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If you've ever lived in a small town or been active in a church, chances are you know a Miss Julia, the paragon of outdated correctness at the center of Ann B. Ross's series of comic novels. One-third busybody, one-third Southern relic, and one-third loving kindness, the elderly Miss Julia finds herself at a loss at the beginning of Miss Julia Throws a Wedding. Although her own marriage was about as uplifting as a burned pot roast, she is mortified to learn that Hazel Marie, her dead husband's mistress, proposes to move out of Miss Julia's house and into a life of sin with the perpetual bachelor J.D. Pickens. At least Deputy Sheriff Coleman Bates and attorney Binkie Enloe, longtime lovers, have finally decided to do the right thing. Now if only they would do it the right way. Intent on preserving the niceties, Miss Julia takes over the wedding for Coleman and Binkie, vetoing their plans for a quick courthouse union and struggling to pull together a tasteful formal event with one week's notice. To complicate matters, a neighborhood thief and troublemaker, Dixon Hightower, has escaped from police custody. With only her imperious nature and the force of her convictions, can Miss Julia create the wedding of her dreams for Binkie and Coleman? It's a thin but spirited romp, like a village cozy without the unpleasantness of a murder. --Regina Marler
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Readers love Miss Julia, the proper lady of a certain age with a backbone of iron and perfect Steel Magnolia poise, not to mention the sharpest tongue south of the Mason-Dixon Line. In Miss Julia Throws a Wedding, we find her feeling a little wistful when Hazel Marie, once her late husband's paramour and now her best friend, prepares to move out and live in sin with that marriage-shy Mr. Pickens. Suddenly, to Miss Julia's delight, a wedding is in the offing: Handsome Deputy Coleman Bates and attorney Binkie Enloe announce their plans to run down to the courthouse and tie the knot. But Miss Julia insists they have a real wedding ceremony and vows to make it happen. When a missing preacher, a crowd of uninvited guests, and a queasy bride threaten the happy event, Miss Julia is there to restore order, confirming her undying motto: if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself!
Customer Reviews:
Anti-Catholic.......2007-09-30
This book is better than "Miss Julia's School of Beauty", which I thought was extremely silly. However, I like books about Southern women, so I bought a couple of her other books, including "Throws A Wedding", which I finished today. At least it made more sense than "Miss Julia's School of Beauty". You can check my review on that one. However, I am surprised that none of the reviews I read mentions the anti-Catholic tone to this book. Some of the Hispanic workers in Abbottsville see what they think is an outline of "The Virgin", whom Miss Julia apparently has never heard of, because she is shocked by the word 'virgin' being spoken in front of Little Lloyd. Then, since the image of the Virgin Mary is referred to time and again throughout the second half of the book, it is always referred to in a derogatory manner. The preacher's wife wants to start the prayer chain and rid the town of this 'superstition". Miss Julia can hardly contain herself, she is so full of ire about the belief of the people who believe in that direction. I have never read a so- called light-hearted book of fiction that was so anti-Catholic, or any religion, for that matter. If this is the view of the Presbyterians, they should be ashamed. I am not a Catholic, but I respect their beliefs and the beliefs of other religions. The way the author tears into the Catholic beliefs is beyond belief.
doing a mapquest for directions to Miss Julia's world.......2006-06-19
I read these books because I love the feel of them - the small town with its gossips and good Samaritans, Miss Julia with her sense of propriety and justice. The books are not big on plot, but I don't think that's what they're about. The endings are predictable because they are 'feel good' books. I'd be sorely disappointed if the guy didn't get the girl in the end or if I had to read about the demise of any one of the characters. I'm not looking for reality when I pick up a Miss Julia book. I'm looking for a glimpse into a gentler world than the one I see on televison, at the movies, or in many of the bestselling novels out there. The writing is colorful, humorous, and entertaining. I even find myself inspired to do good deeds after reading about one of Miss Julia's exploits. The only problem I have with these books is that I wish there were more of them. I gobble one up and then have to wait so long before a new one comes out. If you liked Andy of Mayberry, you'll love Miss Julia.
