Which is a good thing because he normally gets over things quickly and ...
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My little guy loves this plane! He loves the noises it makes and will play with it for a long time. Which is a good thing because he normally gets over things quickly and wants to do something else. I have not have any issues with him falling off as others have stated because of the front not having a plastic piece under it. I'm always supervising him and he seems to be very well balanced on it and keeps himself up. However, for little ones who still lean forward it might not be the best as I can see how that would be a problem.
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This book is a very interesting examination of the difficult adjustment a young husband must make after losing his wife in a sudden accident.  His pain over his loss, the sometimes ill-advised efforts of friends and acquaintances to reach out to him, and his confusion over how to resume a normal life all come through in a believable way.  Ultimately, he finds himself re-examining his marriage and whether he has idealized aspects of it that may not have been as rosy as he thought. This too initially strikes a true chord but leads to a seemingly sudden personality change. I don't want to spoil it, but I found the ending a bit too pat after all of his emotional turmoil.  However, it was a quick and enjoyable read and raises questions about our response to loss, both our own and that of others.
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It's not as good as his previous album but I'm sure I will quickly warm up to it. I'd recommend it.
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This is a quick and easy read written in an autobiographical format. Ramsay goes into some detail about his difficult youth, but runs pretty quickly through the years after, barely highlighting some of his career events. He barely, if at all, addresses his controversial nature, but you still walk away from this book knowing more about him than you did before you read it. There is reason to respect the man after you understand where he has come from, and how hard he has worked to get where he is. He is definitely a man of passion and vision. This book is not a complete and detailed retelling of Ramsay's lfe, but it helps fill in some of the gaps if you're Ramsay-curious.
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Blake is a typical teenage boy, filled with hormones and rampant thoughts about sex.  He also aspires to be a stand up comic, and does his best to make everyone around him laugh.  He makes for a funny, interesting character that many teenage boys will relate to.

There were a few times, however, that his voice sounded too teen-girl.  Such as "Oh no she didn't!"  That phrase is begging for a 'snap' at the end of it, and I don't know any teen boys who would do that.  :)  He also had a little too much insight at times (like, at the end with Marissa), which didn't fit his maturity level, character, or situation in life.  Also, the end result of his photography felt like the story was being tied up with a bow.

So, for me (who isn't a teen anymore), those elements weakened the story.  However, I can still see teens, both boys and girls, strongly relating to the characters and their situations.  Especially since the writing is sharp, and the descriptions of the photographs are vivid and interesting.

This is definitely not for a younger audience, though.  Sex is mentioned frequently, and there is an after-sex scene that might be too mature for kids younger than 13 or 14.  The drug aspect of the story was done well, without graphic consequences, but it's also prevalent throughout the story.
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Don't expect the usual barrel of laughs from funnyman Ferguson. Although he manages to inject some of his trademark wit, this memoir tracking his life from childhood to late night star is a serious affair. That doesn't mean it isn't good though and it was a rather quick read. Substance abuse is a major plot point and a big part of his life leading to some less than flattering tales, but Ferguson is honest throughout which makes this memoir stand out.

While I wish he dug into certain parts in more depth, overall his story is a positive one with some great lessons and a reminder of what makes this country so great.
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At age 51, Allen Rucker became paralyzed by transverse myelitis.  He struggles to cope with this major life change while already struggling with his Hollywood script writing career, his marriage, and his finances.  He may not be your typical guy-next-door, but his reaction to the drastic change in his life parallels the way any of us might react to a disaster.

He's quite frank about the indignities of being paralyzed and the difficulties it adds to daily living.  Having a close relative now in a wheelchair, I picked up the book to gain insight into what he is coping with.

