Every 1980s child loved Ron Howard and Henry Winkler. Because Arthur Fonzarelli’s name and mannerisms were Italian, I thought Henry was. I did not knoEvery 1980s child loved Ron Howard and Henry Winkler. Because Arthur Fonzarelli’s name and mannerisms were Italian, I thought Henry was. I did not know he is a German, Jewish, New Yorker; a city that explains greaser speech styles. I was stunned that his parents escaped WWII and sad they were not warm parents. I did not know Henry was a Yale drama graduate. I know he is dyslexic, funny, and a proud Dad and Grandpa. A line saying he dislikes cats was dropped without a reason!!! I bemoan neighbourhood dogs with clear citations.
I loved all the stories of “Being Henry: The Fonz... And Beyond”. This new release has the prestige of being read by me, used book buyer, the year it was published: 2023! My spouse bought me the first edition for Christmas. I savoured its enlightening stories for two days. I forgot “Happy Days” is where the greats, Robin Williams and Tom Hanks got started. The story of Henry knowing his dream and overcoming fear is compelling.
Audiences are oblivious to executives, who do not always keep great shows. I loved reading of familiar actors like John Ritter, with whom Henry worked and befriended. He should have mentioned the loss of Erin Moran. Otherwise, he told fulfilling anecdotes about how it feels to prepare, audition, wait, and succeed. He shares wisdom generously. I am astonished he produced “MacGyver”, another childhood favourite! He was not idle but I did not see him after “Happy Days” in 1984, until “Little Nicky” in 2000.
Like with Michael J. Fox, I have numerous blu-rays to buy. Our internet is only dial-up. I happily bestow four glowing stars. Low self-esteem and dyslexia dominated too much focus but this whole autobiography was a treat. Henry, audiences need and love players of all ages!
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Handwritten messages are profound. My Mom & I even kept kitchen table notes. If you have not been dating everything because you do not keep cards and Handwritten messages are profound. My Mom & I even kept kitchen table notes. If you have not been dating everything because you do not keep cards and letters: please help the recordkeeping of those who do!
Mom went to the afterlife exactly four years ago. I have a mountain of undated cards, making it hard to organize scrapbooks. I need to perform archaeology manoeuvres on anything with a date stored in the same bag, even to decipher decades. There is no excuse: it is laziness not to date letters, cards, and photographs for posterity.
I know the dear old friends who gave “From Friendship’s Kitchen” to Mom. Their kids played with us. Their parents are in Heaven, who introduced my parents to each other. Jean Kyler McManus published this miniature keepsake in 1971, a combination cookbook, portraits, and inspiring words.
This precedes the births of nearly all of us kids but might have been in a store for awhile. I cannot tell if this pretty recipe and friendship “gift book” was bought when I was a baby, older, or prior. The loving words to my Mom could surpass fifty years now. Like an unsigned painting, it is pretty but less impactful when unlabelled.
I can glean clues better than anyone, as a writer and self-taught detective: “To say thanks for the lovely dress and for having us over so many afternoons”.
It is unclear if my Mom was married or a Mother, which both took place in this period. Only her friend’s eldest Daughter is in her signature, so I conclude that this precedes 1975. Mom loved giving clothes and blankets as presents.
The recipes that are meatless, or which can be replaced with vegetarian ingredients, look delicious. I am going to try making “Noodle George” and “Chocolate Buttermilk Cake”!...more
I love the cats who are our family’s children and am moved by art that immerses me in a portrait that looks and feels real. I greatly treasure authorsI love the cats who are our family’s children and am moved by art that immerses me in a portrait that looks and feels real. I greatly treasure authors whose stories and drawings are personally true. For all of these warm, sublime elements together: I have since February 7, 2015, looked to the exquisite work of Lesley Anne Ivory! “Christmas Cats” 1991, is the sixth of her books I have collected, a special treasury of her family kitties at this sacred time of year for people and their loved-ones.
