I enjoyed listening to the author narrate his own story and appreciate his candid emotions, choking up occasionally as he reads.
I was only a casual fI enjoyed listening to the author narrate his own story and appreciate his candid emotions, choking up occasionally as he reads.
I was only a casual fan, discovering him on the waning days of my General Hospital Fandom, seldom watching 'Full House,' and never seeing him in ER, on Broadway, or in any of the movies he referenced.
Still, he is a popular, charismatic actor and I found his reminiscences to be entertaining. I am glad rhat he has found sobriety and the love of his life, along with the opportunity to become a parent....more
This book includes twenty-six poems about families. They are shirt and celebrate families of all sizes, no matter how they are composed.
The poems wouThis book includes twenty-six poems about families. They are shirt and celebrate families of all sizes, no matter how they are composed.
The poems would be fun to read aloud with children, especially the ones they can relate to. And the illustrations are wonderful, depicting many diverse families....more
This is a wonderful autobiography from a beloved actor. I grew up watching Mr. Winkler play Fonzie on the television show Happy Days. I really enjoyedThis is a wonderful autobiography from a beloved actor. I grew up watching Mr. Winkler play Fonzie on the television show Happy Days. I really enjoyed listening to him narrate his own story and I appreciate his candor and sincerity. He regales the reader with his life story and his successes, and also shares his private thoughts, his insecurities, his failures, and the lessons he learned along the way. It's a fascinating look into a celebrity's life and reinforces his reputation as a nice guy.
interesting quotes (page numbers from edition with ISBN13 ):
"Never finish a negative sentence. When you finish a negative sentence, it grows immediately into a paragraph. And then, into a thesis...into so many words that grab your ankles and hold you in place. When a negative thought comes into your mind, you literally say out loud, 'I have no time for you now.' Yes, people will look at you strangely, but you just have to keep saying it until it lodges in your mind. Release the negative thought before you put a period on the end of it. If you put a period on the end of it, you're in a morass. On the other hand, if you don't finish the negative thought, you can get it out of your brain by replacing it with a positive. What kind of positive? What I always say in my talks, for me, it's a moist chocolate bundle cake with soft chocolate chips, no frosting. With this new positive in your mind, you're suddenly changing the way you feel, physically. Your head and your shoulders rise out of their slump and fly back and in this new, upright posture, you continue walking to your goal." (p. )
"If you will it, it is not a dream." [attributed to [author:Theodor Herzl|95671] about the creation of Israel] (p. )
Our girls loved watching this cartoon show, so I was thrilled to find this book for them. While downsizing in preparation for a move, I found this booOur girls loved watching this cartoon show, so I was thrilled to find this book for them. While downsizing in preparation for a move, I found this book around the house and read it before donating it. It's a fun, fast read.
interesting quotes:
"There is no problem that can't be solved with duct tape and peanut butter." (p. 5)
"Don't spit into the wind. This isn't limited to volcano climbing. It's just a good rule wherever you are." (p. 135)
"There's no such thing as an ordinary day...so make the most of every one!
This is an interesting story about contentment and wanting something new in your life. Both the tale and the illustrations are good, but not particulaThis is an interesting story about contentment and wanting something new in your life. Both the tale and the illustrations are good, but not particularly memorable. We borrowed this from our local library as part of a kit. We enjoyed listening to Robert Sevra narrate the story on CD while we followed along with the paperback book (with ISBN 0689808763 / ISBN13 9780689808760.)
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This is an interesting story about contentment and wanting something new in your life. Both the tale and the illustrations are good, but not particularly memorable. We borrowed this from our local library as part of a kit. We enjoyed listening to Robert Sevra narrate the story on CD while we followed along with the paperback book (with ISBN 0689808763 / ISBN13 9780689808760.)...more
I really enjoyed this candid view into what it was like to grow up with a famous mom whose fame derived from stand-up comedy and a sitcom loosely baseI really enjoyed this candid view into what it was like to grow up with a famous mom whose fame derived from stand-up comedy and a sitcom loosely based on your own life.
While I find most of the drivel her mom spews out in the ladt few years to be either very hateful or conspiracy theory-laden nonsense, I was still fascinated by her first-hand account of her rags-to-riches life and the chaotic disruption it brought to her family.