miss julia throws a wedding.......2005-09-17
book was like new and i received it in 5 days
A wedding like no other.......2005-08-10
When Miss Julia's lawyer, Binkie Enloe, and her boyfriend Coleman decide to get married, Miss Julia cannot hide her joy and relief. Although the happy couple would be satisfied with a quick trip to the Justice of the Peace, Miss Julia will have none of that. She decides to have a full-scale flowers, guests, and music affair at her stately home. This, despite the fact that she has only one week to work on it. As with all Miss Julia books, her best intentions of a prim and proper affair go out the window and hilarious complications arise, including a reluctant bride and the miraculous appearing of Mary on the side of the new Presbyterian Life Center which is being built across the street from Miss Julia's home. There are further complications of a thief in town, and a skittish associate pastor, just to spice up the proceedings. As always with this series, this is a delightful read.
This is my favorite Miss Julia so far.......2005-06-24
Be careful what you wish for, should be the watchword to Miss Julia. In order to try to get her attorney Binkie Enloe & Deputy Coleman Bates (who are living without benefit of matrimony) married, Miss Julia agrees to throw a weding for them on a week's notice. Miss Julia, Lillian (her housekeeper and closest advisor) & her friends, go all out to stage a lovely but small wedding ceremony. It seems as if time and circumstances intervene to place one stumbling block after another in their way but the worst happens when Binkie decides to call off the wedding. Ostensibly, Binkie is the defense attorney for an escaped prisoner and Coleman is sworn to apprehend him and send him to jail; this is the premise she explains to Miss Julia for deciding not to marry Coleman. Deep seated philosophical differences that cannot be reconciled have kept them apart.
Miss Julia and Lillian decide that maybe things will change in the course of the next fews days and the couple will reconsider and get married as intended. To that end, they carry on with the plans for the wedding which will be held in Julia's living room. Their thinking is, if there's a wedding we'll be ready and if there's not we'll throw a party.
Julia and Lillian soon discover however that there is an even more urgent reason to get the couple to consent to the bonds of Holy matrimony ASAP. Since everyone knew that the couple had been enjoying the honeymoon before taking the steps to become man and wife, the inevitable has happened and Binkie is 4 months along "in the family way".
Binkie's real reason for not wanting to marry is that she doesn't want to trap Coleman (who is hopelessly in love with Binkie and is eager to get married no matter what the reason).
Everyone involved in the wedding plans now finds themselves in a tizzy of a dliemma and they pray for some miracle (along with their intervention) to occur that will bring Binkie and Coleman to the alter.
Be careful what you pray for..........I hope you'll love this story as much as I did.
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From the Publisher Miss Julia is a proper lady of a certain age with a backbone of iron and perfect steel magnolia poise, not to mention the sharpest tongue south of the Mason-Dixon Line. But Miss Julia Throws a Wedding finds her a little wistful when Hazel Marie, once her late husband's paramour and now her best friend, prepares to move out and live in sin with that nice Mr. Pickens. And with her she's taking Little Lloyd, the apple of Miss Julia's eye! But suddenly, to her delight, a wedding is in the offing. Handsome Deputy Sheriff Coleman Bates and attorney Binkie Enloe announce their plan to run down to the courthouse next week and tie the knot. That's no way to do it, insists Miss Julia (the only person around who knows cucumber sandwiches are correct in summer and ham biscuits in winter). Taking a few shortcuts in etiquette, Miss Julia decides to organize a real ceremony herself. Will Little Lloyd sing a solo? Will anybody notice the sparkling grape juice isn't champagne? These and other hilarious hurdles on the way to the altar reinforce Miss Julia's undying motto: if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
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3 Book Set By Ann B. Ross; Miss Julia Takes Over; Miss Julia's School Ofbeauty; Miss Julia Throws a Wedding.
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4 stories in 3 hardbacks
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4 Miss Julia stories in 3 hardback books
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3 Large Print Book Set By Ann B. Ross; Miss Julia Takes Over; Miss Julia's School of Beauty; Miss Julia Throws a Wedding.