By the time I savoured this artbook on December 22, 2023, I certainly knew Lesley is astonishingly gifted at portraiture that looks like a photograph of each cat: from the lights in their eyes, to the individual hairs and textures of their glorious, multicoloured fur. I also count on her impressively intricate border motifs. To this wonderful seasonal yearbook, Lesley added two more profound dimensions of private memories and talent shared with us: local outdoor views, stained glass windows, and homemade decorations that exist. Isn’t that amazing?
Taking as much care with personal records as I do, I was very impressed by the explanations accompanying this beautiful artwork, about views outside household windows that are actually in different locations but which Lesley worked into her cats’ backgrounds. Stained glass windows and staircases from her parents’ and neighbours’ homes were identified, because her cats were posed upon them. The love of our animals, beauty, and accuracy are traits I admire highly and I appreciate finding them together.
Imagine someone so talented, she paints Christmas tree ornaments to hang for each of her cats, with their own likenesses upon the balls and matching wood boxes! In this cherished memory book of Leslie’s, even the cat tree ornaments exist in her home life: amazing!...more
Here is an anecdote from Christmas with my Dad last month, 2023. This Robert Service CD was one of his gifts from me, you see.
The first thing I seek oHere is an anecdote from Christmas with my Dad last month, 2023. This Robert Service CD was one of his gifts from me, you see.
The first thing I seek on albums, books, photographs, letters, cards.... is their year. Who issues merchandise without a date, on the insert or CD!? Its internet reference will have to come from me. Thankfully, on the recording, 1940 is identified: voilà!
No one knows my Dad enjoys poetry. He memorized some from schooldays and others that moved him. A family of talented musicians on both sides, our Dad loves good entertainment of any kind. A few years ago, I think I mentioned buying a book about the Yukon or Robert. Dad exclaimed that “The Shooting Of Dan McGrew” was one of his favourites, which he quoted the first verse of. He reminisced about a friend of an old relative reciting that poem in a stentorian manner, impressing me to imagine that good poetry is made to be performed aloud.
You can guess how delighted I was, to recently find “The Robert Service Story” on CD! It was only $1.00 CDN but the point is: Robert delivers his poems! His story is narrated by a Canadian broadcaster, Les McLaughlin; who annoyingly used the poet’s last name all the way through. That and lack of detail is why it receives three stars.
My Dad was as pleased as I imagined and we played his favourite poem. Politely, Dad observed that the delivery was lacklustre. I thought the same but replied “They are his poems and we are learning how he sounded, from before you were born”. Dad concurred but reiterated that he had heard better. We turned it off and I laugh that Dad finds Robert lacking as an orator, if not as a memorable author!
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I found this sweet little 1970 storybook among papers my Mom kept. One of my Brothers must have kept or bought it from a library because I see now thaI found this sweet little 1970 storybook among papers my Mom kept. One of my Brothers must have kept or bought it from a library because I see now that I am looking for it, the name of our French Immersion school. I recall all of my books even after Mom had them tucked away for decades. As a further clue for this childhood detective, I started French immersion as an older pupil than they did.
I have not heard of Robert Kraus and see that he had a whole series featuring Spider. It seems to have run from 1970 to 1991. He also had a quintet of Bunny storybooks in 1965. I am by far not the only person who considers Hallowe’en literature especially atmospheric and creative. I often like these outings best among an author’s oeuvres.
There has always been a need for living beings to stand up for ourselves. This is the aspect the action turns to in the second part and it is appreciated by many as currently as the year 2023. Everyone has dealt with jerks who were verbally rude. In this book, a pair of insects were worse for meanness.
These creeps broke Ladybug’s veranda pumpkin. She cried as I would, at anyone being capable of destroying someone’s property and positive setting. Gratefully, her Fly and Spider friends cheered her up by insisting they would provide a living pumpkin and scare the shit out of the creeps!
