The Empty Nest Chronicles

Author: Jerry Zezima
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491701668
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
Humorist Jerry Zezima has always had an empty head. Now that his two daughters have flown the coop, he and his wife have an empty nest. The girls aren't completely out of the house, of course, because a lot of their stuff is still there. Written with warmth and hilarity, "The Empty Nest Chronicles" is sure to appeal to parents who miss their kids but now have a chance to rediscover each other, to recall what life was like BC (Before Children), and to ask the eternal empty-nester question: Are we having fun yet? Praise for "The Empty Nest Chronicles" " 'The Empty Nest Chronicles' is brimming with laughs." Bill Geist, "CBS News Sunday Morning" correspondent "Reading 'The Empty Nest Chronicles' is like having a hilarious conversation with the nicest guy you'll ever meet. Self-deprecating, gentle, and really funny." W. Bruce Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," "A Dog's Purpose," and "A Dog's Journey"

Empty Nest

Author: Marilyn Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781681769547
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
Empty Nest, the fourth and final book in the Anna Series, written by authors Bailey and Williams, continues to show the grit and the spunk for which Anna is famous. As her children grow and gradually leave the &#;nest&#;, Anna battles feelings of loneliness but tries to show a bright face in front of the other children. She looks back over her life to see if she might have changed anything or if she could have had anything changed for the better. As she thinks through these ideas she realizes that God has had His hand on her life from the beginning. As she battles disease, she wonders if this will take her life and the idea of leaving her children give her feelings beyond sadness, but again, she relies on God and His keeping-ability.

From Mom to Me Again

Author: Melissa Shultz
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492618446
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
Rediscover your own identity after your kids leave home with this top-rated empty nest book for moms! This empowering and insightful book is packed with practical advice, inspiring anecdotes, and valuable strategies to help you navigate the transition into empty nesting and discover a vibrant new identity. Written by an experienced author who has been through the journey herself, this book is your trusted companion as you embark on this transformative phase. Whether you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what lies ahead, From Mom to Me Again offers a roadmap to reclaiming your independence, rediscovering your passions, and embracing the joy and opportunities that come with an empty nest. Inside, you'll find: Practical tips for adjusting to life without children at home, creating a fulfilling routine, and establishing new goals. Inspiring stories from real women who have successfully reinvented themselves after their children have flown the nest. Expert advice on self-care, cultivating new friendships, and exploring new hobbies or career paths. Strategies for nurturing your relationships with your grown children and maintaining a strong bond while giving them space to grow. Guidance on navigating the emotional ups and downs of this transition and finding a renewed sense of purpose. Whether you're a newly empty-nester or have been on this journey for some time, From Mom to Me Again is your go-to resource for embracing change, rediscovering yourself, and living life to the fullest. With its wealth of wisdom, actionable steps, and uplifting guidance, this book is a must-read for every woman ready to embark on a new chapter of her life. Also makes a great gift for empty nesters!

The Empty Nest

Author: Elizabeth Cadell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 7

Book Description

Election

Author: Tom Perrotta
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593548477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Leftovers and Tracy Flick Can't Win comes a darkly hilarious novel about a high school election that brings out the worst in everyone—the basis for the film starring Reese Witherspoon! Tracy Flick wants to be President of Winwood High. She’s one of those ambitious girls who finds time to do it all: edit the yearbook, star in the musical, sleep with her English teacher. But another teacher, staunch idealist Jim McAllister, aka “Mr. M.,” thinks the students deserve better. So he persuades Paul Warren—a well-liked, good-hearted jock—to throw in his hat. But that puts Paul’s sister Tammy in a snit. So she runs too, on an apathy platform, before starting a real campaign...to get herself kicked out of school. The idea was to educate the students at this suburban New Jersey school in the democratic process and the American way. But with all the sex scandals, smear campaigns, and behind-the-scenes power brokers at Winwood High, it doesn’t look as if they need any lessons....

