This book made me have nightmares for weeks!! The suspense killed me, literally! I stayed up until 10:30pm reading this book. Then I couldn't get to sleep! Read this book if you want the scariest, grossiest adventure you've ever had.....

I believe this should be read by everyone and anyone who has taken care of elderly parents or loved ones. It makes you think twice about who will take care of you once you have reached that point in your life where you are no longer able to take care of yourself. We all won't make it, but if you do remember that it will not be easy for those who are left to take care of us!!!

My week off work has been spent with my nose buried in novels. Out of the six I've plowed through this week (all by Black authors) All American Dream Dolls is my favorite. It reminds me a bit of "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb, except Deneen has soul, a sharp wit, and a way with words. I admit the first 40 or so pages left me wondering "What the hell?" But the real fun began when she was fully ensconsed in her mother's house, and was fully aware of her state of mind (totally crazy). I laughed out loud more than once, and also found myself completely relating to ole girl! David Haynes accurately writes from Deneen's point of view, that of a woman who needs a little time out from the world, and finds it in snack foods, hot sex, and hair-do's. I've got other books by the author, but this one, by far, is my favorite. It's one of the books you can give to friends at Christmas - if they have the sense of humor and wit to "get" this novel, that is. KUDOS!

as i sat in my bed, munching on junk food and reading this book, i kept looking around wondering where the hidden camera was! david haynes aptly captures some of the moods women experience with his depiction of deneen. she is a well drawn character that i could totally identify with.

as with his other books, haynes creates a subtle theme that, if you allow it, will slowly blend into your mind. i find myself thinking about some of the themes that he talks about, such as learning to love self or buying into commercial concepts of beauty. his story craftily weaves the theme within the plot so well that you don't realize that your view point may have been changed.

the theme and the subject will not bat you over the head. haynes employs a light touch in his writing style, so if you are looking for a formula type of story, then you won't find it here. instead, read about the characters, read about their development and let the characters reveal to you the connecting thread of their story.

all of this and a wry humor, too. mr. haynes should be lauded for his skill in developing interesting characters and weaving their lives within an engaging and subtle theme, as well as his consistent use of humor.

This book is one of those surprise reading experiences. Begun with very little expectations to speak of, I soon found myself on a fast-paced, no-holds-barred adventure to . . .

In the crazy 1990s Haynes' Deneen is a heroine for single working women all over . . . Exhale, and get your s@*! together! This story is at once hilarious and wise. Pass it on . . .

KDP Toronto, Ontario

This is a good book for anyone interested in Formula 1, provides good information and an "inside" view, but I found two problems. First this is a 1997 book sligthly revised in 2000, but it covers mainly F1 before 1997. Second, 95% of the photos are BW. In a F1 book, hardcover, this cost ??? Please...

If you're already well-versed in the latest F1 technology and are looking to further your knowledge to the absolute edge of the "state-of-the-art", this book may seem a bit stale. Like any technology-related book, it has become dated quickly.

But if you're a information-hungry "techie" who is relatively new to F1, you will enjoy the book. It serves as a valuable reference guide to the recent (mid-90s) history of F1 technology. It helps you put things into perspective, explaining how current F1 technology arrived at its present state.

I kept waiting and waiting for this book to get better. It was billed as "humorous" in it's review and I did not find one thing funny about this book. I was really disappointed. I have a policy of always reading a book from beginning to end just on the chance that it may start off slow and then get better. This book never did. I wish I had stopped reading it. I also bought "Heathens" and I am thinking about returning it.

This is definitely not a book I would recommend.

I've read this book twice and enjoyed it both times. What I appreciate most about this book is the look at life in the middle of the spectrum. Nita is poor, but her children aren't starving, they aren't homeless, or neglected. Instead you get glimpses of how life is harder when you don't have much money: the car not starting is stressful, not having a credit card is shameful, Ben and Jerry's is a luxury, the lack of options and crunch for time. While Brandon is the focus of the book I really liked Nita a lot. And the viewer comments at the beginning of each chapter are a hoot. I enjoyed the characters in this book, how they interact with each other and how their expectations about each other are colored by their own prejudices. I enjoyed Live at Five and would recommend it.

This is another great one by David Haynes. Live At five, was funny, and serious at the same time. Nita was single parent who was trying to do right by her kids, Brad need to come up with the perfect story for the news at five, or risk losing his job. Their views on life want let you down.

89 dodge ram 100. Water in the oil. Replaced head gaskets and bearings. The book had no directions about installing rod and mains. No torque specs. Not knowing how to install the bearings because no information was provided, the bearings spun, and it had very very low oil pressure. The bearings & crankshaft is trashed.

I have been using Haynes repair manuals for years. The information on the torque specifications for the connecting rod and main bearing caps along with all the other information on a complete rebuild is in Chapter 3 Part C. Haynes Repair Manuals are very informative books and are based on a complete teardown and rebuild. The information is there.

At Amazon.com, the publish date of this book is March 1999 but it is actually November 1998.

This is only a small book and do not expect much detail in the history of Ferrari F1. If you are a busy man and just want a quick run through, this will help.

Ferrari F1 fans, skip this one. I don't think you will get any excitement from reading this book. If you look for content, this one is lacking. If you look for colorful pictures, there are only some average ones.

Well, I didn't like it at all. It wasn't like any of the others. There was no surprise ending and I really hate that. The only time to read it would be in bed when you're trying to fall asleep

I didn't like this book. I read just to see what it was about. I think that people have different opinions and just because one person dosen't like this book it doesn't mean that you shouldn't read this particular book. My opinion was that it wasn't one of those books you can't put down!

Children Speak for Themselves: Using the Kempe Interactional Assessment to Evaluate Allegations of Parent-Child Sexual Abuse
Authors: Clare Haynes-Seman and David Baumgarten

The authors of this 192-page book use attachment theory to support their claim that all parties involved in a sexual abuse allegation should be interviewed by skilled, experienced workers who know and use the Kempe Interactional Assessment (KIA). The authors believe that sexual abuse allegations cannot be properly evaluated without interviewing both parents, separately in cases of divorce and together in intact families. The child is present during the interview with the parents, and prior to the interview there is an unstructured play period with the parents. Observation of these interactions is seen as the key to understanding the family relationships. The authors stress that the interactions should all be videotaped and shared with the defense counsel and they point out that the assessment must not only be clinically reliable but must withstand the adversarial legal procedures. They maintain that "validation of the abuse does not depend on the verbal disclosure of the child, confession of the perpetrator, or the conviction of the other parent that abuse has occurred. It depends on gathering and sifting through information from multiple sources" (pp. 33-34).

Despite the admirable goals of the KIA, there are serious difficulties with it. The biggest problem is the assumption that behavior cues can be used to determine whether abuse happened. The authors state, "If abuse has occurred, the child will give subtle signs of anxiety that might be missed without the videotape. If the child has been drawn into making false statements, the child's anxiety will be expressed differently . . . " (p. 22). But there is no empirical support for this claim nor for their assumption that "symbolic play themes" can be used to draw conclusions about abuse. Techniques such as anatomical dolls and drawings are recommended, although there is no scientific evidence that such techniques are helpful. In fact, the book reproduces several drawings and interprets "signs," such as missing ears, the absence of feet, and phallic shapes. Although numerous case histories are presented, several are vague and subject to different interpretations. The references at the end of the book are limited and dated.

This book is only recommended to clinicians who know the literature well enough to learn something from the suggestions about interviewing the whole family while also understanding the book's serious limitations.

Reviewed by LeRoy G. Schultz, Emeritus Professor, West Virginia University.