Rucker does a great job holding the reader's interest.  The topic can be scary and depressing, but he allows you to see his progress and even sprinkles in some humor.
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it is good for anyone that dosent really need too much protection. Due to his job, he needs more protection.
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The main character of B. Sammy Singleton readily admits his flaws, which makes him a very easy character to relate to.  He is a recovering alcoholic (and questioned why he moved to a city known for its overabundance of alcohol) and a (nearly) starving writer who procrastinates and is easily distracted, distractions that then turn into some of the main stories in the book.  As a New Orleans native, I found myself smiling and nodding in agreement and understanding whenever he talked about a uniquely New Orleans thing, place, or person.  Lummis' writing style from the point of view of B. Sammy Singleton uses a lot of free association, moving quickly and without transition from one subject to the next, but rather than that style making the book hard to follow, I felt more like this is how our brains work and found it easy to keep up with and remember the many characters introduced throughout the book.
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Giving the actual young age of the writer in comparison with the subject of how to live life, he has a good outlook. Combining his thoughts the book turns inward towards the middle and shoots out the end with a large thought. I wouldn't call it life changing advise for those in middle age but I would say it gives something to bounce values off and think about.
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He tells it like it is and doesn't come off as a know it all snob. Very down to earth about his past and short comings as well.
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Old age, senility, and assisted suicide are things we all have to think about, but hopefully not for years. Most of us prefer to think such things exist in a hazy, distant future. For the characters in this book, these tough subjects are painfully urgent, along with other problems like finding employment. Sometimes it is hard just getting by. Sometimes when everything is crumbling around you, and your home town and your mom are in decay, sometimes all you have left is your sense of humor. It's a pretty good book, especially for anyone experiencing similar problems.
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Like most of his longtime friends, now going into their 30's, Franky feels like life is passing him by.  He's the star salesman at his girlfriend Geena's clothing store, a dilemma since she started hinting strongly that it was time to get married, and not going along would likely mean loss of his job as well.  So he jumps at the chance to have a weekend camping trip away from Geena, with his other friends ... brothers Wyatt and Alek, nerdy Nevin, and his longtime faghag, Holly, who has a new beau. Wyatt is a husband, father and alcoholic, Nevin lost his job and is dabbling in danger, Alek doesn't look well, and reveals secrets none of his friends knew, including his brother. Holly is the glue trying to hold it all together, but gets impatient at the fact that everyone else seems only concerned with their own agenda.  Can anyone resolve their issues over one long weekend?

Ms. Bossa has a definite knack for creating realistic and colorful characters with a distinct edge about them, and stirs this stew up well for maximum drama. Could serve as a lesson for working on one's own "issues."  Recommended, four stars out of five.

- Bob Lind, Echo Magazine
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Although it's a bit overwrought, it's a fast, pleasant page turner.
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He deals quite well with a subject that many do not want to talk about these days.  A well written book.
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Sh#t My Dad Says was a fairly quick enjoyable read. It was great getting to know the author and most importantly his father. Although what glares at you first is Mr. Halpem Sr and  is his command of colorful language it is quick to see through to the man and his love for his son. I could relate to for Justin and being the youngest of much older siblings. You tend to be an afterthought of two tired parents. But they unbeknownst to you have you in their range. Their love hasn't diminished just their enthusiasm for raising kids.  Funny and thoughtful at the time. I look forward to reading Justin's other book.
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Dr. Peterson is quick on his feet in interviews! I think the appeal is the quickness in answering in a lucid way, but it doesn't really translate into the book. He is a more interesting speaker than writer. He has some good analysis of what is happening in culture; however, not much new here - others have done a better secular job of it. He has common sense answers and analysis but without firm and defensible foundations. It all boils down to a self-centered way of looking at life. I'm the hero, I'm able, I'm the "it".  In addition, his answers to suffering and joy are fairly vapid. In relating a dream in which he figures this out he say, "During this time, I came to a more complete, personal realization of what the great stories of the past continually insist upon: the centre is occupied by the individual. The centre is marked by the cross, as X marks the spot. Existence at that cross is suffering and transformation and that fact, above all, needs to be voluntarily accepted."  Peterson, Jordan B.. 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Kindle Locations 488-490). Random House of Canada. Kindle Edition. That's it? Really! That's about as satisfying as a snicker doodle without the sugar.

He says, "My dream placed me at the centre of Being itself, and there was no escape. It took me months to understand what this meant. During this time, I came to a more complete, personal realization of what the great stories of the past continually insist upon: the centre is occupied by the individual. The centre is marked by the cross, as X marks the spot. Existence at that cross is suffering and transformation and that fact, above all, needs to be voluntarily accepted."  Peterson, Jordan B.. 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Kindle Locations 487-490). Random House of Canada. Kindle Edition.

It's a self centered, I'm the hero, approach to living without God and subsequently without any kind of foundational certainty. At the end he is just another guy, who came up with some rules for living from a utilitarian standpoint. They might work in the short-term, but long-term we need God. Only He can give satisfaction and joy that come through serving Him and His Son - Jesus Christ.