Brain, Child article
Yes, that’s my book review in the new Brain, Child. My hard copy arrived yesterday, and I keep fondling it.
I’ve blogged here about most of the books that I discussed, but it was fun to put them all together. It was also a lot of hard work; I’m sure I earned less than the minimum wage, even if I don’t count the time I spent reading the books in the first place. The experience simultaneously reminded me of why being a writer was a childhood dream, and made me grateful that I’m not depending on my writing to support my family.
For those of you who are just arriving here via my "author’s note," welcome. This is a blog, a frequently updated website, with the most recent postings appearing on this pages. Older posts can be found either chronologically, or by subject, as listed in the sidebar to the right. I write about a book I’ve recently read almost every Tuesday. I write a lot about work/family issues and politics and gender. And, yes, sometimes I write about my kids.
Comments, questions, suggestions?
October 1st, 2005 at 11:40 pm
Congratulations! I had never heard of Brain, Child before I read about it on your blog many months ago, and I subscribed to it soon after reading about it. I have really enjoyed the last couple of issues and I’m sure this one will be no different.
October 1st, 2005 at 11:44 pm
hey, good for you.
the neat thing about writing is that the usual sideline — teaching community college as an adjunct — also, miraculously, nets you less than minimum wage. John Gardner’s advice used to be to marry someone rich & indulgent. It happens.
October 2nd, 2005 at 6:58 am
Wow! Congratulations! I’m looking forward to reading the article. And, of course, keep blogging as before. I really enjoy what you write, and I don’t think its just because we are in similar places in our lives.
October 2nd, 2005 at 10:14 am
Mazel tov! I’ve really enjoyed reading your book reviews here, and am glad you are able to share them with a wider audience.
October 2nd, 2005 at 12:11 pm
Congratulations! But, wait, I haven’t received my issue yet! Since the magazine comes out only four times a year, I always think that my subscription has lapsed… This time I’m really eager for my copy.
October 2nd, 2005 at 10:56 pm
Great! I’ve been meaning to re-suscribe to Brain, Child lately and this is a great reason to get off my butt and do it. Looking forward to reading the entire review.
October 3rd, 2005 at 1:44 pm
Mazel tov! That’s terrific.
October 4th, 2005 at 12:16 am
I’m so encouraged to know you’re writing for Brain, Child! I had let my subscription lapse because I wasn’t all that thrilled with the writing and I felt like I was hearing the same voices over and over. I’ll re-up, and send them an e-mail letting them know why!