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Book Review: Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington

I’ve not written a review on here for a while, but I bought this book at the weekend, and it only took me two days to read it – and I’m usually a very slow reader! Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence is the story of three Australian aboriginal sisters who Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago
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Book Review: Our Altered Life

   A little while ago I saw a tweet from a fellow blogger, Charlie at Our Altered Life offering the first chapter of her new book for free. On a whim, I decided to give it a go; it looked like it might be interesting. That first chapter blew me Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 6 years ago
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How to Blitz Nits (and other nasties) – a Mumsnet Pocket Guide

For six glorious weeks we’ve been playing in the garden, taking day trips and enjoying the lazy (if not particularly hot) days of summer. Next week, we go back to school – which means uniforms, smart shoes, brushed hair and… checking for nits on a regular basis. Not my favourite Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 6 years ago
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Book Review: The Danish Way of Parenting

I love to read parenting books – but not the mainstream ones that advocate use of the naughty step or time outs. I don’t do either of those things (you can read about why, here). I am a big fan of gentle parenting and enjoy reading books about a more Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 6 years3 years ago
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Book Review: Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Mos of the books I’ve reviewed lately have been fiction, but I do read a lot of nonfiction books too. For the last few weeks, Rest: why you get more done when you work less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang has been my book for reading in the bath. [amazon_link asins=’0241217288′ template=’ProductAd’ Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 7 years3 years ago
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Book Review: Wake the F#ck Up by Brett Moran

I pre-ordered a copy of Brett Moran’s first book, Wake the F#ck Up after hearing from a friend that it was a fantastic book, and seeing Brett’s Facebook posts. It seemed like it might be my sort of book.     Brett Moran was a crackhead, getting into debt, joyriding and Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 8 years3 years ago
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Book Review: The Crossroads of Should and Must

I was really excited to be sent a copy of The Crossroads of Should and Must for review; I had heard about it, and was keen to see what it was all about. The book itself is as much a work of art as a book; it’s bound in card and Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 9 years3 years ago
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Book Review: Cut the Crap and Feel Amazing by Ailsa Frank

I was sent a copy of Cut the Crap and Feel Amazing by Ailsa Frank for review. Having heard a couple of people mention the book recently, I was really eager to get my hands on it. This is one of those Ronseal books – it does exactly what it says Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 9 years3 years ago
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Book Review: Far From The Tree by Andrew Solomon

I started reading Far From The Tree by Andrew Solomon months ago… literally. It’s taken me ages to read – but that’s more down to the fact of my moving house and having been stupidly busy and lazy lately. This book is quite large, and therefore not very transportable – it’s Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 9 years3 years ago

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