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Lindsay's Book Log
Lindsay's Book Log rated it 9 years ago
This book was fine, though it really caterers to the white middle to upper class mothers who want a part on the back more than advise. The research data in it was interesting. I enjoyed the chatty writing style. While there were sections of this book I could really get on board with there were other...
Chris' Fish Place
Chris' Fish Place rated it 13 years ago
I don't have children, and I don't teach children. I picked up this book in part due to an interview on NPR and after seeing prostitots in the malls. I should also note I had Barbies when I was kid. They got trampled by thier horses a lot. But at least, during my childhood, Barbie could be a vet...
BBB - Bronwyn's Book Blog
BBB - Bronwyn's Book Blog rated it 56 years ago
A lot of interesting thoughts about Disney, fairy tales, American Girl, etc. I enjoyed a lot of the book but wished it went into more depth in certain points (at least there's an extensive bibliography). The idea that when women were more restricted to the home allowed them to actually have more fr...
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