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1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know
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Written by Inspired Mother Staff
1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know, by Harry H. Harrison, Jr. (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Inc., 2008) is brilliant, really brilliant. There are many books out there for rookie college students, and a good number are absolute rubbish (or as we discovered recently, full of horrid advice from real students behaving badly). But Harrison's list of refreshingly honest-and often witty--tips for college students is a keeper.
Stop Peeing On Your Shoes
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Written by Jennifer Redmond
Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes That Screw Up Your Job Search , by Julie Bauke (2009). Looking for a job? Yeah, I know. You've got plenty of company. While the economy may not be helping, have you ever considered that you may be sabotaging your chances of finding that "Perfect 10" job?
CatholicMom.com
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Written by Jennifer Redmond
CatholicMom.com is a marvelous website for Christian parents. I signed up for email updates from the site, and quickly discovered that unlike other blogs and subscriptions, I can't let these just sit in my inbox. Each entry begs to be opened and read, no, devoured for its insight and truth.
Breathe
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Breathe, by Keri Wyatt Kent (Revell, 2008). Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. It sounds so simple and yet with the frenzied pace of life, most of us mothers are holding our breath. Because this is obviously unhealthy, do yourself a favor and get this book.
Through real-life examples, common sense, scripture passages and her own "breathing exercises," Kent guides busy moms toward what she deems a "Sabbath Simplicity" lifestyle. Kent's honesty is refreshing. Unlike other self-help books, she tells us that breaking free of worry and hurry and habits is not simple. Finding rest is complicated, but worth the effort.
Saints at the Dinner Table
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Saints at the Dinner Table, by Amy Heyd. (St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2008). A book of recipes inspired by the saints? Admittedly, it's a strange concept. Even more original is the fact that Amy Heyd has not chosen "the most popular ‘food' saints: the reason being that foodies...love to bring these saints up more for their outlandish stories than their actual connection to cooking," she explains. Thus, some of the saints here are little known. (St .Isodore and St. Notburga are fairly obscure even in devout Christian households.) Their stories are no less fascinating than the most recognized holy people, however.
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