Howard Zinn: People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present (P.S.)
I like to just pick this book up and read a section every now and then because they stand alone, which is different from most history books. Of course Zinn is not a moderate historian... he's very much on the left. However its nice to get a different perspective on history that what you read in college texts. It should however be paired with a more conservative text to get a balanced view. (*****)
A. Christine Harris: The Pregnancy Journal, Revised Edition: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy
This is a day by day account of what's happening to Critter and I. Matthew and I have read the daily entry outloud each night. It's sort of our way of bonding with critter. My only complaint is that some of the information is repetitive. I'd also love to see pictures of fetal development. (****)
Leslie Morgan Steiner: Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families
Thought the idea of the book was promising; to examine the debate between career moms and stay at home moms from their eyes. It was awful because all of the mothers who contributed were not the norm. It did nothing to help me understand why this issue is so thorny. (*)
Jodi Picoult: Nineteen Minutes: A Novel
Only about 1/3rd of the way through. A novel about what makes a school shooter. Tells a story of a fictional shooter and the impact the shooting has on the lives of those affected and the community. Also weaves in and out of past to examine what events shaped the shooter. So far it has been a fascinating read.
Carol Cirulli Lanham: Pregnancy after a Loss
A wonderful book from a woman who lost her first son at term due to a cord accident. She and others who suffered losses report about their subsequent pregnancies. It includes sections about each trimester and special concerns that might arise in those trimesters. Also includes a section about medical care in subsequent pregnancies. Great to read while trying to conceive and to have to re-read during the pregnancy. (*****)
James M. McPherson: Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Oxford History of the United States)
A slow read, but an exhaustive one volume account of the Civil War including the causes. So far I haven't even made it to the election of 1860.
Michael Shaara: The Killer Angels
Just finished and it was the most amazing Civil War book I've ever read. Gives an account of the Battle of Gettysburg from the viewpoint of those involved. (*****)
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What a cutie! I love the cowboy hat.
Posted by: Rachel | May 07, 2008 at 08:25 PM
All that was lacking was a bare bottom on a bear skin rug! Sam didn't even recognize him.
Posted by: Monica H | May 07, 2008 at 09:02 PM
ADORABLE!!! I was hoping we'd get some new pictures soon!
Ruby has that same high chair!
Posted by: Michelle Z | May 07, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Love the cowboy hat!!!
Posted by: The Nanny | May 07, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Wow, he's getting so big!! I love the cowboy hat (as does everyone else, I see. :)
Posted by: dragonfly | May 08, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Those cheeks! I want to gobble on them!
And I'm digging that cowboy quilt.
Posted by: DD | May 08, 2008 at 08:45 AM
I love how big he has gotten! I want to just kiss those cheeks. And I too love the cowboy hat!
Posted by: Jenn (froggy-mom) | May 08, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Texan = cowboy hat. I love it! He's gotten so big. Weren't our babies just born yesterday?
Posted by: furrow | May 08, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Love the cowboy hat! And with those blue eyes, he's going to be a heartbreaker.
Posted by: Kristi | May 09, 2008 at 08:19 AM