by Brooke Romney | Nov 20, 2015 | Books, Holidays
I’m not sure I can adequately express how much I love this book and how valuable I think it is on an individual level. I read it for book club last November and it changed everything for me. The story, on its own is interesting, attention-grabbing, and well...
by Brooke Romney | Sep 24, 2014 | Books, Uncategorized
Girls need more heroes like Malala! I was amazed by her courage and conviction, and it was so humbling to read about her thirst and quest for education. Her father and mother were both inspirational in their willingness to let their young daughter pursue her passion...
by Brooke Romney | Jun 11, 2014 | Books
I just finished a book every parent should read: Cinderella Ate My Daughter. It is a fascinating story/study that delves into what the princess culture has done to young girls and what we, as parents, can do about it. I love so many things about the book (and disagree...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 19, 2014 | Books
Snowflower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls are two beautiful books about the Chinese culture. I loved both of them so much and found the women’s lives and experiences fascinating, heartbreaking and inspiring. Both were books that kept me up at night and...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 21, 2014 | Parenting
My children have a problem. They think the purpose of life is to have fun. It was especially evident when their prayers included “Help us to have a fun day tomorrow and a fun day the day after that.” That little phrase hit me hard. Is our...
