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Where the Light Gets In: Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again
Where the Light Gets In: Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. The opinions contained within this post are mine and may vary from the opinions of others. About Where the Light Gets In: Many know Kimberly Williams-Paisley as the bride in the popular Steve Martin remakes of the Father of the Bride movies, the calculating Peggy Kenter on Nashville, or the wife of country music artist, Brad Paisley. But behind the scenes, Kim was dealing with a tragic secret: her mother, Linda, was suffering from a rare form of dementia that slowly crippled her ability to…
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Simply Calligraphy
Simply Calligraphy I received the mentioned book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. The opinions contained within this review may vary from the opinions of others. About Simply Calligraphy: This little guide to hand lettering proves that calligraphy is as easy as picking up pen and paper. Focused on calligraphy’s most popular alphabet—italic—this delightful manual introduces basic capital and small letters and numbers, plus all the creative flourishes you need to customize your unique script for every project and occasion. With quick and easy instruction from calligraphy teacher and designer Judy Detrick, Simply Calligraphy will have you whipping up elegant invitations, pleasing place cards, and personalized thank-you notes in no time. What We Thought: Actual…
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Liar: A Memoir by Rob Roberge Review
Liar: A Memoir by Rob Roberge Review I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review. About Liar: A Memoir by Author Rob Roberge: When Rob Roberge learns that he’s likely to have developed a progressive memory-eroding disease from years of hard living and frequent concussions, he is terrified by the prospect of becoming a walking shadow. In a desperate attempt to preserve his identity, he sets out to (somewhat faithfully) record the most formative moments of his life—ranging from the brutal murder of his childhood girlfriend, to a diagnosis of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder, to opening for famed indie band Yo La Tengo at The Fillmore in San…
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A Letter to My Mom Review
A Letter to My Mom Review Disclosure: Free Sample Provided About A Letter to My Mom: Just in time for Mother’s Day, the next book in the A Letter to My series (after A Letter to My Dog andA Letter to My Cat) takes on mothers, with celebrities and civilians writing letters of gratitude and admiration to the women who raised them, alongside gorgeous, intimate photos. What We Thought: I am an avid reader and when I had the opportunity to review this book I was really excited. I have a great relationship with my own Mom and I knew that this book was going to hit close to home for me. The…
