Elizabeth Levang's "When Men Grieve" is perhaps one of the most informative books on grief I have ever read. It appears to be primarily written for wives of grieving husbands, so (as a man), I was surprised at how much I really enjoyed the book and learned from it.

"When Men Grieve" is very readable. One of the strongest points about the book is its basic outline: Each chapter begins with a little poem on grief by Louis Cerulli and is followed by a personal story on grieving written by a male contributor. That is in turn followed by a well thought out commentary and a brief recommendation section composed by Levang herself.

I was impressed by Levang's book, and very much recommend it to anyone interested on the topic of men and grief. Levang appears to have keen insight into the way men grieve, and how that process is different at times for women.

This book made me feel good. I loved reading the contributions actual grieving men made, as well as Levang's own soothing, conversational style of writing.

From this book we learn about the experiences of men grieving various types of losses and how different their reality may be from that of their partner. The masculine grieving style is described in eloquent, lyrical language and mirrors the experiences of many men who seek counseling and support in my bereavement groups. The author gives sound advice about how women can better understand and support men who grieve, while also honoring their own feelings. Additionally, this book points out how unfair it is for our society to raise young boys as protectors, providers, and thinking problem solvers and then expect them to suddenly become sensitive, expressive emotional experts in times of loss. This work is a reality check for women who grieve - a call to re-examine the level of our neediness for emotional support from the men in our lives. It vividly demonstrates how important it is for parents to help children understand and express their emotions appropriately and to realize that doing so makes them both courageous and authentically human.

If I could give this book more than five stars, I would. "The White Witch" is like an onion; there are so many levels to the story. The uppermost involves the English civil war between Charles II and the newly developed Puritans, Catholics and Protestants and how the new religion affects one particular family. Robert Haselwood turns to the Protestants due to his relationship with one of the leaders - this causes conflict in his family, who enjoyed the lavishness of living under the rule of Charles II. One member of the his family has a background in the gypsies and this is a different "skin" - Froniga tries to live her life suspended between the two cultures. Her gypsy background is at "war" with her gorgio background and this affects her dealings with members of both families. Two men, both working for the king, drift in and out of the lives of the Haselwoods and Froniga, and each other. Then there is the battle between Good and Evil. Froniga uses her "white witch" gypsy medicinal talents to heal and comes to realize that crossing over to the dark practices is a very fine line. Elizabeth Goudge has such a wonderful way of dealing with the buiding up of the motivations (not really the work I'm looking for), emotions of the characters and painting word pictures that soar with beauty. This has been one of my favorite books for years; I've gone through three copies. This book is hard to come across and really should be reissued.

It's been years since I've read this book but the feel of it lingers still. It is the struggle between the evil and good of a dark witch and a white witch in old England. These witches are really almost ordinary women caught in the times they live in where the dark witch is old and filled with the dark thoughts that life can bring while the white witch looks towards the light. There is a struggle between their forces which one can see as how life is without understanding and reaching out between people. Elizabeth Goudge wrote with that wonderful sense that gives you the taste, touch, feel, and vision of how things must have been. I would love to read this book again as well as others she wrote. I hope her books will be rediscoverd as Edith Whartons were and republished for future generations to enjoy.

THis Book is Very Well DOcumented&Done.Unlike THe Media at large Today or on a Bigger Scale Hollywood who still is stuck in The GUess Whose Coming To DInner Phase Of Life? Martha Hodges Brings Too Life The Fact that WHite WOmen&Black Men have Gotten Together during Slavery&After The Civil War.Books Like this are Very Important Because if You Go By TV it's Usually Watered Down or Down in Token Form.ALot OF Respect TOO Martha Hodges FOr Bringing This Book To Light.

This is the best book I have read on this subject. I highly recommend it

Elizabeth Holtzman's book is a testimony to the irony and intense nature of life in public office. From her initiation as a member of Congress on the Watergate investigating committee to the cauldron of New York City politics, she weaves a fascinating and well documented story of triumphs, mistakes and human drama. An excellent book for the reader interested in the American political system.

shocking,informative,gripping and deeply moral. This is a must for fans of liz's or anyone interested in an absolute innovator in women's politics.Wow!

I have already reviewed this book but I can't find my review anywhere. Where, oh where, has it gone?

Who's Who of Pulitzer Prize Winners is a concise, well-researched and in-depth account of Pulitzer Prize winners from the inception of the awards to the present. The personal profiles are informative and entertaining--never dull.( It's interesting to see how the tastes of the awards committee have changed over the years). The authors have compiled and written a highly commendable book--one that will not lose its patina over time. No more need be said.

