This book wasn't the best LIFEGUARD book but it was good anyway. I think Ryan was wrong to start drinking again just because Elizabeth didn't show up for their date. He also dumped Liz and started to date Jessica which I thought wasn't very nice to do. The ending of the book was quite unexpected and it left me wondering what would happen next in the next summer series!

This book is excellent. Elizabeth is depressed because her and Ryan Taylor. Jessica jumps right in and takes Ryan. She's always wanted RYan instead of Ben Mercer, and here's her chance. So, she's no longer extremely annyoed by Ben and Priya. She tells Miranda abotu how wonderful Ryan is. Liz warns her that Ryan has drinking problems, but Jess doesn't listen. Jess finds out for herself, but decides to ignore it. Meanwhile, someone's doing bad things to Nina, and she's convinced it's Rachel Max, who also says that she's pregnant with Stu Kirkwood's baby. WInston is trying to get Pedro back togetehr with thje one who he got him together with in the first place- Wendy Paloma. This is a really great book!

This book is great! It's an excellent conclusion to the second LIFEGUARD mini-series. Sweet Valley University books rule! Anyway, in this book, Elizabeth Wakefield is depressed because Ryan Taylor and her broke up, and Jessica Wakefield jumped right in. Elizabeth didn't show up for Ryan's anniversary of not drinking because of jeep problems, so Ryan breaks up with her. Jessica, who has always had a crush on Ryan, starts dating him. Elizabeth is sad because she really loves Ryan, and worried because Jessica doesn't know that Ryan's an alcoholic. Jessica's excited and she can't wait to show offr to Ben Mercer. She brags to Miranda about Ryan's good looks and romance. But on one date he gets drunk. Jessica is very upset, but tries to act like nothing happened, and tells Miranda that everything went well. Ryan apoligizes, so she forgives him. Nina Harper is scared. Somebody has done awful things to ehr, including knocking her unconcious. She knows it's Rachel Max. Rachel says that Stu is the baby's father, because of a one night stand they had. Nina's very sad because Stu was one of the sweetest guys she ever knew. Meanwhile, Winston Egbert tries to get Pedro back togetehr with Wendy Paloma. SInce he's the one who got them togetehr in the first place he knows he can get them back together. He tries a wild plan. Anyway, this book is great!

I loved this book when I was nine years old because I really looked up to the title character, Kammy Whitlock, a confused twelve-year-old with a widowed father. At the time, I didn't know anyone who had had to live in a stepfamily, so I was very interested in how Kammy got along with her stepmother and stepsister and baby stepbrother. I also had had a bad experience with camp, and it was reassuring to know I wasn't the only one who would rather be at home reading a book than in a camp full of snotty girls who were always mean to me. This is a cute, engaging story that's great for an afternoon read.

"Summer is supposed to be the best time of the year. But this summer looks like a total loss to Kammy Whitlock. First, her Dad gets married again. Then, his new wife Kate books in, and Kammy has to put up with her two children. They won't leave Kammy alone! Three-year-old Muffin flushes Kammy's best paints down the toilet, almost strangles her cat, and the baby cries for hours at a time. Camp has always sounded hateful. But when Dad and Kate suggest that Kammy go away to Camp Arrowhead, Kammy figures it can't be worse than staying home. How wrong can a person be? Arrowhead is a disaster. Now the only question is: what can Kammy do to save the summer from being a total bummer?" This is a brief synopsis of "Bummer Summer," Ann M. Martin's first book. Martin, who is better known for her prolific "Baby-sitters Club" series, deals realistically and sensitively with the subjects of divorce and re-marriage and of changing lives in general. Kammy is an interesting character, sarcastic yet sympathetic, and gives the book much of its humor. I wish someone would put this book back into print!

If you this title is out of print than how come I bought it from my bookstore yesterday?

Elyse faces many changes over her summer vacation from sixth to seventh grade. Her grandmother develops Alzheimer's, her widowed mother begins dating and Elyse develops a crush. In the midst of seemingly disastrous situation she faces, Elyse finds out who she really is when begins to pursue a career in writing. She discovers how important is to support and trust friends and family members. The novel encompasses themes of loss, sacrifice, priorities and family unity. Those who enjoy reading about the changes a pre-teen girl faces, and are interested in learning about Alzheimer's will want to read this book.

