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Finding friends is one of our biggest challenges right now - this book cannot arrive quickly enough for me!!
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I'm thrilled to hear that we can order the book now!
I know I will be jealous when I read it, though... sigh... here in my neck of the woods there are no other Catholic homeschoolers. I'm it. Smack dab in the middle of BJU territory... with all the co-ops and such in the area requiring you to sign a "statement of faith" that Catholics cannot sign.
Love my home here -- don't get me wrong -- but it would be nice to have the opportunity to socialize with other Catholic homeschooling families!
Looking forward to reading it and being inspired!
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Oh, Ouiz, I am so sorry to hear about the "statement of faith" requirement. That is so sad.
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Alice,
I'm really enjoying the book. You have such a wonderful way with words and really know how to tell a story! And like Mary Chris, I'm saving most of the book for vacation next week.
Helen,
I loved Alice's stories (both at the FCL Conference and in the book) of your role in bringing her to homeschooling. What a good friend you are!
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Oh this sounds like such a good book, looks like I will order it today ...
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teachingmom wrote:
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I loved Alice's stories (both at the FCL Conference and in the book) of your role in bringing her to homeschooling. What a good friend you are! |
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Thanks Irene!
I'm sure everyone knows this already -- but really, Alice is the good friend!
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Alice, the book was just lovely. I enjoyed it so much. It really inspired me to be the hostess (even just at a park, our 900 sq foot condo can only handle so many people!).
So, when can we expect the next book.
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I have really enjoyed Alice's book (just love all the pictures and anecdotes!) because it has practical tips that appeal to new homeschoolers and those of us that could be considered "veterans" as well. Maybe I am getting old (well, I know I am!) but this book is very inspiring for homesschoolers at all stages in their journeys.
I am looking forward to sharing this beautifully-written book with my homeschool group at our kick-off meeting at the end of the month! 
Thank you for writing this book, Alice!
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OK - I have a confession. I am hesitating to read the book because I am worried it will make me worry more about the "S" issue - please put my fears at rest.
The "S" word is still something that worries me - I do not seem to have found the correct homeschool group for me or my children (not counting the Middle School social group!) - I struggle with "how much" socialization - my kids are all best friends with each other - and I would prefer no socialization to socialization with the wrong people. I am an introvert, and less inclined to go with big group things. I think I feel more lonely and need the socialization than my kids do!!!
I feel peaceful because my kids are so happy with each other and doing things as a family - but it would be nice to have a close knit homeschool community to belong to.
Maybe the book will help - any views?
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MarilynW wrote:
and I would prefer no socialization to socialization with the wrong people.
I feel peaceful because my kids are so happy with each other and doing things as a family - but it would be nice to have a close knit homeschool community to belong to.
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Me too Marilyn- I would hate to "socialize" my children, and then have to undo all the damage that socialization has caused- this is one of the primary reasons we homeschool.
Alice's book very much encourages the kind of socialization we all long for. She talks about how her eldest daughter was looking around the house for her lost scapular because she didn't want to be the only girl at the group not wearing one. Alice writes I realized this is a kind of peer pressure I could live with. But her book goes beyond just encouraging positive social interactions for our children. She encourages us to recognize that our families- our domestic churches- are the foundation of healthy socialization. What does it matter if our children can socialize with others their age if they can't get along well with and thrive amongst their families? The family is more than a safety net- it's the foundation and the form that all other socialization stems from.
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Marilyn, I remember reading that Alice reminds us that a club can be formed with just one other family. I don't think she emphasizes a quantity of friends but rather friends of the heart.
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I just finished the book-it was wonderful and has made me excited about homeschooling again!
I do have one complaint, though. It was a bit disconcerting to learn the real names of Lissa's children-I have always known them as Jane, Rose, Bean, WonderBoy and Rilla!!!
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JSchaaf wrote:
I do have one complaint, though. It was a bit disconcerting to learn the real names of Lissa's children-I have always known them as Jane, Rose, Bean, WonderBoy and Rilla!!!
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I was thinking the same thing, but about Alice's children! I knew Lissa used nicknames for her blog, but I really thought Alice used real names.
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Caroline wrote:
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That's so funny. Their blogs make me crazy because I can never remember who is who! 
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Caroline wrote:
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That is so funny! It was difficult knowing what to do when writing the book. I use middle names for the blog (just to keep MacBeth guessing!), but wanted something more permanent for the book.
Marilyn, please do not be hesitant to read the book--it will not give you a bit of worry.
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This is one of the central themes of the book--that "socialization" for homeschoolers is every bit as much about finding good companionship for the mothers as it is for the children. (Even one friend for support and understanding.)
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This is very much like our family. The children enjoy each other's company. (I sometimes think we would have made good pioneers living alone on the prairie! They form their own little homeschooling "group.") But there is nothing like finding those good and wholesome companions to add to the circle. Even one or two families is a huge blessing.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the kind words, everyone. I truly appreciate it.
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If you love the book, I guarantee you will love Alice's talk given at Michelle's conference - buy the CD! :)
Alice, to hear your voice with your NY accent and to laugh along with your brilliant humor was just priceless. Reading your book after hearing your talk puts me right back in that conference hall in PA. I so enjoyed hearing and reading about how you came to homeschooling as I didn't know that part of the story. And, learning about how Helen was such a huge part of your initial decision was just wonderful!
Although our large Catholic homeschooling community out here is never lacking for activities, clubs, etc., I plan to bring your book with me to a gathering of moms next week because there is just so much good stuff in there about why to perservere in much more than just the academics of homeschooling and how not to burn out and how to be charitable and how to reach out to new moms (something I think is so relevant to an already existing group like ours)and...and...and so much more!!
You are brilliant, incredibly funny and witty, kind and charitable, generous beyond belief, talented and entertaining - thank you for sharing your story and that of your beautiful homeschooling group in Long Island. I have no doubt it will be an inspiration to many.
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Erica, I definitely agree on all the points you made about Alice except...
What accent??
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Screaming laughing, Helen!
And Erica, you are beautiful. I don't know what to say except thank you so very much.
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Alice,
I wanted to let you know that I lent my copy to my friend Carrie at harp camp last week.
I can't seem to get it back from her.  I told her she needed to get her own copy.
I reminded her to bring it Tuesday night when the moms got together for our planning meeting for the new school year.
She didn't.
Carrie ribs me all the time, so I rib her too. She's a hoot!
And she comes up to me at the end of the meeting and says, "You know, that's one of the best books I've ever read. I think I need to get my own copy."
Indeed!
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