Elizabeth Wilhide's superb "William Morris: Decor and Design" will be a real treat for William Morris fans. Wilhide combines dozens of sumptuous color photographs of Morris interiors with an overview of his life, his influences, and his artistic goals. I learned a number of interesting things about his personal background, such as:

- His beautiful wife Jane had a long affair with fellow artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti;
- In addition to his design work, he was such a respected poet that he was offered the poet laureateship of England once Tennyson had died;
- Many of his designs are still in active production today, more than a century after his death.

Morris shunned the effect the Industrial Revolution had had on the arts in England (and elsewhere) and proposed that hand-crafted art, furniture, wallpaper, and so on be the goal of an artists' cooperative he helped to found. He felt that art should be in every home and that it should be useful, beautiful to look at, and durable. This success of the cooperative produced the uncomfortable situation, for Morris, of having art be so beautifully and painstakingly produced by hand that, in the end, only the wealthy could afford it.

The photographs of Morris interiors, wallpaper designs, furniture, and more, are absolutely sumptuous, and Wilhide's well-informed and well-written text helps to expand our understanding of the whole of Morris' life. Highly recommended!

With its stunning photographs, reproduced in exceptional color, William Morris: Décor & Design is a fine interior design book that belongs on every coffee table. This book will surely win more appreciation for the diverse talents of the great designer, especially when newcomers to Morris see the breadth of his talents presented so beautifully. As a long-time admirer, I have many books about the 19th century designer, poet, fantasist, etc., but this is one of my favorites, as well as one of the most complete books on his design that I have seen. Photographs range from the colorful interiors of houses and public buildings decorated by Morris for clients, to the homes he actually lived in. Insets show details of his striking patterns, from wallpaper to tapestry to upholstery fabric to curtains, as well as pages from his illuminated books and the Morris & Co. catalog. Non-Morris interiors are shown for comparison. A pictorial glossary of his most common patterns completes the book. Further, the biography chapter is a good, comprehensive introduction to Morris, describing his forays into politics and literature, as well as his many efforts in all aspects of design. I recommend this beautifully designed book, a fitting tribute to Morris's own delight in design, to any lover of beauty in art and design.

Great book, easy to follow instructions for beginner or advanced.

I am not a big fan of buttonhole applique. This book has changed my mind and that if a few of my students. Jean Wells has created some beautiful, sophisticated designs. Her use of fabrics is inspiring. My favorite is the Forest Friends Quilt, which is shown in two different colorways, each giving it a whole new look.

I teach kindergarten, and my students have read all the books about Mrs. Wishy-washy and her animals. This book has the same fun, joyful tradition of the other stories. The children's immediate comment was "Read it again!". One child wanted to write to Joy Cowley to see if she was going to write another one. This book is a winner.

I have recently purchased this book for my 2 year old and she cannot put this book down. The pictures are wonderful and full of color. The pictures are so big and the story plot is not that long so that for non readers it is just great and lots of fun to read. Suggestions, make noises as you read the few lines and have them call out and descripe the colors and animals seen on the pages. I truly recommend this book because most importantly my daughter loved it and I loved seeing her face.

I ended up ordering this book because my 3 year old son refuses to return it to the library. We have renewed it 3 times (a total of about 9 weeks) and he still has not grown tired of it. The story is quite funny with great pictures and has a "surprise" ending that leaves my son in stitches (the wolf isn't that scary after all!)

I provide daycare in my home and my group LOVED this book! They kept begging for me to read it again and again! This is a book with a hilarious ending (no nightmares either!). This is a must read for children, especially preschoolers! Teachers would be able to use this book in many projects and areas, it would be like "The Old Lady that Swallowed the Fly" in many aspects.

This is the book if you're seeking solutions to problems with conditions, diseases and syndromes of the gynecological organs. Jeanne is compassionate and very good at explaining what goes on, where it came from and how to fix it. She is open and honest, using her personal experiences to teach us how to heal ourselves. All of this is done without drugs or surgery. My husband is a practitioner of Oriental medicine. Through him, I've had an opportunity to study accupressure and the energy meridians. Jeanne's book is by far the best I've ever come across at getting this important information out to the Western public. Read it and start your way on the path of health.

After I read this book, I knew I had to have Jeanne appear as a guest on my TV talk show. I found the contents of the book fascinating; likened to finding a hidden treasure.
We as a society give so "much of ourselves" away that it truly felt good to read something that could give one such a sense of empowerment.
Thanks Jeanne for the research and insight. Pat Barnes