Bob Lee and Gordon Wheeler have compiled a wonderfully insightful book about shame as it exists in our American culture. With chapters submitted by a number of creative individuals, there are articles (among others on) shame and homosexuality; male-male relationships; social class systems; and chronic illness.

This book has made a significant impact on my work as a therapist and consultant. I would encourage every therapist and consultant to read this book.

An excellent book. Shines new light on a dark subject, and uses the Gestalt model to make interpersonal shame dynamics more understandable. This book had a notable impact on my clinical work.

I enjoyed this audio book. Listened to it in the car in preparation for a field trip to Antietam. It is not an in-depth report but it is interesting and goes by quickly.

This audio book was absolutely brilliant. The characters so aptly described what it was like to be there at that time and place. It was incredibly easy to follow and a great book to listen to!

Laurel Lee's journal contains the story of her ordeal with Hodgkin's disease & coping with her two children, pregnancy, and a husband who was fast becoming an "ex." Laurel's sense of humor is remarkable considering the tough times she faced as she opted to not 'sacrifice' her unborn child & to delay her surgery & radiation until after her baby was born. As she waited at the bus stop with her young children and "upchucked" in a street trash can, she imagined that folks driving by thought she was a 'bag lady' digging through the trash. We also went through cancer treatment for our son when he was 3 yr. old so I can identify with Laurel's anxiety as she waited for the doctor's verdict after each test. Read this book complete with illustrations by Laurel & then forward it to a friend!!!

Lee invites the reader to share her thoughts, joys and fears as she confronts the challenge of cancer. Her story is unpretentious; fresh, and told with a gripping intensity. Laurel's combination of joy, humor and fear stands out in the harsh glare of reality cancer brings to life, where families cannot easily hide in shadows. This book offers insight into the frailities encountered in any life-altering challenge.

The reader hears the authentic voice of a tribe of Indians of the US far west. Lee knows his people's language and uses Native words liberally. He exlains attitudes and concepts that were at such odds with white thinking that it made the Indians vulnerable to domination. He does not apologize for his people's culture. Adults whose knowledge of Indian life may have ended with elementary school social studies will find this book astonishing

Non-Indians reading "Walking Where We Lived" may have to re-think everything they once believed about California's indigenous population. On the eve of the state's sesquicentennial celebration, Gaylen D. Lee offers a view of the Gold Rush and subsequent settlement of California by Americans and immigrants that is clearly, from his perspective, nothing to celebrate. But Lee's book is hardly a whining narrative of the atrocities suffered by the native people of California. Instead, it is a celebration of his family and families like them who have managed to survive and perpetuate their culture, religion, and values despite the onslaught of intruders. Following the pattern of the seasons, Lee describes the lives of his ancestors, historical events which affected them, their loss of freedom, and the endurance of a way of life in the face of generations of adversity. "Walking Where We Lived" is rich with detail. Lee's description of the daily activities of his family and forbears is based upon knowledge passed to him and actual experience. As a child he accompanied his family to gather acorns, berries, and plant materials. He watched the women make baskets which he says are still used in his home. He learned to hunt and fish in the old way. Although he understood English, he spoke only the Nim language prior to beginning kindergarten in the mid-1950s. The generally peaceful life lived by the Nim and their fellows all over California was shattered as Americans moved to claim every inch of the new state following secession of the territory by Mexico and the world-famed gold rush. Stories of the Mariposa Indian Wars in the spring of 1851, and other skirmishes are generally told from the point of view of Central California settlers eager to rid their new land of pesky savages. "Walking Where We Lived" offers a view from the other side. It is not surprising for a man in Gaylen Lee's situation to be angry, and anger surfaces occasionally in his book. The region surrounding his life-long home place was once traversed freely by his ancestors. Now the land is fenced off and paved over. Rivers are dammed. Animals which once lived with and helped sustain the people are seldom seen. What is surprising, in the face of generally accepted lore about the Indians of California, is that Lee's family-and others-have maintained their culture and sense of community despite near annihilation.

