from the hip and offers such wonderful insights with references/weblinks to seek out what she puts forth.A really great read and an easy one to understand.I Love you Sylvia.
Stay the way you are and keep sharing your knowledge and wisdom with the world for you are an emmisary of Love,Light and Truth.

Wonderful book.......2007-04-12

I loved this book. We are Gnostic Christians and this was a very spiritual, revealing book. It expands your love for God and makes perfect sense. Sylvia Browne has opened my life up and given me a loving God in my life with no dogma and sin and all the other negatives some beliefs want you to have. He walks beside me and does not think I'm a "sinner" who needs to be "saved" or that I need to think less of myself in order to love Him. Mother God is equal with God but different. He's the intellectual side and she's the emotional side. Together they are one. It just enhances your feelings of love and protection and the belief in miracles. Thank you Sylvia!

MOTHER GOD.......2007-03-14

I founhd it to be very profound and enlighting. I am a big fan of MS. BROWNS
and have yet read anything from her that has not helped me search for inner peace and soul searching. Can't wait for her next book.

Fabulous Book on the Divine Feminine.......2007-03-08

One again, Sylvia has managed to write an absolutely wonderful book on the Divine Feminine entity that guides us all. And she does it not in scholarly or intellectual writing, but a quick and friendly manner that allows everyone to feel the glory, love and wonder that emanates from Her, if only we are willing to accept it. Because so very little is written on Mother God, her book, I am sure. is an instant classic on the subject. I am also pleased that Sylvia is finally getting the gumption to mention Mother God in her newer books, including the one on the Mystical Life of Jesus, which is another of her wonderful books on religion that I would highly recommend.

I personally like the fact that she interweaves herstorical and scholarly evidence of Mother Goddess together with her own personal experiences, client letters and interviews because it humanizes her work and makes it easier for the average person to understand and accept.

Her writing style is comfortable and it shows the peace, love and joy that she personally experiences in her own communications with Mother God. This is a truly blessed work

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hmmm
A very entertaining cookbook
I love Nigella....
B.B. (Buyer Beware)
buy the hardcover

HOW TO BE A DOMESTIC GODDESS: BAKING AND THE ART OF COMFORT COOKING
Nigella Lawson
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ASIN: 0786886811
Release Date: 2005-08-24

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Now in paperback, the cookbook in which Nigella Lawson shows us how to release the domestic goddess inside each of us

"The trouble with much modern cooking is not that the food it produces isn't good, but that the mood it induces in the cook is one of skin-of-the-teeth efficiency, all briskness and little pleasure. Sometimes that's the best we can manage, but at other times we don't want to feel like a postmodern, postfeminist, overstretched woman but, rather, like a domestic goddess, trailing nutmeggy fumes of baking pie in our languorous wake . . ."

How to Be a Domestic Goddess, filled with more than 220 lavishly illustrated recipes, makes cooking and baking as luxurious as it should be, with recipes for cakes, pies, pastries, and breads, and feeds our fantasies of making sumptuous treats at home.

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hmmm.......2007-03-26

I love this book but I just made the autumnal cake and it turned out really messed up I have reread the recipe quite a few times and now Im going to check the website because I know I didn't do anything wrong the coconut macaroons turned out awful as well. she should really have a warning with the corrections sent out or something

A very entertaining cookbook.......2007-03-19

This book is full of great recipes but also is very entertaining. The author is very laid back and fun! She takes all the stress out of cooking.

I love Nigella...........2007-03-02

And have used several of the recipes in the book without any problems. I am culinary school trained and find her recipes both creative and tasty. I think it is def worth a second try if you have had issues....

B.B. (Buyer Beware).......2007-01-05

I love Nigella - and no, I am not a stalker! I love her cooking shows, which are fast-paced, fun and very well produced visually. I love her columns, though I always have to read them with considerable delay. I love her books (well at least How To Eat and the object of this review) because they are chock-full of great recipes and wit.

