Well, this book is about Lila. As a person who likes her a lot, I found this book portrayed her just as she is, snobby, rich, daddy's girl. But also, she showed mature instincts, hurt, betrayal, human emotions. And, as a Lila, Bruce fan, any book with both of them appearing appeals to me. And I like the ending, because Lila get's her father's respect, as well as revenge!

Peterson's starts with a general Planning Calendar beginning in 7th grade. It discusses what Private Schools offer and how to consider which type of school is best for your child. How to start looking for a school and how to help your child prepare for the application process. What to look for in a school and how to narrow down choices. There is a section about Financial Aid and finally the transition into Private School. It does not describe particular schools.

I thought the book covers this subject well and I have read from several different sources.

A very different book with a non interesting begining and an unforgettable ending! This book took me by surprise and truly represented each of the characters.

The previous reviewer has already done a rather good job of detailing the plot synopsis of "For the Love of Lila," so I'll leave off doing the same. And truth to tell I was in two minds about this novel. On the plus side, I thought that Jennifer Malin did a fantastic job of letting us see things from Lila's point-of-view. Lila Covington wants to break the trust that her seemingly liberal father had set up for her, so that she can stop living with her narrow-minded relatives, move to Paris and take up writing full time. Her stance is understandable: after all it is her money. She should be allowed to use her inheritance to live as she wishes and to pursue her dreams. Lila's frustration with the fact that she is subject to the whims and laws of a conservative society is also understandable. Unfortunately, from that point on, the story lost credibility for me. Because I don't want to spoil things for those who may not share my feelings, I'll leave out all the things that made me wince. Usually however, either the hero or the heroine behaves in a manner that is too foolish for words. In "For the Love of Lila" however, both Lila and Tristan Wyndam (the hero) keep making one foolish mistake after the other, so that you actually begin to wonder how 1) Lila could be considered an intelligent young woman? and 2) how Tristan had managed to build up a law practice of some repute?

For example, Tristan is about to throw his hat into the political arena. So naturally his solution to helping Lila travel to Paris is to suggest that she travel with him as his 'pretend' wife. Just the thing for any budding politician -- a sex scandal in the making. Of course Lila has her own ideas: she wants to make the voyage by masquerading as a boy. I won't go into what happens next except to wonder why, if Mary Wollstonecraft (Lila's idol) was able to travel to Paris just as the French Revolution was heating up, in the company of a married couple without the aid of a disguise, Lila Covington couldn't do the same thing? The list goes on, chapter after chapter both Lila and Tristan behave in either one reckless and careless manner or the other. So that you actually begin to wonder if an intellectual prowess and basic common sense are mutually exclusive of each other?

On the other hand, the authour really does a rather brilliant job of portraying the contrary desires of our confused heroine. She wants to experience life without the usual conservative restraints, but she also wants to have a lasting and meaningful relationship with Tristan. And she is frustrated that these two desires seem mutually exclusive. And in spite of my rising irritation with both Lila and Tristan, Jennifer Malin did a fairly good job of engaging my curiosity to see how this novel would end. So, all in all I would say if you're able to put up with the sometimes foolish behavior of both the hero and the heroine, than this novel should entertain.

In 1828 England, Lila Covington learns life's lesson that a woman even at twenty-five can never live freely in this man's world filled with rigged male tainted rules. She wants access to her trust fund left to her by her father, but the trustee has placed so many stipulations on her she would be not much more than a groveling beggar. Desperate for help to live with a "free" female relative in France, Lila skips protocol and visits a solicitor, Tristan Wyndam, a former protégé of her deceased father.

Though he thinks Lila is a bit of a loose screw, Tristan cannot allow a single woman to travel unescorted across the Channel especially the daughter of his former mentor who would want him to keep her safe and that includes her reputation. As Tristan accompanies Lila on her excursion, they pose as a married couple. This proves quite easily to perform as they begin to act like newlyweds because love has cemented the relationship even if Lila wonders about her vaunted independence.

FOR THE LOVE OF LILA is an amusing historical romantic romp starring two delightful lead characters. The story line is breezy and loaded with the antics of Lila that places her and Tristan in awkward situations. Tristan is a bit too perfect as the knight in shining armor ready to enter any fray that Lila seems to cause to keep his beloved out of harm's way. Though the tale feels more like a 1930s madcap comedic anachronism, Jennifer Malin furbishes readers with an amusing reading experience that the audience will demand similar tales from the author.

