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Mrs. Perfect22 reviews
Jane Porter

5 Spot, 2008

Mrs. Perfect--The Perfect Summer Read or Anytime Read!
We first meet Taylor "Mrs. Perfect" in Jane Porter's previous 5 Spot book, "Odd Mom Out". While it is not necessary to read "Odd Mom Out" first you should because it is also a good book and sets the stage for "Mrs. Perfect". On the outside looking in, Taylor seems to have the perfect life with a handsome, rich husband, three beautiful blonde daughters, a gorgeous house on the waterfront in ... 		  
  







  
  
Odd Mom Out29 reviews
Jane Porter

5 Spot, 2007

Smart, Funny & Fun
Recently, I started reading Mrs. Perfect, a story about an overachieving soccer mom whose world burns to the ground. That book is actually a sequel to another book by the name of Odd Mom Out. Marta Zinsser is not you're your everyday mother. She prefers combat boots to sensible shoes and prefers to wear jeans and a T-Shirt as opposed to clothes you would find at Lane Bryant. She has a ... 		  
  







  
  
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)960 reviews
Bill Bryson

Broadway, 1999

ridiculous, but it inspired me
I had a long history as a streetwalker. Yes, a streetwalker. But, I never had even spent the night outdoors. However, when I read Bill Bryson's book I immediately decided I wanted to thru-hike the entire 2,175 mile trail. There is a lot of criticism on the AT about Bryson's book, but one thing is undeniable. With his mass following and inimitable humor, he inspired legions of previous hiking ... 		  
  







  
  
Cat's Eye113 reviews
Margaret Atwood

Anchor, 1998

Haunting
Cat's Eye / 0-385-49102-6 Cat's Eye is supposed to be Atwood's most autobiographical novel, and it certainly shows. The book is a long one - well over 400 pages - but it flies by quickly. Atwood lingers over lavish descriptions of childhood loneliness and the cruelties which are inflicted by one's peers. This book will not resonate with everyone, but for adults plagued by an childhood in happy ... 		  
  







  
  
Into the Wild1193 reviews
Jon Krakauer

Anchor, 1997

A sad story
This book left me feeling very sad, and my heart aches for his family. Many young people do foolish things like Alex did. Some survive (like the author), and some don't. I enjoyed the insight the author provided through his research. I thought he did a good job collecting information from people who had crossed paths with Alex. I still don't understand what compelled him to such an extreme ... 		  
  







  
  
The Dharma Bums150 reviews
Jack Kerouac

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1976

Back to the future
Now in 2008 I'm older then Kerouac ever became. But that's not important. When I first read the book I was nineteen, now I'm fifty nine. I still love the book and the writer and the characters. Of course Japhy and Han Shan and Ray. The search for wisdom, love, poetry, nature , living a pure life is from all times: Han Shan, Garry Schnyder, Jack Keouac in his best periode, no alcohol, no paranoia. 		  
  







  
  
The Stay-at-Home Mom's Guide to Making Money from Home, Revised 2nd Edition: Choosing the Business That's ...40 reviews
Liz Folger

Three Rivers Press, 2000

Real life wahms
When I first wanted to work at home, I remember finding Liz's website Bizymoms. The first edition of her book hadn't yet been published (1998) but already she had a list of viable home business ideas with real-life stories to back them up. For me, reading about real moms who had found a way to work-at-home was a huge help. It brought the theory from "how to" books into the real world. Liz offers ... 		  
  







  
  
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions419 reviews
Ben Mezrich

Free Press, 2003

Great price for a great book!
Book was like new and delivered as promised. Great book for a great price. Very easy transaction. Thank you! 		  
  







  
  
How to Sell Used Books on Amazon: The Stay-at-home Mom's Secret Step-by-step Guide to Making Thousands of ...29 reviews
Christine Miller, 2008

Quality Guide On The Subject Of Selling Used Books On Amazon
I purchased this guide in April. I was very pleased with the quality of info on the subject of selling used books on Amazon. The content was easy and fun to read. The book it self reminds me of a college term paper. I think the price is a little high for a book in this format, but the content makes up for it. I recommend this book for anyone starting out in the world of online bookselling. ... 		  
  







  
  
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest360 reviews
Ken Kesey

Signet, 1963

One Flew East, One Flew West
'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' is easily one of the greatest novels ever written. Chief Bromden is, by far, the most humanizing narrator I've ever read. Though this novel is an unyielding social criticism, it's also a very effective one in that it forces the reader to empathize with confined characters while realizing the authoritarians' actions - particularly those of Nurse Ratched - seem ... 		  
  