However, as other readers have pointed out, some of the recipes in this book give incorrect amounts for the ingredients, which often results in a big disaster. I have made the blueberry muffins and the orange chocolate cake and they turned out awful - the muffins were not sweet enough and had to be heavily smeared with jam; the cake was inedible, I had to throw it away.

However, I made the banana bread (with cocoa and chocolate chips for my 2.5-year-old twins), the Madeira cake, the spice cake in the Christmas chapter and the rocky road chocolates from the Children chapter, and they all turned out pretty good. I also tried out the white bread recipe shortly after buying the book when it came out, and it was a better recipe than average. Finally, I made the strawberry jam, which was very good too - and very easy. So it's not all bad.

In order to keep track of things, I have begun sticking post-it notes on the recipes that I try out with comments on what can be done to improve them (needs more sugar, never make this recipe again, good bread etc.). I know this can sound like a pain in the neck, but many of the recipes in Nigella's archive are the result of "tweaking" other recipes, changing quantities, adding ingredients, so I feel like I am keeping with the spirit of the book.

buy the hardcover.......2006-12-01

I completely ignored the marketing for this book, not even the television program influenced me to pick it up. I only bought this book and the how to eat book with Feast because of a successful chocolate loaf recipe from her current television program. Domestic Goddess is a good book. I recommend it over Feast which uses a lot of recipes from her past books. I read a recommendation that a cookbook should have at least one good recipe that you like to make repeatedly for it to be a good purchase. I've made one of the easiest recipes in the book, coconut macaroons. It may not be the best recipe in the book but at least it got me started and sometimes it is hard to get me started.

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image

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Interesting philosophical premise weighed down by redundancy
Thought provoking
Quasi-science at best
Provocative thesis, interesting facts, readable style, sensible call for balance
Pleased and surprised

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image
Leonard Shlain
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"Literacy has promoted the subjugation of women by men throughout all but the very recent history of the West," writes Leonard Shlain. "Misogyny and patriarchy rise and fall with the fortunes of the alphabetic written word."

That's a pretty audacious claim, one that The Alphabet Versus the Goddess provides extensive historical and cultural correlations to support. Shlain's thesis takes readers from the evolutionary steps that distinguish the human brain from that of the primates to the development of the Internet. The very act of learning written language, he argues, exercises the human brain's left hemisphere--the half that handles linear, abstract thought--and enforces its dominance over the right hemisphere, which thinks holistically and visually. If you accept the idea that linear abstraction is a masculine trait, and that holistic visualization is feminine, the rest of the theory falls into place. The flip side is that as visual orientation returns to prominence within society through film, television, and cyberspace, the status of women increases, soon to return to the equilibrium of the earliest human cultures. Shlain wisely presents this view of history as plausible rather than definite, but whether you agree with his wide-ranging speculations or not, he provides readers eager to "understand it all" with much to consider. --Ron Hogan

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Is it sheer coincidence that the European witch hunts quickly followed the invention of the printing press? In his groundbreaking work The Alphabet Versus the Goddess, Leonard Shlain proposes that the invention of writing, particularly alphabetic writing, rewired the human brain, causing profound cultural changes in history, religion, and gender relations. While the advent of literacy brought innumerable benefits to society, the switch to left-brain thinking upset the balance between men and women. The rise of male dominance led to a corresponding decline in goddess veneration and the status of women. Ending on a positive note, Shlain notes that the return of an image-oriented culture - through the media of photography, film, television, and the Internet - has brought about a sharp rise in the feminine values denigrated during the 5,000-year reign of patriarchy and literacy.

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Interesting philosophical premise weighed down by redundancy .......2007-10-13

The author states his premise (an interesting one that I find to be a valid possibility) in the opening chapters of the book. Thereafter he proceeds to repeat himself ad nauseum. "Redundant" lacks the sufficient punch needed to describe the effect. This is perhaps the book's largest problem overall, but not the point that stuck in my own personal craw, as it were.

