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Friday, March 5, 2010

Book Reviews and Book Drawing for Mother-Daughter Duet and Dancing with My Father


What a great couple of books! Mother-Daughter Duet by Cheri Fuller and her grown daughter, Ali Plum is a refreshing book written by mother and daughter with both perspectives given. I was immediately captivated by the writing style and the subject matter. This book is about being a mom, or a daughter and you will be able to relate on both levels through-out the book. The part of the book that I gleaned most from was the section on "Letting Go" which I am having a very difficult time doing right now! Of course its hard to let go when they haven't left yet! I have two adult daughters living at home still and it is extremely difficult not to mother them. In the book you will read how you need to let them make mistakes and take those small steps back as they grow and mature and then hopefully by the time they are ready to fly from the nest you will be ready also!

There is so much that you can relate to and learn in this book that you will easily finish it within a few reading sessions. Many examples from mothers and daughters in almost every different situation; from single mothers with rebellious daughters to the most traditional mother daughter roles. You will read about yourselves in this book!

"The relationship between mothers and daughters is intense, personal, complex, and unique. But you can have the loving, authentic bond you always dreamed of - when you learn the mother-daughter duet."



The second book is Dancing with My Father by Sally Clarkson. Do you feel overloaded with your "to do list", weighed down by drudgery or disappointed with your life in general? Then this is the book for you! Sally will lead you in new ways of gaining joy in your life! She will guide you down the path of finding delight in God's presence. What happens when you trust God to lead your life? This is an uplifting book of joy and learning how to trust in God when things are looking dim. Psalm 30:11,12 pretty much sums up the purpose of this little book.

If you would like to enter the drawing for either of these books please post a comment and tell me which book you would like to win.
Don't forget to include your email addy something like this: Lizzy10 at aol dot com
I will draw a winner Tuesday, March 9th.

Until next time, keep on reading!

Blessings,
Lucie

To Purchase Go Directly to Random House Publishers:
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307457066

I received copies of these books purely for review from Waterbrook Press and was not paid for my opinion. I give an honest, personal opinion of each book based on what I read.



5 comments:

Deborah said...

Hello my friend. Hmmmmmm. I can't decide which book I want to win. Would it be too much to ask to include me in both drawings? If not, then I will have to choose "Mother-Daughter Duet". Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. I loved your reviews on the books also. They were very helpful! And yet again, made my choice very difficult. ha!ha!
Love ya!
Deb

Linda said...

Hi, I would enjoy the Mother-Daughter Duet, to glean ideas of relating to my mother, we were not close as I was growing up. I'd like to make her latter years special. Thanks. It was a hard choice, as I could us Dancing with My Father as well. Please enter me. Thank you!
desertrose5173 at gmail dot com

Cherie J said...

Please enter me for Dancing With My Father. Sounds like book I need to read. Thank you!

cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com

Barb said...

Wow what a tough choice. I love Cheri Fuller and Sally Clarkson... and both books sound great! I would gladly take either one! Barb C. ChristianHomes at gmail dot com

Julia M. Reffner said...

I would love to win Mother-Daughter Duet. I have read both Cheri Fuller and Sally Clarkson and enjoyed both.

julesreffner(at)gmail(dot)com

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