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Fine info - My first one of these types of books. I think the author has some good tips and is an adequate foundation for supplies and info to look into.
Sometimes the tone is a bit off for me - You know how some treat prep. as a fantasy doom boy scout mission? About the author section you learn he was indeed a boy scout - which is why I imagine the equipment and tip section to be legit. - ALSO there is a bit in the book where the threat of sexual assault of family member is mentioned in the self-defense portion of the book. Really, this wasn't necessary - He's points were fine up until then. He seems to think he's doing you a favor by scaring you, but it was inappropriate setting up some fantasy violence scenario. This scenario was out of place because the author seemed level-headed otherwise.
Closer to a 3.
Explores coming of age and short stories through hair. Some better than others and I enjoyed reading this.
My favorite part of this book was when a man was talking about "how his of changes her hair so often feels like a new girl every time-" a blood sucking mosquito flies onto her arm and she smacks it dead as the man finishes with "i love black women" It was a fantastic set up - you want to smack him too.
Nice caring book. A rec read if you have sexual relationships with another and haven't read anything like this before, the author does a very open and easy to understand chapters and content. Great book to understand yourself and partner together.
This author does great work but I sometimes struggle to connect and I think that's just because of the length of the book when it could be shorter (imo)
(2 star, but rated it 3 because I think this book will help others and I don't want to bog it down)
I've learned that CD has more Christmas tales, and my goal is to read one every year!
The Christmas Carol: (5/5) Fantastic, one of my favorites. I really love this story, and I see refs or different takes (muppets, looney tunes, disney) all the time, and it is timeless! Muppets is really peak for me.
Anyway, great writing, and it has a little humor to it...it's a perfect story to finish in one sitting. It's actually quite radical, I wish they included the sunday bakery oven scene in more things.
I was able to read all the single issues of this using the library's Hoopla.
It's been so long since i've read the first one - This is pretty good as it finds it's footing again and setting up for the next volume - which won't be continued. I has a major cliff hanger but it still rather good and i'm glad I was able to get to this.
This is a great book if you have communication boundaries that need upheld OR if you are some kind of customer/public service type of job. There is a helpful review after the end of each chapter.
I liked this book a lot - unfortunately I had to stop and start it so often most of it I seem to already have forgotten. This is in the re-read category for me.
I had this on spotify - and it sounds like a podcast from spotify instead of a book. I liked the interviews they did in the book with the guests - they are celebrities (or well known most of them) so they did have lived in advice for small talk. Sometimes a tip was good - which strung me along so I did finish this.
If you don't like the humor of the authors then you will not like this book. I thought they weren't very funny, I had a different expectation when I choose this book compared to what I experienced so that def. impacted this review negatively. If I had to read this, I would have dropped it basically immediately so If you are interested I rec. on audio format.
I felt off and it's because the narrators of the audio book just didn't feel authentic.
RIP Washington Irving. You would have loved bowling
The Legend Of Sleepy Hallow 5/5
Fabulous - Washington Irving is a bit long-winded, but it works so well in this short story. It's like taking the scenic route in a story. You get to know Crane and his personality so well. He's a bit of an ass, superstitious, and hungry. He's written in a strangely likable way. Great ending and really everything comes together.
The Stout Gentleman 2/5
Kinda of a joke one - glad it was short!
The Haunted House & Dolph Heyliger 2/5
This is such a long one that I thought would have more pay off at the end... the beginning of Dolph's story is SO GOOD. There is a part when Dolph hears a cricket keeping him company at night and as he hears the sound going through the house and then the cricket stops chirping!!!! Honesty, chills. It's the best and scary part of the book...otherwise there is a bit where it looses the lead. A family ghost wanted him to find treasure. Idk
RIP Van Winkle - 3/5. A nice story about time travel, winning the revolution, and freedom, I guess? Another really funny one, especially having RIP come back after the revolutionary war and saying he likes the king.
I read about half of this book and seems enough for me.
Closer to a 3 than a 1: This body horror for Juv. readers is really going to scare someone! Interesting format and story telling that will certainly get a scare for someone and has a fairly satisfying ending! This missed the mark a bit for me after [b:Pie in the Sky 40032385 Pie in the Sky Remy Lai https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1545183550l/40032385.SX50.jpg 62013814] BUT if you are looking for a shorter read for halloween it's an enjoyable length and story.
Yeah, probably the most relatable hedgehog pet books I have read. Cleaning off their poop-boots and stepping on a loose quill in the carpet is 100% real ownership experiences.
Be sure to read about real hedgehog experience before consider getting one. They are exotic pets and have a certain grumpy to shy personality and have quills! They are NOT like a dog or cat to play with. They are better suited for older kids who will understand the personality and tendencies of the creature. They are gentle companions, who are perfect reading buddies who will sleep on your lap while you read!
Places to check out are the hedgehog welfare society to get learning!
Mostly in it for the pictures - There's not enough counter space for me to try to make a few of these in my kitchen. Some recipes seem really good, others are just laughable like the beer bucket recipe which is beer in a bucket of ice. So, my review is probably a 2. I didn't get to try the recipes I wanted which is why i'll leave it officially unrated for now.
