Comments on: The Book of Mom, redux

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Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:17:25 +0000

[...] of them. If I could be assured of that kind of negative reaction, along with sentiments like this comment I once got: “You obviously suck at reviewing a good book, can’t wait till yours is out so we can smear [...]

By: janet

janet — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:21:53 +0000

YOU REVIEW SUCKS! You have no idea of a good book if it bit you in your ass. This book is great and obviously you have no taste!

By: wendy

wendy — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:17:19 +0000

You obviously don’t have a clue of a good book that can help mom’s find balance and solace, and is REALLY funny, unlike your lame review.

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:33:21 +0000

Hi Wendy,

I’d be happy to hear where you think I went wrong in my analysis. I spent a lot of time reading and thinking about the book. I wanted and expected to like it, and I was very disappointed in the ideas that were promoted. Do you object to my critique of the ideas in the book, or to my interpretation of what those ideas are?

Thanks, Jane

By: wendy

wendy — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:24:21 +0000

Jane,
You are not hilarious, you are rude and a terrible book reviewer. “The Book of Mom” was a book in our book club and all 10 mom’s loved it. You obviously suck at reviewing a good book, can’t wait till yours is out so we can smear it.

By: toni

toni — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:48:33 +0000

Fantastic review! Very honest! I really wish I’d known that trick about how to “be there in spirit” and how that counted, when my son was growing up and I was scrambling, trying to figure out how to get my boss to understand WHY I just HAD to leave work AGAIN! Then again, don’t think my son knew that trick so it’s just as well that I did all that fighting with the boss! I’d trade one day with my son for 100 days at work anytime – screw the money (until the bills come in heehee)!

toni

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By: sylwia hardman

sylwia hardman — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:01:28 +0000

i just read the most fascinating book that will make you feel like the best mom in the world. it’s called “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls. It’s a true story of Jeannette’s childhood. It is absolutely riveting and very tragically funny. i hope you’ll read it and make some comments about it on your blog.

sylwia

By: Lady Lyn

Lady Lyn — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:31:51 +0000

Love the “big tuna” in there. I was in the “you have to finish the whole book before you trash it publicly” camp. I’m glad you did read it, because I think the points you make are so good.

And if mommy were really always with the kids no matter where she was physically then we’d all have our kids in day care. Or does the “mommy is always with you” only work for a few hours at a time? ‘Cause I need to learn about those time limits…

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:45:39 +0000

You're hilarious. And to think I have actually heard good things about this book ... Susans last blog post..Moving Day

By: Marianne

Marianne — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:43:57 +0000

Jane, I had to put my head down on my arms, I was laughing so hard.

Love your honesty! And can’t wait to read some of the other comments this will generate.

From one non-paid, overworked and underslept mother to another, thanks for nailing it on the head.

By: Memarie Lane

Memarie Lane — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:24:56 +0000

Okay, the last one was the best book review ever, so this has to be the second best. Memarie Lanes last blog post..Does this top make me look pregnant?