Just affirms my thoughts that it may be okay to be rich, but I would not ever want to be famous. ...more
Great story about growing up, making friends, attending a new school, and, of course, experiencing strong allergies to furry and feathered pets. The iGreat story about growing up, making friends, attending a new school, and, of course, experiencing strong allergies to furry and feathered pets. The illustrations are wonderful, the narrative is relatable, and I think this book will appeal to young readers....more
This book captures the joy and heartache of being a military brat AKA child of a service member.
There's a lot of information (including the origins oThis book captures the joy and heartache of being a military brat AKA child of a service member.
There's a lot of information (including the origins of the word BRAT, a term originally meaning British Regiment Attached Traveler) and I like that the military acronyms and jargon are explained.
The children come from five of the military branches (the book was published prior to the establishment of the Space Force) and even the National Guard and Reserves are mentioned.
The group experiences various stages of grief and loss as they are facing the prospect of moving away from one another and major changes in their lives.
The story is long and mught be a challenge to read with a young child in one sitting, but is broken up into manageable chunks, so it can be read at a comfortable pace.
Overall, it's a good story with a great message and I highly recommend it for military families....more
This book describes various homes for animals and objects. The rhythmic rhyming narrative begs to be sung and the colorful illustrations complement thThis book describes various homes for animals and objects. The rhythmic rhyming narrative begs to be sung and the colorful illustrations complement the verses well. Some of the terms are a but dated, but otherwise the book ages well....more
Although dated, this book introduces children to the myriad pets who've lived at the White House. The narrative describes the different pets (as well Although dated, this book introduces children to the myriad pets who've lived at the White House. The narrative describes the different pets (as well as some gifted animals) belonging to our Presidents all the way back to George Washington, and finishes with George W. Bush's family pets.
The illustrations are colorful and the premise to have the class vote on their favorite pet is good, likely to engage children. Overall, I really enjoyed learning about this part of American history....more
This is an entertaining and often rambunctious collection of stories. Filled with an abundance of energy and curse words, I was bowled over by the autThis is an entertaining and often rambunctious collection of stories. Filled with an abundance of energy and curse words, I was bowled over by the author's imagination.
interesting quotes (page numbers from edition with ISBN13):
"Slow and steady wins the race 'til truth and talent claim their place." (p.)
This book offers a fun collection of humorous, rhyming poems. The short poems are accompanied by black-and-white drawings that really capture the sillThis book offers a fun collection of humorous, rhyming poems. The short poems are accompanied by black-and-white drawings that really capture the silliness of the poetry....more
This is a small book with twenty-one fun and silly rhyming poems with fun black-and-white illustrations. They will likely appeal to grade-school-age cThis is a small book with twenty-one fun and silly rhyming poems with fun black-and-white illustrations. They will likely appeal to grade-school-age children and parents reading with them. ...more
This is a short, but fairly realistic story about a teenager who is trying to protect her sister from being conned by a fake person on a dating app. TThis is a short, but fairly realistic story about a teenager who is trying to protect her sister from being conned by a fake person on a dating app. The story features high school-age teenagers, but I think the target audience is middle grade readers. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook edition; it's a cautionary tale about being safe on the internet....more
I am so happy that he left his job as a textbook writer and embarked on this career, writing nonfiction history bookSteve Sheinkin has done it again!
I am so happy that he left his job as a textbook writer and embarked on this career, writing nonfiction history books for children of all ages. He fills his books with the most engaging, suspenseful, informative, and entertaining nuggets that you will not find in textbooks and I am very grateful.
I love that we learn about many of the female pioneers in aviation like Pancho Barnes, Louise Thaden, Elinor Smith, and Ruth Nichols. Of course, Mr. Sheinkin also devotes a considerable amount of time to Amelia Earhart, but in examining her relationships with her peers, he goes far beyond simply mentioning her accomplishments and untimely death.
As a former female aviator (navigator, not pilot), I really enjoyed learning more about this period of aviation discovery, adventure, and daring. It's a little sad that even seventy years later, I experienced a bit of the sexism that was rife in those times, but I recognize that it was due to their determination and willingness to stand up for their rights that I had the opportunities that I did. And I know that future generations of female aviators will work, fly, and compete on a more even playing field, especially due to books like this one.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Kim Mai Guest narrate the audiobook edition of this book and I have a feeling that I may choose to either read the print edition or listen to the book again someday. It's that good....more
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