Besides friends banding together in caring support, I relish the first element of “How Spider Saved Hallowe’en”: creativity! Spider couldn’t think of a costume to suit his form and these friends brainstormed solutions together! The drawings are precious, peopled by childish shapes smiling. Their setting is made of warm crayon strokes on houses, fences, sidewalks, and floors....more
Clear instruction books are hard to find because most urge readers to see doctors for serious conditions, who helplessly deem them incurable. Books arClear instruction books are hard to find because most urge readers to see doctors for serious conditions, who helplessly deem them incurable. Books are an accessible course. Donna Eden’s are the best. In an emergency, we must know how to mend our loved-ones.
Cyndi Dale surprised me with the word “owner”, a terrible idea for a living creature. “Energy Wellness For Your Pet” from 2019 looked like a great tutorial. I warn you to not start here, as your introduction. I could not be more disappointed that her focus was an excruciatingly detailed list of chakra functions. Perhaps there is more to them than is generally known but she made the easiest to learn, most accessible healing area look confusing.
We need not be electricians to turn a light switch. We remove toxins from each chakra with a hand turning counter-clockwise, shake off our hands, and add fresh energy clockwise. To target a problem there are universal, general functions for the chief seven. Juggling an animal’s species and personality becomes contradictory and superfluous. Books that discuss calming nerves rather than curing diseases are a waste of time. The purpose of alternative healing instructions is to save lives when veterinarians do not know it can be done.
Going straight to the urgent point quickly and adding history afterwards is also important. I gritted my teeth through 100 pages of Cyndi announcing a discussion but asking us to pause while she elaborated on something else! I have never seen a more annoying style. It came down to one chapter in which to teach overall healing and it was not provided. Cute names for how Cyndi focuses her healing intention and a ton of chakra labels is all there is. I sought this book eagerly and did not anticipate it receiving one star....more
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I did not see “Home Improvement”, “Baywatch”, or “Barb Wire”. My interest is Canadians, animal warriors, and women commanding respect from an obnoxious world. I myself talk with nature, healthy and young after age 50! I have never dyed my shining brown hair. Women know we are wise and intellectual but the media impressionable public needs to smarten up.
Autobiographies share the feelings and stories of people and their professions. Authors want to be understood correctly. Sometimes storytelling is therapy for pain. Thus, Pamela Anderson had to write her way: interspersing her poetry into an unconventional book. I love her original, free flow. This is a wise, compassionate, thoughtful, superbly authored autobiography. Its quality easily earns five stars, if you are not detail oriented. My passion for provenance is largely why I have given this sensitive story three stars, with my praise recorded via these words.
“Love, Pamela”, my first edition, November 2023 birthday present, marvellously balances the family, setting, and childhood the authoress comes from, with how she is now. I must think too linearly. I greatly admire how Pamela transported us directly to events she wanted to show us, without preamble. I would feel that I needed to introduce people one by one. In contrast, Pamela chose a “need to know” basis that works. She discussed what impacted her life and explained that dates are not her forté.
Years are part of the setting in context with our world. Could I relate to these timeframes? Was Mötley Crüe’s prime over when she married Tommy Lee? Pamela expressed that she loved making “Baywatch”, without reminiscences of castmates. Are they friends? Readers would enjoy a few sentences about a world famous show. Pamela mainly mentioned dogs. Please name the kitties and other beloved animals who surely comprise your island family.
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I obtain novels at bargains over years. Before starting Maggie Stiefvater with two friends, knowing the meaning of mid-series stories might be unclearI obtain novels at bargains over years. Before starting Maggie Stiefvater with two friends, knowing the meaning of mid-series stories might be unclear, I entered a few scenes in the Raven Boys families. I did like their warmth, creativity, and humour but they relied on series knowledge as I surmised. Thus, I gave these unconnected scenes, however original or dramatic, three stars apiece.
