The Facts of Life and Other Lessons My Father Taught Me [Paperback]

Lisa Whelchel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2003

As Blair Warner on The Facts of Life, Lisa Whelchel matured from a snobby prep schooler to a responsible adult. Now the actress recounts the journey she's made in real life, from a shy, small-town girl in Texas to the glamorous life of fame and fortune in Hollywood -- and finally to suburban life as a pastor's wife and homeschooling mother of three. Poignant autobiographical stories reveal the developing trust in God that has enabled Lisa to grow in grace through seasons of pressure, pain, and prosperity.

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About the Author

Lisa Whelchel is a homeschooling mother and the wife of Pastor Steve Cauble. She is best known for her longstanding role as "Blair" in the television series, The Facts of Life, and has appeared in several feature films. A vocalist and songwriter, she received a Grammy nomination for her album, All Because of You. Lisa is the author of Creative Correction, and is a regular inspirational speaker at churches and conferences nationwide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (April 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159052148X
• ISBN-13: 978-1590521489
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lisa Whelchel, a native Texan and Grammy nominated vocalist and songwriter, is best known for her role as Blair on the long-running television comedy The Facts of Life. Now a homeschooling mother, speaker, and pastor's wife, she is the bestselling author of So You're Thinking About Homeschooling, The Facts of Life (and Other Lessons My Father Taught Me), and the Gold Medallion nominee Creative Correction. Lisa and her husband, pastor Steve Cauble, live in Texas with their children Tucker, Haven, and Clancy.

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another one of her "Brilliant Ideas"!!, November 1, 2001

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Yolanda (Monroe, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Facts of Life: And Other Lessons My Father Taught Me (Hardcover)

A huge Facts of Life fan, Blair was always my favorite. I still love to catch reruns of the show instead of watching current programs. I was thrilled to find Lisa's book and read it in a matter of days (a true challenge when you have two toddlers and reading time is scarce). The book tells us of the down to earth Lisa, so unlike the arrogant Blair. Lisa's faith in God is inspirational. Facts of Life fans will enjoy her reminiscing here and there throughout the book.

The day I finished this book, I went out and bought Creative Correction, her parenting book. So far it has been another one I can't hardly put down. Lisa is a very gifted writer. I follow her daily journal of her year long trip across the country with her husband Steve and their three children, in a motor home. [....]

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!!, January 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Facts of Life: And Other Lessons My Father Taught Me (Hardcover)

I received this book as a Christmas gift and I've already finished it. It is honest, insightful and funny. I enjoyed Lisa Whelchel's writing style - she conveys her own life experiences with growing up, gaining weight, dating, marriage and being a mother. I can relate to many of the same issues she has struggled with and I appreciate her sharing these experiences with us. She offers Bible-based, practical suggestions to help others get through these situations. I especially liked the non-food fasting ones! (Boy could I do some of that myself!)

It is so obvious that her heart belongs to Christ and she uses Scripture prove her point. I commend her for everything she's been through as a child-actor and I definitely recommend this book for all stay at home moms (and those who don't too!).

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fundamental Facts of Lisa's Life, April 4, 2002

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NMMC4EVER "krntj" (So. Calif.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Facts of Life: And Other Lessons My Father Taught Me (Hardcover)

I wasn't surprised at all to thoroughly enjoy this book as I had also enjoyed Lisa's first venture as an author, "Creative Correction." Lisa's sense of humor and writing style makes it fun and easy to read what she wants to convey to us readers: That Jesus is there for us in every decision we need to make and that He knows better than we do what's best for us...