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Tom Mason, a former Chicago area high school teacher, recently made a public splash by marrying his long-term lover, former professional baseball player Scott Carpenter. Now, after the hoopla surrounding Scotts public coming out and, of course, the marriage, the couple are in dire need of a quiet vacationsomewhere far from the fans, the paparazzi and the general noise of Chicago. They escape to the privately-held Aegean island of Korkasi a resort with twenty-two separate villas for those desiring, and who can afford, absolute privacy. But first a building storm traps themand the otherson the island, cutting them off entirely from the outside world. Then the owner of the island is found murdered, his body lying on the floor of Tom and Scotts villa. As the storm gathers strength and begins to ravage the island, the guests and employees are being killed off by a person or persons unknown. Trapped on the island with no hope of escape, Tom and Scott must uncover and stop the murderer before everyone dies.
Customer Reviews:
A SHORT STORY ON STEROIDS.......2007-03-04
This book rightfully should have been a short story. The premise is great, and the protagonists are well known to the readers of Mr. Zubro. Unfortunately, the execution of the plot line is redundant and shallow. Characters who might have been interesting were thinly sketched, the "mystery" never clearly defined, the dialogue is forced and windy, and the resolution not nearly satisfying. As I said, this more properly should have been written as a short story with less extraneous frantic action on the part of the characters, and more attention to character development and plot development. NOT ONE OF HIS BEST AND VERY DISAPPOINTING.
It Isn't 10 Little Indians, but it is a decent thriller.......2007-01-05
I guess that Zubro had to write this. Chicago had just about run out of probable scenarios for an couple in trouble. The characters weren't terribly interesting, but I think Zubro doesn't particularly like the A+ list and their "wealthier-than-thou" attitudes. (That's worth 3 stars.) The perfect timings were hokey, but not hokey enough that you just can't stomach the story. I have to admit that one more gotta-save-my-man scene would have ruined it.
Although I like some of the other Tom and Scott mysteries better, this one was a good bed-time read. What a shame that Zubro doesn't teach creative writing, because his pacing and stories are good enough to make a reader care about the protagonist and try to solve the mystery. His writing is better than the other death and sex gay mysteries. The think that I really would love to have read was a better denouement.
I always liked Tom better than Scott. He's the kind of man that I'd love to find at home. I've a feeling that Tom's alter-ego is just as brainy and good-hearted.
Great mystery with interesting characters.......2006-11-27
Zubro's latest novel, "Everyone's Dead but Us" is so good that I can't wait to get my hands on more of his books! This book was the first I've ever read from this author and was glad to find out that he has written several more with the characters Tom and Scott (I love these guys!!) This novel is hip, exciting, well-written, and a real, honest-to-goodness great mystery that's hard to put down. I found myself racing through the pages, dying to find out "whodunnit" : ) The lead characters (Tom & Scott) are witty, smart, clever, and brave and fit perfectly together. I was particularly moved by how strong their bond is with one another and how Zubro depicts their partnership as loving, playful, respectful, and grounded. I found the storyline compelling and the vast array of characters in this book to be interesting and, for the most part, believable. The dozens of plot twists and turns will satisfy any true mystery lover and I disagree with previous reviewers who said that the violence was excessive. Given the circumstances as they were presented by Zubro in this story, I feel that everything that occurred could (or would) actually happen in "real life." In short, death ain't pretty, Miss Thang and when people die or get hurt, there's bound to be a little (or a lot) of blood and gore so get over it! : ) This book is a mystery involving murder, deceit, and deep, dark secrets. If you're looking for a kinder, gentler mystery, you might want to try Scooby Doo : )
Not Up To Scratch..........2006-09-06
For years, I have been a faithful reader of Zubro's Tom & Scott mysteries (and still am!), but sadly must agree with the previous reviewer that this one was just not one of Zubro's best. While I do love horror films & have nothing against gore, the level of violence in the novel seemed very out of place and overly jarring for a T & S mystery story (especially when the cute cover makes this look like it's going to be a fun romp). It was difficult to tell one character from another and the storyline was very difficult to follow. Usually character & story development are flushed out very well by Zubro, but, unfortunately, it just seems jumbled & messy in this one. Even the normally enjoyable stabs at humor T & S make at each other seem out of place in this novel with all the grisly killing going on.
Don't get me wrong, I am still a fan of Zubro, and hope his next Tom & Scott installment is up to it's usual high level!