Sooner or later most family siblings will have to come to the acknowledgement that their parents are not just getting old, they are old. It is always a hopeful dream of any aged person, that they will not have to be institutionalized and that they can go quickly and not be a burden on their children. But for many families, that just doesn't happen.

I would suggest for family siblings having to deal with aging parents, that they purchase this book and read it together. In- spite of the fact that the Kirkus Review said this was a sad story, I think "If I Forget, You Remember" has a lot of wonderful humor to it. Humor is the key to anyone's salvation in taking care of the aged.

Carol Lynch Williams has done a wonderful job in making sure the reader doesn't get bogged down in the seriousness of the book. She has managed to show the devastaion of Alzheimers desease yet instills a sense of confidence that taking care of an aged parent isn't only possible, but it can be done while maintaing a somewhat normal lifestyle.

The one great quality of this book is how the family supports the mother/grandmother and always lets her know how much they love her. They love her no matter what she does. They understand that she isn't the way she wants to be. And this love and caring is never breeched even by tragic events.

I think "If I forget, You Remember" should be on every shelf of every home who has a parent or grandparent living there. When that time comes, to us all, that time when we realize we are old, it would be nice to know that your children could read a copy of "If I forget, You Remember".

Marv

P.S. My favorite color is spring-green--for those who have read
the book.

As a Principal of a K-6 Elementary I read this book with 4th,5th and 6th graders as part of a "Principal's Book Talk" program. This was a very realistic and moving book for this age group. They related to a lot of the problems that the main character went through. They could easily relate to the bullies and the main character's problems she faced with trying to fit in. We really enjoyed the way the author describes the character's feelings and thoughts that the events touched in her. I thought this was a great book to share with this age group because of the situations and experiences they face on a daily basis. Her relationship with her grandmother was very touching. If you are a student, teacher, or parent, this would be a great book to share with others.

_One Summer Evening_ started slow and didn't get much better. I didn't really like the characters (especially Cassie's parents who were so sickening it was almost comical), and didn't feel that I could connect with them on any sort of level. The main plot of the story was somewhat engaging though I became distracted by the sub-plot involving the land deal and the lawyer -- it just didn't seem to fit. I really didn't feel that Cassie and Austin's relationship was based on anything but lust, and though that's often a good way to start a relationship it doesn't usually lead to something that will last. I feel Cassie was entirely too selfish in keeping Tyler away from his natural father for so long regardless of her feelings about Austin. Also, the romance only really developed about six pages before the end of the story. There was too much wasted time on other things and not enough focus on the relationship between Cassie and Austin. All in all, _One Summer Evening_ was satisfactory for a one-time read -- but not a keeper. Though I wouldn't rule out all of Ms. Baxter's work based on this one story, I would be reluctant to start another of her books.

This was a fantastic book and it was really great. The love scenes were so hot I could barely contain myself. I've read two other books from this author and her previous work is definitely worth looking into. I was a little uneasy about reading the book because it had been a while since reading her books but I know she's a great author.

I have to admit at first I was not real sure about this book it had not gotten very good reviews. But I guess I really need to learn to not trust reviews and go with my insticts about her books a little more because this one was great. She blends elements that I really love to read in books, and does it well. I am 25 years old so I am not wild about older men but Austin was one sexy man and Cassie was a terrific woman. After A Day In April I didn't think it could get any better. But as usual I was wrong. Buy it you won't be disappointed.

Summer Avery refuses to loose control of the carefully orchestrated life she has arranged, even if it means always living alone. Although she had dearly loved her parents, and didn't begrudge the decision she made to give up her dreams so she could care for them in their last years, the cost was high. Now that she has established her career, arranged her life as she wants it, and finds great satisfaction in quiet evenings reading, she's not willing to compromise her peace of mind. Not even for a man with the most devastating blue eyes she's ever seen.