Ordered by her doctor to take some time from work, Virginia Berkeley decides to take her vacation during the Civil War reenactment in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A Civil War buff, Virginia plans on a relaxing as well as educational time. What she doesn't plan on is meeting a real live Confederate colonel, somehow transported from the Battle of Fredericksburg, over 100 years earlier.

Badly beaten, bleeding, and filthy, Colonel Robert Carter CSA literally drops at Virginia's feet. Confused, and disbelieving, Robert slowly adjusts to the amazements of the 20th Century. In spite of his growing love for Virginia he knows he must return to his own time, to his command. To be labeled a deserter for eternity does not sit well with the proud Confederate. Can Robert return once again to the woman he loves, or will he be forever lost in the past?

Like the heroine of Ms Johnson's book, I too am a huge Civil War buff. It's one reason I was very anxious to read and review this book. I was not disappointed! Ms. Johnson's research is impeccable, as her characters come to life before your very eyes. I thought my heart was going to break as Robert touches Virginia's hand once more as he returns to his own time and my mind began quickly searching for a path to happily ever after for this charming pair. Needless to say, this is a romance and Diana Lee Johnson provides readers with a satisfyingly happily ever after.

I also give Ms Johnson tons of extra points for giving readers a heroine that isn't a twenty year old fluff ball. Virginia is in her forties, carries a bit of extra weight, and has two grown daughters. It was a delight to read a book where I could put myself completely into the heroine's shoes. That's tough to do when the heroine is a 20 year old virgin! Robert is a mature woman's dream. Gentle, caring, attentive to Virginia's needs....add to that the fact that he's a southern gentleman and he becomes a true Sir Galahad.

WALTZ IN TIME has it all. Outstanding storytelling, realistic characters, humor, and a poignant love that will last through the ages....Diana Lee Johnson has penned a winner. This is one book you won't want to miss. As Posted on The Word on Romance

Diana Lee Johnson has outdone herself with this masterful novel! Waltz in Time is the story of an exquisite love that becomes a bridge between two distinctly different periods in time. In this exciting time-travel romance, we come to realize the past is not necessarily something over and done with. It is the magic of Waltz in Time to transform the there-and-then into the here-and-now.

This was a well written biography on a forgotten soldier who is just getting his due. Highly recommend this fine historical study of Confederate division commander in action!

Robert Rodes finally gets the biography he has deserved for years. In James Swisher's fine book the casual Civil War buff will be introduced to one of Robert E. Lee's best Division commanders. Historians have stayed away from a book on Rodes because of a perceived lack of information, but Swisher's passion for fellow Lynchburg, Virginia resident Rodes gave him the patience to unearth much undiscovered material on his subject. Like all Civil War Generals, Rodes had his good days (Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spotsylvania) and his bad days (Gettysburg), but his superb leadership and bravery put him in high esteem with both his men and his superiors. Many felt there was no better commander in the Army of Northern Virginia. Because Rodes was killed at 3rd Winchester in September of 1864, and because many of his principle subordinates were killed during the war there was no one to write his book. James Swisher's biography of Rodes, besides being a great work of scholarship, is highly readable. Swisher has a great writers gift of taking cold facts and making his subject come to life...warts and all. This is a long overdue biography that every Civil War student will want to read. Many good maps and photographs. I recommend it highly!

The Weekend Crafter: Papermaking is a gorgeous "how-to" artist's manual to the craft of creating all kinds of paper - from collages, cards, and stationery to hand-bound books and paper lanterns. It shows how to recycle common everyday items, such as corrugated cardboard, old seat fabric, and old sewing patterns into pulp for fresh paper crafts. 12 step-by-step projects with instructive color photography, unambiguous directions and complete templates make this book a superior tutorial into a fascinating, colorful, and practical hobby!

this is a great book for kids and adults to be creative together. The projects are fun ,well explained and pictured.