Too brutal for a mystery!.......2006-08-22
I have been a faithful follower of Tom & Scott series for years.
Days after finishing this latest in the series, I haven't decided if I like it. I like my mysteries to be simple yet challenging enough to leave me guessing to the end and the "whys" to center more on the complexity of relatinships and the human nature. "Everyone's Dead but us" is too convoluted for my liking. It has too many characters. I could hardly follow who is who without having to flip back. The plot is too gruesome, too many mindless and brutal killings, that it seems more like a battle ground. Finally the reason for the murder is just not there, the killers not believable! It is also too wordy towards the end parts, with the killers clarifying their reasons and methods...er would any killer actually spend so much time doing that! Finally I do not favor the idea of so many rich gay men being tagged with rotten personalities, maybe this is just to justify their murders.
Still the plot is fast paced and addictive enough to keep me turning the pages and I always have a weakness for a gay couple playing sleuths. So I will remain a faithful follower but I would rather the writer stick with the past themes of this series.
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Silver Thread of Madness.......2005-12-26
Enter the world where a young girl's obsession for samurai movies becomes the ultimate ticket to death.
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Each year, thousands of young men and women show up at college unprepared for many of the challenges and experiences they will encounter for the next four years of their lives. And while parents, friends and teachers will always have advice to offer on the dangers of drugs & alcohol, tips for good hygiene and better work habits, how to do laundry and the importance of quickly making friends with someone who has a car, one vital area is often overlooked.
In this book, Dr. Susan Albers brings her unique approach to college students, their parents, and college staff. Using the principles of mindfulness, Dr. Albers presents a guide to healthy eating and self acceptance that will help readers navigate the weight obsessed, diet-crazed, high pressured, fast-food-saturated college environment, establishing patterns of eating that will form the groundwork for a healthier life well beyond college.
The aim of this book is to help the reader empower herself to make mindful choices about what, when, where, and how to eat in order to avoid the dreaded "freshman fifteen" without falling into dangerous patterns that could lead to the development of an eating disorder. Written in a light, engaging style that should appeal to college students, parents, counselors and college staff alike, this book has the potential to help people change their eating habits for the better. More than a new diet book or collection of superficial self-affirmations, this book gets at issues such as the importance of making informed choices and the value of self acceptance and good health.
Dr. Albers has a high-traffic website, www.eatingmindfully.com
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* Catchy title and chapter topics
* Avoids scare tactics and engages the reader non-judgmentally
* Targeted audience
* A guide and reference on mindful eating
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This informative guide features detailed ratings of over 200 brands and varieties of single malts and Scotch whiskies, plus in-depth discussions of aging, comparative strength, aromas, flavors, and distilleries. Illustrated with full-color photographs.
Customer Reviews:
Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
A very useful guide to Scotch. It goes into detail of the various areas that the fine liquid comes from, and the differences between them.
You get tasting information, and it also serves as a nice long list of things to try and get a taste of. A tasting session and scoring is detailed at the end.
Nice format--needs work.......2007-06-08
One of the strengths if this book is a very pleasing format that uses the subjects themselves as decorative illustrations. A picture here is worth more than a thousand words. The introductory matter is informative and well presented. Unfortunately a glaring error present in a former edition is perpetuated in the current volume. Laphroaig is labeled as a northern highland scotch, when it is clearly labeled and well known as coming from a distillery on the southern coast of Islay. The fact that this mistake appears in another edition makes one wonder whether poor editing or poor research is at root. In all, a nice little volume. However, if you can only get one refernece book on the topic, get Michael Jackson's.
An ideal reference and guide.......2007-03-05
Knowledgeably compiled and expertly organized by Daniel Lerner, "Single Malt And Scotch Whisky" is an informed and informative 199-page reference guide to more than two hundred brands and varieties of scotch whisky. This superbly illustrated, newly revised and expanded addition covers the varieties, strength, aroma, flavor, and distinguishing characteristics of each cited brand. Comprehensive, 'reader friendly', and easily portable, readers will begin with an informative introductory chapter on 'How to Use this Book', and then move on to learn about the distilling process, what constitutes Scotch Whiskey, labels, and more. Enhanced with the inclusion of a glossary, a resource guide, and a comprehensive index, "Single Malt And Scotch Whiskey" is clearly an ideal reference and guide which is very highly recommended for novice whiskey drinkers, restauranteurs, barkeeps, and collectors.