“A Minor Raven Boys Holiday Drabble” (Raven Cycle #0.4) 2015, is the first small, supplementary scene I have read since being familiar with Maggie’s introductory novel. My friends & I praise “The Raven Boys” highly and memorably. Alas, I can grant no better than three stars on this scene either. I recognize that the reason is not this time, from brevity failing to provide a sufficient premise and conclusion for me to react to.
I like Ronan least of everyone because an angry asshole is unpleasant, no matter what reason is behind uneasy, imbalanced, or toxic energy in a person. In this outing Ronan is unusually, pointlessly, disturbingly ugly to the extent that he ruined an opportunity to investigate a puzzle. There is no reason to act as he did and no one raised with any manners or propriety would behave with uncontrolled hostility, just at the sight of Christmas carollers.
The only thing that dampens a story more than a terrible jerk, is if it was fabulous prior to his entrance. Far from enriching the activity and suspense, the feeling and quality of this story tanked with his presence and I wish he had not been in it. I sympathize with his issues and gained appreciation of his love for animals in the “The Dream Thieves”. He brought down the unexpectedly fresh material of this intriguing sequence. It revealed a new paranormal connection to Richard Gansey!...more
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I did not know Violet Howe is a self-published authoress. I snapped up a deal and am glad I tried this mystery. I won’t read any more but “The Ghost In The Curve” impressed me as much as I hoped, with an original plot and emotions befitting a spirit. I savoured an epilogue that updated us on everyone. It is meaningful that a dilemma between families gets readers thinking.
The inadequacy of five stars instead of ten, reduced the stars to three for criticisms that tallied by the novel’s resolution. I loved the characters and originality and came close to giving four stars. Have you read a self-published book that did not feel amateur? The ten or twenty rewrites editors must push authors to polish are always clearly missing, on my radar. Today’s novels in particular need to stop describing cell phone use as much as possible. Fill in stories, not trivial visual commentaries.
For example in 2016, no one is attracted to anyone who treated them coldly. If your genre is ‘mystery’, that should propel the book. Remarks about attraction should not outweigh it. If your heroine is an actress, it is juvenile to keep mentioning her famous franchise. Finally, if your content is ‘paranormal’, don’t waste pages with doubt that people will believe you see spirits. That is annoying and stories are no fun until characters tell those tales! In real life, there is no hesitation to share experiences and people are eager to hear them!
I was invested in a spirit wanting her Dad to know her Brother survived a car accident. I wish Violet had avoided the trope of a heroine stupidly making an excuse to leave her safe haven and running into a criminal. Happily, the final, emotional conversations among characters were lovely and healing....more
I loathe fabricated war and historical periods. I love stories of spirits without any element of horror. William C. Ryan’s aced this in his first noveI loathe fabricated war and historical periods. I love stories of spirits without any element of horror. William C. Ryan’s aced this in his first novel. Spirit presences were built up so well, I dismissed the war background. I think that story was in the third person, the narrative that makes readers firsthand listeners. Finally, if we expect to like a book, we buy it new; sometimes as an expensive Canadian hardcover price. There are no freebies and I finish what I start, so I definitely hope to like books I invested in!
A shocking departure from the bottled lightening William achieved before, I could not hesitate to describe my slog through “The Winter Guest”, 2022, with a two star grade. It annoyed the senses with a distancing first person tense, because it is no one tells stories that way face to face. For what it’s worth, the Irish “home rule” fight was obviously a stressful time but this was my introduction to that history. I did not imagine a war among personal residences, under a martial law in which citizens did not know whom to trust. It was fair to teach the facts. However, this was marketed as a mystery blended with a spy and ghost atmosphere. I dislike spy stories. This time, there was not enough mystery and ghost content, for pushing through disliked aspects to be worthwhile, which were in the majority.