Harriet Klausner

Great read! I loved both the hero and heroine. They are so obviously made for one another -- but both have such strong reasons to try not to fall in love. The sexual tension never stops, right through to the end. Tristan is a true hero in the tradition of Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. He goes above and beyond to help Lila. I fell in love with him myself! Lila, too, is worthy of admiration. She may be a bit naive, but she's certainly a woman with principles.

My name is Roger Darnell, and in addition to being an amazingly talented, independent young man, my brother is a c-5/6 quadriplegic who suffered a spinal injury (diving) in 1991. With news of the accident, I and my immediate family all wound up at a hospital in St. Louis, and we began the process of dealing with my brother's new life. To say the least, that path is difficult... and my mother has been there, learning what she could to help my brother and herself through this ordeal. A very caring mother with a strong sense of survival, she not only learned to eventually transfer my 6'-4" brother herself (!), she has written a brief but passionately detailed book that covers the period from injury through my brother's independent life six years later. Part therapy, obviously, this book is also meant as a means of coping with spinal injury for parents and those whose loved-ones suffer such a life-altering tragedy, so they can begin to sort out the actual details of their new situation... and see some real light at the end of the tunnel. As far as the books themselves, we believe you'll find each paperback copy from 1stBooks Library to be truly splendid. My mother has worked to make this book available for those who need to gain as much control and optimism as is possible when facing this difficult fate... which despite its obvious challenges, still offers much joy, encouragement and hope -- believe it! -- for everyone. You and your family can get through this, and our family is very proud to think my mother's efforts and insights may help you. Here's hoping they do, and that somehow, someday, every spinal injured person regains full use of their completely mended bodies once again.

My Mother's book...there are plenty of accounts available as to the victims take on this journey, but words are sparse when contributed by those placed in a support role. My Mother dealt with my situation as a tower of strength. Some may question that, considering the "time spent" and "distance" mentioned in a previous review, but those two points combined to show the true love, strength, and courage my Mother displayed throughout this journey. My Mother arrived to find her son completely powerless as to the current goings on in his life. One of the few requests I could still make, and expect to be honored, was that my family not disrupt their lives, but continue living them as best they could under the circumstances. Despite Mom wanting to be by my side throughout, she respected me enough to allow me to do it my way. This book details the struggle of a Mother to do everything she could for her twenty-seven year old child, and to then do for herself. Although every case is dramatically different, "The Ghost Behind The Wheelchair" may produce for you a bit of logic...a little understanding...some comfort...and hope...from the perspective of a loving Mother. If you are looking for an account rendered by others...your search continues.

and relates her perspective, having never personally dealt with paralysis in the past. This review is being posted in reply to the two posted by "reader from USA," which I feel incorrectly skew the rating for this important book. Not to dismiss 'reader's' input, I'd just like to address a couple of the questions the two reviews below raise. First, the author of the book was indeed extremely important in the rehabilitation of her son, despite having her home and her "life" 1,000 miles away. Admittedly, that requires a special person who is capable of impacting someone from afar when reality doesn't permit the fulltime dedication of one's life to being a coach throughout the process of rehab. So, perhaps this book IS more helpful for adult parents who love their adult kids but live some distance from them. This is not a day-by-day, blow-by-blow account nor pattern for dealing with every nuance of paralysis... other books along those lines do exist. This is a mother's account, more specific during the first week (when the [stuff] really hits the fan for her son) and more general over time. A question is raised as to the book's claim to being non-fiction -- which is poorly concocted, like several of the other points raised, leading me to wonder who posted those reviews and what their motives truly were. Regardless, the fact is that the book is indeed non-fiction, a point which can easily be corroborated through basic online research. 'Reader' also wants a book written by the injured subject of the book and by others who were closer during rehab -- but how fair is it to rate this book poorly for what it is not? Indeed, as 'Reader' finally points out, 'This book is about how the Mother felt mostly,' so -- at least in my opinion -- in that this special woman took the time to write from her heart on such a difficult subject and offered real insights -- the book deserves a much higher ranking.

This was kind of funny BUT I think Lila was a really snobby girl.She did'nt get a party with fancy things but she got to go to the beach.I would have not gotten to do that at all.If you like books with a lot of really cool and want-to-read-more books don't waist your time on this.

