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Summary: One of the Best Books I've Read!
Review: If you want a good read, and it's a Christian book, check out "The Facts of Life and Other Lessons My Father Taught Me", written by Lisa Whelchel. As you may remember in the 1980s, Lisa played "Blair" on the TV Show "The Facts of Life", and is now married to a pastor, with 3 children. I actually grew up watching that show, along with "The Cosby Show". This book Lisa had written is actually an autobiography about her own life, and what God did for her. It consists of her being saved at age 10, when she entered the Mickey Mouse Club, her thoughts and then asked to not be in the episode when Natalie (on "The Facts of Life" show) had premarital sex, when she had her wedding, her kids, and many more. It also tells the reader about the miracles and blessings God has given to Lisa and her family. This is not an "In the Face" Christian book...this is a honest, down-to-earth book written by the actress herself.
There is one excerpt that I really like reading about in her book. She learned that she can have a "no-food" diet (she use to binge when she was younger), just by eating everything she wants for the next two weeks, set her alarm clock every morning and spend time with God before she goes to work. Lisa said that then her hormones evened out, and she lost the baby fat. She also lost the emptiness she tried to fill with food. I thought that was really neat!
Personally, I think Lisa was a very good actress as "Blair" during the "Facts of Life" run, and I think she's very talented...it clearly shows in this book. :) This book is highly recommended!
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Summary: Tootie ain't got nothing on Lisa!
Review: Lisa Whelchel is such an interesting & enigmatic creature, you can't help but be drawn into her writing. Being a fan of her online journal & all the misadventures and loving lessons she & her family encountered in an RV, this book lived up to expectation! I really hope she releases a collection of her online journal entries or perhaps a book written by Donut (the Cauble family dog) a la Millie Bush (Bab's pup).
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Summary: Great book
Review: This book basically told the story of Lisa's life, from her childhood, to acting, and then about her marriage and parenthood. The chapters were well broken down into various aspects of her life, with her telling us what God has taught her at the end of each chapter. I loved the humor in the book, especially the words of wisdom from Lisa's mother.
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Summary: The Facts of Life And Other Lessons My Father Taught Me
Review: This book is a great insperation for my friends, family and myself. I have shared my copy with a choosen few who have said that something in the book helped them with a problem they were having at the time. I would tell anyone to read this very enjoyable book.
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Summary: I can really relate to her...
Review: This book was a great read, and I have learned things from Lisa that are actually helping me get through the days. I didn't want to put it down until I finished it, and I want to get a copy for all my friends. She may have been a star, and she's different from me in plenty of ways. But she's also so much like me as a Christian woman, wife, and mother. When I'm having a rough day, I just remember reading about how she went through something similar and how she got through it, whether it be a major life struggle, or just dealing with my kids when they're having a particularly bad day.
I went to one of her Mom-Time conferences a couple of months ago, and there I learned that Lisa is so down to earth. The book shows that about her even more. It has been such a blessing to me already, and it's a book I plan to read at least once a year.
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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: This book was awesome....it was funny, entertaining, but also very spiritual and uplifting. I've been a huge fan of the TV show "The Facts of Life" since I was very young, and adored "Blair". Lisa Whelchel is a wonderful writer and I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: This book was awesome....it was funny, entertaining, but also very spiritual and uplifting. I've been a huge fan of the TV show "The Facts of Life" since I was very young, and adored "Blair". Lisa Whelchel is a wonderful writer and I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Interesting book
Review: This is a very easy reading book, I too finished it quickly. I only gave it 4 stars because I was disappointed in the fact that parts of it are taken word for word from her previous book, Creative Correction. It would have been nice to read some new material. However it's wonderful to read about how someone in the entertainment industry has chosen to embrace traditional values and follow the Lord every step of the way.
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Summary: Interesting book
Review: This is a very easy reading book, I too finished it quickly. I only gave it 4 stars because I was disappointed in the fact that parts of it are taken word for word from her previous book, Creative Correction. It would have been nice to read some new material. However it's wonderful to read about how someone in the entertainment industry has chosen to embrace traditional values and follow the Lord every step of the way.
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Summary: A WONDERFUL BOOK!!!!!
Review: This was an amazing book to read! I just recieved it this morning and I finished it by late afternoon. I just could not put it down! It was very interesting to read about her life and her relationships, not only with God, but her husband and family as well. Lisa writes well and had a great sense of humor. It really does shine in this book. I look forward to the next book she writes.
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