While describing the basics of his theory in chapter one (image and word being the themes at hand) and referring to feminine and masculine archetypal views of the world (and styles of communication and the affects on society of said archetypes) he launches into a harangue that compares and contrasts the two.

From p7:

"Whenever a culture elevates the written word at the expense of the image, patriarchy dominates. Whenever the importance of the image supercedes the written word, feminine values and egalitarianism flourish."

There are so many logical problems with this statement (that is an unfortunate running theme in his world view as expressed in the book) that I don't quite know where to begin. The easiest way to address it is by rephrasing it as such:

When masculine language archetypes are used by a society, said society can expect male dominance over women and all of the assorted associated problems. But when a society values the feminine archetypes over the masculine ones, there will be peace on earth and everyone will be happy.

Funny, I thought imbalance was imbalance and one could expect repercussions of a negative variety from an imbalance at either end of a spectrum. And for whatever it is worth, I say this as a woman who has certainly taken advantage of the positives brought about by Women's Lib while at the same time noticing many negative backlashes from the same movement.

Ironically, this quote is preceded by a statement that these archetypes are COMPLIMENTARY opposites and the very next chapter of the book is started off with a Virginia Wolf quote regarding the of an "androgynous mind" as ideal. Even the opening quote of the first chapter seems to contradict the author's strange dogmatic stance; "Even a positive thing casts a shadow....its unique excellence is at the same time it's tragic flaw." Too bad the theme continues until the end and Mr. Shlain does not apply his thoughts on balance to his own theories.

TO be fair, in the epilogue, he goes on to say that he saw no reason to expound on the positive contributions of masculine communication models in society since there is already a wealth of work on the subject. But by the time I got to that point, it felt like faint and damning praise as well as an attempt to cover his own unbalanced thoughts; almost as if he looked back at the end of writing it and realized he sounded a bit off in the head. If I wanted to be the author's therapist I would have charged him instead of paying for his work.

TO sum up, there are some very interesting thoughts (and fascinating research into other fields of research) in this book. But one needs a very heavy filter to weed out the garbage to get through them. And you can expect to have them restated continuously until many will want to throw the book across the room. I recommend reading the titles, opening quotes, preface and epilogue. You'll more than have the gist. If you want the extras, find his bibliography.

Thought provoking.......2007-04-09

At first it seems like an absurd idea, that the printing press could have had a bad effect on society and culture; it becomes completely engrossing and intriquing. If you can open your mind, this book isn't negative towards women at all, it is just the opposite. Very well researched.

Quasi-science at best.......2007-02-13

This book is awful. It is full of speculations and just bad science. I am going to quote one egregious example. The comments in brackets [ ] are mine:

"Like the brain, the human eye also evolved opposite [really!] but complementary functions. Each human eye is a perfect mirror image of the other; yet within the each retina there resides two functionally different types of cells. With elegant symmetry, the contrasting functions of the rods and cones correspond to the division of tasks between the right and left brain [that is quite a comparison].
"Rods named for their cylindrical shape, are extremely light sensitive.
Distributed evenly throught the periphery of each retina, they see in dim light and appreciate [the rods have feelings??] the totality of the visual field, seeing images as gestalts. Rods share with the right brain the ability to perceive [the rods can think??] reality all-at-once [as opposed to what, a little bit at a time?].
Cones, in contrast congregate densely in a small spot in the central part of the retina...Cones have two attributes. They appreciate [there he goes again] color and intensify clarity [whatever that means]. Concentrating on one aspect of reality at a time, [huh?] cones view the visual field as if through a tunnel. [Actually cones and rods sense light together, at the same time, and your brain integrates and intreprets all that information into a perceived image. But the most fantastic statement is the last sentance of this quote:] Like rods, cones report to both hemispheres, but the left is metaphorically best suited to process their input. [That is such an absurd statement that Shlain gives a footnote, right on the same page, contradicting his non sequitor.]"

And so it goes on for page after page of drivel, I finally gave up after 6 chapters. A lot of reviewers find this book to be thought provoking. I think it is a sad state that our appreciation of science is so dim that people can actually find this nonsense to be of interest.