  
  
101 Businesses You Can Start With Less Than One Thousand Dollars: For Stay-at-Home Moms & Dads7 reviews
Heather Shepard

Atlantic Publishing Company (FL), 2007

A must-have for everyone....
While the title indicates it was written for stay-at-home moms and dads, almost everyone can benefit from this book. Heather Shepherd designed a book for individuals who wish to supplement their income, while caring for small children and working from a home office. Shepherd spends considerable time focused on the self-evaluation aspect of starting a business. Here, she presents self-evaluation ... 		  
  







  
  
Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World85 reviews
Greg Critser

Mariner Books, 2004

Scary
This book examines some of the various factors behind the current obesity epidemic in the United States. Critser, who formerly indulged in junk food himself, came to the realization one day that he was fat. He determined to do something about it, and put himself on a strict diet and fitness plan to get back in shape. Along the way, he also decided to investigate not only how he had managed to ... 		  
  







  
  
What's the Matter With Mommy?: Rantings of a Reluctant Stay-at-Home Mother3 reviews
Kelley Cunningham

Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, 2006

HILARIOUS - I want to give it SIX STARS!!!!
This book is absolutely hilarious and truly hits home by pointing out the comedy in today's crazy and stressful parenting world! Lately I've been on a kick of reading humorous parenting books and this is BY FAR THE BEST one I've read. The author's wit and writting style flow from chapter to chapter and had me laughing out loud with almost every page. I originally passed this book up because ... 		  
  







  
  
Hit by a Farm: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Barn19 reviews
Catherine Friend

Da Capo Press, 2006

A Book for Everyone
I read this book to my partner this summer as we took three day trips from the Twin Cities to small towns in Minnesota - first to Buffalo and St. Cloud; second to Mankato; third to Rochester. It was a fitting book to read as we rode through Minnesota farm country - the setting of this story. Every time we saw sheep or llamas, we laughed and contemplated whether the farmers had experienced any ... 		  
  







  
  
Visions of Cody23 reviews
Jack Kerouac

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1993

How To Read The Tape Transcripts...
Yes, at first I thought the tape transcripts were just a lot of useless padding to fill out Jack's book. Boy, was I wrong! Here's how to read them: 1. Get a couple of Charley Parker albums (Bird and Diz will do nicely.) 2. Procure a jug of red wine and a joint. 3. Put on Bird, pour a glass of wine, and just relax with the music for a while. 4. Take a few tokes. Drink more wine. Get a ... 		  
  







  
  
Surfacing52 reviews
Margaret Atwood

Anchor, 1998

Insight
I really liked the insight from the author into the characters' feelings. They are strongly built and have a whole world of their own. It gets you thinking. Descriptions of lakes and landscape in that part of the world are nicely done. You get the feeling she puts a lof of herself into her books. Thank you, Ms. Atwood. 		  
  







  
  
THE MAN WHO LOVED ONLY NUMBERS: THE STORY OF PAUL ERDOS AND THE SEARCH FOR MATHEMATICAL TRUTH92 reviews
Paul Hoffman

Hyperion, 1999

Man Who Loved Only Numbers
Paul Erdos is presented as a sweet math genius. He loved children & Math, but never had life of his own. He lifed only to futher study of Math. 		  
  







  
  
Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families42 reviews
Leslie Morgan Steiner

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007

Surprisingly Conciliatory
From the title of the book, you might expect a contentious debate between the two sides of this divisive issue. And if so, you are in for a pleasant surprise. I found that, in general, the writers were trying to reach across the divide and to try and reduce the conflict. One writer put it "Women have to stop fighting among themselves - let's go back to the way it was before - and fight with the ... 		  
  







  
  
The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide: Field-Tested Strategies for Staying Smart, Sane, and Connected While Caring ...5 reviews
Melissa Stanton

Seal Press, 2008

Thoughtful exploration of the central issues of being a SAHM
Cross-post with my review of the book on http://www.askmoxie.org I loved this book. There are a couple books I recommend without reservation, and this is one of them. I don't think you'll get much out of it if you're not a SAH parent and don't plan to be one, but if you are or have been or want to be or are planning to be a SAH mother, you will get something out of this book. The first ... 		  
  







  
  
Minn of the Mississippi6 reviews
Holling C. Holling

Houghton Mifflin, 1978

Every child deserves a chance to read this book.
At age 52, I can vividly remember discovering this book in my local library as a boy in 4th grade, especially the luminous color illustrations and drawings Hollings used to tell the story of the journey of a snapping turtle from the Mississippi's trickling source in Minnesota, to its fullness in the Gulf of Mexico. In following the life of "Minn," from hatchling to a veteran survivor of many ... 		  
  







  




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