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Summary: The Perfect Gift for the Mother of a Daughter
Review: This book is a small gem that can be read in one short sitting. The subtitle: The Dream, the Reality, the Search for a Perfect Dress tells you exactly how Ilene Beckerman views weddings. She writes with wit, humor and wisdom about weddings and being the Mother of daughters from conception to wedding day and a bit beyond. Her cartoony drawings add much to the text. I've read and loved her first two books as well, and since she says she is now a Grandmother of two girls, as I am, I hope she'll write about that experience next. In fact she hints at just that in her last line..."I'm keeping my eyes open for a couple of Prince Charmings".
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Summary: Fabulous!
Review: This is a fabulous little quick read for brides who want to understand their moms. Simultaneously funny and a tear jerker! I am sending my mom a copy! I want to read everything else by this author now!
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Summary: Fabulous!
Review: This is a fabulous little quick read for brides who want to understand their moms. Simultaneously funny and a tear jerker! I am sending my mom a copy! I want to read everything else by this author now!
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Summary: You'll laugh, you'll cry -- you know the drill =)
Review: This is basically an autobiographical comic short story, with wacky illustrations to add to the fun. I bought it as a Mother's Day present for my mom right after I got engaged, and we read it aloud together in our favorite spot on the front porch, passing the book when one of us was overcome with laughter -- or tears. Ilene Beckerman can really write, and she does it with devastating humor and tear-jerking poignancy as she explores -- from the front row view of the mother of the bride -- the fun, the fights, the work, the tears, the trials, and often the complete insanity that all contribute to the creation of a beautiful wedding. At the same time, she critically (and beautifully) examines the complex relationship between a mother and her daughter. This short little gem will help you remember the things you appreciate most about your mother, your daughter...or both.
Rating:
Summary: You'll laugh, you'll cry -- you know the drill =)
Review: This is basically an autobiographical comic short story, with wacky illustrations to add to the fun. I bought it as a Mother's Day present for my mom right after I got engaged, and we read it aloud together in our favorite spot on the front porch, passing the book when one of us was overcome with laughter -- or tears. Ilene Beckerman can really write, and she does it with devastating humor and tear-jerking poignancy as she explores -- from the front row view of the mother of the bride -- the fun, the fights, the work, the tears, the trials, and often the complete insanity that all contribute to the creation of a beautiful wedding. At the same time, she critically (and beautifully) examines the complex relationship between a mother and her daughter. This short little gem will help you remember the things you appreciate most about your mother, your daughter...or both.
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Summary: A Great Gift
Review: When my daughter became engaged, I got three copies of this book as gifts. I loved it so much that I have given away the two extra copies that I received to friends who will soon be MOBs! The book is so real, so funny, so poignant. It succinctly summed up the relationship between mothers and daughters as it detailed the intricate and involved planning process for today's weddings. I loved the way Beckerman gave us glimpses of her daughter's growing-up years. I felt every feeling the author was feeling --- I laughed, I cried, and I called my daughter to read portions to her. And today....I found the perfect dress!!!
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