Lila Fowler is used to getting her way. So when she plans a big party, inviting her entire second grade class, she's shocked when her father tells her no. However, unbeknown to Lila, Mr. Fowler plans on having the party anyway, as a way to teach her a lesson. Everybody knows about the surprise party, except for Lila.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Otis, their second grade teacher, intends on dying her hair bright red as a way to teach Lila, Ellen Riteman, and Jessica Wakefield a lesson about looks not being important (particularly about hair), after Mrs. Otis caught the three girls teasing Amy Sutton at the beginning of "Lila's April Fool."

As shown, Lila is twice the butt of everyone's April Fools' joke. While it's nice to see her a little humbled, since she's a mean snob, I thought it was a little much. Plus the whole party secret was a bit too complicated. Still, young Lila fans should like this one, even though she's the April fool.

Mr. Woolcott's first foray into science fiction is a commendable effort. In this short novel, he moves at break-neck speed thru a beautifully surprisin plot. Unfortunately, this leaves his characters somewhat underdeveloped. The story Mr. Woolcott tells is quite compelling and the hero is a fancinating young lady. This book is well structured and a good lead into the next book of the series that the title implies. I look forward to reading it!

William Sax's book gives a wonderful start to the scholarship of lila in South Asia. This is a very exciting and interesting topic and this is one of the first books written on it. Lila is the concept of divine play in Hinduism, the deities in this religious tradition use play to show their freedom and spontaneity. The Gods at Play is a compilation of many authors, some historians, theologians, and anthropologists, who write on different aspects of lila in different traditions in India. There are essays written on Shiva, Vishnu, and the goddess and work written about Brindavan, Tamil Nadu, Bengal, Bombay and others. However diverse this book may appear, the author doesn't accomplish what he sets out to do. As a book on lila Sax wants this to show the theological, historical elements to this concept as well as the modern anthropological ideas. This would have been done successfully if Sax had authors of theology and anthropology write on the same tradition, and show this from all aspects. But what the reader is presented with is various and random essays on different traditions that don't connect to each other at all. All in all this book is worth reading if you enjoy reading about Hinduism or different religious traditions in general. There are some great essays especially by authors Vasudha Narayanan and Norvin Hein but there are also equally wordy and uninformative essays.

Poor Glenda, she's had a personality amputation since 'Me and Fat Glenda.' Originally, a strong, outspoken, cunning, and opininated character whose flaws made her interesting and different, both something of a villianess and heroine rolled into one. But in Hey, Remember Fat Glenda?, she is a white bread character without any quirks and lacks the courage of her former incarnation. The story itself is alright. Despite being written in 1981, the story doesn't date itself and is equally relevent now as it was then. Glenda's frustration with her weight is realistically portrayed, although I don't think it'll inspire anyone to go work on losing weight. Her friend, Sara, mails her little poems to help keep Glenda motivated, but I find the poems cheesy and I would have been insulted if I were in Glenda's place, but I guess since Glenda considers Sara her best friend, she has a different view of it. What makes the book worth reading though is secondary plot, Glenda's infatuation with her English teacher contains a valuable lesson that so many girls need to learn and few enough do.

I would give this book zero stars if it were an option. A friend of my wife's gave her this book and I picked it up and read it, being curious and concerned about the book's title. After reading it halfway, I tossed it in the trash.

The first reviewer was NOT reading a different book as the second reviewer suggests; accurate page #s and quotes are cited. As an intelligent, educated man I would never expect or ever want the woman in my life to behave so subserviently as Mr. Forrest wants his woman to behave. I have more respect and love for the female sex than Mr. Forrest will ever have.

Mr. Forrest incites the ultimate insult to women in stating that 'men stray because of "MISTAKES MADE BY THE WOMAN."' Women, are you going to follow advice from someone who has this attitude?

This book is bad advice from beginning to end. Mr. Forrest, seek yourself a complacent, servile nymphomaniac and stop ruining things for the rest of us men.

I found the advise and suggestions in the book to be very helpful. The other reviewers are making much to do about nothing, as the vast majority of this book provides real world solutions and suggestions for many relationships.
I found that the book offered greater insight into "actually controlling my man" than any other book out there.
It isn't worth 5 stars but it is worth 4

The first reviewer must have been reading a different book. This book is superb! The author talks straight about the subjects that matter most and explains the reasons behind the advice.