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Dr. Laura "compelling advocate for children"

January 20, 2004 - 6:56pm — Karl

On Powell's Books, Caitlin Flanagan reviews Dr. Laura Schlessinger's latest title, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands. Though far from an apologia (first line: "She's a fishwife and a bit of a kook, a woman given to comically dramatic changes of heart and habit...".) the review does give her points for her strict belief that divorced parents should continue to live close together and participate in the raising of their children.

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January 21, 2004 - 3:42am — nbruce (not verified)

Review of Dr Laura's book

This is a very positive review of a book with a very off putting title. She is indeed the strongest advocate for children out there in American society today, thus important for public library collections.

"Dr. Laura believes that many of the aspects of adult life . . .ought to be neatly fitted around duty and responsibility rather than around the pursuit of that elusive old dog, happiness. This is what makes her the most compelling advocate for children I have thus far encountered, because the well-being of children often depends upon the commitment and obligation of the adults who created them."

"If you want to know whether the divorce culture has been a disaster for children, tune in to the Dr. Laura show one day. The mainstream media have a cheery name for families rent asunder and then patched together by divorce and remarriage: they are "blended families." But the day-to-day reality of what such blending wreaks upon children is often harsh."

This reviewer knows her radio and her books. Listen up!

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January 21, 2004 - 7:12am — Anonymous Patron (not verified)

Re:Review of Dr Laura's book

Too bad she doesn't practice what she preaches!

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