Provocative thesis, interesting facts, readable style, sensible call for balance.......2007-01-23

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess is a valuable work. From the depths of the human brain to ancient religions to scientific advancement to modern times, Dr. Shlain has molded a fascinating thesis, bringing together much complex human behavior in a large-scale synthesis. If you are willing to open your mind to his numerous ideas, you may find yourself convinced that the rise of the alphabet and wide-spread literacy did indeed spark humans to an imbalance between the genders and the masculine/feminine values of society. If you are willing to understand what I believe he means to teach, you will see that this reoccurring problem in human history has a cure, and it is balance.

There are many facets of his claims and research that merit thought and attention. I personally was inspired to research further into brain characteristics and examine that aspect of the book. You may disagree with which values in the mind are masculine and feminine or even anything from certain historic dates to the discussion of the Bible, but whether or not every fact is unquestionably true is not the entire point. The ancient myths are gruesome at times, the periods of madness horrifying, the suppression of women dismaying, and the final message--hopeful. Dr. Shlain loves words, and it is apparent in his writing (which is readable and flowing), so clearly this work is not an attack on literacy; it is a new and unique examination of patterns throughout history.

Pleased and surprised.......2007-01-23

I picked up this book after seeing numerous references to it on websites I was searching. As a writer and an avid reader since, well, forever, I opened this book fully prepared to completely disagree with everything it was going to present. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the author was well aware 1) the contradiction of using literary media to discuss a theory of historical social disruption based on literacy 2) that the evidence he was presenting to support his theory was highly subjective, though I must say compelling.

Rarely have I encountered such a well written work about a controversial idea. I found the writing provacative and the subject matter well handled. I have read other reviews saying this book tells the reader literacy is evil/bad..I am wondering if those reviews read the same book I did? It is clear from the first page that Mister Shlain loves reading and writing. He is aware of the power and magic of the written word and it is the historical reprecussions of that power that he is discussing. The notion of literacy as a tool of social upheaval is fascinating in and of itself even without the idea that the physiological effects of the act of reading and writing contributed to the demise of goddess worship.

As woman I was prepared to be disturbed by a "poor women" approach - but this book turned out to be bigger than that. Nothing I was reading felt trivialized or stereotyped.

I don't agree with every premise set forth in this book, and I don't think every example Mister Shlainuses 100% proves his theory, but this is a book about new, big and challenging ideas and it is well worth a read by anyone interested in seeing a different perspective!

Warming The Stone Child: Myths & Stories About Abandonment And The Unmothered Child

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Excellent insight re: mothering at all times in life
Insight into Emotional Hunger
Like spending the evening with a sage old friend
WARNING: The Legacy of UNFIT INCOMPETANT Mothers and Healing the Aftermath
close, but not quite

Warming The Stone Child: Myths & Stories About Abandonment And The Unmothered Child
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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Warming the Stone Child Clarissa Pinkola Estes

The Unmothered Child in World Myth and Story - The pain of abandonment, both literal and metaphorical, can cast a shadow on our entire experience. Warming the Stone Child investigates the abandoned-child archetype in world myths and cultures to find clues about the process of healing the unmothered child within us all. Using myths, fairy tales, and Jungian theory, Dr. Estés melds many sources into a brilliant examination of the orphan figure through the ages. Collapsing behavior and inferiority complexes are indications that a person may have suffered preadolescent abandonment. These people are also intuitive, adaptable, quickly attached, and courageous. Above all, the abandoned child spends a lifetime in search of the lost part of the self that was hidden away and now lies buried deep in the unconscious. Another classic session with the author of Women Who Run With the Wolves.

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Excellent insight re: mothering at all times in life.......2007-03-21

Estes is such a capable interpreter of myth. She helps to identify the crises in the life of the unmothered and offers hope.