Repetition of phrases and tone surpassed patience, the last straw. Need a setting constantly be rainy, foggy, dark, rotten, or sick? Where was the editor? There was so little dialogue, it was a boring novel of depressing contemplations. I would have screamed if there were any more remarks about candle reflections! Hardly any character was likeable or three-dimensional. The very few ghost appearances were flat....more
Charlaine Harris’ vampire series is the only such incarnation I have been able to stomach. It is no figure of speech. I love Aurora Teagarden and pushCharlaine Harris’ vampire series is the only such incarnation I have been able to stomach. It is no figure of speech. I love Aurora Teagarden and pushed myself, with the aid of a cheap boxset, to try this series. The best way to phrase where I have landed is that these stories hover under the radar of me liking them. There is enough curiosity, originality, and modern humour to persevere. Regrettably, the deaths of a beloved cat and Grandma in one and inferences to animal inferiority or hunting in another, limited entertaining storytelling to three stars.
When I saw the short story, “If I Had A Hammer”, I regarded it as an easy entryway into Sookie Stackhouse’s world, not knowing it is #12.5 from 2011 in this series, which started in 2001. Having finished the first two novels by the time I read this PDF, I see that it gives minor information about where the premise stands. Sookie was not with Bill but still worked at Sam’s bar, with whom she was still platonic friends.
She and Sam helped JB & Tara, her highschool friends, renovate their babies’ room. It rustled up a spirit. Sookie had heard of an old tragedy at that house, that was likely responsible. Suddenly, the environment was so sad, everyone felt terrible until they stepped out the house. For the children and whole family, the spirit’s problem needed to be understood and resolved.
The handling and details, I leave to readers. The plot and its conclusion are strong, which few writers accomplish in an 18 page short story. Charlaine had sadly, not stopped thinking animals are inanimate. For the gall to wonder if Sam became incapable of understanding Sookie’s words, when he was in the form of a dog: three stars are all she gets!...more
Originality inspires me! I have loved Robin Sloan since I first read him in August 2016. His prequel uplifted me in December 2019. To tide myself overOriginality inspires me! I have loved Robin Sloan since I first read him in August 2016. His prequel uplifted me in December 2019. To tide myself over as he crafts fresh novels, I sought his short stories: “The Wrong Plane” in October 2022, the originating Ajax Penumbra story in April 2023, and this in November 2023. I have “Sourdough” but will savour it after Robin’s earlier short stories at least.
Creative through and through, he actually gives writing advice; not the generic “read a lot and write on a regular schedule”. He said it is encouraging to finish a whole draft and final copy, so.... begin with short stories!
I gave four stars in 2022. “The Writer & The Witch” from August 2009, is the first time I went as low as three stars. His experimentation with unique premises was there, even though a witch casting a spell by a river carries the kernel of old fairytale styles. How it turns out does differ from any of the standards I know across numerous cultures. The thing is, I disliked it and allotted marks where they were due. I furthermore, am unconvinced that Robin tried resourcefully to concoct a solution to his protagonist’s plight; resulting in a character who himself, did bupkis about a predicament he lived a century to solve.
Without divulging details: this man annoyed a witch, who said he would die if he walked past a certain distance. I did not respect him for the cowardice of confining himself to that river. Good grief; jump a cart, ride piggyback, or step backwards! There is no way information or a desire to affect this bizarre fate, did not arise in that time. I also disbelieve that a witch could not undo a spell she had the capacity to cause....more
Augusta Huiell Seaman’s name appeared on her paperback “The Riddle Of The Lonely”. Since July 2015, I learned that one-hundred year old stories are coAugusta Huiell Seaman’s name appeared on her paperback “The Riddle Of The Lonely”. Since July 2015, I learned that one-hundred year old stories are copied as PDFs thus also awarded five star delight to “The Boarded-Up House”, “The Girl Next Door”, and “The Slipper Point Mystery”. “The Dragon’s Secret” 1921, settled at three stars, I suppose in part because it strove to be needlessly more complex, with a background out of the protagonist’s and readers’ view.
Primarily, treasuring Augusta as the creator of non crime mysteries, made it a pity this novel took a criminal and spy tack. Most of her oeuvres are masterfully crafted pure mysteries for brave, intelligent girls to solve; as early as the 1900s, amazingly! Fortunately, this authoress left an abundantly grand variety of mystery quests for us to search out.