Brett Ford couldn't take his eyes off the beautiful woman sipping wine. Although he'd caught her eye, she didn't offer a come hither invitation, so he maintained his distance until her friend, a mutual friend actually, arrived. The introduction to Summer led to a wonderful conversation, nachos and buffalo wings. Although they really seemed to hit it off, Summer declined another evening spent together. Nevertheless, Brett insisted upon walking her to her car, and then providence intervened. A dead battery and a long delay on behalf on AAA allowed passion to give them a memorable night. But when morning came, Brett found himself, disappointingly, alone.

Their mutual friend however, talks sense into Summer when she learns she's pregnant. Much against her own desire to raise her child completely independently, she contacts Brett to give him the news. Brett doesn't have any doubts, immediately beginning his campaign to win Summer's heart and a life together with their child. Marvelous picnics and circumstances work to his advantage. But Summer still finds compromising, yielding and sharing a challenge. And when she learns the price Brett has paid in lost opportunities, Summer fears taking his dreams just as her own had been snatched away.

Finding one's way to love in the midst of control issues makes SEDUCING SUMMER a delightful read. Toni Blake weaves a magically romantic tale of independence yielding to change with grace and delicacy, never depriving either character of their strength, but finding ways to blend their independence for an even stronger bond when together. And the way Brett persues Summer is wonderful! We should all be blessed with such romancing! Highly recommended.

At thirty, Cincinnati resident Summer Avery is content with her life though she has no man in it. After work, Summer meets one of her employees, Tina Conway, at a happy hour. However, at the bar, Summer surprises herself when she cannot keep her eyes off of "Mr. Mysterious Eyes," a confident individual playing pool with his buddies.

As Summer prepares to leave, Mr. Mysterious Eyes comes over to say hello to Tina. Tina introduces Summer to Brett Ford, a person she has not seen in over a decade. Though interested, Summer rejects Brett's efforts to see her again. When her car fails, Summer goes with Brett into his apartment. One thing leads to another and they soon make love. Not long afterwards, Summer learns she is pregnant on what she considers a one-night mistake, but he feels is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

SEDUCING SUMMER is an enjoyable contemporary romance starring two obviously in love individuals. The skirmishes with Brett trying to persuade Summer that they can have fun, enjoy non-work time, and be in love are well designed and entertain the reader. Everyone will relish the positive attitude of "Mr. Mysterious Eyes," but be irritated with Summer's wintry reluctance even though her rejections propel the story line along while providing some of the emotions that terrific Toni Blake wants her readers to feel. By successfully doing this within a marvelously written plot, Ms. Blake seduces her audience with this wonderful romance that shows why she is one of the top genre authors.

Harriet Klausner

SEDUCING SUMMER is the second book by Toni Blake for Harlequin. She has once again proven that she deserves recognition for her wonderful talent in weaving a story that is hard to put down.

SEDUCING SUMMER is about a couple, Summer Avery and Brett Ford. She is a career woman with no time for marriage and babies. She doesn't want to be dependent on anyone. He is an up and coming architecture that has the chance for a great career opportunity. They meet and have one night together. But that one night creates a baby.

This is where the conflict begins. He wants to get married and is willing to give up his dream. She is unwilling at first. She wants to remain independent and raise the child without a husband. He woos her and finally convinces her that getting married is the right thing to do. Then she learns what he gave up...
Summer Avery, the heroine, was sometimes hard to take. She is not your typical romance book heroine. Some readers might be put off by her attitude. Brett Ford, however, is a Prince Charming in disguise. He is thoughtful, caring, and will do just about anything for Summer and his baby.

This is an emotional story of two people, who in the end, realize all their dreams can come true.
If you are looking for a different type of "she's pregnant" story, then I highly recommend that you read SEDUCING SUMMER.

I must admit to a serious case of judging a book by its cover. I bought this one mainly for the beautiful title that conjured lovely images of early morning dew beading on freshly strung spider's webs in deserted meadows - almost exactly what turned out to be pictured on the cover, except the shot wasn't quite so grainy in my mind. The back cover sounded inspiring as well: "...a stirring vision of life and love in a world where there are no barriers to the spirit...Mary identifies numerous natural objects and occurrences, their symbology, and their energetic natures, yielding new insights into Grandmother Earth." Beyond being drawn to the imagery and the simple grandeur of the ideas, I had been looking for a sort of "dictionary" of plant and animal correspondences for a long time. Since Mary Summer Rain was offering a lot more than just that, I picked up the book.

