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About meIf forced to pick words to describe myself, my first choice is always "reader." After that, I'm proud to say I'm a mom of 2 smart, handsome guys (one still in college, the other living and working in NYC) who both like to read as well. I'm a private teacher/tutor with a couple thousand children's books in my possession and would have many more if I had the money and space. I just love picture books and have had to stay out of the children's section of my favorite book stores the last few years in order to make a profit. (I was also addicted to textbooks, but that's pretty much under control now.) The two things that would make me feel most richy-rich? To have every room in my house filled with flowers and books.
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I just posted some final thoughts on A FINE BALANCE on our "I'll Read Yours if You'll Read Mine" thread. Also posted a LT review of it.
Good to do this challenge with you.
posted by CharlesBoyd at 10:13 am (EST) on Nov 18, 2009
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posted by Berly at 10:28 pm (EST) on Nov 10, 2009
posted by Berly at 5:16 pm (EST) on Nov 10, 2009
How is Inkheart going for you? I am still reading Half Broke Horses and then I will start the People of the Book. I am constantly busy, time is flying by, and I am having a hard time fitting in as much reading as I would like. Course I NEVER can fit in as much reading as I like! ;)
Hugs.
posted by Berly at 4:16 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009
posted by DetailMuse at 8:34 pm (EST) on Nov 4, 2009
posted by scarpettajunkie at 7:21 pm (EST) on Nov 4, 2009
posted by DetailMuse at 10:07 am (EST) on Nov 4, 2009
I've added The Brain that Changes Itself to my wishlist--it will probably go on my "To Buy" list as well.
I did figure out you meant your students' parents--however I own Brain Rules because my teacher son recommended it to me! :-D I haven't read it yet--I started it at the end of last year and got so involved in the 999 challenge this year that I never picked it up again. I will hunt for it today and put it on the "short shelf"--it would be a good one to read over Christmas break when I have more time. I think it is fascinating what we are discovering about the brain and I'm delighted that so many people who are involved in studying the brain are willing to share their learning in layman's language for us to enjoy.
Carolyn
posted by MusicMom41 at 1:56 pm (EST) on Nov 2, 2009
I would love to get the precise title of the "Changing Brain" book you mentioned. It sounds like something I would really enjoy.
Have you read Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf? I read that last year and really enjoyed it--especially since I am a "squid!" I found that book not only interesting but helpful for me as a music teacher in understanding better how different students process information differently. It is well written and easy to understand, too. I had a second major in psychology and enjoy those kinds of books, also.
Carolyn
posted by MusicMom41 at 4:29 pm (EST) on Nov 1, 2009
I'm trying to catch up on LT today. Thanks for the information about the interview on NPR. In retrospect, I may have been a little hard on her because I had just finished reading Heidi Kraft's memoir of her psychological work with the Marines in Iraq, (Rule Number Two, and the contrast in the way they approached their jobs just leaped out at me. Julie Holland was working under much different circumstances and was probably less mature, especially in the first part of the book. I'm sure she has grown a lot since those experiences.
BTW If you like reading about psychiatrists and psychologists I highly recommend the Kraft book. It is one of my favorites this year. It was an ER book earlier this year. Unfortunately I didn't get that one but I was able to get it from my library.
Carolyn
posted by MusicMom41 at 3:30 pm (EST) on Nov 1, 2009