I finally finished a book I bought awhile ago called The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel. I loved every sentence in the book. I couldn’t get through 5 pages without going to get a pen so I could circle and write exclamation points in the margins. Her child philsophy comes straight from Jewish teachings and practices, and although I’m not Jewish myself, I found myself wishing that I belonged to the culture she was describing. She talks about real things, and her book seems to offer a way to integrate religion into real life, unapologetically, while still living in the here and now. I can’t find words strong enough to encourage you to read it, so I’m going to give one away.
I feel like I am downright blessed to be able to stay home with my son. However and in any case, work at home, work out of the home, stay at home, all parents are obligated to raise their children to be healthy, happy members of their community. I felt it keenly in this book, both the duty and the “how.”
So here it is: Leave a comment on this post to enter. If I receive 15 (yes, 15!) comments, one person will be picked at random to receive this awesome book. (A new one, so you can make notes of your own.) I can only ship to destinations in the US, sorry!
This giveaway ends on 7/10/09 at 12pm.
Good luck!
pick me pick me! can i leave more than one comment?
For those peeps who want to leave more than one comment, you can follow me on twitter, and that’ll earn you an extra entry! An extry…so to speak. Two is the max. :) Just make sure you tell me that you followed me so you get your two chances to win.
I want a book, I want a book!
Ooooh, I’d LOVE to read this book! In all my spare time! Ha!
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Do I count too? (even if you won’t be sending the book overseas). It’s great to read you, some of your posts crack me up! It’s wonderful to know you are ok. Ciao!!! Lowy
I don’t usually comment, but who can resist free?
I have enjoyed reading your blog.
I would like it!!!
Hi!
I found your site through Mom Bloggers Club! Love your blog and the book sounds like a GREAT read!!! Can’t wait to read more on your blog!
~ Jennifer
http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com/
I always enjoy a parenting book.
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