The format is simple, which is always nice. For each of several categories (gemstones, rocks, metals, flowers, trees, land animals, birds, and fish, in that order) there are lists that include the name of the flower/animal/etc, its symbolic meaning, and its energetic influence. For example, an alligator symbolizes "spiritual aspects that are self-serving," and its influencing energy "helps to identify false logic of one's thinking." These lists are then followed by a question and answer section regarding the category, consisting of excerpts from readers' correspondence and Ms. Summer Rain's answers or comments. The last section of the book is about "Intuition, Wisdom, and Dream Symbology," and is constructed solely as a Q&A. Examples of questions include "I dreamed that my favorite charm was corroded. Can you help me interpret this?" and "Generally, in life, what wisdom can horseflies possibly teach us?"

Now before you start laughing (oh, alright, I did too), let me point out that the last question is actually a great starting point for thoughts about nature's wisdom. Really, did you ever think of horseflies as part of the Goddess? I swat those things on sight! But they are part of Her, just like us, and Mary Summer Rain reminds us (with that question and others) that everything in nature has something to teach, including ourselves. That's the best part of her book - that and the helpful lists, which, though I don't take them as the last word on anything, are very good for enhancing your everyday awareness of the natural world and its various layers of meaning.

So what isn't so great? Basically, the whole thing is a little disjointed. While there is certainly a connecting theme, it gets overstated instead of supported, so much so that it sometimes sounds as if Ms. Summer Rain is preaching, something we Pagans tend to take offense at. In addition, the writing itself can be choppy; occasionally the sentences are literally fragments, lacking the essential subject/verb structure. And to cap it off, now and then while reading I would get that "New-Agey" feel from the text, even though Ms. Summer Rain herself discredits or corrects many "New Age" concepts.

What all this adds up to is that I'm not going to read another of Mary Summer Rain's books unless someone gives me one - largely because of the writing style. By the same token, I feel sure I'll be referring to this one again and again for the lists. Whether you're planting a garden, healing with stones, or taking a hike, the correspondences listed here (in a single concise volume!) are invaluable for reference. The Singing Web is a celebration of the interconnectedness of life... but don't expect a whole lot of structured philosophical thought or even a free-flowing narrative. This celebration is in encyclopedia format.

I am finding so much of value in this book. It has brought much to my household in the enligtened way that Mary Summer Rain can and does explain the world and the spiritual life we can and should live. I am re-reading it time and again, sharing with my children the wisdoms she shares.

Readers of Mary Summer Rain Will be very pleased with Mary's New release.In This book Mary reaveals alot of information on so many different subjects.I particulary enjoy her Q&A in each chapter!I recommand this book(and all of Mary's books)to all the truth seekers out there....and They make a great gift......!

This is a wonderfully written novel that keeps the reader turning the pages to the end. Nicely conceived and executed.

Richard E. Crockford's debut novel is a surprisingly wise, humorous tale of a couple experiencing what today's pop psychologist would term a "mid-life crisis." Part autobiography, part fiction, the novel explores a mad season in the life of Henry and Suzie Spiller, a middle aged couple living outside Boston, Massachusetts. The trouble begins when Henry, the aging dean of a Boston university, is swept up in a wave of nostalgia for the carefree, youthful existence he once enjoyed. In a "carpe diem" spur-of-the-moment decision, he sets off to reclaim some part of that youth in Florida, chasing his past in one vain last effort to catch up with the friends (namely, women) he once knew. His abandoned wife, Suzie, confused by her husband's recent abrupt, changeful moods and nursing an ill-used libido of her own, doesn't allow herself to wallow in feelings of abandonment for very long. Their son has left the nest and Suzie decides it is high time to trade in the contented housewife for a chance at a new and independent life, profession and lovers included. But both husband and wife are brought together again when Henry's romp through the South is halted by a murder in a sleepy Georgia town. The narrative has more twists and turns than the Kangamangus highway, but the human element in the midst of the bizarre easily overrides any sense of disbelief. If nothing else, Crockford understands humanity in all its carnal, mundane beauty.

