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Balducci combines her writing talent and her life as the parent of five rambunctious boys to deliver a collection of essays on the everyday aspects of mothering boys. Pondering her bald backyard, she longs for grassy vistas she knows she will never see. She has five climbers, diggers, and runners with huge appetites that require ceaseless feeding. She insists that her husband take the lead on Boy Scout hosting and camping activities but manages to get pulled in anyway. Balducci regales with stories of breaking up tussles, teaching etiquette, hosting birthday parties, managing homework regimes, and trying to get her own work done. Mothers of boys will recognize the scenarios and appreciate the labor of love. --Vanessa Bush
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When Rachel Balducci looks for material for her writing, she doesn't have to look far. Her subject matter can be found climbing through the window, hanging on to the edge of the roof, and always at the refrigerator. Here she chronicles the exuberant, awesome life of boys through conversations overheard, rules she's been forced to make, and the many episodes of boy behavior that continue to mystify mothers worldwide. From the care and feeding of her team, to travels out in public, to their wide-eyed adoration of Walker, Texas Ranger, this laugh-out-loud celebration joyfully explores the sweet and wild side of boyhood.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very Well Written But This is not a "How To" Book,
This review is from: How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys (Spire Books) (Paperback)
I was really excited to receive this book as we have two little superheros in our home. Always trying to understand a little better the male mind, I couldn't wait to dive in.
How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys is a collect of stories written by a mom of five boys. Rachel Balducci is a delightful writer and has an amazing way with words. The book contains approx. 100 mini-stories of life around the Balducci home. She proves that with boys there is never a dull moment. Even though the title is "How Do You...", this is NOT a parenting book. This is key. In reality, this book is just stories of life with boys. The crazy, unthinkable, scary things that boys do and say. This book is set up more like a gift or coffee-table book. Momma C's Thoughts: As much as I hate it, I couldn't get into this book. I didn't laugh at the stories or chuckle at raising boys. I really wanted to. But it didn't come. Here are a few reasons why, I believe I had this reaction. With three kiddos five and under, I am tired. Reading some of these stories was like reliving them. Some of the things boys do, I would rather forget! Also, as Moms we tell stories about our kids that are really funny to us and our immediate family but other people just don't get into them like we do. Lastly, boys are boys. They truly are Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul. With that said, unless you like to read stories about other families, I can not recommend this book. Contradictory of my last comment, there are a few moms who might find this book helpful. You will learn through reading the Balducci stories that raising boys is different than raising girls. Boys think different, are motivated differently, and reason things out differently. For those Moms who haven't been around boys, this book will be comforting as you realize that your our son isn't crazy. Rachel Balducci has a popular website called Testosterhome. I would suggest reading some of her stories on her blog and then go from there before deciding to purchase this book. I want to reiterate again, this book is very well written. I have a lot of respect for Balducci as she is extremely talented. This is just not a type of book that I am interested in in this stage of life.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
i.loved.it.,
This review is from: How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys (Spire Books) (Paperback)
I just tucked into How Do You Tuck in a Superhero last night and COULD NOT put it down! I love how Rachel captures the creativity and craziness of boys and the beauty of being a mom of boys. And by beauty I mean, the total disruption of what you thought your life would be like as a mother. Being a mom of boys myself, I saw myself in every chapter, laughed outloud, and was reminded once again that I love that God blessed me with 3 wild and sweet boys. If you are a mom of boys or a mom in general, this is one for you!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes you laugh at the small things,
By KateyBaby (FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys (Spire Books) (Paperback)
I bought this book one day while shopping in Publix. I am so thankful that I did. Normally when I buy a book that is supposed to be inspirational, I end up not being able to be captured into it and I set it aside only to never turn back to it..with this book, it was not the case. I began reading it and just could NOT put it down. Every time I read some of it, I laughed. I ended up reading most of it out loud to my husband. He would almost always respond with a laugh and say "That is something I would have done when I was a kid".
No, this book is not a how-to book. But if you read the front and back cover, you will know that. I originally bought this thinking that was what it was. But I am so glad I was wrong. It really makes you look again at the things you would normally get mad about with your child. I think I may read this a couple of times. It seemed to help me keep my sanity. :)
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