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Comment on Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card - a review by alzheimersideas

alzheimersideas — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:07:23 +0000

Thanks for the info

Comment on The Trouble With Boys by Peg Tyre - a review by Katy

Katy — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:57:13 +0000

I’m reading this book right now, and it’s scarier than any horror book I’ve read in a good long time. Like you, I didn’t have boys in my family, and was unsure what to expect in learning to raise my little man. My son is ten months old, and I’m glad I’ll have time to learn about the schools in my area, and how their programs are run.

I’m only up to the chapter on first grade, and at times I wonder how sensationalized the numbers in the book are. Don’t get me wrong, Ms Tyre has convinced me that there is a problem with the educational system that is affecting all children, and boys in particular. However, in order to get one’s point across, not to mention sell books, it’s not unheard of to manipulate data to make it more vibrant.

If you have a boy, I highly recommend this book. And once your done, talk to anyone who might have insight into the school system in your area. Principals, teachers, and friends with children in school already can tell you how your local scholastic landscape looks, and what you may want to do to help you child’s situation. When I was a kid, it seemed like that meant extra help with reading or math. Now it seems like music, art, nature walks and zoos!

Another book I recommend is Richard Louv’s “Last Child in the Woods”, which talks about the growing disconnect between kids and nature, and things to do to help your kids get hands-on with the great outdoors.

Comment on The Education of Shelby Knox - a review by totten008

totten008 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:23:17 +0000

I just came across your blog and this sounds like an interesting documentary… thanks for convincing me to check it out!

Comment on The Dark Knight - a review by bill_finger

bill_finger — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:09:39 +0000

Best. Movie. Ever.

Comment on Excalibur (1981) - a review by mickie31

mickie31 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:54:36 +0000

Sorry to hear you didn’t like this it sounds like a real dissapointment. I definitely won’t watch this.

Comment on The Dark is Rising, a review by dncresearch

dncresearch — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:13:03 +0000

By far, The Dark is Rising series is one of the best fantasy series out there. The movie version, however, was terribly dissapointing.

Comment on A Series of Unfortunate Events - a movie and a review by michellem

michellem — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:03:06 +0000

I want to read the book before I see the movie! Ahh so many books to read and so little time!

Comment on Prom Night (2008) - a review by lolli

lolli — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:39:27 +0000

I agree with you, it was bad. The only semi-decent part I though was when the boyfriend got killed next to her in bed. Tee hee.

Comment on Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks - audiobook, a review by timfalletti

timfalletti — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:37:57 +0000

I’ve read many Sparks novels, and can say his new one, although predictable, is his best since The Notebook. It’s titled The Lucky One. I suggest reading it, and not listening to it though.

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Mr WordPress — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:16:50 +0000

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