A good book for novices; little interest for aficionados.......1998-11-11
Daniel Lerner's primer on Scotch whisky (no "e" allowed!) is a useful book primarily for those with no knowledge of the subject- as Mr. Lerner admits he himself was when he embarked on this project. As a single-malt enthusiast but by no means an expert, I bought this book for its promised survey of and tasting notes on more than 100 whiskies. I regret to say that I was disappointed.
The greatest liability of the book is in the tasting notes, which are often vague, frequently simplistic, and rarely informative. Part of this is doubtless due to the rather scattershot tasting methods employed, described in an appendix by the author; however, if you're looking for detailed information on which whiskies match your personal tastes, this is not the book to buy.
For the beginner, perhaps, this manual, with its glossy color photography and useful general overview of the process of whisky production, is a decent buy; next time, however, I'll spend more money to get a more detailed book.
Great book for naming your Scottish Terrier puppy................1998-08-24
Excellent information and background on the scotch whiskey. They all sounded delicious. However, I could not find any description of the Glenfidicch.
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Nearly 200 beautiful examples of wrought iron gates, screens, balustrades and other architectural adornments.
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic plates from original portfolios with examples of 1.......2002-01-25
It is difficult to find an original porfolio full of plates illustrating the work of the French "ferroniers" in the twenties. This inexpensive booklet lets one admire these marvelous and rare examples, many of which no longer exist.
Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork.......2000-04-01
This book is a collection of 670 illustrations. No text is included with the illustrations, but could be a good resource for someone interested in seeing the various types of design used in what was mainly cast iron. The books groups the ironwork into handrails, window balconies, railings. banisters, drapery screens and door panels etc. For someone looking for a copyright free set of graphics this would be a good choice. For those interested in finding out how this ironwork was made and by who it would be a bad choice. These is no explanation of who, when or how in this book - just a collection of detailed illustrations.
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Elaborate scrapbook pages can often take hours to arrange, but reasonably attractive ones really can be assembled pretty quickly, as Raquel Boehme demonstrates in 10-Minute Scrapbook Pages. With loads of stickers, some markers, assorted die-cuts, and the occasional decorative-edge ruler, Boehme creates dozens of pages devoted to subjects like kids at play and at school, family outings, holiday celebrations, birthdays, and new babies. Most of the designs consist of simple embellishments bordering plain white pages, sometimes shown with the author's own photos for placement suggestions and sometimes without any photos in place. None of the designs are terribly exciting, and a whole albumful of such pages might become monotonous, but their ease of assembly does increase their appeal--particularly for beginners or as quick additions to a collection of more time-consuming and varied pages. -- Amy Handy
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Take only 10 minutes to create scrapbook pages that preserve your treasured memories. Celebrate family fun, special occasions, holidays, and “no season no reason” subjects by displaying pictures of Little League baseball games, dance recitals, island cruises, trick-or-treating, and much more in fabulous ways. Designs are spunky and innovative, simple to make.” —Quick & Easy Crafts.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed In This One.......2001-08-28
I was disappointed in this book. Although the author has some cute ideas on combining stickers, there isn't a lot new here. I didn't need to read the introduction to know this had to be someone who worked with the Creative Memories philosophy: use lots of pictures on white pages and get those albums done! A lot of folks love CM, and I see its advantages. However, I prefer more varied backgrounds and didn't expect this to be CM slanted. It's a well made book with lots of color but not at all what I hoped for.
Disappointed - Not inspired.......2001-06-28
I was disappointed in the lack of creativity shown in the layouts and photography. The stock photography looked very dated. I have seen better layouts featured on line by amatuers. There are much better books and periodicals out there.
Delivers ideas for quick pages in one page.......2001-02-27
This book is basically 125 pages of pictures with a scant five pages at the beginning of instructions, suggestions, and mostly a quickie lesson on basic scrapbooking. The layouts in this book use a few simple tools (markers, rulers, stickers, die cuts), and use them over and over. While the ideas probably do take about ten minutes to plan (how long does it take YOU to think of a cliche to title your page with?), the timeframe for the pages really shows.
