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Why I recommend "Get to Work: . . . And Get a Life, Before It's Too Late"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:57:54 GMT

Get to Work: . . . And Get a Life, Before It's Too Late

by Linda R. Hirshman

This is a super quick read! I didn’t agree with everything in here, but it did help me frame the entire so-called Mommy Wars. not sure if anyone not interested in that debate would enjoy it or get anything else out of what is already out in the media/blogs.

Why I recommend "Fledging- Octavia E Butler"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:44:56 GMT

Fledging- Octavia E Butler

It turns the whole world of vampires on its head. Careful thou, this book was meant to be in a series, so it does leave you wanting more!

Review (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 03:47:22 GMT

Her Way: Young Women Remake the Sexual Revolution: Young Women Remake the Sexual Revolution

by Paula Kamen

You can read my review of this book on my blog. Thanks.

Book Review

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 18:39:16 GMT

Your Heart Knows the Answer: How to Trust Yourself & Make the Choices That Are Right For You

by Gail Harris

You can read my review of this book at my blog. Thanks!

Book Review

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:47:55 GMT

The Abortionist's Daughter

by Elisabeth Hyde

I have to admit that immediately finishing this book, I was on the fence. It wasn’t until I let it simmer in my head that I really liked it. My whole review is at my blog as well as a conversation with the author.

Review

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 17:45:57 GMT

It's a Girl: Women Writers on Raising Daughters

My review is on my blog.

A story about "The Handmaid's Tale: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 17:45:02 GMT

The Handmaid's Tale: A Novel

by Margaret Atwood

My review is on my blog.

A review of "Sister Chicas"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 17:43:22 GMT

Sister Chicas

by Lisa Alvarado

My review is on my blog.

Must read (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 14:55:44 GMT

Kindred (Black Women Writers Series)

by Octavia E. Butler

I just ate this story up. It’s an easy read text wise, but horribly difficult to read in the sense that Butler does an amazing job at humanizing the narrator as well as detailing the life of slaves and constructing a complex social network that they lived in.

A story about "The Hip Mama Survival Guide : Advice from the Trenches on Pregnancy, Childbirth, Cool Names, Clueless Doctors, Potty Training and Toddler Avengers"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:29 GMT

The Hip Mama Survival Guide : Advice from the Trenches on Pregnancy, Childbirth, Cool Names, Clueless Doctors, Potty Training and Toddler Avengers

by Ariel Gore

Loved it!

A story about "Emotionally Involved: The Impact of Researching Rape"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:29 GMT

Emotionally Involved: The Impact of Researching Rape

by Rebecca Campbell

Chilling…it’s for class, but I already think everyone should read this book.

A story about "The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:29 GMT

The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy

by Vicki Iovine

Too girlie for me. Too much talk about being prepared for the hospital in terms of nailpolish & hair-dos. ack!

A story about "Written on the Body"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:28 GMT

Written on the Body

by Jeanette Winterson

My next book to conquer for the young femininst bookclub. So far it’s quite the summer read. Read my review over at Zuly’s Bookclub (www.zulyzu.com/bc).

A story about "The Pagan Book of Living and Dying: Practical Rituals, Prayers, Blessings, and Meditations on Crossing Over"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:28 GMT

The Pagan Book of Living and Dying: Practical Rituals, Prayers, Blessings, and Meditations on Crossing Over

by Starhawk

Ironically, Starhawk began this book after her mother’s death; I finally decided to pick it up after my own mother died. I’m taking this one really slow, as I’m keeping a journal of my thoughts.

A story about "No Turning Back: The History of Feminism and the Future of Women"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:28 GMT

No Turning Back: The History of Feminism and the Future of Women

by Estelle Freedman

Women’s Studies 101 in a book. Even after earning a minor & a graduate concentration, there’s still stuff in this intro book that I didn’t know. Fab!

A story about "Herland and Selected Stories"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:27 GMT

Herland and Selected Stories

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

I’ve read Herland before, but now I’m tackling the selected stories in this edition.

A story about "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:27 GMT

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)

by J.K. Rowling

I actually started this book about a month ago. A bit here, a bit there. Should be done by the end of this weekend thou. I dunno what took me so damn long to pick these up!

A story about "The Eye of the Heron (G K Hall Large Print Science Fiction Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:27 GMT

The Eye of the Heron (G K Hall Large Print Science Fiction Series)

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Another UKL book that was just hanging around my bookshelf. So far, so great on this one.

A story about "Lathe of Heaven"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:27 GMT

Lathe of Heaven

by Ursula K. Le Guin

I’m actually re-reading one of my fave UKL books. The hubby got me the DVD for Christmas, but the book is still far better.

A story about "Changing Planes: Stories"

nobody@allconsuming.net (roniweb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 20:23:26 GMT

Changing Planes: Stories

by Ursula K. Le Guin

More proof that Ursula K. Le Guin is a genius!