Insight into Emotional Hunger.......2007-01-11

Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. is the author of Women Who Run With the Wolves and is an award-winning poet. Her voice is mysterious and beautiful. In "Warming the Stone Child" she introduces myths to give insight into the psyche of adults who felt they were abandoned in some way during childhood.

This 2-CD set reveals the secrets from the English tale of the Stolen Woman Moon, the Inuit fable of the Stone Child, The Fisherman's Wife and the story of Little Red Riding Hood.

The CDs present the following topics:

The Light within the Unmothered Child
The Story of the Stolen Moon Mother
Fairy Tales and the World of the Psyche
Clarity from the Darkness of Life
The Story of Little Red Cap
The Perils of Adolescence
The Stone Child
An Orphan Psyche's Hunger
Engaging the Transformational Process
The Fisherman's Wife
Fighting Death and Winning
Discovering Your Own Story

At first haunting (imagine being told a fairy tale by an expert story teller) and then revealing, this CD set can bring healing and insight to obsessions, emotional hunger and depression. I was amazed at how fairy tales can explain childhood issues that haunt us as adults. Even if you only have an interest in the revelations in myths, fairy tales and Jungian analysis, this will intrigue you. I can also recommend this to anyone who is interested in comfort, nurturing and re-creating the inner mother.

In conclusion, I think unconditional love from a man or a woman can heal you if it is nurturing and true commitment love. What I think the heart longs for is safety in which to blossom. It can take time to heal, but if you find someone to truly love you, then you can be reborn and let the hurts of the past dissolve into the mist of memory.

To healing,

~The Rebecca Review

Like spending the evening with a sage old friend.......2007-01-05

After reading Women Who Run with the Wolves, and the Faithful Gardner, I looked forward to actually hearing Clarissa Pinkola Estes. This did not disappoint! As always the moral in her stories taught me important insights into why I do the things I do, which then enables me to work on changing them. Her books, and her audio-lessons, are an excellent choice for people who are looking to better themselves, to heal their souls and open their hearts. I strongly recommend it, and have given my copy as a gift.

WARNING: The Legacy of UNFIT INCOMPETANT Mothers and Healing the Aftermath.......2006-05-13

Another reason why NOT to have children if you are not prepared to make someone else FIRST for the rest of your life!

All children need love in their most formative years. Mothers who do not nurture their children are committing an emotional heinous crime that impacts everyone else. Mothers do not have to be perfect. BUT ... they should MAKE THEIR CHILD(REN) THE TOP PRIORITY. A lost child contributes to a whole host of problems that others must deal with - destructive behavior, delinquency, negative patterns, addictions, mental health issues, etc. All society pays when a woman is a failure of a parent who refuses to acknowledge and improve her mothering skills.

If ever you wonder why there is a backlash against Single mothers through wife-initiated divorce or illegitimacy ... this is it. Women who raise children by negating the role of the father are especially at risk for neglecting and emotionally abandoning their offspring. Granted that some separations are necessary (domestic violence, desertion, repeated infidelity by a husband, mental illness, etc) ... single mothers who cause themselves this fate because they refused to work it out and stick to their vows out of boredom and lack of committment ...betray their child(ren). In a secular world that says it is ok for women to destroy their marriages with children involved and walk around like it is ok ... it is NOT ok. Bottom line ... emotional abandonment is CHILD ABUSE.

Mothers of sons should have the number one male in their life be their son(s)in a distinct way from the father. Mothers of daughters must be an example of positive mothering or else a "generational curse" of unfit motherhood just gets passed on to another generation.

close, but not quite.......2005-10-17

I was looking for a book that had legends about orphans to which I might relate. This book only has 4 or 5 stories and I had already heard them in some form. I also thought there might be some therapeutic or life management benefit in listening to this book. However, the author merely lists the "gifts" (personality tendencies) and describes the emotions of abandoned children, but does little by way of giving ideas for healing oneself or dealing with the ongoing relationships between our relatives and others. The content and gentle delivery might be helpful to those still grieving or those still trying to put their feelings into words; but, it does little for listeners at the next level seeking solutions or strategies.

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