However, what the author does with her scant few tools is wonderful, and she puts together some really nice-looking sticker collages. I was expecting more than just stickers & die-cuts, but I got a few ideas from the book.
If it sounds at all interesting, I would suggest you check it out at the library, flip through it to get some ideas, and then return it to the library. Spend your $25 on stuff for your scrapbook.
For Beginners Only.......2000-10-09
A few cute ideas, but like another reviewer mentioned, some of the ideas are very similar to Creative Memories and look like direct adaptations from the CM idea books. Most of the concepts are repeated thoughout the book with just a few sticker & title changes, and I noticed at least 2 ideas repeated 2-3 times in the book (identical).
The format of the book is nice with the layouts being displayed in a nice format with large pictures so you can see all the details. The materials listings are lacking any detail. Most read, Materials Used: Marker, stickers, decorative ruler. What COLOR marker? Which stickers?
On a personal note, there are many beautiful photos used for the layouts, but I noticed no attempt to match the color scheme of the layout with that of the pictures, nor do some of the designs go with the general theme of the pictures. There are some great beach photos on a layout titled "PARTY". Huh? Or the excellent black & white heritage photo with the title "Over the Hill" and dancing skeleton stickers. I think a little more thought could have gone into coordinating layouts more appropriate to these photos. It would also be better in a spiral bound format rather than a hardcover so that users can leave the book open while copying the page.
If you are a long time scrapper or fan of CM idea books, then don't bother. There is nothing really innovative or "fresh" in this book. This might be good for a beginner or someone who is a fan of sticker art.
As negative as my review sounds, these are just my honest thoughts and impressions. I still give it 3 stars for the few ideas I did get and because of the large photos of the layouts, but there's definitely room to improve.
Scrapaholics alert!.......2000-10-04
She has great ideas, however I've seen most of them before through the company Creative Memories (which I really prefer- simple, classic, not cluttered, and your pictures are the main thing on the page- not decoration).
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Ethan Allen and HGTV may have plenty to say about making a home look right, but what makes a home feel right? In House Thinking, journalist and cultural critic Winifred Gallagher takes the reader on a psychological tour of the American home. By drawing on the latest research in behavioral science, an overview of cultural history, and interviews with leading architects and designers, she shows us not only how our homes reflect who we are but also how they influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
How does your entryway prime you for experiencing your home? What makes a bedroom a sensual oasis? How can your bathroom exacerbate your worst fears? House Thinking addresses provocative questions like these, enabling us to understand the homes we've made for ourselves in a unique and powerful new way. It is an eye-opening look at how we live . . . and how we could live.
Customer Reviews:
A fascinating topic covered in a haphazard fashion.......2007-08-19
I found the basic concept of this book to be fascinating. The author takes on the task of walking us through each room in the traditional American house and analyzing not the furniture and decor, but the life and psychology of each. The result should be a series of insights into how we can design our living spaces to support and even create behaviors that are beneficial to us. And in some cases, this is what we get. But all too often - indeed, for the majority of the book - Gallagher seems to veer off course and talk about the history and sociology associated with each room. While this is an interesting topic in and of itself, the lack of a consistent method from room to room can be both confusing and distracting. As an example, here are the approaches taken for two rooms: For the section on the living room, the author describes the psychology of refuge and prospect in a way that is potentially useful for anyone trying to figure out why their house does not seem to offer them the feeling of comfort and belonging they would like. For the section on the kitchen, we are treated to the historical background of women's literal place in the home, and the way the kitchen has evolved with and contributed to the feminist movement. Both sections are well written and interesting, but only the first supported my goal of learning how to create a comfortable home.
This lack of of focus cripples what could have been both a very readable and very useful book. As it is, while "House Thinking" is still well worth reading, it will not be a book that earns a place of honor in your library. Or your living room. Or bedroom.
