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Book Deal for All You Moms

bbdeanna — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:22:58 +0000

If you are a mom and reader, then your kids probably are too. My kids have always seen me with books in my hands. I don’t go anywhere without a book. Sitting at home reading, at the park while the kids are playing, in the car when I’m waiting to pick up kids (which is very often). You name the occasion I have a book. I always am sure to carry a large purse. Largely because I have 5 kids and need the space for kid extras, like diapers, wipes, cups, snacks. But also, so I can fit my books.

Anyway, if you have little readers in your house, you’re going to love this next sale at Barnes and Noble. Save 10% on Over 100,000 Children’s Books Plus Thousands of Toys and Games at Barnes & Noble online. Use coupon code A9R3N4H and save for kids of every age. No quantity limits and the code is only good until Sunday, May 31st. Enjoy!

Oh How I Love to Hate Kanye

bbdeanna — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:47:35 +0000

In my daily visits on the blogosphere, I came across this post from Assistant Entertainment Editor, George Lang.

Kanye West “not a fan of books. I would never want a book’s autograph.” | StaticBlog.

Now, excuse me for stating the obvious here but, Kanye, you wrote a book. You are not a fan of books, yet you are a published author! Why would anyone who likes to read buy a book from a man who isn’t a “fan” of books. Go back to making music. It’s obvious from here that it’s the only thing that will get you anywhere in life.

Besides his obvious lack of correct grammar, his new book probably isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. At only 52 pages, I’m really surprised he was able to put together enough understandable words to form a sentence. Given his statement that

”Sometimes people write novels and they just be so wordy and so self-absorbed.”

I don’t think I could get throught he first chapter without disgustedly tossing it aside. I am a member of the grammar police and would have to lock this book up in the can…..the trash can. I do however, want to read his mother’s book Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar by Donda West just to see if the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Not to mention, I’d love to know more about the woman who raised this semi-illiterate, grown up child and the values she taught, or rather, didn’t teach her son. I’m probably being too harsh here, but some things really rile me up. I promise these rants are few and far between.

Til the next chapter,

Deanna

Book Auction for a Remarkable Lady

bbdeanna — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:10:08 +0000

If you love books and have a heart to help others, here’s a great way to enjoy both. Bridget Zinn is a young, newly married author who just found out she has cancer. Read her story here and then join in the auction. I’ve got my eye on a couple of things. C’mon, open your hearts and your wallets!

The Truth about Guns and Prayer – Words from Darrell Scott

bbdeanna — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:56:33 +0000

Got this in an email today. Since I recently reviewed his book, I felt it would be appropriate to post this here. Very poignant. Let’s hope we can all learn something from this family.

Guess our national leaders didn’t expect this, hmm? On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton , Colorado , was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful.

They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript:

‘Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain’s heart.

‘In the days that followed the! Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA.. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA – because I don’t believe that they are responsible for my daughter’s death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel’s murder I would be their strongest opponent.

I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy — it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.

Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air.
You’ve stripped away our heritage,
You’ve outlawed simple prayer.
Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question ‘Why?’
You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!

Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation’s history. Many of our 20 major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine’s tragedy occurs — politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.

As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America, and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA — I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone! My daughter’s death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!’