This is my second book of Robin Lee Hatcher. My first book of hers was the FOREVER,ROSE. I was deeply taken by that book so I bought the sequels. Had I known earlier that this is a series, I would have read the book in order. WHERE THE HEART IS, is a lovely beginning of the Americana series.

The Americana series is about a town called Homestead, Idaho. The creation of the town beginning with just few families in small farm houses, one main street and only few stores to it's booming times with railroads and big hotels. I have only read three of the series but so far, it makes me feel like I am in the town itselft. There are many characters aside from the two primary couples. It contains love stories as well as family and neighborly love scenes. People helping one another is heart warming. Like every small town, everyone knows everybody's business and gossips cannot be avoided. Though I find that flaw amusing in many ways. My favorite aside from the romance story is that each book contains many updates of the characters from the previous book. I also enjoy reading books about children and their growing up years especially if they become the couple or the main characters in the next book. It is like keeping track of a mini series in T.V.. This is what makes the series so interesting from the beginning to the end.

Will Rider and Addie Sherwood are both interesting couple. Sad to say that because I've read Forever ROSE first, it ruined this first book for me. I kindda know how the book will run and how it'll end. I even know the action twist, who would die and who would lived as most of the scenes here were given away in the FOREVER, ROSE. I suggest the reader to read the Americana Series in order. It'll make a huge difference... Had I not read Forever, Rose before this one, I am sure I would find WHERE THE HEART IS exciting and a page turner. That is why I decided it is fair to rate it a 5 star as I still thouroughly enjoyed this book despite me knowing what would happend next. There is so many heart warming scenes... I specially like reading about Will's affection for Lark. Lark & Rose (Who will both become the main characters in FOREVER, ROSE) are only 7 & 9 years old in this book but it shows details of the beginning of their friendship. Reading this book will make you appreciate their friendship more when you read FOREVER, ROSE. It will also make you understand Rose better.

Here's the series in sequence:

1st: WHERE THE HEART IS ------> 2nd: FOREVER,ROSE --------> 3rd: REMEMBER WHEN ------------> 4th: Kiss me, Katie.

Read it and ENJOY!

a wonderful book that just goes to show you are never to far gone that love can save you.a story that shows the extent a person will go to for the sake of a child,even one they only just met.a story that tells even love can conquer all,even in a small town like homestead.wonderful characters,and story lines that include not only one couple,but the whole town.two thumbs up for robin lee hatcher!put this one ony your keeper shelf and enjoy reading it for years to come

Children's books about animals are one of my favorites to review -- especially when the main character has a mind of his own :).

The book, "While You Were Out," by Ho Baek Lee, is about a little rabbit whose owners forget to lock the door to the balcony. When the little rabbit discovers this, she goes exploring throughout the house. While inside, she finds a lot of fun things to do.

MyParenTime.com highly recommends this book -- it's short sentences and simple renderings make this story very enjoyable for young children. The ending is sure to leave a trail...pun intended :).

This book is just right for my five-year-old bunny loving daughter. It's a simple story of what the pet bunny does when the family leaves, and he sneaks into the house. It's a little reminiscent of Alexandra Day's Carl books, in that when the pet is left alone, he takes on some human characteristics. For instance, this bunny has lunch at the table and tries out roller skating. Very cute- just the right amount of text, a great cuddle up and giggle story.

This is a wonderful story of an intelligent woman and a mystery surrounding a house she inherited. A great who-done-it to the end!

Anybody who thinks Gothic novels were always about wimpy heroines in flimsy nightgowns... hasn't read an Elsie Lee novel. Her heroines were smart, witty, often even wordly. Chloe Wingate can keep up with any hero. Even when she's frightened, she doesn't wimp out and depend on somebody else to get her out of a jam.

Also, Elsie Lee wasn't afraid to deal with controversial issues. In Wingarden, the heroine unearths violent racial prejudice in the South during the 1960s.