Monday, July 27, 2009

NURTURESHOCK by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman - Give-Away

In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do cross-racial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most important thing that helps infants learn language?

NurtureShock is a groundbreaking collaboration between award-winning science journalists Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. They argue that when it comes to children, we've mistaken good intentions for good ideas. With impeccable storytelling and razor-sharp analysis, they demonstrate that many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring--because key twists in the science have been overlooked.

Nothing like a parenting manual, the authors' work is an insightful exploration of themes and issues that transcend children's (and adults') lives.

Hatchette Books is allowing me to give-away five (5) copies! USA & Canada Only. No PO Boxes.

Deadline to enter is August 14th, Winners announced on August 15th. Please leave a valid email address to enter. And saying HI wouldn't be amiss either :)
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25 comments:

  1. DarcyOJuly 27, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    This sounds interesting, especially since I have a 12-year-old daughter. Count me in!

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

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  2. cqueen2July 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    oooo this sounds like a great read

    thanks

    wadesherry@hotmail dot com

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  3. BridgetJuly 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Hi, Wendy! Just posted on Win A Book. As usual, no need to enter me.

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  4. LuAnnJuly 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    I have a grandson with mental health issues ... and he's only 5! I'd love to read this book and see if there is any advice we could use.

    reading_frenzy@yahoo.com

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  5. PamJuly 27, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Sounds interesting. I'd like to give it a read.

    melacan at hotmail dot com

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  6. Mozi EsmeJuly 28, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Hi!

    And I'd love to read this...

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  7. Mermaid-SparkJuly 28, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Sounds insightful! Thanks for the chance to win a copy. Probably full of information I could use or at best ponder.

    espressogurl at hotmail dot com

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  8. Mermaid-SparkJuly 28, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Following you on Blogger (rubymoon/Ally)


    espressogurl at hotmail dot com

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  9. Marian PereraJuly 28, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Sounds like an interesting read and a great cover as well. Please enter me in the giveaway. :)

    Marian - mdperera at hotmail dot com

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  10. KatrinaJuly 28, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    I would love to read this book. THanks!

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  11. AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I would love to be entered. It sounds really intersting.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  12. Dawn M.July 31, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Hello! *waving*

    I would be really interested in reading this book. I was a Child Development major in college so this is right up my alley. :0) Please enter me.

    Thanks!
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

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  13. travelerJuly 31, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I am fascinated with this wonderful book. thanks for this great giveaway.saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. Debs DeskAugust 1, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Please include me in your giveaway. I would like to share this book with my daughter.
    Thanks
    Debbie
    debdesk9(at)verizon.net

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  15. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    I would love to win this. Please enter my name in your draw. Thanks.
    wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com

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  16. mgood222August 3, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Hi Wendy, thank you for having this contest. Seems like a wonderful book.

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  17. Belinda MAugust 3, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Hi!!!!!

    Please include me in your giveaway


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  18. Lesley (aka Upper West Side Writer)August 3, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Hello! :^) Thank you for hosting this giveaway.

    lesleymfan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. UnknownAugust 4, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    So I am thinking this is the book to read to answer alot of the questions i already ask myself. I would like to enter thank you.

    leann.luckett(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. UnknownAugust 4, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    by the way I love your background. So I decided to follow your blog.

    leann.luckett(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. Lee PAugust 10, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Good, valid questions were asked and I'd love to read this book to learn the answers. Thanks for this giveaway and please count me in.

    chinook92(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. AllyAugust 12, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    These are some damn good questions that I'd be interested in hearing the answers to.

    Hope you're well!

    allygotts567 at hotmail dot com

    thanks!

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  23. cheyAugust 13, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Sounds like a fascinating book!
    chey127 at hotmail dot com

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  24. SaraAugust 14, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Hi, Wendy! I'd like to read this one. As the parent of 2 kids (4&1), I alays enjoy reading about what I am doing wrong. Thanks!

    skkmiller (at) live (dot) com

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  25. flowerchildAugust 14, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    very interesting book
    please count me in too please

    thanks

    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

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The old grey donkey, Eeyore stood by himself in a thistly corner of the Forest, his front feet well apart, his head on one side, and thought about things. Sometimes he thought sadly to himself, "Why?" and sometimes he thought, "Wherefore?" and sometimes he thought, "Inasmuch as which?" and sometimes he didn't quite know what he was thinking about.

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