Nonfiction

[housemouse]

kenina said:

I know I'm posting all this in the "Nonfiction" thread, but oh, well. To make it right, I'll tell you what I'm reading now - The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. Google it if you want to know what it's about - it's hard to explain. But my favorite advice columnist, Carolyn Hax, constantly recommends it, so I finally gave in and got it from the library. And it is super-interesting so far. Here's a link for Carolyn Hax if anyone is interested (you may have to register on washingtonpost.com if you haven't already) - www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2005/03/24/LI2005032402809.html

First, Tell Me About It is my very favorite column! I love the way Carolyn sets people straight, I almost always agree with her. Second, when I think of my heros, Gavin deBecker is definitely on the top of my list. I have read the Gift of Fear more than once, and I have lost track of the number of friends I have lent it to. That book is so eye-opening, it blows me away. Also, for anyone with children, Protecting the Gift is a must! Everything I have told my kids about staying safe I learned from Gavin. I get so angry when they have safety seminars at school telling them to do the exact WRONG thing. Last year a police officer came to my pre-schooler's class and told them that if they are lost to find a police officer. WRONG! I spent the entire ride home de-programming him. I'll get off my soapbox now. I'm right there with you on The Gift of Fear!

[kenina]

housemouse said:

First, Tell Me About It is my very favorite column! I love the way Carolyn sets people straight, I almost always agree with her. Second, when I think of my heros, Gavin deBecker is definitely on the top of my list. I have read the Gift of Fear more than once, and I have lost track of the number of friends I have lent it to. That book is so eye-opening, it blows me away. Also, for anyone with children, Protecting the Gift is a must! Everything I have told my kids about staying safe I learned from Gavin. I get so angry when they have safety seminars at school telling them to do the exact WRONG thing. Last year a police officer came to my pre-schooler's class and told them that if they are lost to find a police officer. WRONG! I spent the entire ride home de-programming him. I'll get off my soapbox now. I'm right there with you on The Gift of Fear!

Yay for Carolyn Hax and Tell Me About It!! Anybody who doesn't read her, should. I think she's brilliant. I have learned so much about human nature and relationships from her column. And you know about the Gift of Fear! Very cool. I am enjoying it - certainly eye-opening.

[verorl]

Hmmm.... I clicked on the link and read some of her columns. She is really good! I liked her style a lot. And I'm tempted to look for that book too. For reading after I finish the zillion comics I have still to read.