While Leslie’s Aunt Marcia regained her health on a quiet New Jersey beach, she befriended year-round resident, Phyllis. Noticing different figures digging in the sand outside the next cottage; they are suspicious of an unknown girl, Eileen and set out to acquaint her in town. Assisted by Leslie’s sweet dog, Rags; they monitor bizarre, nightly activity, pertaining to a bronze puzzle box the girls retrieved but did not know how to open. Its dragon carving is the inspiration of their mission code name and this book’s title.
Although it is plausible for amateur sleuths to observe a mystery with implications far-flung from their beach, the action circulated on pointless running around under the girls’ surveillance. Innocent parties should have shared their parts to eliminate being mistaken as culprits. The owners could have kept the box where they were staying. I grant summing up some information afterwards but the more sleuths garner on their own, the more impressive the denouement; instead of culminating in a lecture....more
I will discreetly explain why the last two books of a series I love, received three stars. Melanie & Jack hesitated to unite over several novels. AfteI will discreetly explain why the last two books of a series I love, received three stars. Melanie & Jack hesitated to unite over several novels. After marriage, Jack treated Melanie’s feelings lightly. When Jack’s were hurt, his reaction was outrageous. Getting past a poor ending is why I continued this sequel this year.
Four star joy would have been likely except that the mystery itself, the source of my passion for this series, was resolved weakly. In “The Attic On Queen Street”, 2021, Valerie longed to know what happened to her Sister in 2000. The criminal was anticlimactically obvious. Also, a spirit had tossed Melanie a heart pillow throughout two novels. ANYONE would open it for clues first thing. I hoped Karen would not hinge the solution on it, or it would be the lamest vehicle....
Karen overdid quirks. Nobody likes only one band. Yvonne spooling out details was rude. Grandma’s spirit never spoke enough words to provide clues. The device was purposeless. Personal mottoes are sacred. “Ditto” in the film “Ghost” was delivered pivotally. Jayne reiterated “We are stronger together” and Jack parroted “There are no coincidences” in every chapter. Action is more original without exaggerated threats like hostages or fire.
A fun element was a Laurie Anderson album, rare for being unheard of by me. I doubted the accuracy when Karen claimed that unnamed album was on CD. This format wasn’t in North America until late 1983. “Big Science” is from 1982. It had one CD pressing in 1984 at Target but Charleston only got that store last year, in 2022!
Authors need to learn when to elaborate and what to quit doing. If artifacts are discovered, THIS is what readers wait to see. Do not summarize triumphs afterwards! Melanie’s moments with her parents were my favourites....more
Karen White drew countless fans with this solid ‘paranormal mystery’ series. They are not ‘horror’, ‘cozy’, nor thank God, ‘historical fiction’. I do Karen White drew countless fans with this solid ‘paranormal mystery’ series. They are not ‘horror’, ‘cozy’, nor thank God, ‘historical fiction’. I do not observe people noticing how rare modern adult adventures with spirits are. These are so gratifying to me that until now, all of these mysteries garnered five stars, which I asked for new as birthday presents.
I have often found the grand atmosphere of spirits and ‘non crime mystery’ in youth literature, requiring a sift through some family drama. Karen’s two such blemishes grew and her final two novels dropped to three stars for me. In “The Christmas Spirits On Tradd Street”, 2019, the great parts no longer overrode the annoyances.
You know how words we dislike blare if they reoccur repeatedly? I scan to see if authors keep “S” in “towards”, “backwards”, avoid contractions, and the verb “tug”. Then I will enjoy their pages in peace. People normally say “pull”. My vocabulary nemeses dominate Karen’s habits. She frequently, jarringly abbreviated “I’d been”. Maddeningly, she must have repeated “towards” (sans “S”!) twenty times per page! Her phrasing became unquestionably bizarre, never directly stating “went to” or “looked at”!
