LIFE IS RARELY AS BLACK AND WHITE AS IT SEEMS.Real life, not reality television life, is lived on the ?homefront? ? that area of 1,000 shades of gray stretching from the dinner table to the workplace and everywhere in between ? colored by joy, sadness, certainty, doubt, conflict and communion.As individuals, citizens, parents, spouses, siblings, family and community members we wonder what to think and do about the issues that life presents day to day, sometimes even minute to minute. Then we wonder again if what we thought and did was really the right thing. And so it goes?This mental, spiritual, emotional and social tug-of-war can be at turns funny, frustrating and fulfilling. But it is never dull.?Chocolate Cows and Purple Cheese? is a collection of essays written by a typical suburban husband and father, delving into life in all of its myriad facets.These essays reflect on topics like aging; politics and patriotism; the adventures and challenges of parenting; marriage; death; faith and religion; and family life with a sense of honesty, candid exploration, wit, exasperation and even a slight hint of appreciation for the daily grind we all endure ? and if we are really lucky, survive with a smile.
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No matter how old we are, we can all use a little "fatherly wisdom" and that is exactly what Tom provides in his book, Chocolate Cows and Purple Cheese and Other Tales from the Homefront." Tom is a remarkable storyteller and every bit of that comes through in this book. He draws upon his own personal tales and those of his family and offers us some wisdom from a dad who has been there. The book is both humorous and touching; insightful and candid. It is an engaging read from beginning to end and, because it is a series of short "stories," can be easily read by even the busiest of individuals. In today's society, parenting is increasingly difficult and the more we go through as individual parents, the more we seem to realize what we have in common with other parents who are going through or have gone through the same things. That is where the stories and anecdotes Tom shares will resonate with all parents. Fathers (and mothers) take notice and check out this book from a dad who's taken the time to be involved and to share with us what he has learned.
Written by a modern Dad with old-fashioned values, Chocolate Cows and Purple Cheese made me laugh, cry and remember that life is mostly made up of moments...moments that for most of us just fly as we move impatiently from one task to another. This book made me STOP and take a little time to reflect on the joy, the wonder, the challenges in a life as a busy Mom, wife, professional. I shared Tom's fears for his daughters, growing up in a society which encourages girls to grow up too fast. I laughed at his story of Olivia's obsession with time as a three year old which reminded me of a time when my daughter believed that anything in the past was "yesterday" and anything in the future was "tomorrow". A loving Dad and husband, Tom writes with wit, wisdom and sense of wonder in a style that is light enough to be an easy read, but serious enough to be worth reading. A great book to read in short bursts - before bed, on the plane, on the beach, anywhere your busy life takes you!
What an enjoyable read! Here's an opportunity to discover how a man view of the world is shaped by those closest to him. We read of his tales as a husband, father, son and friend. A wide range of emotions come out in this collection of short stories that take us into the life that is the author. I think if you read carefully enough, you will find a little bit of these same stories in your life - the kind of stuff that will bring about a smile and maybe a few tears as you turn from page to page. So get a copy and enjoy the read. At least you've got to discover the meaning behind "Chocolate Cows and Purple Cheese"
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Heartwarming, Funny and Entertaining
I have truly enjoyed reading "Chocolate Cows And Purple Cheese: And Other Tales From The Homefront". I would read the book in the morning during breakfast. Read more
Published on January 13, 2010 by Laura Pavilionis
Loved this book!
I have been reading this book, one chapter at a time, every morning, and I am just loving it! I feel like I am getting to know Tom and his family by little glimpses into their... Read more
Published on September 1, 2009 by Cecelia Carey
Great summer read
Chocolate Cows and Purple Cheese was a great read. The author had great insight into issues that we encounter every day of our lives (some funny, some serious) and because the... Read more
Published on May 28, 2009 by Lee Barrow
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