Instead I think it was self-gratifying and arrogant. I think the author probably has some good ideas, but her examples and her reference point were extreme and stupid.
I don't know one person who has a TV in each of their kids rooms. I don't know one person who wants their kids to be years ahead in school, but not be able to catch a ball. Maybe she was exaggerating to be funny, but if so her arguments kind of lose their power. But actually I don't think they had much power to start with.
I'll admit that half-way through the book I was done with it. It's short so I finished, hoping to find something more redeemable or valuable. I don't think there are any new ideas here. NONE. There were things I agreed with and things I didn't, but it didn't open up my eyes to anything, nor provide me with any new ideas.
I do think she has enough ideas and funny things to say that she could have written an at least partially entertaining magazine article. Really not enough substance for a whole book.
One more gripe: I think her kids are a little young for her to think she has it all figured out.
I could rant some more, and I apologize for not taking better notes and being more specific with my complaints. I guess I'm a slacker.
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I've heard of this book and thought it would be an interesting read... I'll go ahead and it take it off my list. Thanks for the review.
ok, so i won't read this book. i have a seperate question about your blog layout. did you find a template, or do you know how to customize it yourself?? and if you do it yourself, could you share your knowledge??
I haven't heard of this one, but thanks for the heads up!! It made me laugh too!
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