Great Concept - Not Well Executed.......2007-04-22
I work with architects & interior designers every day to design commerical space, so I'm familiar with the ideas the author was trying to communicate. The concept of how we live in our homes and how design has evolved in America and throughout the world is fascinating. The author has done a tremendous amount of research. At the end of the book I was left feeling like I'd read a draft of someone's doctoral dissertation, with a lot of editing still to be done. As others have mentioned, the lack of pictures and illustrations is a huge oversight. Even for those of us familiar with design concepts & nomenclature, it is nearly impossible to wade through the descriptions given--I felt like I was being tested to translate her observations into a vision that reconciled to her conclusions. Furthermore, I think the organization of the book, a room-by-room analysis of how design has evolved, although logical in approach--did not mesh well with what the author was trying to communicate. She would often go off on a tangent siting research, trends throughout history and psychological implications that may have applied to the "room" in question, but were often as relevant or irrelevant to any other room, yard or community she might have chosen to elaborate on.
This might be a good book to introduce the evolution of design to someone with little prior knowledge (which is why I'm generous in providing 2 stars); especially at the current bargain prices on Amazon. Otherwise, I'd recommend passing this one by.
Understanding our spaces.......2007-04-06
Enjoyed this book a lot though it is not a "decorating book" in the usual sense. I agree pictures would have been a delightful addition but I can see how it would have increased the costs and size of the book too much to be affordable. I found the insights into how our home spaces have evolved over time, and why we use them the way we do to be very entertaining. This book helps you think about how you use your space, and what feels good and right to you so your choices in decorating, remodeling or purchasing a home can be more deliberate. (You may actually understand why you fell in love with a house, or one room just feels so good, and another so bad!) It is easy to read and so entertaining, I hated to put it down.
One of those "duh!" books...........2007-02-07
This is a really neat, unusual book in that it goes room by room through American homes and talks about what those rooms mean to us culturally and how their cultural meaning has evolved over time. It's a lot of fun if you have an interest in design, architecture or social/cultural history. A lot of what she said or pointed out had me hitting myself on the forehead and saying, "Duh! Of course it's that way for a reason." I really enjoyed the experience of reading this book and enjoy having names for concepts I veguely already had.
Great text in dire need of illustrations.......2007-01-08
A well-researched book on the psychology of our living spaces, with practical suggestions for looking around our own homes with fresh eyes. In this way, we can often reconfigure an area so that it better serves its intended function without resorting to expensive remodeling projects. But why on earth are there no illustrations or photos at all? The author describes countless examples of homes across America, both landmark sites (such as Washington's Mount Vernon and Jefferson's Monticello) and homes that could be in our own neighborhoods, but the point she is trying to make is often lost among the words when a simple photo or two would have worked beautifully. I'm holding off on buying this book in hopes that the paperback edition will include the photos that should have been included in the first release.
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ASIN: 0517887231
Release Date: 1997-03-11 |
Book Description
ohnny Cash's fans will be thrilled with this treasury packed with family photographs, original song lyrics and poems, and tell-all anecdotes from Cash family members and their friends, including Glen Campbell, Billy Graham, Waylon Jennings, The Beatles, and Elvis. 274 photos.
Customer Reviews:
Great photos and information!.......2007-04-17
I used this book, for research during the pre-production on 'Walk The Line'. Having grown up in a southern family, the Carters and the Cash family music and lore were know and spoken of quite frequently.
The photos of the family and the insight into this unique and loving family will be of great interest to fans and serious students of the southern music tradition.
I must also HIGHLY reccomend Cash by Johnny Cash with Patrick Carr. Because of my parents and grandparents, I grew up with a knowledge of the Carter family and Johnny Cash. After reading Cash, I really felt like I really understood some of the journey that Johnny had been through. If you're really interested in what forces drove the man with the man with the venerable voice, read this book! Cash: The Autobiography
A MUST FOR THE CASH FAN!.......2002-06-19
This is an excellent buy for any Cash fan. The photos are great, the poetry is beautiful, and the family history is more than adequate for getting a good feeling of where the man in black came from. The early promotional photos from Sun Records are just awesome and from reading the poetry it seems as though everyone in the Cash family has a knack for words. This book really has it all, insight into the lives of each Cash family member, poems written for mothers, fathers, grandfathers, a family tree, and even photos of former spouse's children! Just a great book to have.
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