tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post8255799480622666706..comments2023-07-10T01:17:13.383+10:00Comments on Brona's Books: Three Women by Lisa TaddeoBronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-63849264128503669882019-10-17T20:24:32.103+11:002019-10-17T20:24:32.103+11:00It's good to read a book that makes things com...It's good to read a book that makes things complicated, especially if you're in the mood to analyse the why's and wherefore's.<br />Good luck!Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-73445784681063575932019-10-17T20:22:24.161+11:002019-10-17T20:22:24.161+11:00Thank you for clarifying how a book can be engagin...Thank you for clarifying how a book can be engaging and yet aggravating at the same time. I was afraid I would find it annoying, so have avoided it thus far.Marina Sofiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251903359649828285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-8372141107837559402019-10-17T20:21:49.901+11:002019-10-17T20:21:49.901+11:00I grew up as one of four girls, so it has been a c...I grew up as one of four girls, so it has been a curious experience for me to stepmother 2 boys into young men. Trying to strike that right balance between able to handle themselves in a group with other men (on the sporting field, at work, out and about, travelling etc) and being emotionally aware, respectful and considerate of girls. Sadly, I came to realise that many young girls and women also need to get this message. Emotional manipulation is a real issue. The number of girls who alienate/isolate their boyfriends from their friends and family is something a number of my friends are having to deal with.<br />Growing up I was too concern with my own safety and that of my sisters, to consider what some of the boys might also be going through. Those manipulative girls were around back then too. I still see some of them playing the same old games 30 yrs later and wonder how on earth the men keep falling for it.<br /><br />As you say, we will never get it all right, but trying to be thoughtful, switched on, actively engaged parents is the best we can aim for. Sounds like we're both heading in that direction :-) Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-47510812084828490182019-10-17T20:07:20.034+11:002019-10-17T20:07:20.034+11:00It certainly garners a wide range of opinions - I&...It certainly garners a wide range of opinions - I'll be curious to hear yours :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-48614870575416182342019-10-16T05:55:45.153+11:002019-10-16T05:55:45.153+11:00Interesting! This one is getting very close to the...Interesting! This one is getting very close to the top of my "currently borrowed and due very soon" stack. I have a feeling that my response will be just as complicated as yours has been!Buried In Printhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808249065026802365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-53965223286201061732019-10-16T00:09:02.825+11:002019-10-16T00:09:02.825+11:00Wow. It sounds an interesting title. As a mom of a...Wow. It sounds an interesting title. As a mom of a 15 and 13 year old daughters, it got to me. Raised by what you mention that the books speaks about, 'absent alcoholic mom', -though not all together unloved-, my husband and I are doing something different for our girls. Not perfect, but different, and based on our christianity, a christianity that has no way to hide. They see us through, and see if we are playing the hypocrite card, or being honest. We have made and will make mistakes, but I'm proud of my husband for being my partner in owing to what we do, for having a direction when it comes to raising girls. And it's still very unfair. I see how good parents unleash their boys to our teen girls with no much thought, all until it's their precious daughter time to be pursued, then they either "lock her up", or become vigilant. However, I see boys who are taught some moral code of conduct by their parents. As you say, women around our daughters who can be models, confidants, leaders, friends, etc., is the best for them to navigate this "jungle", LOL.<br /><br />I may read it. Despite that lack of purpose, it may be worth the time.Silviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249978624747684879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-49640504026373774242019-10-15T22:38:43.655+11:002019-10-15T22:38:43.655+11:00I just picked this up from the library but, haven&...I just picked this up from the library but, haven't started it yet. I enjoyed your review - excellent - it makes me want to experience it for myself.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com