Her mysteries and sensitivity for spirits are wonderful. The overdone, always hated scenarios readers are DONE with are: friends stealing dessert from the 42 year-old Mom and Jack STILL causing Melanie to question his devotion. I usually ignore low grades of beloved books but Karen did a disservice by skipping them. Sometimes criticism is from fans, who steer authors from spoiling the assets of their niches. Review rants were in synch with me this time, showing me new ways to express the problem: friends should not want to change us. I laugh in agreement: let the woman have a fucking cookie! This story’s ending was a terribly chosen downer....more
“For Better Or For Worse” was a family comic strip in the “Winnipeg Free Press” from 1979 to 2008 and in other major newspapers. The Pattersons, using“For Better Or For Worse” was a family comic strip in the “Winnipeg Free Press” from 1979 to 2008 and in other major newspapers. The Pattersons, using their middle names, reflected experiences of Lynn Johnston and her family in Lynn Lake, Manitoba. There, she knew my Grandpa! I always remembered that.
I see she was the first woman and Canadian to win a National Cartoonist Society’s award. I applaud that but was not a fan. I grew up to be a common-law spouse but never related to a frazzled Mom or beleaguered wife stereotype. The largely unsmiling stories usually concluded with droopy or surprised faces, sagging ponytails, and characters weary of being misunderstood. I seek out happy vibes and at least need varied emotions if an artist is not jovial.
I did not know the duration of the newspaper comic and learned that the two comic books I recently bought from a charity, preceded it. The drawings are in Lynn’s style but depicted all couples’ ethnicities and ages in “David, We’re Pregnant! 101 Cartoons For Expecting Parents” in 1975, followed by “Hi Mom! Hi Dad! The First 12 Months Of Parenthood” in 1977. I liked this second book better but graded both with three stars.
I disagree that previous publications should fit our present day! There is no such thing as being outdated: each year is what it is! My criticism is that the scenes or jokes were too often silly or awkward comments and not enough about the wonderment of a baby. Parents to human children might smile over these books more.
I revere pregnancy as a sacred connection I hope I would have cherished. Naturally, the grandest part of life is after babies have arrived. Precious moments of parents marvelling at their newborns, enriched this sequel by far....more
“For Better Or For Worse” was a family comic strip in the “Winnipeg Free Press” from 1979 to 2008 and other major newspapers of about 20 countries. Th“For Better Or For Worse” was a family comic strip in the “Winnipeg Free Press” from 1979 to 2008 and other major newspapers of about 20 countries. The Pattersons, using real middle names, reflected Lynn Johnston and her family while living in Lynn Lake, Manitoba. There, she somehow knew my Grandpa! Thereafter, although familiar with Canada’s week-end comic mainstay, I remembered that. It is nice that Lynn was the first woman and Canadian to win a National Cartoonist Society’s award.
I was in honesty, not a fan. I grew up to be a common-law spouse but never related to the frazzled Mom stereotype or beleaguered wife. I do not recall much smiling in the stories. They usually concluded with droopy or surprised faces, sagging ponytails, and characters feeling resigned about being unappreciated. I am unquestionably partial to happy vibes but at least need varied emotions if joviality is not an artist’s jam.
I did not know the longevity of the newspaper comic and find it interesting that the two comic books I bought from a charity, are inspirations that preceded it. The drawings are in Lynn’s style but depicted all ethnicities and ages of couples in “David, We’re Pregnant! 101 Cartoons For Expecting Parents” in 1975, followed by “Hi Mom! Hi Dad! The First 12 Months Of Parenthood” in 1977. I think I liked the second book better but graded both with three stars.
I disagree with anyone who expects any previously published material to sound like our present day! There is no such thing as anything being outdated: each year is whatever it is! I simply found this was too focused on silly or awkward comments and not enough about the wonderment of a future life for couples to adore. Parents to human kids might smile throughout this more....more
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