Planting Dandelions: Field Notes From A Semi-Domesticated Life (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
I was given to understand this was hilariously funny. I would say - this is what happens when a mentally unstable, narcissist eventually takes baby steps towards adulthood. The author starts her book 'in the middle' and gives tidbits of bare background throughout. Seems very focused on shallow things- the section on not getting lust-looks from men (aging) was tedious at best.Noticed a tendency to believe in herself - no matter what her beliefs are and if they've changed radically from yesterday.... self confidence is a good thing in general, I guess.... Her absolute certainty that she was a good Mother was interesting, since it seems unlike most Moms that I've met. Most of the Mom conversations I hear are filled with worry for their children and self-doubt.One thing I liked a lot was her refusal to blame others for her own poor behavior and bad choices. She was very kind about the ex-husband.Ms. Pittman is very different from myself and I doubt I will read anything by her ever again. However, this book was interesting in that it gave me some insight to into her thought processes - and since she is so very different, it has given me something to think about. Always a good thing.Still waiting on the funny, though.... I won this book on a book sweepstakes website. Overall it was a good bood. It was funny at parts and I definitely knew exactly what Kyran was talking about when it came to giving up a career to stay home and raise our children. Although I have ZERO interest in going back to work at an office, there are times I wish I could leave the house and all the motherly responsibilities...even for just a day!
What do You think about Planting Dandelions: Field Notes From A Semi-Domesticated Life (2011)?
It's interesting how she chose domesticity after never wanting it but her tone is too self-pleased.
—missmarple
Some great thoughts on a woman's cycle of life. I suppose I like my fiction pieces better.
—enterhorizon
