Parenting, Inc by Pamela Paul

July 31st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Synopsis: An overview of the craze for consumption that has overtaken American parents. Review: I would’ve read Parenting, Inc even if I didn’t have a baby, because I find spenders (and hoarders, too) to be endlessly fascinating. I’ve also been interested in child development since I was in high school, and of course as a [...]

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Tags: American Literature

The Starter Marriage by Pamela Paul

March 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Synopsis: An overview of the recent phenomenon of marriages that end before they reach the five-year mark. Review: I hate books that never tell you more than what you read in the title. I generally enjoy books like this, as I’m keenly interested in human behavior and social trends, but this book really didn’t do [...]

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Tags: American Literature