I enjoyed this book for it's realistic treatment of mid-life discontent. I recommend it for anyone who finds him or herself gazing out the office window, dreaming of "what might have been." I'd liken Henry to Tennyson's Ulysses; simply not content to "mete and dole" the rest of his life, he does what most men only dream of doing. Henry's misadventures in the Sunny South might be more bacchanalian than ever Homer could sing of, but they are entertaining nonetheless. Crockford makes no excuses for either his characters or their "Indian summer," and why should he? An enlightening and enjoyable read. Light in tone, and hopeful to the end, this book proves that middle age need not be a sexual death and that marriage can survive even the fallible humanity it is based upon.

The Spiller's Indian Summer is a book you can't put down. The dual layout of the Spillers' activities was so riveting. One is thrust through the story by its suspending, episodic technique. The passion is vivid and the supporting detail so literal. It makes the characters and images seem so genuine. The novel is beautifully developed throughout to its climax.

The O'Shea family is bound by religious values. And ripped apart by those values at the same time.

Ruth O'Shea's journey begins as she tries to flee an abusive past. She boards a ship bound for the U.S. and finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure on the high seas.

Meanwhile, Ken O'Shea, Ruth's cousin, is battling the locals in Scotland. As he and his colleagues build Airdrie Chapel, he deals with the dejection of the town's citizens who don't want Mormons in their backyard.

As he continues his mission, a policeman's daughter catches his eye in the heart of controversy. He attempts to educate her on the true path the Mormons follow.

Patrick, Ken's younger brother, is experiencing a revolution of his own. As his parents plan to move the remaning O'Sheas from England to Northern Ireland, Patrick refuses to go. Without his parents' watchful eyes, he takes a spiraling path of rebellion.

Each of the O'Sheas has a unique story to tell. Every chapter follows them step-by-step through their adventures of the '60s.

This book was absolutely fantastic. The character development was superb. I was particularly impressed with the development of Ruth, one of the main characters. She is a character that many people can undoubtedly identify with. It is a tale of love, faith and devotion that anyone interested in or a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should read. I anxiously await the sequel.

Terracotta Summer is a wonderful story with real life characters learning about love in it's many different forms. I also loved how this book taught that through adversity we learn and grow. This book is set in the sixties in England, Scotland and Ireland. It was interesting to learn about the LDS Labor Missionaries, which I hadn't ever heard of before. Their work was difficult but necessary. I don't want give away too much of the story so, all I can really say is read it, you will be very glad you did.

Just got this as a holiday gift and I've read it twice already! So many activities and good lessons on responsibility. Really liked that there was stuff for different ages. That helps me with three kids, each two years apart.

This book offers numerous suggestions for spending time with your children over the summer. Although some of the ideas may at first seem basic, there are new "twists" that improve and expand upon old themes. A super way to stay busy and improve communication with your children!

This book is full of great ideas for stuff to do with kids outdoors. But more than that, the book suggests so many ways to teach kids responsibility and how to get along with others better. I loved the ideas on how to get my kids to turn boring chores into fun activities. Good job!

an interesting collection of photos of youths living in brooklyn during the 50's
im not quite sure why this is referred to as a gang--as there is no gang type of life really shown in these images. a better name for this book should have been BROOKLYN FRIENDS

This is some of the most emotional pictures I have seen. Brooklyn Gangs rates as my favorite photo books of all time.

This new edition of Bruce Davidson's classic study of tough New York youths in the 50's, marks a most welcome and sure-to-be-collected photo book. The reproductions and layout are superb, rich and textured, and the accompanying text is illuminating. And this doesn't even begin to describe the superb images Davidson, one of the world's great "street photographers" captures here. In all, without much of Davidson's work in-print, aside from "Central Park," this is one that art photograpahy fans and those interested in New York's colorful past will surely want to own.