Talk About Books

Author: David Peplow
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472570243
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
Over the last two decades, reading groups have become increasingly popular in the UK and the USA. More and more people seem to be interested in sharing their reading experiences and hearing other readers discuss their views on books, whether this is online, through the mass media, or in face-to-face contexts. In light of this explosion in popularity of reading groups, this ethnographic study focuses on several reading groups based across a variety of settings: public libraries, public houses and in readers' homes. A range of methods are used to investigate the practices of the individual readers and the groups, including participant observation, interviews, and audio-recordings of meetings. Reading groups are found to be highly ritualized and potentially competitive places in which matters of identity and taste are often at stake. The groups studied are conceptualized as communities of practice, and the literary interpretations and evaluations offered within each group are shown to be a product of shared norms established by this group.

The Empty Nest

Author: Josephine Lawrence
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description

The Dadly Virtues

Author: Jonathan V. Last
Publisher: Templeton Foundation Press
ISBN: 1599474905
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
From the all-star cast who brought you The Seven Deadly Virtues comes a book with a look at the good life... or the crazy-stressful-overwhelmed life... of a father. The Dadly Virtues is a tongue-in-cheek collection of encouragement and guidance for any stage of fatherhood, from pacifying babies to prepping for senior prom, from cutting the cord to getting the first, “Best Grandpa” t-shirt. P.J. O’Rourke sets the stage with the chapter, “What Do Men Get from Fatherhood? Besides What They Put In ...” and then is followed by: •Matthew Continetti’s, “Newborn Terror: The Moment You Realize that ‘Bundle of Joy’ Is a Euphemism for Something Very Different.” •Stephen F. Hayes’ “Siblings: The Best Gift You’ll Ever Give Your Kids.” •Jonah Goldberg’s “Get Your Kid a Dog: The Moral Case for Pets.” •Tucker Carlson’s “In Praise of Adventure: How to Fill a Child’s Life with Excitement and Danger (without Getting Them Killed).” •Michael Graham’s, “Dating: Enjoy the Movie and Please Keep the Impregnation to a Minimum.” •Christopher Caldwell’s “College: It’s Not as Bad as You Think; It’s Worse.” •Andrew Ferguson’s “Emerging Adults and Empty Nesters: Just When You Had Fatherhood All Figured Out.” •Toby Young’s “The Dark Side: Bad Parenting and the Things We Think, but Do Not Say.” •Joseph Epstein’s “Thanks, Grandpa: Grandfatherhood and the Spirit of the Age.” •And more. Father-to-be, two-time-dad, or granddad, each essay will make you laugh and, at the same time, reinforce your commitment to the virtuous—the dadly—life.

Empty Nest

Author: Johnny B. Truant
Publisher: Johnny B. Truant
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51

Book Description
The boy who became Bobby Baltimore. Born last and long after his siblings, Rupert Haydock always was a Mama’s Boy. His Daddy used to taunt him for it, even though he did all he could to live up to his Dad’s high standards for toughness. But when his mother accidentally contracts the mysterious and dreaded Rip Daddy disease through a cut on her hand, thanks to her husband’s carelessness, Rupert spends every minute at her bedside, taking care of her. At first, he prays she’ll recover. But then her agony grows and her flesh starts to rot -- until she no longer resembles the mother he once knew. He’s not sure if the disease has completely ravaged her mind, or if she’s still trapped deep inside her rapidly decaying body. End her suffering or stay with her to the horrific end -- what would any Mama’s Boy do? Empty Nest is a stand-alone story told inside the universe of Platt & Truant's Dead World Trilogy, an intelligent, big pharma corporate espionage and genetic engineering exploration of the zombie subgenre.

Empty Nest

Author: Lillianna Blake
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781541282612
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
I really can't believe the day has come. I think there's nothing that can prepare a mother to send her daughter off to college-especially when you're as close as Rachel and I are. I feel like I should be the one helping to calm her nerves, but I think it's me who's having a bit of a freak out around here. And then-well, there's no time for freaking out. I've got the cafe to run and a huge list of things I want to do with my daughter before she goes, so carry on-thats what I'll do. Alex in Onederland: Book 1: Common Grounds Book 2: The D Word Book 3: Forty & Fabulous Book 4: Empty Nest Book 5: On the Run Book 6: Ready for Love