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Summary: Waste of my money!
Review: I knew going into this purchase that the revenue from the book sale would serve to endow the Imus Ranch, and therefore the Imus Family's life (in retirement) on the Ranch. But the book is not what I expected. Dierdre uses the word "hate" several times in her writing (which is really written by surrogates). Count the use of that word...even when referring to how she feels about other people. Talk about toxins! "Hate" is toxic. Plus, the recipes are unimaginative and boring. Check closely: the boxed cereal she uses is NOT organic. I purchased some of it and called the manufacturer--NOT organic at all. Buyer beware.
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Summary: Ranch for kids
Review: The book may be a great idea and all,helping kids that are sick but I am troubled most for the Imus little boy.What kind of a life is that for a child that Imus tells us they give him.Chess and the evening news and of course no evil cartoons.Limos,nannys,private jets and private schools make up this poor little boys life.I think of all the children,I feel sorry for him the most.Plus,please Don, dont call him honey any more,I know you love him but not honey for a boy.
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Summary: Review the book, not the ranch, not Imus
Review: It's really not helpful or in the spirit of book reviews for all of these entries that say "I love Imus" or "Isn't the ranch wonderful".
This review is about the book. It's a disappointment.
While the actual book is physically beautiful, and therefore it gets more than one star, from a content perspective, it is amateur.
First, the recipes. It's called "Cooking" but the recipes are sparse, difficult to follow, and unimaginative.
Second, the text. It's overly saccharine, full of puerile humor, and quite self-congratulatory.
If you want to donate to the Ranch, just send them a check.
But you can see from the quick spike up and then drop of this title on the amazon.com list, that there must have been bulk buying by I-Man's friends, as well as pent-up demand from the four hours of radio marketing by Imus for the past six weeks.Send the money direct. You'll never use this book.
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Summary: Paul from NH
Review: I purchased this book because I'm a long time Imus In The Morning fan and I wanted to give my support, albeit not of much significance, to the Ranch. The book is great! It is beautifully illustrated and well written. Although I have yet to try any of the recipes just reading the ingredients is enough to get your mouth watering. This book is a bargain well worth twice the cost.
I might also ad that seeing Deirdre for the first time only proves that there is truly a heart of gold under that gruff exterior of the I-Man. How else could he have managed to catch himself such a beautiful, and I'm sure, loving wife.
Help support the Ranch and buy this book.
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Summary: Interesting Story of Family, Kids & Charity
Review: I enjoyed reading about the Imus Ranch--it's a wonderful idea-- and anyone who works with kids, especially sick kids, deserves incredible praise and admiration. I did find the book a little too self-promoting (for my personal taste), I guess. I'm a big reader of books about families, especially the relationships between Dads and kids. My recent favorite is "I Sleep At Red Lights: A True Story of Life After Triplets," by Bruce Stockler, a funny and insightful romp through marriage, career, sleep deprivation and juggling. Also enjoying "Founding Mothers," the Cokie Roberts book.
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Summary: An amazing venture!
Review: I am thrilled to read about the Imus Ranch. I have been watching Don Imus in the Morning on MSNBC for a couple of years and have been struck by Don and Deirdre's passion for giving children with cancer and their families an adventure of a lifetime. Deirdre has captured the purpose and the beauty of the Ranch along with a great recipe book. I hope this is not her last book. Congratulations to both Don and Deirdre for putting their time and money where it can give joy and purpose to others.
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Summary: the true meaning of the Imus ranch
Review: This book is just what people need to understand the true meaning of the Imus Ranch..Simply, this book beautifully explains the miracle that Deirdre and Don have created for
these special children that don`t experience many miracles in
their lives.THIS BOOK HAS EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT TO FEEL GOOD
ABOUT. A REAL WINNER
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Summary: Buy the Book
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and consider it a must have for cooks and collectors. The recipes are simple to prepare and designed for those with good health in mind. It also includes content used in traditional cookbooks. Household hints, food facts, substitutions, and mouth watering photos.
I was happy to learn a bit of history on the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer and I enjoyed the thank you letters from a few of the children who were fortunate enough to enjoy some time at the ranch. The dedication to Daevin Kirschner is a real heart breaker and the letters from the children tugged at my heart strings.
There are also fantastic photos of kids, real cowboys, farm animals, and the people who make it all possible. The author also takes the reader inside the ranch. The kitchen is fabulous! I'd love to rattle some pots and pans on that stove!
Buy the book. Step into their boots for a day and learn what it takes to feed a herd of hungry kids and cowboys after a hard days work on a real cattle ranch.
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Summary: Cooking for Kids and Cowboys
Review: Fabulous book. Great job Dierdre ! What a fabulous cause. You and your husband have created a beautiful place for beautiful children, and should be commended for all your tireless efforts.
The book, by the way, is the best !!!!
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Summary: A Great Way to Help!
Review: I pre-ordered this book when I heard about it on Don Imus' morning program. I knew that the Imus family followed a vegetarian diet and I was interested in learning more about it for myself and my family.
I just received the book this week so I'm still reading and learning, but so far I have found it to be very informative - not only for the vegan regimen, but for insight into the ranch activities.
Pictures of beautiful New Mexico, stories about the inception of the ranch and from the parents and especially the children, interesting recipes and "all author revenues from the book go to the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer". The last bit says it all!
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