Empty-Nest Parenting: Adjusting Your Stewardship As Your Children Leave Home by Linda Eyre
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I didn't like this book as much as I thought I would. Just a few observations... There are lots of comments throughout the book from empty-nest parents, and from children who have left home, including some of the authors' children and "in-law" children. Many of these are insightful and helpful, but many of them are so extreme that I found them to be ridiculous, whether from over-involved parents, or totally hands-off parents. Also, some of the comments from the chilren (sometimes even the author's children) were suprisingly resentful. I felt like they used this public opportunity to punish parents for what they felt they had done that wasn't helpful. It just surprised me. Not that some of their resentments weren't justified, but it left me wanting them to go work things out and come back when the issues were resolved so we could get on with the book.

The authors' (mostly Richard Eyre's) approach isn't exactly my style, but the topics and comments gave me some things to think about, and a better awareness of how to prepare for this very important phase of parenthood.

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The Collaborative Habit: Life Lessons for Working Together by Twyla Tharp
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Quick,interesting read by a choreographer, who shares how her experiences in collaboration with individuals and institutions relate to successful life experiences for each of us.

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Lay that Trumpet in Our Hands by Susan Carol McCarthy


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The story is set in central Florida where I now live, so it was interesting to read about places that are very local. It's a young adult type book which Amber was assigned to read over the summer. I read it wondering if it would be a worthwhile book, and it definitely was. The author brings to life the racial prejudices that played out in actual events in the early 1950's from the point of view of a young teenage girl. It's a well-written and interesting story.




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Bonds That Make Us Free: Healing Our Relationships, Coming to Ourselves by C. Terry Warner


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I don't give 5 stars very often. This was one of the most interesting books I have read. I think the author has been very sincere and insightful in developing and offering an approach to resolving difficulties in any kind of relationship in a Christlike way. Maybe not always simple and easy, but worthy of careful thought. As soon as I finished I wanted to read it again.




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Herbal Antibiotics: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria by Stephen Harrod Buhner


My rating: 3 of 5 stars


3.5 stars. I learned more about the top antibiotic herbs, the effectiveness of antibacterial spices in food, immune system herbs, qualities of and uses for honey, and the different ways to prepare herbs for use. A quick read, and a good book to keep for reference.




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The Cold War: A New History by John Lewis Gaddis


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Good book, and not too encyclopedic.




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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I listened to it on CD this time. The voices could have been better cast, but I enjoyed the story.




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